We Built a Retaining Wall for Our Next Building Pad

We're going to be putting up another building soon but we needed a retaining wall to prevent erosion around the site for the next building. So we built a retaining wall with railroad ties.

[@mikemaxwell5503]

About to build a short retaining wall also. Thanks for video.

[@cjdoig45]

Nice looking wall. Good job.

[@mvpappas6046]

Very Nice !

[@philknut9573]

I quickly ran out of patience drilling my timbers. I had a 5 qt jug of used motor oil I hadn't recycled yet, dipped the drill bit in it, then proceeded to drill... much improved. Dipped my timber lock screws too. Got the idea from my dad... back in the day he'd drag a screw across a bar of soap before driving it home. Nice job. I always wondered if one of those battery powered augers had enough umph to do the job. Evidently it does. 👍

[@FindingSelfReliance]

Good tip with the oil or soap. I'll try to keep that in mind if I have to drill through some thick material again.

[@edwardgrobe2848]

When I was a trim carpenter in the eighties, I would wax the nail clips so they could penetrate hardwood material.

[@Sofu1970]

Hey! Nice job. :) 👍🏼

[@vevenaneathna]

heh, gem of a channel

[@RedandAprilOff-Grid]

😎👍

[@PaulMoore-ve9jj]

I like it. How far apart are your posts? Thanks!

[@cecilandrews7479]

The part where you laid the level on it's side. The level of Crosstie crack me up. Considering you apparently have limited knowledge of using tools you did a good job

[@FindingSelfReliance]

You know if that piece wasn't level, the bubble would have moved even if the level was on its side.

[@vxnova1]

He did a great job looks fantastic.

[@teeebeee3946]

You forgot to add creosote to the parts you cut off. Thats what keeps rail road ties from rotting. Wear a mask and eye protection sanding railroad ties.

[@FindingSelfReliance]

I put some roofing repair sealant on the parts I cut. I'm hoping that will work.