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Hey Drive, Not a bad idea, even though I am not sure when i'll build, hopefully in the next month or two, or three...or???? http://garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=6593725 Check the link above, I started a new thread :)

So I had another build thread on my "old" barn (http://garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=274986) but I moved before I finished it and could fully enjoy all of my effort....but I did learn a few things. Due to cost and practicality i'll plan to do another 30x48x12 but this one is going to...

Drive, No bother at all, apologies for not responding sooner. Life has been busy, very busy, with the new house....so much money and frustration figuring out where new barn will go. The 1st world struggle is that I have a lake front home now....which means I cannot have any building that...

Drive, Thanks and thanks for the info, I look forward to reading those builds. Fortunately I think I can do it safely and nicely, the question will be cost. Since the ground slopes away quickly, I think I could put a lower level door to act as a drainage point and entrance/exit (especially if a...

Hey Drive, Everything is going great, the house I am buying appraised 15k higher than what I am purchasing for (although it needs some work) and the house I am selling appraised for $10k over what the buyer is purchasing for, so the upgrades have been worthwhile and the market is apparently...

Finally under contract with a car enthusiast! Happy to have someone that will appreciate the work and effort put into the barn....once we close i'll clue him into this site :)

Hey Drive, Well we were under contract, and then they stopped responding. I just got notice that they are backing out because they don't want to do inspections until there home sells, so back on the market!

Drive, Actually I have been in negotiations with one party and have at least one other with interest....the first isn't quite as high of an offer as i'd like but it is close....the latter has expressed explicit interest in the barn which is nice :) but no offer yet. There is the possibility of...

Hey Drive, I actually look forward to a new build or renovation and sharing what else I learn. I am sure some admin will correct the link on this post, if it is not allowed, but here is one to quite a few pictures. www.zillow.com/homedetails/14365-Harvey-Rd-Grass-Lake-MI-49240/74064867_zpid...

Drive, I appreciate it! Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you and your family as well! :)

Hey Drive, I agree....for simplicity it'd be nice to find a house with one already built.....but it would be fun to apply some of the things I have learned and possibly make an improved version of what I currently have. I am glad I could help and hopefully i'll be back on here in 6 months or so...

Hey Drive, No worries, I have been quite busy myself....I have a few pictures somewhere with a few small updates but nothing significant....perhaps i'll upload them a little later. I do have an update that is temporarily unfortunate for me. The reason I have been so busy is that I accepted a...

Thanks! Lots of work and too much money, but it is fun making it "mine" :)

So first shelf installed with stuff being loaded on it....and yes I did load test it in the middle of the supports with myself, so it seems to be sturdy. Notes: I plan to brace it every 8' still. I wanted a good landing for the 2x4's where they join, the brackets provide very little, so I cut a...

Ok, so I finally figured out how I want to do my shelving. Being undecided I built two different styles......in the end I suppose you can say i'll be doing a hybrid wood/metal setup. The current pictures do not show the final design but give a good idea. Basically I built a ladder frame (2x4)...

Hey Drive, Thanks for the response :). You make a good point about making a tool, I do have some "Wide" vice grips that I could make work. Most of my thoughts are to try and minimize waste, while getting something done relatively easily and quickly....of course while wanting it to look...

Another minor update....you can see the supports that I am installing (just above the window) for the upcoming shelving.....thinking 16" depth...maybe 18". I know it seems like it might be a little low, but with the way I have the lights angled, I want to keep the shelving low and short to...

Here is a random question for everyone, I replied to a private message but I cannot find it in my sent/outbox. I tried sending another message and it does now show up either......I wonder if I am having a special moment........on that topic if anyone wants to contact me, it is my user with g...

Small update.....so I realized I was being a little special in the way I was installing the layers of sheet metal and making it more difficult on myself than I needed. So, lay down the bottom layer of sheet metal first (so bottom corner) that way each of your subsequent sheets are just laid on top.

So I am not sure how most people do the corners....so I am trying something and who knows.....i'll likely change it (like my sheet metal holder). Speaking for the sheet metal holder, its got like 24 sheets of 3'x8' siding and 4 sheets of 4x10 sheet metal....even though I havent finished the end...