Recent content by Kaiser37

Boy... talk about feeling like a peon.... lol. Damn nice house and even nicer cars!!! Super jealous, planning on building a 40x70 shop/house this summer and section off a 40x30 (2-story) bit for living and the rest will be shop. Much like yours. Great motivation!!! Just have to get all my ducks...

My sister used to live in Minneapolis... plenty cold enough for me there.. Specially since Im a Florida boy by raisin. --Side note, I'd like that truck back more than I want my first born-- While I do care for your recommendation, it's just not in the cards for me. That'd be waaaaaaay out of...

Just south of Omaha in Plattsmouth

While I agree with the north side having the most snow, the north side has a metal barn twice the size of the Hog House™ blocking that drift of snow. Doesnt mean it would stop all of the snow thats blowing around, that would be impossible but it is something to take into comsideration. The south...

I've kinda figured about 2k into the brunt of the project, maybe a couple of small things here and there afterwards... but that should about cover it. As for the door I think a roll-up metal door is what I'll end up with, be easier and probably a better seal. These Nebraska winter winds are no...

What a sweetheart :o

The south side is covered in grass... haven't really given it much thought really, haven't even been over there to see what the ground looks like. Not a bad idea though.

Couldnt have worded it better if I tried

All I require is some will to work and a smidge of a brain. Plus I reward with free beer. Possibly shop use.

I know there's concrete along the sides but I cant really guarentee that the entire thing is concrete until I get it all cleaned out and swept up... I had a different idea about how to approach it, very rudimentary drawing but I thought about cutting a "bay" structure into the north side (long...

This structure is all I really have to work with unfortunately. Dont crucify me but this is a rental property so any money invested in the shop portion is coming out of my pocket... It doesn't need to be anything terribly fancy, just something to keep the elements off my MIG is my biggest concern.

The beams in the middle "walking lane", are barely wide enough to fit two people through.. it's hard to explain how its all set up. I think it'll make more sense once I have it all cleaned out and can take measurements and put it on paper. The barn doors aren't a bad idea but I was thinking...

Ton of good info in here, kudos to all that have added their 2 cents!

Depends on how far out I can move the support beams or what I can do to support the ceiling. I'd say at the peak of the ceiling its gotta be at least 20 feet. I know I wont get all of that but as long as I can get a leveled CCLB dually in is my main thing. Sealing it for the weather will...

Just checking in from SE NE, names Ben, aircraft engine mechanic by trade. Have TF33's and CF6-50s under my belt. Enjoy the hell out of my job minus having to deal with political idiots. I just moved out into a late 1800's farm house, can't see a neighbor from the property and quiet as I'll get...