Back to the sill 10-30-10

Today was devoted to continuing to isolate the deteriorated part of the sill.  The truss bar will have to be cut in about the location of the C-clamp on the left, above.  Before cutting, however, a come-along was placed with some traction to keep the floor from shifting.

On the left, above, the bar has been cut and dropped down about a foot. The next task will be to remove the nut rusted on the end.  In spite of plenty of WD-40 and effort, no movement occurred.

It was left to Bob and the torch to finish the job.  Everything went well.  We had plenty of water and a fire extinguisher on hand just in case.  The truss end was removed to free the sill, and will be welded together and replaced after repairs to the sill have been accomplished.

 Meanwhile, the electricians have been at work.  We have tapped into the electrical panel in the roundhouse and run an underground line to the wood shop.  The panel in the shop is shown in the photo on the right.  Lights and power for the tools should be forthcoming soon.