Despite being on the struggle bus this year, I have actually made a lot of progress! Just about finished framing, plowed some giant snow drifts, broke some things, fixed some things, and got the exterior lighting finished.
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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.
Progress Report 17 – 30×48′ Pole Barn build
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
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
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
Today we finish up installing the foam, staple down the PEX tubing for the radiant heat, and set up the manifold. Also, the plumbers rough in for the shower, toilet, and sink!
Progress Report 9 – 30×48′ Pole Barn build
Today we prep for the radiant heated floor tubing by laying down the foam, building forms, and double checking layout measurements.
Progress Report 8 – 30×48′ Pole Barn build
Today we tackle some dirt work, gravel, vapor barrier, gutters, and some temporary lighting! Snow and rain won’t stop us (though we got both).
Progress Report 7 – 30×48′ Pole Barn build
In today's update the first crew finished up the windows, doors, metal, and breezeway to the house! Check it out for finished pictures.
Progress Report 6 – 30×48′ Pole Barn build
In today’s update, the crew raises the trusses with a custom skid steer attachment, finish the framing, and start installing the insulation and metal sheeting.