10/15/19
(Above: Due to past-Jacob leaving about 1/4″ of galvalume jutting over the edge of the plywood on the Closet-wall’s west side, I decided to fasten this piece of trim under the metal sheet rather than over it. As can be seen, the discrepancy is barely noticeable.)
Active Summary: Today I began Jacobhouse activities by obtaining measurements for all vertical trim locations and for along the kitchen’s base. This was followed by the hacksaw-times. By this, I mean I spent the ensuing hour and a half cutting all of the lengths of trim required by my measurements. This was followed by the drilling of many holes at measured / marked intervals and then by my bringing all of the kitchen trim inside. Therein, I proceeded to rivet trim along the kitchen base as well as beneath the sub-counter. The main spot of difficulty was in riveting the aluminum along the kitchen base where I had to contend with some very brittle wainscoting. Despite this, I finished off the morning with the kitchen almost entirely trimmed.
(8:20 PM Update): I was able to work quite a lot at Jacobhouse this afternoon on account of my arriving early and leaving late. During this time, I finished installing the last bit of trim in the kitchen and fastened all remaining vertical pieces in the hallway, bedroom, and office.
TIL: Today I learned that when using aluminum angle-stock as trim, it is best to procure and utilize 1/16” stock. This lesson came about through my making at least twenty cuts via hacksaw through ½”, ¾”, 1″, and 2″ angle-stock*. The latter three were 1/8” thick whereas the ½” was 1/16” thick. I had the fine fortune of cutting the ½” after the other types, so when I did so, it felt like I was sawing through paper.
Commentary: Though this morning was made somewhat frustrating on account of my impatience to move into Jacobhouse, it was highly productive. I really look forward to vacuuming up the mess of wood-dust and metal shards that I made today.
Final Note: Tomorrow I believe the only trimming I must tend to is the piece above the sliding glass doors and the two pieces above the bathroom pocket door (both sides). This will require some ¼” or 1/8” rivets, so I will need to procure some of those from Sparr Farm Supply in the morning. After cutting / fastening trim above the doorways, I will affix the plastic drawers I received today within the closet wall where they will act as my shorts and sock drawers. To finish up the morning (or in the afternoon), I plan on vacuuming the whole house in preparation of moving my office and bedroom to their new location.
*In addition, I also cut through a piece of 1″ aluminum flat-stock.