My logic was that a 45 degree on both sides would force that L to be a 90. And even if it pushed it out the tension would bring more stability. As it is now. Im sure will have to replace the first 2 brackets or at least the braces.
Miraculously, when I left dh alone to put the 2nd set together, he figured out he had to set the angle on the saw exactly. And check it before each cut after. The 2nd set were perfect.
I have to give my guy mad props.
If it were left to me id still be planning. Lol
I can be too caught up in every detail. I think we balance eachother well.
It looks great, and either way you get your angles it will be the same “strength” was what I was meaning. One of my favorite tools right now is my speed square, as I mostly use 90* and 45* angles. And that way I can cut them with a cordless circular saw rather than having to use the mitre saw and start a generator for it.
It’s great when two peoples skills complement one another’s in a relationship. Sometimes it can make the process more challenging/stressful if you’re working with someone who does things differently, but overall you get a better end result working together from having the different perspectives on the project.
Honestly, I don’t think being off by 4* on a brace or two is going to have a huge impact on the “structural integrity” of the poop boards... Now there’s a phrase I never thought I’d need! I think it looks great! I do have to agree with @aart on the surface covering... the cardboard is a good quick start, but it doesn’t last long and gets a icky to move when it’s used. I tried cardboard this winter under my roosts and it sort of worked, but was pretty gross trying to clean it out.
) watching my BIL’s self made ladder with deckscrews fail and him fall through it was good for entertainment tho, he also screwed into the endgrain, though it was the screws that caused the failure.
