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I don't know about the rest of the crew around here, but, I subscribed! This ones gonna be good!
Looks great and the Amish have such great craftsmanship.
 
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rubberrodder said:
I don't know about the rest of the crew around here, but, I subscribed! This ones gonna be good!
Looks great and the Amish have such great craftsmanship.
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Yes they do great work and they always show up when they say they will.

Unruh said:
That really is a good looking building. I’m interested to see more progress!
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Thanks! More pics coming. Just went snow snowmobiling up there this weekend :bounce:
 
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The structure was up by the end of August 2017.

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18 x 10 OH door almost finished. Planned on a 16 door but advice on the forum was go BIG! Glad I listened!
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12 long x 10 high barn door. 8 long x 7 high roll up door
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Here's the drive thru to the 18 x 10 OH door
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view of the scissors trusses
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Storage web trusses:
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Storage space, almost 7' in the center
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Been waiting to get these bulky pull tubes off the floor
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split siding barn door entry to the 14' of scissor trusses.
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View of the big summer eclipse
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Roll up door finally arrived!
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More to come
 
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Wow, great build thread! Nice looking building, look forward to more updates as you begin to use the barn and property.
 
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Fantastic structure! Way to save the real prize images until now, lol. Coulda shown that final image in the first post to tease us, but I'm glad you didn't.

Any updates on getting some electricity? Whats your plan with all the sand outside?
 
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That setting and color scheme are made for each other. You will love that building. Since that was Labor Day, I'm sure you already have!
 
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rubberrodder said:
There has to be a better word than the over-used "awesome", but I can't think of one.
Wow!
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C_F said:
Man, that is really a thing of beauty, I love it!
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Boosted1 said:
Looks like a nice place.
Congrats.
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Thank you all! I was very happy with the way it turned out and my color choices.


RangerSVT said:
Wow, great build thread! Nice looking building, look forward to more updates as you begin to use the barn and property.
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Thanks Ranger. Still have a lot of cleaning up to do in the woods that's for sure.

neilc said:
That setting and color scheme are made for each other. You will love that building. Since that was Labor Day, I'm sure you already have!
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Thanks neilc. Originally I had some brighter color choices in mind but since it was essentially a barn in the woods I tried to keep it looking that way.


Deezler said:
Fantastic structure! Way to save the real prize images until now, lol. Coulda shown that final image in the first post to tease us, but I'm glad you didn't.

Any updates on getting some electricity? Whats your plan with all the sand outside?
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Yes I did try to hold back from showing the end results in my 1st post lol. I plan on getting a quote for the power company this spring to see what costs I'm looking at. I know I will need at least one pole and then a long trench. In the mean time Ive been using these RV bulbs and a 12 volt marine battery.

I will be doing some concrete and gravel work this year over some of the sand.
 

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Great idea using the 12volt lights. I used a 12 volt battery to check all my electrical before I went "live" in my build. I tested each cirquit individually as I ran the wire. And again, through the breaker-box before I tied into "real" power. It worked out well as nothing has shorted out or burnt down yet.;)
 
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That's a nice looking build. I'm liking the porch. I know I'm real happy I put a porch on my shop.
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Yes so far so good with the 12 volt lighting. I have to do the permanent wiring in the next few months and install a solar panel charging system.

rburke65 said:
That's a nice looking build. I'm liking the porch. I know I'm real happy I put a porch on my shop.
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Yes I'm so glad I did the wrap around porch. Adding concrete this spring.
 
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