Death by 1,000 details. We have reached the point where I am doing a lot but it doesn’t look like much. Check out the progress for updates on framing, dirt work, and finishing up a couple of projects.
Yearly Archives: 2021
Making some HUGE progress. More final grading, framing the walls, and (more) electricity! Check this post out for lots of pictures and some stuff I screwed up along the way.
Progress Report 16 – 30×48′ Pole Barn build
Getting the new plasma cutter set up! Had to figure out how to get my air compressor up 8ft onto the mezzanine (it was interesting for sure). I also got the plasma table fixed and added a video for knowing which kind of proximity switch to buy PNP or NPN […]
Part 2 2×2 CNC Plasma Cutter
Midwest Krawlers grouped together and built an awesome lunch/hangout shelter then did some wheeling! Had a great wheeling trip earlier this month after an initial hiccup while loading up that was almost bad.
2021 Kansas Rocks – New Shelter Built by Midwest Krawlers
So it begins. A new chapter in the shop saga. I have wanted a CNC plasma FOREVER and recently found one on Marketplace and drug it home! Check out the full post for more details on the process and what it took to get it working.
Part 1 2×2 CNC Plasma Cutter
1 Finally concrete! In this post we cover the concrete pour and final results of the new driveway. Also, I drag home some more projects and a new (to me) tow rig!
Progress Report 15 – 30×48′ Pole Barn build
We bring in the big(er) guns to work on the final grade, septic riser, and trenching for gutter drains. There will be a large driveway and we need to make sure there is enough drainage to get all the water out and away from the foundation and septic systems.
Progress Report 14 – 30×48′ Pole Barn build
1 Picture dump! Lots of progress and projects since the last update. This time we get electrical, trenching, drainage, and I drag a bunch of junk home from FB Marketplace!
Progress Report 13 – 30×48′ Pole Barn build
Cinder blocks are good for starters, but eventually it is nice to move on to real, sturdy beehive stands. This is the second version of hive stands for my friend that has bees as a hobby. Check out this post to see how I built a batch of them with […]
How to Build a Metal Beehive Platform with Folding Legs ...
Finally, the last part of the rock slider build! Lets finish them up and see what they look like completed. The goal is to have some beefy nerf bars we can use to rub against rocks and still be able to open the doors after a long day of wheeling!
Part 3 – Mini Boatside and Rock Sliders on Vitara ...
1 Transferring from wheelchairs to taller vehicles like trucks and vans can sometimes be challenging due to differences in height. Wheelchair users cannot slide across using a transfer board and grab handles like they can with a car. This is a custom platform solution we came up with to put the […]
Wheelchair platform for Transferring to Tall Trucks and Vans
Moving stuff in and starting to frame out the full bathroom! I share some valuable lessons that I learned while teaching myself how to frame a wall. I made some newbie mistakes, but I think it will work out in the end.
Progress Report 12 – 30×48′ Pole Barn build
Mobility is key when setting up a shop. I don’t want to be stuck with a certain shop layout. Recently I discovered how awesome scaffold wheels are and how useful they are on workbenches and tables around the shop. Check out the post to see how easy it is to […]
Why Scaffold Wheels are Awesome and How to Add them ...
We have concrete, time to take off the blankets and check it out! Also we get the garage door installed and start getting ready for the next steps.
Progress Report 11 – 30×48′ Pole Barn build
Finally concrete!!! Huge pour day included a large crew + a pump truck we had to get because of the heated floors.
Progress Report 10 – 30×48′ Pole Barn build
1 The issue we are repairing today is how to fix the LF “Long Fill” “Low Flow” error on a Whirlpool Cabrio Platinum in about an hour for less than $100.