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conservatively the hay alone is 24,000 pounds, trailer is 7,000 pounds. Yep, the truck groans a little. Luckily I was only moving the hay from the field to the barn.

My seat time since late June has been this.

One reason I was willing to go on the trip; I've never been to that part of the country. Beautiful area and great Lobster too!!

Back in post #92 I said I needed to get a snow machine trailer that would fit where it's supposed to go. Well, I got it. Had to drive all the way to New Hampshire to get it. They custom built it to fit my needs.

Wow, sorry for the very late reply. I've been busy with all kinds of stuff. I used screws to fasten the rough cut wood to the studs.

Yes they do. It was a 2500 mile one way trip for me to get it. Should last me the rest of my life..:)

Here's an update on the growth. We took a 10 day road trip back to New Hampshire to pick up a new trailer, we came back to this. Phenominal growth and now were eating crook neck squash, cucumbers, peppers the tomatoes are still green but coming along nicely. Also the trailer we picked up.

So this year has been exceptionally great for water. I did not water one time, yet I have the best crop I've ever had. Hopefully it'll stay dry long enough to get it dried and baled.

Wish I had seen that, I drilled holes in the bottom of the planters for drainage.

For now we're home a lot, that might change in a year. Each dripper is controllable and I've been adjusting to avoid wasting the water.

No, the video was done by his younger brother.

It's been lots of work but finally have the greenhouse up and running. We got a late start because we found out about 6 weeks ago my oldest son had kidney cancer. So we have been dealing with that. Glad to report the kidney has been removed and he is recovering just fine. Currently the Surgeon...

Here's a picture of the sticker on the panels. Sorry it took so long, I forgot to take a picture every time I was in the barn. :)

Pretty much, yes. Same shape/profile as the metal.

Here's my take on the Confederate flag. I lived in South Carolina and Georgia about 40 years ago. (loved it) The flag for me represents "southern pride" nothing more, nothing less.

The panels are very durable and so far no problems. I would say whatever survived this year is good to go for many years to come.

Thanks, I don't remember the name of the panels. I'll find out and post later.

It will build up while it's snowing but slides off soon after.

I think I'll be doing the same tomorrow.

Spring is trying to come again to the Bear Lake Valley. I figured it was time to get something going on the greenhouse. First, getting access to it. The Robin got in somehow and that is proof that spring is coming..;) We have the raised beds ordered. (water troughs) We'll get working in earnest...

Yes, I have a power pack on the back.

Anyone watching national news is aware of the snow we've been getting in the mountain states. Here's some pictures of snow clearing today. For reference, I think the mouth on my blower is 36" I don't remember for sure.

This winter has been hard on the old barns. These barns were built all over the place around me. But time has gotten the best of them.

This is the set up I used. (in Utah) Although this picture shows a 48" spear. The one on the barn I just built I had on a 36" spear. It did not work right that's why you see the platform on at first then my son was standing on the pallet forks. I was too lazy to change the spears but in...

Brandi, If you go to YouTube there is also a follow up video of some footage missed in the one you posted here. Just search for "massive barn build"

I could drive from my house but I do trailer it. Snowmobile parking lot is about 1 mile down the road from my house.

The sledding this year has been phenomenal.

Check out these icebergs hanging off my barn. Fear got the best of me and I started cleaning off the roof. There were places it was almost 5' deep.

Unfortunately this barn did not survive this winter. Too bad because it was a work of art.

Lots and Lots of seat time lately.

Welcome to the forum. Nice carry all, it'll give you one more reason to do some tractor work. ;)

I just did some rough math and I think it's more like 16 full cords. As far as all the debris left over, we are doing the same as you mentioned. Have a good sized box of kindling wood now and 2-55 gallon drums and a 50 gallon water trough full of compost material.

The stuff in the drums is bark, pieces of wood dirt whatever we swept off the floor. We are going to use it in the raised beds of our greenhouse. deezler; I'm guessing about 18 cords of wood.

Well it's all done. Split and stacked. Very happy with the Champion 27 ton splitter. It worked flawlessly the whole time. Time for some side by side riding I think.

Corn beef and cabbage. I had to have lots of butter, salt/pepper to get it down.:)

So the way we worked it out, I split and drop pieces in a wheel barrow. My wife picks them up and stacks them. It works really good other than when the stack gets higher than she can reach, then I help. As you can see the splitter is next to the stack so it goes fast. Here's our progress as of...

I have a 16' trailer I load up and park in the house garage.

We've been splitting/stacking, have a good dint in the pile.

Most of the wood is already dry so it shouldn't be a problem. I also have the big doors open a lot. Maybe less now that it's cold. I think with the shear size of the building (it not sealed tight) I should be OK. Thanks for the thought though.

I can't take credit for it, my bride did all of that. She's a trooper when it comes to hard work.

It's been a week since the wood was delivered, it's all blocked up and in the barn. We are tired! We can now split at our leisure. This was the last log.

I'm with you Richard, I've never used a vapor barrier under concrete and have never had a problem either. Even under a hay stack.

I'll have to post again in 20 years, they might look like all the others around me too. I did get 2 quarts of paint with the tanks. I might give them a good second coat next summer.

I have raised the splitter up about 5" and my back feels much better using it now. As to the running it inside; we generally have a constant breeze from the back of the barn to the front. I definitely thought about CO poisoning but I feel confident that the breeze is enough to keep us breathing...

yes

Yes pine, and I buy from an individual. I believe he buys the logs then delivers.

Seems like a no brainer to me. Jesus!

I am finally starting to fill my wood area in the barn. I have lots of work ahead of me. Hoping to get it all inside before snow starts. First time using a log splitter and all I can say is "why didn't I buy one sooner."

Richard I bought these tanks from Wemac right there close to where you live. Most of the cost was shipping.

I did post the first tank in another thread but this belongs in this thread. I have always wanted my own fuel tanks and I finally have them. One has summer diesel fuel in it, the other one will have winter diesel. I have the strap on it because winter fuel is not available yet and I don't want...

Glad you like it. I ordered a 2023 Canyon about a month ago. Dealer said about a year for delivery. I'm ok with that, it'll give me time to save up the money to pay for it. My reasons for getting it are like yours. I have a 3/4 ton Ram if I need a bigger truck. We were looking at a SUV but...

Look forward to seeing progress on your sons shop. I just got main power into the barn and it sure is nice. I've been using an extension cord coming off the house.

OK, the log splitter is brand new. I do have a load of logs coming. (hopefully) In the past I had to do it the manual way, the axe and trust me it looks used. :) I can't wait to get the splitter going. I should have enough wood to fill that space plus some.

Here's a picture of the wood storage area. Ready for wood now.

Yes, they scrapped it to match the 2x6s. Total job was $4805 which in my opinion was very high but everything is high now days. Thanks Brandon.

Tractor should be nice and warm for winter. I have not decided how to finish this room yet but I'm leaning towards 1x12x10s (Douglas fir)

Pictures to follow after it's done. I'm having the tractor room and another wall foam insulated today. Winter is coming and I want to be ready. :)

Here's my 2 cents on the plastic under concrete debate; I have never done it. With that said I have lived the majority of my life in Utah and now in Idaho. It is drier here than many other states. I have never had an issue with ground moisture coming through the concrete even when there is...

Best guess is about 1700 pounds.

Eddie, I sell all the big bales right out of the field. As soon as they are baled I call the people who buy from me and they come. Although I am looking to get a hay shed just in case.

Curiosity has got the best of me. I was looking through some old threads and came across this one. It's five years old and I don't even live at the same place but, how many out there added concrete to the "dirt floor" barns and how many built or bought ballast boxes? I honestly can't imagine...

Thank you, we've been thinking about it now for 4 years. We waited until everything was super expensive before starting. :mad::mad::mad::mad:

I have not checked it but I can tell you it's significant, even with the doors open.(y)

No pictures but the permanent power is wired up and working in the barn. What a nice feeling getting rid of that extension cord going to the back of the house. I may have to forgo building a hay shed next year. I think we'll be replacing our car with the 2023 GMC Canyon AT4. I ordered one today...

The shell is done, now I have until next spring to get the raised beds setup and a watering system.

Yes they come out and fill it for the same price as the pump price. (red)

Not really greenhouse related but I got the fuel tanks finally. The summer tank is full. (thanks Brandon) I will fill the winter tank in January. The strap was on because it was still empty at that time. It is so nice to not use 5 gallon gas cans anymore.

I cut a second time and it was thin, didn't really want to bother my neighbor with baling big bales so I made small bales. Ended up with 428 bales, they are all sold. If the whole field would have been like the second picture I would have baled big bales but look how thin the rows are on the...

Sorry haven't posted in a bit, I've been busy with hay. Here are a few pictures of the progress. Still need to put up 8 more wall panels but ran out of screws. Should be done by Friday. Then I can start working on the doors. They will be sliding barn style doors.

Up front I'll just open the doors to vent but eventually power vents will be coming. I do not plan to use it during the winter for growing. I need it just to have a garden in the summer. Cold nights and lots of critters wanting to eat a nice garden.

Framing done, waiting for metal and translucent panels.

I have saw mills very close to me for rough cut stuff and a Home Depot 75 miles away. In a worst case scenario, Salt Lake is only 3 hours away.

Having used my tractor for years without the rears being filled, then getting them filled (Rim Guard) I would not hesitate to fill them. Best thing I ever did along with bucket hooks and a Piranha tooth bar.

Sorry to hear about those kind of problems Eddie. I have used the same concrete guy since I moved up here. He does good work and is very reasonable on the price. If the weather doesn't hold me back I should have it all framed this week. Waiting for metal and translucent panels will take at...

This is where I'm at as of last night. Supposed to rain today, hopefully not much I'd really like to get the trusses up today.

Thanks, the fuel tanks will go on the rectangular pad. (last picture on post #8)

OK, I'm ready for concrete on Monday. Also got a call from the place I'm buying my fuel tanks from and they are being shipped, should be here Monday.

No plan to insulate under the concrete.

Not sure why the system split up the writing but its all there. Also why we have cement trucks coming I'm going to get a pad for my diesel tanks (2-550gal.) I have the rebar in now but not at the time of the picture.

My wife and I decided we need a greenhouse. So here are a few pictures of the progress. It's 21'X36'X8'ish, It's a little different design than what you would imagine a greenhouse to be, but trust me it'll work. It'll have a concrete floor and raised beds. Side note, the guy in the skid steer is...

Ya well I try to keep stuff around that doesn't need to be worked on. ;) The bigger stuff is in the cabinets and tool boxes.

Excellent building/looks thanks for sharing.

We are working on getting the main power into the barn. I will also run a hydrant to the new green house in the same trench. When I start the greenhouse I'll start a new thread showing the build process. You can see the stakes where the greenhouse will go. 21' X 36'

Love them, will be getting more for the workbench and greenhouse. I should add that when they are on they do interfere with the radio signal.

Got some more stuff done and tools ready to use. Fridge is ordered. :)

Those with enough water rights can get 3 cuts. I will get another cut but it will be small, like less than 10 bales. The water dries up pretty fast when it starts getting warm/hot. Most of my water is snow melt and a few small springs that come down from the mountains.

Hay is baled and most is sold/gone already. 110 bucks a bale was apparently cheap, I told that to the guy who bought 50 bales and I think he couldn't wait to get me paid fearing I'd reconsider and raise the price. :) He buys from me every year so I don't mind giving him a break. Only got 75...

Here's what it looks like all cut. Whoever invented fields that are wider on one end should be shot.o_O

Spent 12 hours cutting hay.

Finished cutting today. Here's a few pictures. The hawk was keeping a close eye out for dinner. The hay was very thick this year although I did have some freeze damage towards the top of the field.

Kyle I haven't fertilized for a couple years but I will this fall. The last couple years my baler guy has been charging 16 bucks a bale, not sure about this year. Prices are all over the map but I'm going to charge 110 bucks a bale to start. I think I'm far less than anyone else we'll see.

Got the bottom baled around midday. Only 18 bales, was hoping for 20. Started cutting the top and had to stop. At the top of the field my neighbor had a small stream of water coming off his field making it too muddy in mine. The water is off now and I'll start cutting Saturday. The last picture...

I got the bottom of my field cut last Friday then had to leave town for several days. Got back last night (Wed) raked it and waiting to bale. Surprisingly some areas are still not dry enough. :( I did not water this area but it looks pretty good volume wise, better than last year for sure. Plan...

It's been cold here all spring. Finally getting some 80 degree days. I think I'll be cutting within 2-3 weeks, maybe next week if the weather holds out. We've had some rain but not a lot, I'll get better volume than last year. Right now I'm hoping for 100-3x4x8 bales. We'll see, 2 years ago I...

I prefer doors on each end so you can pull in back your implement into it's space and unhook. I don't like moving this to get at that. With that in mind this is how I have done mine. If you can use wheeled dollies to move stuff around that's a good idea. This is just a small part of my barn but...

Seems like it's taken forever but I got the metal top done for the work bench. Now I can work on some more plugs and work bench lighting.

Accessible or not it is still a beautiful setting oosik. The one thing I wish I had is a body of water on my place. I have the water to fill a pond but nowhere for it to drain to. (moving water) so I don't have a mosquito breeding ground. There is an irrigation reservoir about 3 miles from my...

A decomposing cat will provide the very best bacteria you can get for your septic tank.

Now that's funny, doesn't matter who you are.

It's early here in SE Idaho for growing since the snow just melted off my place about 3-4 weeks ago, but I really enjoy this time of year. Green fields, snow capped mountains and blue sky. That little bit of watering going on is a line 800' long. It doesn't look like much but it sure makes a...

I have miles of National Forest just behind my house and I can shoot all I want. No need to load wheelers or side by side up just drive it right from the house.

No property tax in Utah or Idaho on tractors. If it's for Ag use then no sales tax.

I forget the name of them but they are LED. As far as I know they are not dimmable. That's no problem because I wouldn't dim them anyway. I ordered them off Amazon and had them in 2 days.

I finally got the lights done in the barn. Each light is 18,000 lumens with 14 in the main area. I still need some plugs and lights over the work bench and the electrical work will be done for the most part. They are very bright and I'm happy with them.

I put some sacrete under each post then filled the holes with sacrete with a hose going. My boys added the concrete while I leveled the post while making sure it was up against the string line. Not very scientific but it works. :)

Thanks Eddie, I could have used 6X6 posts but I sleep better knowing I have 6X8 posts.

I'll admit it was a little scary. While it made it easier doing much of the work on the ground I would not do it that way again.

1/8" steel. Still waiting for it.

I forgot to post any pictures but I did get a work bench built, waiting on the metal top now. Soon I'll be working on lighting in the middle section of the barn.

Here is a short video of our barn build. Credit to my son Jordan for doing it.

I know where the stones are going that sink into the ground. They are popping up in my hay field, stop doing it. ;) Seriously your work and road look great. I wish the county road I use to get to my road was as good.

I didn't read all the posts but my Kioti goes about 60-75 hours before a regen is needed.

Apparently you need a tractor with a "buddy seat". I'm not seeing a place for the human.:confused:

I have moved twice to get in a more rural area. I think I've found the place since it's cold for 5 months a year. I understand people wanting the rural life and then all of a sudden it's not rural anymore. The one's who upset me are those who move into mountainous/forested areas then want to...

Looking forward to your progress.

Here's what mine looks like. The hooks are inline with the loader arms. I do have pallet forks for big work, but for a quick "grab something" these hooks work great.

For the size of truss you're talking about you could rent a lift of any type that would get to the height you need.

I would suggest going into the "rural living" or "do it yourself" threads and look at the projects going on there. Obviously the pitch of your roof will depend on where you live and the snow load if any. I have built 4 pole buildings over the years. The plans are in my head. Do you have the...

That sure is beautiful country you're working in.

Well that's a trailer full. Looks good.

I will echo the call for dedicated forks. Mine are Titan's and I use them as much as the bucket or any other implement. You will not regret getting them.

This guy is my hero.

You must not like them, looks like none have been used.o_O

I'm patiently waiting for late spring/summer so I can get working on a hay shed and more work inside my barn. Hay shed will not start until after I cut the hay. Don't want to track up the field. Other than that I've got all the super hero movies memorized. Snowfall has been light this year so I...

Hay/tractor hauling trailer. 98 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins.

Alfalfa grass mix.

Nice, here it was -10 last night about 10 now and a foot and a half of snow on the ground.

Dreaming of warmer times.

I think you better determine your budget then build as big as you can within that budget. The barn in my avatar has a 45' middle section (clear span) wouldn't want it any other way. Good luck and make sure to post pictures of the build.

Exactly the same only the man door is next to the 9' door.

Just hanging out.

Here's a couple pictures of the finished barn, and a fresh light dusting on snow.

Except in India and China, I guess their dirty air stays over there.

Just built this, at this point it was still being built. (Thanksgiving 2021) I'll try and get a finished picture soon. 70X96X13

Congrats on the tractor. Gearing down and higher RPM's will keep you from stalling.

Congrats on your purchase. I can tell you from experience that getting the rear tires filled with rim guard and having a ballast block of some sort will be things you will wish you had done sooner. Also a piranha tooth bar and chain hooks welded to the bucket. After that enjoy and let the...

I'm curious about the old timers selling out and retiring. What are the buyers doing with the land/equipment? My first thought would be farming the land. But maybe not. As to this thread; I retired then bought 31 acres in Southeast Idaho. I grow hay and I sell everything right out of the field...

Thanks, It's all white now. Yes, the barn is 10' from my south fence line.

Here's a few drone shots taken during Thanksgiving last year. I really hope I can get my son to come and take more pictures when everything is green and the flowers in the front yard are in full bloom.

Thank you, McCall is a very beautiful place.

Ya, the price of things suck. This barn cost me at least 50 grand more than it should have Sure glad we're "building back better". :mad:

I was told on our last pour that concrete was going up 15 bucks a yard January 1st. One other reason I pushed to get it all done last year.

FYI, my total concrete cost was $28,700 and the rebar was not included in that figure. Things are very expensive right now. I debated on waiting until this year but there's no reason to believe anything will be any cheaper. Also my finish guy only charged $1 buck a square foot to finish which...

If I insulate I would foam the whole thing. The floor concrete was more than double what you thought. :mad:

Thanks Eddie, If good insulation is your goal these panels might not be the best way to go. I would put in actual windows that you can insulate up next too. If I ever insulate and heat this barn it will be with a used oil heater so leaking lots of heat out of these panels won't be such a big...

I don't know, maybe just a good photographer. :)

Someone ask what I was putting in the barn; well here's some of it. My enclosed snow machine trailer is supposed to go where the small flat bed trailer and 4 wheelers are. It will when I get a shorter trailer. (less tall) I'll rearrange the crowded corner later on. Last fall I was trying to beat...

I look at it this way; an oil change is not that expensive and cheap insurance. I'd change it.

Now that the outside is completely done it's time to get the inside how I want it. I needed a place to store firewood and a heated place for the tractor. Plan is to foam insulate the tractor area and I'll just use a 6' electric base board to heat it. I only want 40-50 degrees to ensure I don't...

It took a long time, actually the last thing done but my buddy (the metal guy help) got the doors wrapped.

I know I have to get all these projects done soon. The older I get the less enthusiasm I have for working that hard. Hay shed this summer and a green house next summer. After that it's time for me and my bride to travel and play. Hopefully our health continues to be good.

In Utah were I lived, the vapor barrier would have been a waste of money. It's more humid here in Idaho but still I don't think it's needed.

I plan to heat a room inside that I'll show later. If I heat the rest it'll be much later in time with a used oil heater. Anything I put down would have been torn up by the skid steers going in/out.

Rebar was pulled up while pouring, they had a guy dedicated to doing that. Most of the concrete was 4.5-5" thick, up in the front and middle of the barn it was 5.5-6" thick. We could not chair the rebar because all of the concrete was brought in by skid steer. That was my own fault because the...

Some might wonder why I put the doors in before the concrete; There are lots of critters and deer around here and I didn't want tracks in the concrete. With that said it's rebar, concrete time. If I remember right it took 103 yards.

The man doors are 36X80 standard doors The big center doors are 16X12 The awning doors are 12X9

While getting the barn ready for concrete this happened and it really put me in a bind for time. It was routinely freezing at night now. This melted quickly but still I knew I had to hurry.

With the doors on I started concentrating on concrete. I did the best I could with my tractor at leveling the road base but it wasn't great. I hired someone to get it within 1/2".

Getting all the big doors on is next. Somewhere in all this I also got the man doors put in.

Well at this point the metal is done, translucent panels are done it is time for all the trim work and road base inside. I did put in some drains and power conduit before the road base.

Thanks, my kids think I'm a crazy old man for starting this all over. Plan is to build a hay shed this summer and get all the fencing done so I can get some cows. 🐂

I don't remember exactly but around 16".

With all the metal on it's time for translucent panels. I love these, they let so much light in.

I plan to stay active, so far so good. This picture was taken 3 weeks ago at a tournament in Laughlin Nevada, it's my dad he is 84 and still going strong.

Bloomington Lake Idaho and a road above my house.

End wall metal time, the scary part. You'll see why, I didn't post pictures of the highest part so the safety police don't attack me. I really wish the pictures could get the true color of the metal. It's called Rustic Steel and in person it looks just like rusty metal. In fact I took a bunch of...

Hard to see but I added a hydrant (soft water from the house) so I could wash my truck/tractor in the shade. I run the line while the house was being built, just had to find it. It started raining while I was covering the trench, had to stop working.

Thanks The answer is yes I was worried about the lifting strength of the boom truck. At times we had to help and push the sections up while not getting under them. :oops: I did buy the trusses already built. I just hooked them together with the little boards then added the purlins and lifted...

No way, those purlins aren't that straight. o_O If I would have had OSB maybe, but straight on the purlins that would have been a problem.

I'm not sure but I think Noah used it for ark building materials. I know his uncles are the ones who built it in the 40's and it was used daily for a living by his dad. Main use was milling logs into lumber for sale but they did custom cutting also. That thing cuts so straight and it's...

Interesting, I have a neighbor that has a M7 and would never buy another one. Has had factory reps checking it out several times but claim he is overworking it. It stalls out pulling a 4 bottom plow. With 170 plus HP that should not be a problem. Lighter work and loader work he is happy with it.

I have a Kioti and cannot complain (66hp) as far as the reliability. I'm doing the type of work you listed and would love a bigger tractor. That said, if I get another tractor it will have a buddy/instructor seat. Not sure if you've thought about that. Grandkids love riding in the tractor.

That's a good deal. The buddy I had help with the roof metal actually does it for a living. If I did it with just me and my wife I'd still be doing it.:oops: I knew it was going to be a big job (the whole build) but we just kept plugging along and finished before the snow came. FYI; Everyone...

A friend of mine has a saw mill, he cut the big door headers for me. I wanted them straight and true 2x6 and that's what I got. Put them up the same day.

More metal, and a feathered friend.

Thanks Richard. I really wanted to hire someone to build it and just sit back and watch it go up. The cost was huge and I couldn't see paying someone for something I knew I could do just as well. (maybe better) I have had a few people stop and ask if I was interested in building a barn for them...

Aliens would have to look like Yoda.:alien: Hopefully not wraith like on Stargate Atlantis.

Time for metal. A buddy and I got all the roof done in 2 days. I did have to go back and put all the screws in, we just put enough to hold the metal so we could get it all up while my buddy was helping. I haven't done it before but I added a steel brace to all 4 outside truss posts. We do get...

At this point all the wood is on and ready for metal. I had a little hay to cut so I took a picture from the field.

Purlins going on and how I connected the trusses/LVL's to the posts. At this point I was ready for roof metal.

I can't express how happy I am to get this barn done/usable. Yes, my wife is a super hero and always willing to help.

Here's the LVL's going on hooking the awning posts to the truss posts. FYI truss posts are 6X8X20, awning posts are 6X6X16.

For sure. The neighbor helping me raise the trusses would like to build basically the same middle section. (no awnings) After seeing it and how easy it was he is ready. He has some big equipment and would like a place to work on it during the winter. He farms several hundred acres and has lots...

Later on I'll have pictures of the "stuff" inside. Concrete was expensive but the metal was the most costly thing in the whole build. We used a boom truck to raise the truss sections. It was scary lifting that big of object that high but we did it without incident. I'll add I would never do it...

Raising the trusses. Sorry no photo's right now but here's after they were up. I have some photos of the boom truck lifting them up but they are at my sons house. Going to get them tomorrow.

It wasn't easy I can tell you that, but I just used the 6-8-10 rule on the corners. Not sure it's ever perfect but it close enough.

I built the truss sections on the ground then raised whole sections.

Utah barn was 57x72x12. The new one 70X96x13 much bigger.

For those interested I started a thread in the "build it yourself" forum for the new barn.

This barn is the 4th barn I've built this way with the same type wood so I'm sure it'll hold up and the best part is; it's an agricultural building so NO inspections.

couple more pictures.

Thanks, we take our time and try not to get hurt. I did cut my finger first day of squaring it up, 7 stitches. That was no fun because I couldn't wait for it to heal. The wood starts to twist and bend. So I got to put in post and build truss sections with my finger wrapped up and sticking out of...

It is rough cut lumber right from the saw mill. Supposed to be true 2X6 not all were that big.:mad: Post also, the saw mill pressure treats the post.

No doubt pole placement is OSHA approved.;) Putting these up are not all that hard but takes the right equipment for sure. My wife and I did most of the work; My sons helped set the post and I had help raising the trusses and putting metal on the roof. I also hired out the concrete work. After...

Pictures will be slow coming I'm still trying to resize everything. Here's a start though. I held off building in 2020 because of covid, that was a mistake! It cost much more in 2021 than it should have but I was tired of having all my stuff out in the weather. The Barn is 70'X96'X13'.

Thanks and the pictures were taken during Thanksgiving.There is snow on the ground now and more forcast.

I also have been having a hard time getting T6. Yesterday Walmart had 6 gallons sitting on the shelf. Needless to say I bought all of them. I now have enough on hand to change the oil in my truck 1 time and the tractor twice.

Different angle, sure wish I could have gotten a summer picture. The area in front of the house is all flowering plants. It draws lots of bees songbirds and hummingbirds.

Ron it is for equipment. Next summer I'll build a hay shed. Thinking about 36 X 48 X 12.