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      Yes. He was kind enough to take it on.

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      The builder seems to be doing a super job. He has done all that alone in a couple of days. Impressive.

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      Quote Originally Posted by fsbbn View Post
      Yes. He was kind enough to take it on.
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      Quote Originally Posted by fsbbn View Post
      The builder seems to be doing a super job. He has done all that alone in a couple of days. Impressive.
      You got your self one of the best pond builder out there.

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      Are those 6" or 9" edge form ties?
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      I must say it has been a pleasure watching Russ put this pond together. He is very fast and precise in what he does. There is a lot more to building a pond than I realised. For example it is very difficult to level a 40 foot wall and also make sure it is straight. It seems easy in theory but doing it on uneven soil and wind etc. is a huge challange. Small things can make big differences and given the relative low cost of building a pond compared to other things like equipment and fish I think if one can get a builder like Russ lined up they should take advantage of it. After seeing the details involved I don't think it is DIY project unless you are experienced in construction.

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      Quote Originally Posted by Nguyen365 View Post
      Are those 6" or 9" edge form ties?
      Neither, but is there a 9” tie. I always use 8” ties.
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      Quote Originally Posted by Russell Peters View Post
      Neither, but is there a 9” tie. I always use 8” ties.
      No 9". I found 8s and 12s.. some call them snap ties also..

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      Quote Originally Posted by Nguyen365 View Post
      No 9". I found 8s and 12s.. some call them snap ties also..
      I hate to say it but, if they are calling these snap ties, then that is incorrect. Snap tie and Simpson wedge ties pics below.
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      Quote Originally Posted by Russell Peters View Post
      I hate to say it but, if they are calling these snap ties, then that is incorrect. Snap tie and Simpson wedge ties pics below.
      Thanks russell just learning and taking notes

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      Rebar is going in nicely. Russ mentioned there is 2700 ft of rebar. Should be a very strong build. Lots of work but Russ is like the Energizer bunny so things keep progressing at a brisk pace. In the time he has done all this I have dug a depth of two inches in a 10 x 16 foot excavation I am going to use for my equipment housing.
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      I am really glad Russ agreed to do my pond. I am addicted to aquarium/ponds and I want things to be done the best possible for the creatures I keep. Attached is my 2500 gal saltwater tank which will now by outdone by my pond. I am very excited. Name:  Big tank second photo (1 of 1).jpg
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      Subscribed Beautiful location. Is that Denver in the distance?

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      Yes that is Denver.

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      Quote Originally Posted by fsbbn View Post
      I am really glad Russ agreed to do my pond. I am addicted to aquarium/ponds and I want things to be done the best possible for the creatures I keep. Attached is my 2500 gal saltwater tank which will now by outdone by my pond. I am very excited. Name:  Big tank second photo (1 of 1).jpg
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      Looks like a very expensive custom built tank glass?

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