A Sawmill Shed Rebuild

warren46 · January 03, 2015, 08:04:44 PM

You may remember my first sawmill shed collapsed last February. I just finished completing a replacement. It is not a big as the original but I think I like it better. There is good access to both ends and both sides. It still provides good shelter for the mill.

My new to me John Deere 300b backhoe/loader was handy to lift 26' LVL beams (the only item purchased for this building) to the top of 12 foot posts . The posts, purlins and metal roof were all salvage from the original building and the rafters were cut from SYP logs in my yard. I spaced the purlins so the screw holes from the original building fell on the purlins in this new shed.

POSTON WIDEHEAD · January 03, 2015, 08:28:52 PM

Are you gonna put any bracing on this shed? ;D

warren46 · January 03, 2015, 08:35:36 PM

Quote from: POSTONLT40HD on January 03, 2015, 08:28:52 PM
Are you gonna put any bracing on this shed? ;D

The 6X6 posts are set four feet deep in concrete. There are no walls to create a wind load. It is pretty stable so I do not think bracing is necessary and it would restrict access somewhat.

POSTON WIDEHEAD · January 03, 2015, 08:37:42 PM

beenthere · January 03, 2015, 08:45:53 PM

Looks like a lot of room to move around. But I wouldn't risk another collapse.
Bracing seems could be mostly done above the LVL beams and not restrict much access below.
The roof alone will resist a lot of wind and want to move off.

And over time, treated posts in concrete will rot off. Sometimes have seen it in less than 7 years.

Tree Dan · January 03, 2015, 10:11:27 PM

Nice to get out of the hot sun and the rain.

roger 4400 · January 04, 2015, 10:02:32 AM

On my mill shed on a 24 feet opening I put a leg that is attached to the beam with a hinge , during winter I put the leg down so the beam will not collapse with a load of snow .

samandothers · January 04, 2015, 10:52:07 AM

Looks great! Glad you have things back together. The Deere is a nice addition.

js2743 · January 04, 2015, 01:23:27 PM

You might want to put some bracing, Remember its only as strong as you build it.

kelLOGg · January 04, 2015, 04:45:32 PM

Nice shed, Warren. Similar to mine. I put a roll down tarp as a shade for those bright spring days.
Bob

drobertson · January 04, 2015, 07:38:22 PM

Nice recovery! we never can tell when mother nature unleashes the wrath, but you did well getting back under cover!

4x4American · January 06, 2015, 09:57:55 PM

Nice! Wish I had had the time to build a shelter for my mill, its out there fully covered by a tarp and snow right now...with some orders to fill...was 9 degrees most of the day monday, in the high teens lower twenties today.

milkie62 · January 06, 2015, 10:18:25 PM

I am looking into getting a Norwood mill and was going to ask how big a shed should be.Don't the mills pictured still get pretty wet with the roofs being so high and the building a bit on the narrow side ?

4x4American · January 06, 2015, 10:28:18 PM

I would think so

Warped · January 07, 2015, 01:03:47 AM

Looks sharp! But have to ask, what's with that front left post? Looks like a big chunk is missing on the left, or some serious waning?
I'd definitely be careful not to bump it with a meaty log with no bracing........
Up here, I'd guess everywhere, they only come out of the ground a few feet with P.T. and dove tail regular 2x's staggered up to the headers. Probably too much hassle for four posts though.
Can't wait to get mine under cover!
Oh, I also have an old deere hoe built the year I was born, 1968......not nearly as nice as yours. Powershift or synchro, P.S. are indestructible they say.

kelLOGg · January 07, 2015, 07:36:42 AM

Quote from: Warped on January 07, 2015, 01:03:47 AM
what's with that front left post? Looks like a big chunk is missing on the left, or some serious waning?

Good eye. I missed that.