Annoying Little Screw

Not withstanding my planned day of rest on Sunday I did nip up to the barn with the intention of whipping out the 40 or so temporary screws I’d used to to hold the two half round cabin roof/tumblehome strips in place. 5 minute job that, I thought ….wrong! I soon discovered that the small screws I’d used were quite soft and as soon as I tried to remove them they just rounded out. A stupid little mistake that’s cost me two hours today. I did manage to get about half of them out using a perfectly fitting pozidrive and a lot of pressure but the others required a bit of clearance chiseling around the head and then a vice grip wrench to twist them out. Just one of theose annoying things that knocks you back occasionally but they’re out now and I shan’t make the same mistake on the other two edges!

It’s been really hot again today so I took advantage and sneaked in a couple of hours to sand down the first epoxy coat and get a second one on while it’s still warm and calm. I’ll now be able to crack on and start fitting them permanently next session. Although I’m a ways off that stage yet my thanks go to Martin Hivon for tagging up that there is an error in the plans regarding the length of the forward crossbeam, it’s shown too short apparently, an error now acknowledged by JWD. I’ve amended my drawings already so I don’t forget when I get there.