This
week we are proceeding on with the front porch project by adding the
base. I decided to use two layers to make up the base because I
really wanted to have a base that would support the project but I
still needed to be able to easily add the landscaping. So I dug out a
piece of ¼” MDF (at least I am fairly certain it is MDF) which I
cut the size of 11” by 15”. I then cut a piece of foam core to
the same size and glued the two together.
Now
the size I chose might seem to be a bit random but I had my reasons.
Well, kind of reasons. You see I had to move the porch project the
other day and I happened to set it on top of my tablet of watercolor
paper. I really liked the size of the tablet as a base so that is the
size I went with for the base. Before this happened I had been going
back and forth about what size I should use.
When
you cut the layers don't stress about perfect cuts, we are going to
be completely covering the layers and adding a trim piece around the
outside edge so these pieces will not really be seen when we are
finished.
Once
the glue has dried draw a pencil line a ½” from the back and side
edges to help you line up the porch structure.
I
used tacky glue for the project today mainly because it was within
reach. Any liquid glue that is foam friendly will be fine for this
part of the project.
Once
you have the porch structure glued onto the base add some weights to
help hold it down flush and let the glue dry thoroughly. I left mine
overnight to be sure it was dry.
That
is all we are going to get done this week. I am still using my old
laptop and I am bit afraid to try to edit a video that is very long.
Next
time I hope to get the railings on the porch.
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