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08-12-2019, 20:54
Great-Kazoo

west from back yard
https://i.imgur.com/EGMUBvhl.jpg

south
https://i.imgur.com/jgdvScCl.jpg

More outbuildings looking NE
https://i.imgur.com/6lytbtRl.jpg

ye ol homestead
https://i.imgur.com/Rv0f8OUl.jpg
08-12-2019, 20:55
Irving

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Originally Posted by Erni

Damn. 5k feet of shop plus 5k feet of house. That thing would be glorious!

Well, the top is usually like half the bottom, so more realistic.
08-12-2019, 21:04
Erni

Jim, you lost me at green.
08-12-2019, 21:05
buffalobo

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Originally Posted by Irving

I want a barndominium. 72'x72'. The bottom would be an enormous work shop, even if I used half of it for something like a theater or something. Then, the top floor would be finished for living and would be larger than the house I'm currently living in.

I have a friend that lives on basically a farm in Montana. When he brings his whole family out here, he has people stay at his place on the cheap as long as they maintain all the animals.

We have a neighbor a couple miles north of us who live in barndominium.

We have always admired their set up.
08-12-2019, 21:10
Great-Kazoo

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Originally Posted by buffalobo

We have a neighbor a couple miles north of us who live in barndominium.

We have always admired their set up.

My issue with them is work space. Sure you have 3-5K plus of work shop. Unless you have awesome ventilation forget about running welders, vehicles, road testing hand loads, etc with a living space over your head.
08-12-2019, 21:11
Great-Kazoo

Quote:

Originally Posted by Erni

Jim, you lost me at green.

Thanks. That's just a 1 ac lot. We had the shop built then stuffed it with trip hazards. There's still another building's worth of who knows what i need to find room for in the shop.
08-12-2019, 21:17
Irving

Quote:

Originally Posted by Great-Kazoo

My issue with them is work space. Sure you have 3-5K plus of work shop. Unless you have awesome ventilation forget about running welders, vehicles, road testing hand loads, etc with a living space over your head.

I feel like barns are set up with 12' sections and a door between sections with an open window, or the main barn doors open would be plenty of ventilation. I do fantasize about a bunch of little shop areas partitioned off as part of a larger space.
08-12-2019, 21:23
Great-Kazoo

Quote:

Originally Posted by Irving

I feel like barns are set up with 12' sections and a door between sections with an open window, or the main barn doors open would be plenty of ventilation. I do fantasize about a bunch of little shop areas partitioned off as part of a larger space.

Nice, till winter comes. You could section it in 1/2 or 3rd's

Vehicles one side, welding / fab the other and center a general fix, it hang out.
08-12-2019, 21:28
buffalobo

Their living quarters are built at one end, single story and part protrudes from the larger structure. Then they have lite workshops with storage above buffering from large barn area and heavier shop.
08-12-2019, 21:33
OtterbatHellcat

I wouldn't stress about the welding Irving. If you don't do it every day with different thickness and heat/speeds....you're not going to be great at it.

If your weld area is clean and you have enough heat and wire speed for your task, it will be strong enough. Welding is an art, and I wish I were better at it myself....I just don't do it often enough.
08-12-2019, 21:34
OtterbatHellcat

Heya, Lobo !
08-12-2019, 21:48
OtterbatHellcat

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Originally Posted by Gman

I flipped over to 9. She's the weather gal. Does nothing for me, but if she trips your trigger...

Their female anchor has an annoying voice. Very nasal.

So, you're saying I've got a chance. I'll send a well written email, that should do it.

The voice you mention is Liz Kotalik I think.
08-12-2019, 21:51
OtterbatHellcat

Did drop off the t-case tonight, and the powder coating should be done tomorrow or Wednesday.

Didn't hear back from the driveline shop though.
08-12-2019, 21:52
Irving

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Originally Posted by OtterbatHellcat

I wouldn't stress about the welding Irving. If you don't do it every day with different thickness and heat/speeds....you're not going to be great at it.

If your weld area is clean and you have enough heat and wire speed for your task, it will be strong enough. Welding is an art, and I wish I were better at it myself....I just don't do it often enough.

Thanks, I plan on welding a lot more this winter when I have time. I'm actually surprised that I actually welded something so soon.
08-12-2019, 21:53
jreifsch80

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Originally Posted by Great-Kazoo

Would a green barn with 4 post lift work?
https://i.imgur.com/RHhYqm4l.jpg https://i.imgur.com/LvqjuQKl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/TWggSgyl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/TaBryYTl.jpg

Looking nice Jim
https://youtu.be/q4RfjdRPIns
08-12-2019, 21:54
Irving

That barn roof requires a taller ladder than usual to get on. Now you'll have to access from the rake.
08-12-2019, 21:55
OtterbatHellcat

The pic looked good to me, good penetration it seemed.

When you get really confident about welding looking down at your work, you'll get pissed off when you try to weld up. It sucks with wire feed.

All of it is another skill to be happy about when you get it down and do it good. :)
08-12-2019, 21:57
Irving

Like everyone learning something new, I have fantasies of having some latent, untapped skill to develop. In reality, I just want to have serviceable welds so I can make more shit.
08-12-2019, 21:59
OtterbatHellcat

You very well may have that talent, and yes....it's nice to be able to make shit.
08-12-2019, 22:12
Gman

It's funny you guys are talking about a 'barndominium'. Was driving up from Florissant yesterday afternoon and I-25 was a mess. Decided to drive up Perry Park Road into Sedalia. Mentioned to the wife that I just saw a barn that had 2 satellite dishes on it. I had to wonder if they were renting rooms in the barn or something.
08-12-2019, 22:43
Irving

I think it is something that is increasing in popularity. I did a roof inspection on one a few years ago. That was a scary one because it needed a 40 ladder and I had to access from the rake. I'm sure I've posted a picture, but who knows if I can find it.
08-12-2019, 22:51
Irving

Here we go.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Np...w=w352-h625-no

And from the top. Gable metal, so no where to bungy the ladder to keep it from sliding off at the slightest gust of wind. Oh the things we do for money.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-t...=w1112-h625-no
08-12-2019, 23:47
Gman

*IF* I made it the top of the ladder, there's no way my body would let me transition to the roof. Nope. No chance, no way. Not gonna' happen.
08-13-2019, 00:01
Great-Kazoo

Quote:

Originally Posted by Irving

Like everyone learning something new, I have fantasies of having some latent, untapped skill to develop. In reality, I just want to have serviceable welds so I can make more shit.

Watch some vids. But also get some flat plate and practice welding them together. Butt, angle, vertical. Basic stuff that if practiced long enough become a passing thought. Then cut it in half to see how good or bad each weld penetrated.

You might consider a CC intro to welding class at night.
08-13-2019, 00:28
Irving

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gman

*IF* I made it the top of the ladder, there's no way my body would let me transition to the roof. Nope. No chance, no way. Not gonna' happen.

Most people can get onto the roof okay, it's the transition off that's difficult.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Great-Kazoo

Watch some vids. But also get some flat plate and practice welding them together. Butt, angle, vertical. Basic stuff that if practiced long enough become a passing thought. Then cut it in half to see how good or bad each weld penetrated.

You might consider a CC intro to welding class at night.

I've cut one practice piece, and even bought some Naval Jelly, but my prep wasn't good enough to see the weld nugget penetration. I can see where I have a tiny gap in the corner though, so know I can do better. I also need to make an extension cord with the proper plugs to use the 220.

I've watched some Welding Tips and Tricks on YouTube, but that was back when I had more time.
08-13-2019, 09:30
ChickNorris

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That's better, don't you think?
08-13-2019, 10:13
Gman

Googly eyes are an upgrade for many things.
https://www.boredpanda.com/googly-ey...-art-bulgaria/

https://static.boredpanda.com/blog/w...c4129__880.jpg

(Note: In searching for googly eyes images, found some that were NSFW. I had no idea....)
08-13-2019, 10:58
FoxtArt

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Originally Posted by Gman

(Note: In searching for googly eyes images, found some that were NSFW. I had no idea....)

And that's how rabbit holes begin online.

PS: Don't, for the love of $#$%, search for rabbit holes.
08-13-2019, 18:18
ChickNorris

BC has been rather quiet for a few days ... suppose a cabinet fell & trapped him in the archives?
08-13-2019, 19:23
OtterbatHellcat

Howdy.
08-13-2019, 19:25
Irving

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChickNorris

BC has been rather quiet for a few days ... suppose a cabinet fell & trapped him in the archives?

He probably won't be back for years.
08-13-2019, 19:26
OtterbatHellcat

Once again, friends from here were a tremendous help to me today.

It's awesome stuff. Thank you.
08-13-2019, 19:27
OtterbatHellcat

Hey, Irving.
08-13-2019, 19:41
Irving

Hello.
08-13-2019, 20:12
BuffCyclist

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Originally Posted by Irving

He probably won't be back for years.

Well thats a rude thing to say...

You act like I just came here to peddle my crap and don?t care about my fellow Hos.

But since you brought it up, wanna buy my stuff? [Sofa]
08-13-2019, 20:15
Irving

Lol, I looked, but it wasn?t anything that I need.
08-13-2019, 20:16
BuffCyclist

Since I've been out of the game a while and honestly haven't had any bites... anywhere... are my prices reasonable or are they too high? Dropped both down to $120 now.
08-13-2019, 20:20
Irving

I can?t help you on those items (I rarely buy or sell anything), but Kazoo probably can.
08-13-2019, 20:21
BuffCyclist

Sounds good, thanks. I'm just surprised at least that no one is interested in a brand new Larue mount for 2/3 the actual price...
08-13-2019, 20:27
Irving

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gman

Googly eyes are an upgrade for many things.
https://www.boredpanda.com/googly-ey...-art-bulgaria/

https://static.boredpanda.com/blog/w...c4129__880.jpg

(Note: In searching for googly eyes images, found some that were NSFW. I had no idea....)

Missed this earlier. The downspouts aren?t broken, but of course they?ll look better when it?s raining.
Also, sounds like the author of that article IS the street artist.