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Impressive, haven't seen a structure built like that for 30 years now, and it was a large barn built by the Amish.
Real old school build...no nails.
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metalhead212121
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as others have said its impressive to say the least...
For guys that like this I suggest you check this out..
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loretto_Chapel
Pretty interesting read..
Its on my list of things to see before I die.
Dan
For guys that like this I suggest you check this out..
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loretto_Chapel
Pretty interesting read..
Its on my list of things to see before I die.
Dan
jkherd
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That is awesome! That kind of skill is getting hard to find.JMartel
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The joints are drawbored mortise and tenons it looks like. You have the tenon that slides into a mortise and a hole is bored through. The hole is offset towards the shoulder on the tenon side, so when a peg is pounded in, it pulls it tight.
I did the same thing on my workbench that I'm building now. No glue, no hardware, just mechanical strength.
That's not a split in the wood, just a marking line.
I did the same thing on my workbench that I'm building now. No glue, no hardware, just mechanical strength.
That's not a split in the wood, just a marking line.
jake00
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Are the beams dried? If not, will they shrink and pull apart?
ishiboo
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Stunning build rbonitz.
The beam supports on that center beam are done at an angle because then they don't have to notch each rafter for the beam. It lands right next to the post and has a back brace, there's no shortage of strength and it won't sag that overhead beam any time in the next 50 years. Also, probably a bit more aesthetically pleasing.
I love it, and it must be awesome to be able to say most everything is from your property! I'm going to build a small 16x18 cabin for my back acres out of reclaimed wood from my barn next summer.
The beam supports on that center beam are done at an angle because then they don't have to notch each rafter for the beam. It lands right next to the post and has a back brace, there's no shortage of strength and it won't sag that overhead beam any time in the next 50 years. Also, probably a bit more aesthetically pleasing.
I love it, and it must be awesome to be able to say most everything is from your property! I'm going to build a small 16x18 cabin for my back acres out of reclaimed wood from my barn next summer.
That place came out looking very nice and I see you filled it with some toys. 
AussieDan
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The craftsmanship that went into this is amazing, thanks for sharing!
Beautiful construction and truly a building skill that needs to be preserved.
mcmlvif100
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A couple more pictures...
Clear Vision Twin...
Congratulations on an absolutely beautiful building! More information on the wood floor, please.
Love the look of the wood floor with the stone half-walls but am curious how it was constructed ( e.g. is there a concrete floor underneath? )
Hornman
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No. That kind of skill is impossible to find. The Loreto Chapel staircase was built by one man with hand tools. They bring in engineering classes to try to figure out how it was done.
colt zantop
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Oh my god!! This is what I love about this site... KILLER projects like this! Amazing!
Richard D
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I may have missed it, but what part of the country(world?) are you in?