Well the pole barn is layed out ... set poles tomorrow

[Gizmo2]

Where are all the rocks ??? Did you photo shop them out?

Makes me sick to see that (no rocks). I can barely get a shovel in the ground without hitting a rock around here.

 

[blueriver]

Well finaly got around to the trusses ... started this morning and heres how far we got. 17 total ...

 

[blueriver]

Today we flipped them over and put the gussets on the other side, marked the top chord on 2 ft centers .. Monday we will set the top plates, the bracing, swing the trusses and hopefully have the purlins put in place.

The r-panel is set to deliver on Tuesady ... hoping the roof will be on come Tursday night.

 

[blueriver]

Behind schedule ... I don't think the roof will make it on by Thursday night ...

 

[Wacky]

Amazing...very nice work. I am not that good of a carpenter. I had my 5yr old show me how to build legos the RIGHT way.:ashamed:

 

[blueriver]

Amazing...very nice work. I am not that good of a carpenter. I had my 5yr old show me how to build legos the RIGHT way.:ashamed:

Well I don't know about amazing ... but it is coming together. Tell your 5 yr old I started with lego's!!

 

[jayste]

Blueriver, looks like you got it done just in time before the wind and rain came through! Looks good!:thumbsup:

 

[blueriver]

Thanks Jay ... finished the lumber today and will start on the roof material in the morning.

Knock on wood ... these storms have been REAL close ...

 

[blueriver]

Metal went on the roof today ... pictures coming soon.

 

[blueriver]

pictures ...

 

[jayste]

Looks good! Will this be an enclosed building?

 

[blueriver]

Looks good! Will this be an enclosed building?

Someday !!! Well the gable ends will get it first ... I am bringing the side metal down 6' on the one side and 12' on the other side ... the North end will get closed in with 16' sliding door ... the end in the picture will stay open, thats the South end and I want it open for room for the hay grapple.

For the square bales I'm thinking just 6' on the one side for the air.

 

[blueriver]

Have to take a couple days away from it ... am putting up a 24x48 Garage for some friends.

 

[gabeancounter]

Blueriver,
Where did you get the truss design? I am looking at using the plans from Iowa State.
http://www.public.iastate.edu/~mwps_dis/mwps_web/plans/truss_28.pdf

Couple questions:
Appears you only placed the plywood gussets on one side?

Did you use glue on the gussets?

Size nails or screws for attaching the gussets?

Since it only took one day to build the trusses (must have been moving!), was it worth it to DIY?

How much did you save?

Thanks
Paul

 

[blueriver]

Blueriver,
Where did you get the truss design? I am looking at using the plans from Iowa State.
http://www.public.iastate.edu/~mwps_dis/mwps_web/plans/truss_28.pdf

Couple questions:
Appears you only placed the plywood gussets on one side?

Did you use glue on the gussets?

Size nails or screws for attaching the gussets?

Since it only took one day to build the trusses (must have been moving!), was it worth it to DIY?

How much did you save?

Thanks
Paul

I looked at a neighbors building and patterened the design after his, the gussets are on both sides ... I used the nail gun with the equivalant to an 8d nail and yes we where moving ... I saved close to $500 so I believe it was worth it.