Just finished off the greenhouse drawing for the misses. Now I need to cut some trees down and get to work. Plan is red pine 6x6 and the floor plan is 9'x12'. Polycarbonate 8mm roof with a mix of used windows to keep the costs down. I will post the progress here, wish me luck!.
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Forgot the best part, I managed to get some more tools with the deal, Makita 7104L Chain Mortiser, 3" slick, 2" and 1.5" TF chisel. Ordered a Borneman from the TFG, just waiting for that shipment.
I also drew up ponies that I saw in a magazine, need these since I don't think my cheep horses will stand up to the task. For those of you who use sketchup, I will upload the .skp file here and also in the depository.
Cheers Geeg
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Geeg,
I own a glass shop in Michigan, and occasionally our suppliers will put sheets of polycarbonate on sale. If you don't already have a source, check a local glass shop. I will also frequently just sell a sheet just above cost instead of retail to help my customers out. Our sheets here are 48" by 96". Good luck with your project.
Geeg, a small matter, turn the tenon 90 degrees that enters the base beam to avoid excessive cross grain loss.
Thanks for the info Glassman. That's kind of what I thought to Roger but have a look at the drawing, maybe I missed something?
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Mortises have to go with the grain not cross grain:
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Jim Rogers
PS tested and passed:
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Thanks Jim, Fixed
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Well, I finally broke ground and started on the wife's green house.
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This was just a layout with the intended area for the build.
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Was able to score some of the windows however still need to find many more.
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We ended up putting in two loads, one of pit run and the other was crushed limestone as a base. Also used 2" foam with 6mil polly under the whole foundation.
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Got the base down, used 2x6 pressure treated lumber screwed to the pine base with foam.
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End of a long day, managed to cut down 4 pines for the project.
Looking good.
I run some metal conduit,½" down the middle of ours. Hooked it up with some small chain that was made for the foor foot lights and all was well to hang the hanging baskets from it.
That's looking nice! But, there seems to be an awful lot of trees/shade around! Are you planning to cut some for the build?
Quote from: thecfarm on October 09, 2016, 08:08:22 AM
Looking good.
I run some metal conduit,½" down the middle of ours. Hooked it up with some small chain that was made for the foor foot lights and all was well to hang the hanging baskets from it.
That's a great idea!, was thinking of a solar system.
Quote from: ljohnsaw on October 09, 2016, 12:51:53 PM
That's looking nice! But, there seems to be an awful lot of trees/shade around! Are you planning to cut some for the build?
The green house is right on the edge of the tree line, it gets the morning sun and will receive the afternoon sun as well with a little thinning to do. Those red pines around the structure will not cast much of a shadow.
Added some more pics of the build.
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Putting up the rear bent section.
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Shaving a little off for a better fit.
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Almost finished raising the bents, little harder when you are doing it all by yourself.
Following
Looks good.
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Fitting the knee braces.
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I am sure there is an easier way to put these things up?, man that is hard work.
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Make sure to use gloves if you will be beating on the wood with a mallet, tend to get blisters, don't ask me how I know.
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End of a long day.
Looking good.
More hands make lite work.
Jim Rogers
Have the main structure done, didn't get any of the shots getting the rafters in place or the purlins but the wife did get some video, just have to figure how to upload that to youtube. Got some closeups of some of the joint work, remember this is my first build so be gentle.
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That sure is pretty!
Yes,it does look good. Like the curved supports.
Wow! amazing workmanship you sir, are a craftsman.
Looking nice. I really like the extended roof.
Sir, you did an outstanding job.
Thanks very much for the feedback and kind words, much appreciated!.
I am really enjoying this build and have received so much satisfaction and gratification, but probably would not have gotten this far if it was not for this forum to give me the courage, along with all the kind and talented people who share and contribute their knowledge in this great space.
The wife and I are finishing up on the stain, I am staining everything above 5' and her below. I am also preparing the roof to get it under cover for the winter.
Geeg
That is a project you both will be proud of. Great looking build and location. You did quite well. It looks "GOODER THAN CHICKEN" like the Barnwood Builder boy on TV says. Very NICE!
Quote from: rasman57 on October 26, 2016, 12:08:36 PM
That is a project you both will be proud of. Great looking build and location. You did quite well. It looks "GOODER THAN CHICKEN" like the Barnwood Builder boy on TV says. Very NICE!
GOODER THAN CHICKEN, Thanks rasman.
Well got it finished for the winter, will have to wait till the spring to finish it off and close it up. Here are the remaining pics of the project.
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Beautiful!
Now I will do the stupid thing - show your last pictures to my wife. ;D
Looks GREAT! Are you planing your timbers? They sure look smooth.
Todd
Thanks Todd,
I bought the Makita KP312 12-1/4" Hand Held Planer. Was a little expensive but well worth it. The timbers were planned as soon as they came off the mill.
What did you use for the roofing? That makes it pop out nice. ;D
That came out mighty nice.
Quote from: fishfighter on November 22, 2016, 07:20:42 AM
What did you use for the roofing? That makes it pop out nice. ;D
I used a product called polycoolite http://www.regal-plastics.com/polycoolite.html it is specifically designed for greenhouses and for growing plants. It was really easy to install.
Let me just ask a real basic question here.... Is there enough light there to make things grow? Usually they are built in a sunny spot?
I asked that back on reply #9 and he answered in #11.
I know that its been awhile but I did finally make some headway with this project and thought I would add a couple of pics and a video that my wife took. Not sure how we got so lucky but we all the windows that we needed in one place, the better half spent hours scraping and sanding the old paint off and re-painting them.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSY_jf9Zsns
Dog gone that looks nice. Mighty nice.
Really nice looking. You did an awesome job on that!