wrote:
I'm sure you all can relate.

Mounting one of those hose holders. Didn't want to nail it into the
siding
so I cut a 2x4 to size to wedge it firmly between some exterior trim
2x that
runs vertically up the front of the house.

Got the length just right with a bit of an angle on one end so it
could
nicely wedge in there. Beveled the front so it will shed water and
put a
slight bevel on the back too.

Was about to put a few kerfs in the back just to make sure water
wouldn't
get caught behind it and the phone rang. Went to answer it blah blah
blah
went back to work. Had completely lost my train of thought and on
the next
cut I watched in dismay as rather than put a 1/4 in kerf in the board
I
neatly sawed off the end.

Just finished redoing and mounting it and it looks nice. Painted it
same
color as the siding and it just looks like the hose is sort of
floating
there. Didn't need to use a single fastener to mount it.

hrm.. just noticed it is Friday the 13th... that must have been it!
it
musta!

cheers
ml

kinda like putting the milk in the cupboard and the coffee in the
fridge. everyones been there -