Troop 1501 Works on Derek's Eagle Project

01-Nov-2003

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Second day begins with a lesson in how to use a circular saw.
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Cody and Derek assembling second truss. Mr Richardson working on a brace.
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Almost visible in the right foreground, a completed truss, template for others.
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Richardson and Son, attaching vertical brace.
11-01-03 10:02a 959.1KB

At the cemetery, unloading the trusses and tools from the pickup.
11-01-03 12:31p 1209.8KB

Colin, Mr DeMarr, and Cody surveying the layout.
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Derek, Matt, and David moving bricks. Mr Richardson checking the plans.
11-01-03 12:42p 1363.1KB

Brian marking top of post to ensure roof is level.
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Checking building sequence.
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“What are we doing now?”
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Brian, Mr Richardson, and Mr DeMarr checking the string/spirit level.
11-01-03 1:04p 1284.8KB

Brian and Cody making one last check.
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Stone dust arrives. David and Matt moving bricks.
11-01-03 1:13p 1161.9KB

Mr DeMarr showing David how to attach the brackets for the support beams.
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David pounding in nails for support beam.
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Matt and David attaching brackets for support beam.
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David and Matt waiting for Brian and Cody to finish attaching their brackets.
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Trusses are attached. Derek checking progress.
11-01-03 2:39p 996KB
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Mr DeMarr doing some “higher math” on a “carpenter's chalkboard.”
11-01-03 11:54p 1968.9KB

Brian testing the rigidity of the trusses.
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Matt and Cody excavating a trench.
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Cody and Matt excavating, Brian working on the roof.
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Mr DeMarr and Brian taking a break.
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Cody and Derek taking a break.
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Mr DeMarr and Mr Waisanen discussing roofing.
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Brian and Mr Waisanen attaching a roof part.
11-01-03 3:48p 1059.5KB

“What do you mean, 'WE made a mistake?'”
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Cody taking a break. Lots of ties moved.
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Mr Richardson helping Derek with excavating the ties.
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Cody excavating the back trench.
11-01-03 4:07p 1280.2KB
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Brian bringin up one more piece of roof.
11-01-03 4:08p 997.2KB

Roof is done, Derek taking a break.
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