markb Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 This is the start of a new shop. Holes being drilled for a new 30"X36" pole barn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divermike Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 keep em coming, we love to see this stuff, congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 This is the start of a new shop. Holes being drilled for a new 30"X36" pole barn. Before you get too far into this project, I hope you will reconsider the size. That seems very small, even a hobbit would have trouble working inside that little thing. Of course it will be the size of an outhouse, and those have uses in the boonies too:rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike-hr Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Way to go Mark! I need a shop to crash while my wife goes shopping for a half day over at the Rogue mall..Keep us posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Congrats Mark! Steve's right though, any competent smith could fill a shop that size in an afternoon. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 That is even smaller then the one in the background. Now is the hole for the waste products?:confused:Or did you just hit the wrong keys on the dimensions? If that is the case I am now having a major case of shop envy.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markb Posted January 15, 2009 Author Share Posted January 15, 2009 Talked to my builder today and agreed we couldn"t get 12 holes in a 30"X36" so we expanded to 30'X36' LOL The builder I'm working for has a couple of guys to keep busy, so they set 8 of 12 posts today. Trusses come friday or monday then they will put a metal roof on. I'll side it as I have time and funds. That will be a slow process. Mike you are welcome anytime just give me a call when you're coming over, I'm real close to 140 and 62. It was too dark to get pics by the time I got home but will add some soon. Thanks for all of your interest, I'm excited and it's a lot more fun when i can share. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markb Posted January 15, 2009 Author Share Posted January 15, 2009 Yesterdays progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
element Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Are you building over the other structure? Or just making an addition? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
element Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I hope you got rot resistant wood otherwise itl rot if its not treated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tech413 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 It's looking good. Can't wait to see it finnished. Congrats!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodney Skinner Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 out in the country...nice! you can make all the noise you want. please keep the pictures comming. I enjoy them a great deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markb Posted January 16, 2009 Author Share Posted January 16, 2009 Element, no worries the posts are treated, set 3' in the ground and in concrete. The building in the back ground is whats left of a huge old hay barn, made with hand hewn beams. Sadly it was left without an adequate roof and had to come down due to rot. I saved this little portion and am building the new shop 8' this side of it and will join them in the future. tech413, the roof should go up quickly but the walls and floor etc. will be slow. No work today but trusses tomorrow. Pics to follow. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
element Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Ah i get the big picture now, That will be a good setup:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markb Posted January 17, 2009 Author Share Posted January 17, 2009 Todays progress, trusses set and braced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
element Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Lookin good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Russell Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Nice big shop MarkB , what youse doin' with all those " old " ute's ( AUSSIE name for pickup truck ) next ta the " old " barn ? Dale Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Lumpkins Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 LOOKS GOOD,, It won't be long tell you have here done... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markb Posted January 17, 2009 Author Share Posted January 17, 2009 Dale Part of the reason for the shop is to restore one or two of those old '49-'52 Chevys. One of those 4 is complete and will be running with minimal effort, the others are parts trucks. I have one more that is disassemled and will come back as a Hot Rod. I guess the bottom line is I have time or money but never at the same time. As I get older I think I might have more time and hopefully the parts, place to do the cars and the forging. I've managed to get most of the tools I need through the years, but you can never have too many tools or too much knowledge. Element,Tom The roof should be done next week if the guys don't get pulled off to another job. Then the siding will be left to me and it'll get real slow. Thanks for looking Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divermike Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 won't be long now, keep em comin, we just had 16 4-H kids and 10 adults show up at our monthly meet in my barn, very fun, and the kids were great, see what can happen in a BS shop? yeehaw, more pics!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markb Posted January 23, 2009 Author Share Posted January 23, 2009 Woke up to this sun rise. barn progress- eves on the gable ends today, and tin roof next week I'm excited, Thanks for looking. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
element Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Interesting, were do you get your construction ideas? There is a thing or 2 i never seen before:o. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markb Posted January 23, 2009 Author Share Posted January 23, 2009 I did a lot searching on the net for pole barn construction, and I see a lot of existing barns in my work (electrician). A builder I work for has built a lot of these and assured me this is the cheapest way to go, and I agree after pricing other methods. Be happy to answer any questions I can. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don A Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Are you using 6x6 posts? What length? Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markb Posted January 23, 2009 Author Share Posted January 23, 2009 Hi Don Yes, 6x6 pressure treat post, 3' in the ground,in concrete. Posts are 16' ecept one in the corner because my pad was low there. 6 in 12 pitch and 12' from future slab to bottom of truss. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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