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Posted: 9/8/2023 10:41:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GreatDane: I think the part about knowing you need to take a day off is possibly the most important thing about this whole process. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GreatDane: I think the part about knowing you need to take a day off is possibly the most important thing about this whole process. Originally Posted By missme: Yep, be careful! You are doing an amazing job, but you definitely set a tough pace for yourself. I follow your thread not just to ooh and ahh over your projects and builds, but also to motivate myself to knock out whatever piddly chore or project I have been procrastinating on! My 'vacation' has certainly taken a toll...... I have shared all that I have done with the shop, but very little that has been done in the addition. That has been done after I finish the shop work...... I definitely need to go back to work so I can rest a bit.  Seriously though, I have been pushing so hard because I have a deadline for the storage container I have on my property to be moved before bad weather sets in.... |
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Posted: 9/8/2023 10:45:08 PM EDT
[#2]
Spending two weeks in Island Park, ID.
Love it here |
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Posted: 9/10/2023 9:11:08 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Davidrw5150]
[#3]
The final push today ( with the help of my buddy) and I was able to get all three ridge beams up and braced …..
 Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached FileIn the last two pictures you can see that we also were able to install one of the three remaining top plates on the back wall before we called it a day! All and all I fell short of my goal but I have three weekends left to finish the remaining work. |
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Posted: 9/11/2023 5:57:38 AM EDT
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Incredible work. I really enjoy your updates and following along.
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Posted: 9/11/2023 8:09:12 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheJMan1: Incredible work. I really enjoy your updates and following along. |
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Posted: 9/15/2023 10:44:57 PM EDT
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Got back to the shop project today and was able to put up the second 10’ top plate ……
 Attached FileThen I pulled out my wood lathe and started making wood pegs and was able to peg several of the cross bracing…  Attached File Attached FileI hope to get the 16’ top plate done tomorrow and installed and then I am going to try to finish the rest of the cross bracing.  Attached File |
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Posted: 9/16/2023 12:10:49 AM EDT
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Really amazing progress. I know our circumstances are different, but when I see what you do in a day, and how little I get done it's inspiring and depressing. Thanks for the update.
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Posted: 9/16/2023 9:13:45 AM EDT
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Fantastic progress! As others have said, knowing when to whoah and when to go is an important skill to doing stuff on your own. Loving the joinery and pegs, considering doing some of the same for our next building project from milled timber.
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Posted: 9/16/2023 3:10:34 PM EDT
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Amazing work and thank you so much for the updates.
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Posted: 9/16/2023 4:41:17 PM EDT
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The final top plate is in place…..it actually went easier than I thought it would and only took about 15 minutes of figuring once I got it up to the loft.
 Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached FileGonna take a lunch break and then return and continue with the cross braces and pegs. |
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Posted: 9/16/2023 10:20:09 PM EDT
[#11]
Refresh my memory, what's that building for?
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Posted: 9/17/2023 9:19:18 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Requiem: Refresh my memory, what's that building for? Originally it was going to be a house for my mom. We went a different direction for her and now it is going to be a shop for me. This is the 12x32 section. I will finish the 8x32 section on the front side next year. |
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Posted: 9/23/2023 8:55:01 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Davidrw5150]
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Yesterday, amongst all the rain showers, I pulled one of the large logs from the gully behind the cabin and milled 9 of the 15 - 4x6x15’ rafters for the cabin….
 Attached FileI also dropped the other 6 trees that will complete the remaining rafters. This morning I got up and finished all of the wood pegs and diagonal supports for the shop…  Attached FileI then moved on and was able to fit 8 and install 6 of the rafters before I called it for the evening….  Attached File Attached FileTomorrow weather permitting I will mill the remaining rafters and get them fit and installed. |
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Posted: 9/23/2023 10:34:23 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/24/2023 7:21:57 AM EDT
[#15]
Looks great David. I'm assuming that is a loft over half of the shop. Just out of curiosity how much room will there be from floor to bottom of shop joists, looks to be 7 or 8 feet?
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Posted: 9/24/2023 8:03:43 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheJMan1: Looks great David. I'm assuming that is a loft over half of the shop. Just out of curiosity how much room will there be from floor to bottom of shop joists, looks to be 7 or 8 feet? The top of the joist is 8' so below is approximately 7'6. |
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Posted: 9/24/2023 8:38:26 PM EDT
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Day 22…I just added it up today!
I milled, fit, and put up all but one of the remaining rafters today. Everything is roughly fit. I just need to pick up some 8” log screws, at work tomorrow, to anchor the rafters to the top plate.  Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 9/24/2023 9:02:39 PM EDT
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This may have been covered earlier, and it may not even be a problem for you, I don't know.
Looking at those pictures, all I can think of is how many critters are going to wind up under that floor with all that room between the ground and the floor. Are you planning to seal it off? If so, how? |
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Posted: 9/24/2023 9:44:36 PM EDT
[#19]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GreatDane: This may have been covered earlier, and it may not even be a problem for you, I don't know. Looking at those pictures, all I can think of is how many critters are going to wind up under that floor with all that room between the ground and the floor. Are you planning to seal it off? If so, how? I will eventually put a skirt, of some kind around it. |
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Posted: 9/25/2023 8:32:46 AM EDT
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Incredible work, especially for two days worth! Thank you for taking thr time to take pictures and then post the updates. That alone costs quite a bit of time throughout each day of work.
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Posted: 9/25/2023 1:50:21 PM EDT
[#21]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By A_G: Incredible work, especially for two days worth! Thank you for taking thr time to take pictures and then post the updates. That alone costs quite a bit of time throughout each day of work. Taking the pics is the easiest part…..🤪 |
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Posted: 9/25/2023 9:33:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Davidrw5150: Taking the pics is the easiest part…..🤪 Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Davidrw5150: Originally Posted By A_G: Incredible work, especially for two days worth! Thank you for taking the time to take pictures and then post the updates. That alone costs quite a bit of time throughout each day of work. Taking the pics is the easiest part…..🤪 Easy, sure, but time consuming and often a hassle too. After a long day of working and accomplishing so much, having to upload pictures and type captions can be a bear too. Again, thank you for all the posts and inspiration. |
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Posted: 9/25/2023 10:32:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By A_G: Easy, sure, but time consuming and often a hassle too. After a long day of working and accomplishing so much, having to upload pictures and type captions can be a bear too. Again, thank you for all the posts and inspiration. Thank you, and everyone else, for all of your encouragement!! I really mean it! |
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Posted: 9/30/2023 10:43:16 PM EDT
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I spent the last two rainy days felling trees and milling planks for the roof of the shop…..
 Attached File Attached File Attached FileThree big logs later and I have most of the roof planks ready to go….  Attached File Attached FileWeather permitting I will install it all tomorrow. |
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Posted: 10/1/2023 12:13:17 AM EDT
[#25]
Craftsmanship.
So much craftsmanship. |
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Posted: 10/1/2023 12:00:24 PM EDT
[#26]
That's some beautiful wide planks!
What do you do with all the branches and offshoots that you cut off the log? Are they chipped for animal bedding or burned? Sorry if I missed this question before. |
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Posted: 10/1/2023 7:02:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By A_G: That's some beautiful wide planks! What do you do with all the branches and offshoots that you cut off the log? Are they chipped for animal bedding or burned? Sorry if I missed this question before. I will chip up the branches for bedding, mulch for pathways, and composting. |
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Posted: 10/1/2023 7:07:25 PM EDT
[#28]
The weather was great so I kicked it in overdrive and finished the roof today…..
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Posted: 10/1/2023 7:12:03 PM EDT
[#29]
After the planks were up I was able to get 90% of the underlayment down…
 Attached File Attached File Attached FileI also removed all the temp supports and am ready to move on to the hip bracing, window and door posts next weekend….  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 10/2/2023 1:26:57 AM EDT
[#30]
Wow.
Guess how much I got done today.  
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Posted: 10/2/2023 11:36:43 AM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By A_G: Wow. Guess how much I got done today. Just means you can get more done tomorrow. Git crackin'!  Superb work and presentation, OP. |
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Posted: 10/3/2023 7:55:35 AM EDT
[#32]
OP, I'm just a broken record at this point. The joinery looks awesome and your progress is very impressive.
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Posted: 10/7/2023 6:29:59 PM EDT
[#33]
It’s been a busy couple of days…..
Cut the side braces and installed them yesterday…  Attached FileThis morning I picked up a couple logs from the neighbor and milled the planking for the loft and then installed it…  Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 10/8/2023 1:01:24 AM EDT
[#34]
I sometimes can't believe you're doing better than 95% of this by yourself.
Will the cupping of the boards have a negative impact? |
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Posted: 10/8/2023 8:29:50 AM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By A_G: I sometimes can't believe you're doing better than 95% of this by yourself. Will the cupping of the boards have a negative impact? It shouldn't. I only have one screw down the center of each board on floor joist. I will eventually pull them up, flip them over and then screw them down properly. This is just the 'subfloor' so I will come back next year when the other side is built and put a whole other layer of planks over this one in the opposite direction. |
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Posted: 10/8/2023 9:25:16 AM EDT
[#36]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Davidrw5150: It shouldn't. I only have one screw down the center of each board on floor joist. I will eventually pull them up, flip them over and then screw them down properly. This is just the 'subfloor' so I will come back next year when the other side is built and put a whole other layer of planks over this one in the opposite direction. What is your “guesstimate” for capacity of your floor system? I built a sleeper system in one of my barns with galvanized tubes as the sleepers on the ground. Approx 4’ between sleepers and 2x6 on the flats on top. It’s springy……but I’m not walking on rocks!! My table saw goes on a piece of plywood for stability. |
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Posted: 10/8/2023 9:35:33 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Doorman63: What is your “guesstimate” for capacity of your floor system? I built a sleeper system in one of my barns with galvanized tubes as the sleepers on the ground. Approx 4’ between sleepers and 2x6 on the flats on top. It’s springy……but I’m not walking on rocks!! My table saw goes on a piece of plywood for stability. When complete I will have 2-2.5" of solid wood over the 5x7 floor joist 32" on center. I think it will handle anything that I may place on it. |
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Posted: 10/8/2023 9:20:15 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Davidrw5150]
[#38]
I spent the day sheeting the shop( some of which is temporary). I was able to get half of the shop done and one trailer load of ‘stuff’ out of the storage shed and under cover for now.
 Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached FileI am just filling the lower space at the moment so I can get the storage unit emptied by next weekend. I will finish sorting everything and then get it stowed in the loft so I can begin setting up the shop this winter. Edit- the far back wall will have a large window( which is actually a sliding glass door- 4’x8’) installed eventually when I work out all the details. |
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Posted: 10/8/2023 10:52:27 PM EDT
[#39]
Great progress, again. Wow.
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Posted: 10/10/2023 5:49:49 PM EDT
[#40]
Looking amazing! Looks like you're getting it sealed off before fall/winter weather sets in too.
I'm incredibly jealous of your sourced wood. We are slowly clearing out timber and using anything above 6" for a shed and it is tedious work milling up small logs for very little in return. |
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Posted: 10/10/2023 7:00:45 PM EDT
[#41]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BMSMB: Looking amazing! Looks like you're getting it sealed off before fall/winter weather sets in too. I'm incredibly jealous of your sourced wood. We are slowly clearing out timber and using anything above 6" for a shed and it is tedious work milling up small logs for very little in return. It most certainly is tedious! My mill will definitely need some TLC this winter. (Total replacement of all bearings, belts, and bushing) Not to mention the wear and tear on me…. Lol! |
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Posted: 10/14/2023 8:48:19 PM EDT
[#42]
Yesterday I roughed in the framing for the remaining sheeting and the door….
 Attached File Attached FileThen today I finished the sheeting on the front and back and got the storage building emptied and it scheduled to be picked up tomorrow…..  Attached File Attached File Attached FileTomorrow I should be able to finish the end wall sheeting and then the house wrap. |
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Posted: 10/14/2023 10:20:26 PM EDT
[#43]
What you've done here is nothing short of amazing!!
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Posted: 10/15/2023 12:13:36 PM EDT
[Last Edit: TheJMan1]
[#44]
Looks fantastic David!
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Posted: 10/15/2023 9:00:31 PM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By writerdeluxe2006: What you've done here is nothing short of amazing!! Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By writerdeluxe2006: What you've done here is nothing short of amazing!! Originally Posted By TheJMan1: Looks fantastic David! Thank you! Today, while waiting for the guy to come pick up the storage unit I pulled my front door and replaced it with a new solid core slab that I picked up at work over a year ago….  Attached FileI pulled the IGU (glass) from my old front door and made a new frame for it….  Attached File Attached File Attached FileI then roughed in the glass on the new door and sealed it. All that is left is to install the trim when I decide what it will be.  Attached File |
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Posted: 10/16/2023 2:47:08 AM EDT
[#46]
Amazing, amazing progress and how much you get done between updates, which isn't long!
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Posted: 10/16/2023 3:12:16 AM EDT
[#47]
Wow, great job, especially for one person.
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Posted: 10/16/2023 7:42:41 AM EDT
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Went through the whole thread - I wish my grandfather was alive to see this. He would be very appreciative of your woodworking skills, being a VERY old school carpenter, even before he built hospitals in France with the AEF during WWI. He was the man who taught me how to swing a hammer. All I can say is to echo everyone else - WOW. I am deeply impressed.
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Posted: 10/18/2023 11:54:56 AM EDT
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Any chance we can get a panoramic view of your place?
A comparison with your original pics would be cool too. Tha ks for keeping us updated over the years. |
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Posted: 10/18/2023 4:16:02 PM EDT
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I’ll see what I can do.
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