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Cutting through difficult nails within a tight space like this is where these reciprocating saws really shine. The medium sized metal blade allows you to bend it at an angle, just don't bend it too much or it will kick like a mule.

This post is part of our Building a Storage Building from Scratch series.  Read all of the entries: Part 1: Foundation Foundation leveling Laying the groundwork Cedar post foundation experiment Foundation progress How long will a cedar post last? Cedar post foundation update Part 2: Floor Floor joists Home made storage building floor Part 3: Walls and scavenging lumber Homemade storage building window wall Raising the first two walls Raising another wall Scavenging lumber 01-01-10 level Nail deletion on scavenged lumber Snags in the building process Measuring diagonals Another wall section Miter saw measurements Part 4: Adding the loft A second chance at floor building Loft walls Last loft wall Chipmunk builders in love video Part 5: The roof Adding a header Roof rafters Advantages and disadvantages of scavenging lumber Modified bracket closeup Roofmate Homemade storage building tin roof What I learned on the roof Summing it up: Intentionally underbuilding How much does it cost to make a storage building?

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