[TheForge] Re: Hammer foundations

[Mike Spencer]

> A simpler way to get the same benefit of having the long threaded
> rods for hold downs would seem to be possible using epoxy.  [snip]
> ...1-1/4" holes for 5/8" rods and then using something like red-head
> epcon epoxy to bond in the bottom 6" of rod....my little
> giant.... is currently barely held in with some 1/2" expanding
> anchor bolts.

Thanks for the tip, Cameron.  My 25# is the same, holding okay for
light use but I suspect the first time I use it all day it'll start to
pull the anchor bolts.

I could, of course, jackhammer a hole in the floor and pour an
independent pad but I'd rather not.

- Mike

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