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Definitely a win. If it looks stupid, but works, it isnt so stupid after all. Thanks man! Youve got a really good head start yourself. Your structure looks really solid. Just need to start making it your own space. Thanks! I appreciate that! Its a work in progress but I like so far where I...

I saw your post over in my garage. Yours is a far cry from a disaster! Looks like a really good structure and a good start. I always find that the garage is always the last to take care of, or given the least amount of attention just because you aren't actually living there. I think this...

Are all of the exterior walls like this?? I know it doesn't get THAT cold down there, but that must be one drafty house in the fall and winter. What are you plans for the exterior siding/walls? Are you going to be framing a wall on the inside, or creating an entirely new facade on the outside...

No kids this halloween. Not even a single door knock. Guess Ill have to eat the candy. Nothing cures the mondays like doing something in the garage. I have been cleaning out the garage to make space for the car. To do this. I made drawers. Under my work bench, I had a big old wide open space...

Re: 40X120 pole building build Good to know! I have never put up a pole barn myself. Didn't know if it was just a preference of the builder, or a cost savings. I know where I am (Southern Ontario), moisture would likely be the demise of the wood. Great looking build though and looking...

Re: 40X120 pole building build What is the benefit of burying poles into the ground, the pouring concrete vs pouring concrete, then mounting the poles on top of the concrete? Is there a projected life span of those posts when they're buried like that?

Garage looks great! What are you plans for drainage behind the garage? Did anyone voice concerns about the longevity of the wall? My only experience with block walls like this was our boathouse built into a hill. It began to bow into the structure. I'm more curious on the proper way of...

Another weekend of work, and a few more things knocked off the list of things to do. The garage has come a long way since the day we moved in. Feels good to look back and see what I have done to the place so far. So here's a before picture: and a current picture: Feel free to compliment...

Thanks for the insight! It looks all so consistent. I had assumed that you may have had them made by a shop. But knowing your patience for hand craft and amazing attention to detail, I should know better!

I'm not sure if you have answered this, but how do you handle those bends and crimps? Are you getting that done out of house, or do you have a tooling jig to get consistent features? Your thread is a lot of fun to follow. Thanks for being so detailed.

Thanks! A few updates. I sold the Triumph, and gained a car. 1980 Volvo 242 GT. My blue collar dream car. It was a deal that I couldn't pass up, but for my own sake, I had to drop one of my bikes. And the Triumph was the most taxing. And I got my money and a bit more out of it. Low risk...

Just out of curiosity, what Objet printer did you buy?

Thanks! It feels pretty satisfying considering that my cost in this is the planer, gas money and my time. But the gas money is almost null since my wood source is in the same complex as my office. I am trying to do it as cheaply as possible, because I am an absolute cheapskate. There are...

More siding progress. Starting to look a lot better now. Free wood! Cleaned Free Wood! Progress, with a dog inspection Siding finish a la sauna, no paint Siding Finished and stained Next step, I am going to be working on one of two things. Roof or carriage doors. I haven't decided...

It's what I plan on doing with mine as well anyway. Seems to be the most practical, and cheapest for me at the moment. Once I have the big house and gorgeous barn shop, I'll sink some time and money into materials for some solid barn doors. I am so glad you pointed this out. I was worried...

That is a good looking shed! Thanks for the advice Gents. I never even considered for them to be flush with the trim at all, but it does make a lot of sense. My trim actually punches out a bit compared to where the concrete footings. So I will have to consider making the doors a little...

I am going to be building Carriage Doors for my garage, but am having a bit of a brain fart on how to overcome this issue. Check out the picture below. I am showing 3 scenarios. Red is the doors closed. Take note of the trim I have around the opening of the doorway. See picture of the front...

Re: Time to build my shop and I am going to need some help Fellow Ontarian, and just came across this thread. I love the old barn and happy to see that you're taking advantage of that historic building! It's looking really clean! Great job on this build. I haven't been able to read through...

Picked up an awesome vice for $Free.99 from a family friend. It's one heavy *******, but holy is it ever great. Surface rust/grub all over it, but it still moves so smooth. It has a quick release, so I don't have to crank it out all the way. Head's up for some awesome shots Does anyone have...

I guess there is enough meat for a new post on the next part. Then from there, I had all intentions of making siding for my garage. Then I started a production line. The production line took some time because of course, its summer. And relaxation needs to be mixed in. My Wife with the mutt...