New Crash compound

[crash2]

Been working non stop.....

Started getting this all gutted and new switch mounts done.

 

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Got the first room all rewired and lights done.

 

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I have gotten quite good at pulling those square nails for holding the wire and pulled almost 2/3 of the wiring so far.

Got new light fixtures and got the second room all rewired and the lighting is MUCH better now.

 

[WA-Wheeler]

Looks good Mike:awesomework:

 

[KarlVP]

Cold weather ballasts and T-8 bulbs I hope?

 

[pokey]

Only problem with that style is it won't fit a 4x6..

look at the chart :awesomework:

 

[crash2]

Cold weather ballasts and T-8 bulbs I hope?

All t12 stuff..

 

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look at the chart :awesomework:

Ya I realized that after I sat and did some looking--- Faceplant :redneck:

 

[Harvester of Sorrow]

All t12 stuff..

T12 is no longer supported from what I understand.

 

[hlb3]

T12 is no longer supported from what I understand.

From what I've heard is they are just no longer the industry standard. The bulbs will still be available, but will be much more expensive than they were, which I've already noticed.

 

[pokey]

From what I've heard is they are just no longer the industry standard. The bulbs will still be available, but will be much more expensive than they were, which I've already noticed.

And getting harder to find with less selection of type

 

[crash2]

I have over 200 bulbs stock piled and I have had no problem getting fixtures :awesomework:

 

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Continuing on I gutted the horse stalls area. I am going to reuse two of the light fixtures and add a couple more but they need to be removed and properly placed.

 

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Had the wife come out and inspect the lighting to make sure it was good for her needs--she approved..

 

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This area all done. Looks much better.

 

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I got the loft area lighting all tied in along with the large outdoor light. I also added a wifi repeater since wifi from the house just barely reach's the barn--works perfect.

 

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Now onto the fun part. Before I can get all the wiring/lighting done I gotta fix the structural problem. I also have to finish organizing/cleaning the area although I did put a little dent in it yesterday.

 

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So the roof on that side is supported by the cross beams(not exactly sure of there technical term) and there are 4 unsupported with the 5th on the front side and supported by the wall. So here is the one that I found by mistake when I was looking over the wiring.

 

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So last night I jacked it up a little and supported it. At least I don't have to worry about it for now.

 

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The beam next to it was repaired but very poorly. The roof has a dip in it and I can see why. This will be the hard one as a 2x8 is nailed to the origination beam and I will have to support/remove it to get it back up into place prior to supporting it.

 

[Zoediak]

I would be tempted to see if you can get a reclaimed glue-lam beam for cheap to replace those cracked joists...

With the proper beam, it would be able to make the span providing the support you need...

much stronger than just dimensional lumber...

Just a thought though...

 

[crash2]

I would be tempted to see if you can get a reclaimed glue-lam beam for cheap to replace those cracked joists...

With the proper beam, it would be able to make the span providing the support you need...

much stronger than just dimensional lumber...

Just a thought though...

I had thought of something like that but I wanna split that area in half and running supports to the ground will do double duty..

 

[Zoediak]

I had thought of something like that but I wanna split that area in half and running supports to the ground will do double duty..

ahh ok.... since splitting the area and adding support under it, that could take care of the span issue...

I was thinking that you were leaving it all open...


I am working on the details and engineering for my barn as well...

Trying to finish working out all the details to span the 30' width, keep about 16'-ish from the floor to the bottom of the loft, and have the loft all for parts storage (so has to handle some weight).

it has been fun, slowly collecting the steel beams and such from left over jobs as they come up. But one day, I will have my darn shop... haha


keep up the good work!!!

 

[2pwrlftrs4u]

cool property Mike, congrats. that barn def would have sold me on it :awesomework:

 

[oneshot]

good stuff Mike. Keep it coming:cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer:

 

[crash2]

cool property Mike, congrats. that barn def would have sold me on it :awesomework:

Ya its pretty cool kyle

good stuff Mike. Keep it coming:cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer:

Thanks doug--will do :awesomework:

 

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So saturday I busted butt and got the lower area all cleaned up.

 

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So like I say I am no carpenter but I am trying and learning as I go and I think I am doing a decent job of it. Took me a while how to figure out how to get all the beams in line since its going to double as a fence so to speak I wanted it at least straight. So I used these things that have chalk in them that you pull tight and snap to give a straight line as plumb bobs(I think thats the right term) and then used string to create my line for the beams.

 

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Now the fun starts. I will have to say its nice having all the tools needed to do the job including a nice hilti for drilling the floor. But I came up with a game plan and actually got one of the beams up. I did end up using the simpson bases and it seems pretty decent. It was really tricky though getting the beam all set in place and removing it without moving the base. I ended up putting blocks against each side of the base and carefully removing the beam and then drilling the floor. But it ended up pretty good. I will get pics tommorow of the other side to see how I secured the Joice. I also had to pull the boards that go cross ways on the Joice's and I will reinstall them once the beams are done.

 

[unclestripey]

So like I say I am no carpenter but I am trying and learning as I go and I think I am doing a decent job of it. Took me a while how to figure out how to get all the beams in line since its going to double as a fence so to speak I wanted it at least straight. So I used these things that have chalk in them that you pull tight and snap to give a straight line as plumb bobs(I think thats the right term) and then used string to create my line for the beams.

Take it from someone who's banged nails for 25 years.... It's not rocket science, you'll do just fine. I love old barns.