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so what is harvs "special mixture" i know myself i was a big fan of sherman williams industrial enamel for a long time, then more recently i have started using tractor supplys tractor and implement or truck and trailer paint, with the hardner it dries harder and faster and it brushes on great, and the paint plus hardner is about the same price as sherman williams industrial enamel is without the hardner
 
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Markct, the paint is a mixture of two rustolium paints - rustymetal primer and leather color.

"OUR" bridge which started as just a quick way to go through the woods and across the dry creek is turning into the centerpiece of our land. I'm going to have to be careful when I mention a project on TBN, there is no "KISS" (Keep it simple stupid) projects here, only works of art.

The rock work started this weekend and yes I am on Motrin as I am typing this - so my fingers can work. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

I did not start out with an exact plan, I thought I work like Harvey does and just go with the flow and see what inspires me and what works. It was fun. The goal was to be able to walk down the side of the bridge and look at the cool signature Texas without slipping and sliding down the steep embankment.

I also drilled a few rock and placed them on the pegs.

There are a few different photos from the meetings and get-togethers below. I hope the Moderators do not mind me using the two threads. The meeting and get-together post is for members only and this one is for everyone.

The first attachment shows how the steps were cut into the side of the creek. The tractor could not access this area.
 

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The landing was made from three large flat rocks. Then a rock stairs to the upper bank was laid.
 

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A view of the finished stairway from the side.
 

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A view from the other bank. The stairs turned out wider than expected because I was trying to end up in between two trees.
 

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A view from the top.
 

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In this photo the wing is aligned and anchored with a steel rod through the brackets Harvey welded on.

This side is the longest side to the bank and required the most rock. The rest will be easy.
 

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Last photo this week from the trail lookout point. It is looking magical like something in a fairy tale.
 

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Wow, what beautiful project.
All of you guys have really outdone yourselves.
TxDon, if you run out of Advil, I've got plenty over here. I can't even imagine how much sweat equity you have in your project.
 
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This week railing was installed. First the steep rock stairs required a railing. A dead cedar tree was used for the rustic look.
 

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