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  1. 2nd January 2007, 12:03 PM #1
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    Hi guys,
    Last month I started couple of threads asking for ideas and how-to's...

    <o></o>Thanks for all the replies, I have taken a lot of stuff onboard.

    <o></o>This is what I used my Xmas break for. Keep in mind this is my first ever backyard project. I used treated pine 75 mm sleepers and then stained them (1 coat at this stage, after the fence is up, I will give it the 2nd).
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    One image is the 'before' one.

    thanks...
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  2. 2nd January 2007, 12:11 PM #2
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    And in the area (1.5m wide) where the wall goes right against the fence I will put BBQ.
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    It looks good, all it needs now is a couple of grands worth of plants behind and some paving or turf infront and you will have a back yard! or is it going to end up like my place a perpetual WIP?
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    I've never really liked the look of sleepers but they are excellent...

    How did you prepare them and what type of stain finish do they have..
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    Fine looking wall, Leo. Quick work, too. Mine took a whole lot longer.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bleedin Thumb View Post
    It looks good, all it needs now is a couple of grands worth of plants behind and some paving or turf infront and you will have a back yard! or is it going to end up like my place a perpetual WIP?
    So much on plants?!?! Hmm... maybe not that much - but yes I'd have to finish with nice plants. Turn with water restrictions in stage 3 highly unlikely. I was thinking of gravel/pebbles. Although with my 8 months baby I'd have to have some grass...
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  7. 3rd January 2007, 12:49 AM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by chromis View Post

    How did you prepare them and what type of stain finish do they have..
    A lot of sanding. My planer was very, very hot for a couple of days.

    I'm not sure I have that kind of patience

    PS I'm really sorry I edited your post instead of quoting it...ekk
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  8. 3rd January 2007, 11:39 AM #8
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    Guys, next step is to squeze in a shed into the area I have created. I opened new thread under sheds. Any, any ideas are very welcome.

    http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com...652#post436652
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    Would also like to know what stain you used, it came up great!
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    Quote Originally Posted by DEVLPA View Post
    Would also like to know what stain you used, it came up great!
    At this stage it is 1 coat of naturalgrain jarrah. After the new fence is in, I'll give it a second one. It'll be a little bit darker than now.
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    Well done Leo

    Good feeling standing back admiring your work thinking.... "I did that".... isnt it?
    I want to die peacefully in my sleep like my grandfather, not screaming in terror like the passengers in his car.
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  12. 14th January 2007, 10:58 PM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by JDub View Post
    Well done Leo

    Good feeling standing back admiring your work thinking.... "I did that".... isnt it?
    Yep, the feeling is great !!

    A bit of time put in, some money, but the feeling is ... priceless!

    Btw, thank you for your input!

    P.S. Everyone liked it, and 2 different people asked me to do a similar project for them. I am a computer programmer, maybe there is a career in landscaping for me?
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    LeoAu, that looks fantastic, you’ve inspired me to build a similar wall at my place. Could you tell me what bolts you used and also the size of the post behind the wall? cheers<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comfficeffice" /><o></o>
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  14. 10th October 2007, 08:17 PM #14
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    Default Looking great

    Ive decided to build a retaining wall as well. Though I'm going to try hardwood. I'll start a mew thread with pics.

    MARSY
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