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sparky74 reacted to Woodboxkiwi's post in the thread 4 Barrel barn build. with Like.

We had a visit today from the continuous spouting guy. He rocked up with the dies and rollers to manufacture our 4 lengths of spouting...

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sparky74 reacted to RichieP_MechE's post in the thread Below 265 SQ/FT The Boxcar Shed with Like.

Day 3 progress. Ended up doing some work preparing the PVC trim boards (not shown) for painting in the morning. Got the main roof...

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sparky74 reacted to jblnut's post in the thread Above 1200 Sq/FT Out on Quaker Road with Like.

I started my birthday weekend off with a test plot tour by our southern sales man Dans place. There was a nice turn out and it was a...

Yesterday at 9:10 PM
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sparky74 reacted to KnurledNut's post in the thread Hammer time! with Like.

Oh yeah...I'm well aware. I bought a Big Blue brand new and after using it on one build I was done with it. Way to much hammer for...

Yesterday at 8:50 PM
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sparky74 reacted to RichieP_MechE's post in the thread Below 265 SQ/FT The Boxcar Shed with Like.

Day 2 progress. Sheathing is done. Goal for tomorrow is roofing and sealing.

Yesterday at 5:32 AM
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sparky74 reacted to RichieP_MechE's post in the thread Below 265 SQ/FT The Boxcar Shed with Like.

Started the build today! Had a mid-day thunderstorm which slowed progress a little bit. Managed to get most of the framing done, but I...

Yesterday at 5:31 AM
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sparky74 reacted to RichieP_MechE's post in the thread Below 265 SQ/FT The Boxcar Shed with Like.

Made a 3D printed jig to cut the rafters. My roof design doesn't have eaves, so I need to cut angles and a rabbet to fit the 2:12 pitch...

Yesterday at 5:28 AM
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sparky74 reacted to RichieP_MechE's post in the thread Below 265 SQ/FT The Boxcar Shed with Like.

Materials are starting to accumulate, hoping to kick the build off in a couple weeks.

Yesterday at 5:28 AM
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sparky74 reacted to RichieP_MechE's post in the thread Below 265 SQ/FT The Boxcar Shed with Like.

Floorspace is starting to become limited in my garage, so I decided to start working on a shed to store my lawncare equipment. I want...

Yesterday at 5:27 AM
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sparky74 reacted to Woodboxkiwi's post in the thread 4 Barrel barn build. with Like.

A fairly quiet day today, being fathers day and all. I finished framing above the large door opening. Now off to watch our daughter play...

Saturday at 9:34 PM
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On today's episode, we review what happened yesterday, then look ahead to what might happen tomorrow and maybe even cover something that...

Saturday at 3:10 AM
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sparky74 reacted to Woodboxkiwi's post in the thread 4 Barrel barn build. with Like.

In today's episode we stood up the second manufactured post and framed in the gaps. Coming up after the break, we elevate the top plate...

Friday at 9:23 PM
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sparky74 reacted to Woodboxkiwi's post in the thread 4 Barrel barn build. with Like.

Another day, somewhat interrupted by a trip to town for hardware, but some progress all the same. The front wall has a pair of...

Friday at 9:22 PM
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sparky74 reacted to Woodboxkiwi's post in the thread 4 Barrel barn build. with Like.

We are hoping to have a roof on within the next month. Once the trusses and rafters go on things will speed up. Thanks for the support.

Friday at 9:21 PM
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sparky74 reacted to Woodboxkiwi's post in the thread 4 Barrel barn build. with Like.

It was a funny old day today, equinox weather is kicking in. Every time I headed out to get something done a rain squall would blow...

Tuesday at 4:19 AM

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