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Our dock Project #405635 03/27/15 06:57 AM
Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 227 West virginia T ToddM
ToddM T Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 227 West virginia	The pond project is complete and I just finished the 20' x 8' dock yesterday. I used some reclaimed utility poles for posts. I planted them while I was still able to get the back hoe in the future pond. Once placed I had to wait for the pond to fill (and hold) so Mother Nature could freeze the pond and give us a scaffolding platform. Once complete I ordered some outdoor led spot lights and pointed them down into the water. Topped the deck with 2x8's and capped the post with hand hammered copper caps. Finished off the railing with 1 3/4" Manila rope. I still need to set a post for the outlets and to place the low voltage box on. Here are some photos of the project. Last edited by ToddM; 03/27/15 08:17 AM.

Re: Our dock Project ToddM #405636 03/27/15 07:09 AM
Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 152 Texas Joshua Flowers Fingerling
Joshua Flowers Fingerling Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 152 Texas	Very nice nice looking dock. I can see much enjoyment from those chairs. Good land management is an extended learning experience-Aldo Leopold

Re: Our dock Project ToddM #405644 03/27/15 08:22 AM
Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 3,872 Likes: 112 Wills Point, Tx Zep Hall of Fame 2014
Zep Hall of Fame 2014 Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 3,872 Likes: 112 Wills Point, Tx	really nice Fishing has never been about the fish....

Re: Our dock Project ToddM #405648 03/27/15 08:41 AM
Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 227 West virginia T ToddM
ToddM T Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 227 West virginia	The dock was the final touch on our dream home. It's been 2 years and 7 months since I cleared the trees to start this project. I really need some Advil now!

Re: Our dock Project ToddM #405656 03/27/15 09:47 AM
Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 4,119 Likes: 236 Oakwood,Texas P Pat Williamson
Pat Williamson P Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 4,119 Likes: 236 Oakwood,Texas	Todd I see a light system on dock, what kind of setup is it? Looks like some nite fishing in the future Good looking job Pat

Re: Our dock Project ToddM #405659 03/27/15 10:00 AM
Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 1,615 Likes: 30 Deep East Texas F Flame
Flame F Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 1,615 Likes: 30 Deep East Texas	What is your low voltage box? Are we talking about 12 volt? Dear Alcohol, We had a deal where you would make me funnier, smarter, and a better dancer... I saw the video... We need to talk.

Re: Our dock Project ToddM #405667 03/27/15 10:32 AM
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 8,883 Likes: 117 Lincoln, NE teehjaeh57 Chairman, Pond Boss Legacy award; Moderator; field correspondent Lunker
teehjaeh57 Chairman, Pond Boss Legacy award; Moderator; field correspondent Lunker Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 8,883 Likes: 117 Lincoln, NE	Those are great shots of your dock. I figured I'd see some beverages being enjoyed on the dock during your warm weather photos - yet the only beverage I saw was when you were apparently working with sharp power tools. Love it! Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after. ~ Henry David Thoreau

Re: Our dock Project Pat Williamson #405770 03/28/15 01:31 PM
Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 227 West virginia T ToddM
ToddM T Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 227 West virginia	Originally Posted By: Pat Williamson Todd I see a light system on dock, what kind of setup is it? Looks like some nite fishing in the future Good looking job Pat Here is what the electrician recommended. Last edited by ToddM; 03/28/15 01:39 PM.

Re: Our dock Project teehjaeh57 #405771 03/28/15 01:32 PM
Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 227 West virginia T ToddM
ToddM T Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 227 West virginia	Originally Posted By: teehjaeh57 Those are great shots of your dock. I figured I'd see some beverages being enjoyed on the dock during your warm weather photos - yet the only beverage I saw was when you were apparently working with sharp power tools. Love it! Last edited by ToddM; 03/28/15 01:32 PM.

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