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re: Cutting a trail through the woods on a steep hill questions
Posted on 10/14/16 at 9:32 am to BobABooey
Posted on 10/14/16 at 9:32 am to BobABooey
My first house (suburban Atlanta) had steps up a small steep hill like that. The steps were pressure treated 6x6s spiked into the ground and back-filled with a little gravel. It was probably expensive for the prior owner; I bought it that way.
To do it cheaply, you would probably have to use logs that you mill into steps and back-fill with dirt. Like the ones in Nado Jenkins picture.
To do it cheaply, you would probably have to use logs that you mill into steps and back-fill with dirt. Like the ones in Nado Jenkins picture.
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Posted on 10/14/16 at 9:45 am to CAD703X
Cad, why you want to walk up a steep arse hill, you don't have a 4 wheeler?
You ain't reppin' our old hood very well!
You ain't reppin' our old hood very well!
Posted on 10/14/16 at 10:30 am to CAD703X
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used fallen trees as edging
I might be wrong, but this feels like you are creating a little snake habitat along your trail.
Posted on 10/14/16 at 10:41 am to 34venture
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but I did click the play button about 6 times.
+1 it was very disappointing.
Posted on 10/14/16 at 12:07 pm to LSUfan20005
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I might be wrong, but this feels like you are creating a little snake habitat along your trail.
well the hike would be boring if the little kids didn't see any wildlife along the way...
Posted on 10/17/16 at 5:01 pm to CAD703X
BUMP
ok i've narrowed it down to the type of rope i'm buying.
i don't want to go so over-the-top (1 1/2" marine grade rope) due to expense because i'll need several hundred feet..but don't want it too small to 'feel good' when gripping.
what are your thoughts about:
1. Nylon vs Manila? I see manila shrinks when wet but i like the more natural look and its much cheaper. the evans cordage manila seems like a good quality rope that won't break the bank and feels good for gripping.
2. 1/2", 5/8" or 3/4"? I was originally going with 3/4" but now i'm not so sure. i'm thinking 1/2" is just too small. is 5/8" an adequate size for gripping or should i just stick with 3/4"?
3. how do you recommend i tie it off? i like this look below. he actually runs a screw in at the start of the rope that disappears into the twine for a very clean finished look. obviously i wont have that much slack in my rope railing and i wont be using rope that thick (thats 1 1/2" rope)
Youtube
ok i've narrowed it down to the type of rope i'm buying.
i don't want to go so over-the-top (1 1/2" marine grade rope) due to expense because i'll need several hundred feet..but don't want it too small to 'feel good' when gripping.
what are your thoughts about:
1. Nylon vs Manila? I see manila shrinks when wet but i like the more natural look and its much cheaper. the evans cordage manila seems like a good quality rope that won't break the bank and feels good for gripping.
2. 1/2", 5/8" or 3/4"? I was originally going with 3/4" but now i'm not so sure. i'm thinking 1/2" is just too small. is 5/8" an adequate size for gripping or should i just stick with 3/4"?
3. how do you recommend i tie it off? i like this look below. he actually runs a screw in at the start of the rope that disappears into the twine for a very clean finished look. obviously i wont have that much slack in my rope railing and i wont be using rope that thick (thats 1 1/2" rope)
Youtube
This post was edited on 10/17/16 at 5:15 pm
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