Thanks alot, yall. The 14 or 16" sonotube sure would be cheaper, but I like the idea of not being stuck.
Being able to undo my pier and replace or totally scrap it sounds like the smartest way to go.
I will check with BYO Karen about their piers. The 'Omega 2' sounds awesome, its got a GFI and a 12v plug thingie. They seem like such good people I just want to give them any business I can, ya know? I think Scott and Diane have done more than enough to help someone like me.
Ok, so i build my slab and then add anchor bolts. I just noticed that the link Dave gave me for 'Dans pier plates' has several different sizes. Hes showing 8" pier plates, but at the bottom he shows anchor bolts you can buy and says the ones hes showing are only for the 8" plates, the 12" plates use bigger anchor bolts.
So....which ones would I choose not having any idea what scope or mount ill be using one day?
Im sorry for being so ignorant about the whole subject, yall. I wanted to plan for the future but didnt realize all that would be required for me to know in advance.
If I get the 12" anchor bolts, and end up only being able to afford a smaller scope and mount, is it as simple as boring the holes out?
Id have to go big not knowing what the future holds, in case I got a bigger mount/scope/pier and wasnt able to attach it to smaller bolts, right?
Argh! Im trying to figure this out, I need to order a door, i cant find iron angle anywhere around me...now you see why I dont get paid much for thinking!
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