N/A at N/A in South DirtJump Village, Nova Scotia, Canada - photo by dazem

Finally working the last 6 stringers together, few dozen boards to go after that and this Mofo's Done!

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twingate (Jun 28, 2011 at 2:27)

Great work mate! Really like the use of classic joinery methods - have ofthen thought about this as we try to use as much materials from the site as possible but it is somewhat counter that logic to use metal nails. You have any ideas for anti skid treatment for the top surface?

northumberlandrider (Jul 15, 2011 at 14:16)

chicken wire !

twingate (Jul 21, 2011 at 5:09)

Would be a real shame to put chickenwire on such a work of art.

northumberlandrider (Jul 21, 2011 at 7:28)

true, but its the best way too get a good grippy surface

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dazem (Jun 28, 2011 at 6:26)

not sure how common it is, but I theorise Bed Liner type paint(for the bed of pick-up-trucks) would add some grip (applied with stencils) I am also trying to come across an old grooving plane to maybe serrate the surface, the bridge will likely only be ridden in dry conditions, with a section of the bridge folded up and locked when not in use (rodent problem)

FastDHR (Jun 30, 2011 at 20:27)

rodent problem !!! they must be big !!! aren't you allowed to destroy rodent that causes problems, lol

iansteeze (Jul 1, 2011 at 20:04)

They have always been sneaky.

dazem (Jul 4, 2011 at 18:38)

greasy bastards!

FastDHR (Jul 4, 2011 at 20:07)

lol

twingate (Jul 21, 2011 at 5:13)

Could be an idea but I would think the results depend a bit on how permeable the pain is - you might as well end up encapsulating moisture and get rotting directly beneath the pain layer. Grooving plane sounds much more in line with your overall approach & would probably make for a nice wear of the bed surface over time.

Rodents?

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mitchellschultz (Jun 20, 2011 at 11:12)

looks so sick! in my bush i have all dirt jumps but want to build something like this, how do you connect the logs? do you just use nails?

dazem (Jun 20, 2011 at 15:33)

dowel's + mortise & tenon

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champignon (Jun 20, 2011 at 11:46)

That stuff is crazy! Congrats dude!

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scrippsranchDJ (Jun 20, 2011 at 11:11)

How many years will you reckon this will last?

dazem (Jun 20, 2011 at 15:32)

5+ hopefully

ljoe (Jun 21, 2011 at 6:55)

More like 20+, it's built better than many homes.

FastDHR (Jun 23, 2011 at 20:28)

want to come work for me ??? man, you've got skills !!!

dazem (Jun 23, 2011 at 20:30)

thanks, I`m open to offers....

dazem (Jun 23, 2011 at 20:36)

PM me.

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thenotoriousmic (Aug 12, 2011 at 12:32)

What's it for?

dazem (Aug 12, 2011 at 13:48)

this is the replacement for the bridge seen here: http://www.pinkbike.com/video/146437/

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shine-rider (Jun 20, 2011 at 9:38)

damnn....great job!!!

dazem (Jun 20, 2011 at 9:40)

Thanks. I will be soo glad when its finished

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