CntryBoy777
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Boy does that bring back some Memories.....
....the first 2 daughters used to do the same thing.
....the first 2 daughters used to do the same thing.
Baymule’s Pigs 2018 HEREFORDS!
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Baymule
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Today I had errands to do, including ordering the metal for the Sheep barn roof. Had to get car inspected, get tags, go to Tyler to pay for my metal order, plus a few other things. It was 2:00 when I got home.
I was determined to work on pig pen, so I did. My husband and son in law are on a trip to the Grand Canyon, stopping to see the sights along the way. They are having a blast together. It was our son in laws idea and I’m so happy for both of them.
Anyway, I formulated my plans, according to what was in my pile of lumber. I found 2x8s mostly 8 feet long, some shorter. I pulled them out of a roll off dumpster some years back, pulled the nails out, they had been used for setting concrete forms. Perfect for what I wanted today. I needed 12’ lengths, so I cut an 8’ in half which gave me 12’ added to the 2x8. I cut a 5’ 2x8 in half and used it to cleat my newly made 12’ board together.
Then I had to raise it to screw to the poles. I positioned 2 ladders, lifted one end, set it on a ladder, then the other end.
I put a level on top to check my very own brand of Scrapology. Not too bad, not level, but better than I thought!
You can see where I patched it together. Short board? Need a long board? No problem!
I got both of them up.
I loaded up the back of the mule with 8’ 2x4 Lowes rejects. I loaded up cut offs 2x4’s from the Sheep barn roof. Tomorrow I’ll manufacture 12’ 2x4’s and set them on 16” centers for rafters. Then I’ll be scrounging for decking. I have tar paper-a Craigslist score from when we built the barn. Also have some used 10’ corrugated tin. Hmmm... need 12’ tin. No problem! Back at it tomorrow!
I was determined to work on pig pen, so I did. My husband and son in law are on a trip to the Grand Canyon, stopping to see the sights along the way. They are having a blast together. It was our son in laws idea and I’m so happy for both of them.
Anyway, I formulated my plans, according to what was in my pile of lumber. I found 2x8s mostly 8 feet long, some shorter. I pulled them out of a roll off dumpster some years back, pulled the nails out, they had been used for setting concrete forms. Perfect for what I wanted today. I needed 12’ lengths, so I cut an 8’ in half which gave me 12’ added to the 2x8. I cut a 5’ 2x8 in half and used it to cleat my newly made 12’ board together.
Then I had to raise it to screw to the poles. I positioned 2 ladders, lifted one end, set it on a ladder, then the other end.
I put a level on top to check my very own brand of Scrapology. Not too bad, not level, but better than I thought!
You can see where I patched it together. Short board? Need a long board? No problem!
I got both of them up.
I loaded up the back of the mule with 8’ 2x4 Lowes rejects. I loaded up cut offs 2x4’s from the Sheep barn roof. Tomorrow I’ll manufacture 12’ 2x4’s and set them on 16” centers for rafters. Then I’ll be scrounging for decking. I have tar paper-a Craigslist score from when we built the barn. Also have some used 10’ corrugated tin. Hmmm... need 12’ tin. No problem! Back at it tomorrow!
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Baymule
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Today I put up 2x8’s on the sides, at the top. I had 8’ 2x4’s and cut off pieces, so I cobbled them together and made my rafters. Once again I used 2 ladders to hold up the boards.
I got all my scrappy rafters made and put up. I’m tired. Tomorrow I’ll deck it, cover with tar paper and put tin on it. I climbed a ladder to snap a pic of the top.
I got all my scrappy rafters made and put up. I’m tired. Tomorrow I’ll deck it, cover with tar paper and put tin on it. I climbed a ladder to snap a pic of the top.
CntryBoy777
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Looks like ya are putting a real dent in your scrap pile Bay....it is sure looking good too....it won't be long and ya will be recycling your temporary shelter.....
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Baymule
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The sheep's "temporary" shelter will be recycled to the burn pile. LOL It's pretty much had it.Looks like ya are putting a real dent in your scrap pile Bay....it is sure looking good too....it won't be long and ya will be recycling your temporary shelter.....
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Baymule
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Our neighbor Robert cane over to help me with the deck. I couldn’t pick up those sheets of OSB and get them on the roof by myself. I had 3 full sheets and a lot of scraps. So we continued on with my Scrap And Crap building project. We off set the whole pieces and used 2-3 strips at the end of each whole piece. I scrambled around on the roof, Robert stayed on the ground.
Then we got the tar paper on it and I tacked it down. I had some bent metal drip edge that came in one of the reject lumber piles we bought, so I went and got it. We put it across the front.
We quit at 3:00. Tired.
Then we got the tar paper on it and I tacked it down. I had some bent metal drip edge that came in one of the reject lumber piles we bought, so I went and got it. We put it across the front.
We quit at 3:00. Tired.
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Baymule
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Moving slow this morning. Woke up early, but stayed in bed relaxing my sore muscles. LOL Daughter is bringing the grand daughters over this afternoon to help me plant corn and zucchini so I'll have to get out there and make some rows for that. Going to try and get the tin up today.
Mike CHS
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The children turn a chore into fun.
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Baymule
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Just finished putting tin on the roof. Still got to pitch the holes with roof sealant, but right now this glass of iced tea is much more important.
I had 8’ tin for a 12’ roof. I cut 2’6” pieces and laid at the bottom then over lapped them with the 8’ piece.
I carried the tin and my tools on the mule.
Done!
I had 8’ tin for a 12’ roof. I cut 2’6” pieces and laid at the bottom then over lapped them with the 8’ piece.
I carried the tin and my tools on the mule.
Done!
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I'm finally catching up in your progress. It's looking good!
Is that two little piggies I see peeking of or your red trailer, out yonder??? Piper Pig and Poodle are going to be in heaven, when y'all get that pigpen finished!
Is that two little piggies I see peeking of or your red trailer, out yonder??? Piper Pig and Poodle are going to be in heaven, when y'all get that pigpen finished!
