8x8 Cedar Post Base Shoe

Trimwerx

Didn't know where to post this but... I have a client who has 8x8 cedar posts all around his house for his various porches and outdoor living area. They have the simpson strong-tie adjustable bases and need them covered. He doesn't want then wrapped in cedar. He was thinking metal. Anyone know where i can get some ideas? I need some pictures or something. At least 2 piece shoes.

WNYcarpenter

Could you draw up a design that would work and take it to a metal fabricator in your area?

VitoFromNJ

copper, bent around?

Tom R

20 oz. copper would look and work good, - - cut a slightly-upward kerf (only about 1/8" deep completely around the post at your desired height and put a matching bend in the copper to keep the water running off and out. You could make it in one piece with 4 horizontal (kerf) bends and 4 vertical (corner) bends. Make it 5-sided so you're not left with an open corner, - - 4 equal sides and one that's just one inch or so.

Use a hand-held grinder for convenience and a nice, thin cut.

Use a hand-brake for the 1/8" bends, - - score a line on the inside to make it easier, - - but only bend it once.

Separate any 'differing' metals with an isolation membrane (even felt paper would work).

WNYcarpenter

What type of blade do you use with your grinder? Nice Tip

Tom R

I usually just use the diamond blade that I already have on there, - - but you could put a saw blade on it, too.

You could also just use a sawzall for it.