AZ ranch

BoFuller · Mar 14, 2012

Well I think things are going to start really moving soon. The engineer is finishing up the plans so I hope to submit them to the county within a month. Next weekend I am meeting a couple of contractors to see about doing my stem wall foundation. I have 3 estimates on drilling a well so I will pick one of those within a week. Estimate is for 1,000 feet. Ouch! And I have a logger that is sorting out some logs for my log home. It's going to be a busy Spring. :thumbsup:

Ken · Mar 18, 2012

Mr. Fuller thought about you today when the weather report said it is snowing around Flag.
Interstate shut down to clear up the drifts.
See where you are getting ready to drill a well. have you tested the water in other wells close by. At the El Paso plant the water had so much mineral could not use at the plant. (pour a cup on the ground and could brand it and make a belt buckle.)
The company put in a line from the old rail road line that carried water for the steam engines in there day.
Stay warm keep wife happy.
ken

BoFuller · Mar 19, 2012

The well just down the road a couple miles has great water, so I'm not worried about it.

MotorSeven · Mar 20, 2012

Bo, get that camera charged up...we want to see progress pic's when they happen!

1,000'...ouch. A friend just drilled one 2 miles away from us and hit 20 gal @ 200'. I am still going back and forth whether to drill or try and get down to a spring 1500' away thru rocks

BoFuller · Mar 20, 2012

Today I dropped by the Stihl dealer to pick up a 261 and a 441. I'll be trying them both out this weekend.

MotorSeven · Mar 20, 2012

BoFuller said:
Today I dropped by the Stihl dealer to pick up a 261 and a 441. I'll be trying them both out this weekend.

Wow....two great saws..good choice! I am "down" to 7 Stihls now from 11 or 12. They are addicting:laughing:

BoFuller · Mar 31, 2012

BoFuller said:
Today I dropped by the Stihl dealer to pick up a 261 and a 441. I'll be trying them both out this weekend.

I tried them both out and it was like cutting through butter.
On the smaller one, I was running it for a good part of the day, and had refilled it with fluids again, but failed to check the chain tension. Mistake. While holding it at an angle, the chain slipped off and got jammed around the lower chain guard. It thrashed the chain. I took it back to the dealer on Monday to get a new guard. They didn't have one in stock, so they scavenged one from a saw in the showroom, then they put on a brand new chain. After firing it up to make sure it was okay, they sent me on my way, with NO CHARGE.
Now that's what I'm talking about. I love good service. :thumbsup:

BoFuller · Mar 31, 2012

Here's my latest toy. It was delivered a couple of days ago. :thumbsup:

MotorSeven · Mar 31, 2012

Oh man...I need aload of that grapefruit sized river rock for a hearth. How much to deliver 2,000 miles East????:laughing:

BoFuller · Apr 1, 2012

On Friday I received my stamped plans from the engineer. So this week I need to finish my permit application and drop it off at the county on Thursday. It will be a 32 X 32 log home with two stories.

scoutcub · Apr 2, 2012

BoFuller said:
Here's my latest toy. It was delivered a couple of days ago. :thumbsup:

That's quite the toy! Assuming for loads of block/brick/pavers, roofing, etc?
I really like the loading ramp....:thumbsup::laughing:

bcp · Apr 2, 2012

BoFuller said:
It will be a 32 X 32 log home with two stories.

Probably a log lifter.

Bruce

BoFuller · Apr 2, 2012

bcp said:
Probably a log lifter.

Bruce

You got that right. 99% of the reason I got it was to lift logs. I'm sure I will find a hundred other uses, but log lifting was the reason for the purchase. :thumbsup:

BoFuller · Apr 2, 2012

My logger called this morning and said he would be there with the first load of logs on Thursday morning. Woo Hoo!

scoutcub · Apr 3, 2012

BoFuller said:
You got that right. 99% of the reason I got it was to lift logs. I'm sure I will find a hundred other uses, but log lifting was the reason for the purchase. :thumbsup:

Got it! :thumbsup:

BoFuller · Apr 3, 2012

I ordered solar panels today, as well as an inverter, charge controller, and batteries. I have too many projects going on at the same time. I need to retire so I have more time. But then I won't have enough money. :laughing:

BoFuller · Apr 9, 2012

On Thursday I received my first load of logs. Woo Hoo! :thumbsup:

MotorSeven · Apr 9, 2012

Good lord those are beasts!

BoFuller · Apr 10, 2012

Next thing on the agenda is my stem wall foundation. It needs to be 32 X 32 and go down 3 feet for frost line. A couple locals are trying to talk me into doing a block wall and fill with rebar and concrete, but I really want a poured wall. In fact I would prefer it to be 10 inches or even 12 inches wide even though the plans call for 8.
Then I'm at least 2 hours from the nearest batch plant, so I'm wondering about mixing on site and doing it over several days. I know they can put in retarder to make it last in the delivery truck time, but I also heard that the retarder tends to eat rebar. Any major problems with multiple cold joints?

Ranger Rick · Apr 10, 2012

BoFuller said:
Then I'm at least 2 hours from the nearest batch plant, so I'm wondering about mixing on site and doing it over several days. I know they can put in retarder to make it last in the delivery truck time, but I also heard that the retarder tends to eat rebar. Any major problems with multiple cold joints?

Are there any mobile batch companies around? Their trucks mix the concrete at the site and you only have to pay for what you need.
Rick