Picture framing deck boards 

Hey not to nit-pick. But your drop beams aren’t attached to your 4x4 post to code. The beams shouldn’t be attached to the side of the post. The post should be notched and the beam should be resting on the 4x4 if that makes sense. You have a serious potential for the beams to sheer off. An easy fix is to install DJT14Z brackets to the post and beam. Check out the manufacturer specs on those brackets

I’d highly recommend ditching the 4x4 posts and switch to flush mount posts. I use the RDI ones. I’ve had the pt dry out and twist under the post wraps. Stayed square at the blocks in the framing and twisted above that. With flush mount posts you can install all your decking it with nothing to cut around. I’d never go back to wood posts.

Ok information, poor camera work

How you maintain nice even seems at each end

Thank you, thank you, thank you soooo very much for the best instructional video!! Especially explaining the process of cutting around the posts crayola-style for people like me, who has had her brain fried working on my deck while having beautiful sunny, 90-degree weather with the deck in full sun all day. You, sir, are my hero!!! Thank you!!!

Second question; did you use the Camp tool with the 3/16 spacing?

Thanks for sharing your knowledge and methods. It helps

Hi thank you the tips on how to picture frame. Did you make cutouts on the post that supports your beam?

Great tips!