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Wood shed evolution

Discussion in 'The Wood Pile' started by Fulltang, Oct 22, 2017.

  1. Fulltang

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    Just some pics of the evolution of my woodsheds. I tried to keep the cost down as much as possible (see vapor barrier roof!) and yes I know it will disintegrate but it was still cheaper than real roofing and I had it spare. The location is the only one available to me, lots of wind, not a lot of sun.

    Lessons Learned:
    Raise pallets off the ground so they remain solid and don't rot.
    Ensure the wood is angled toward the back wall of the shed. First layer is tilted back.
    A pickaroon, tire on a chopping block, Fiskars X27 and an audiobook are essential
    Don't pizz off the neighbor with water runoff onto their driveway! (note angled roof direction)
    If space is limited do your research about what wood to take or scrounge, not all wood is created equal.


    This process happened slowly over the course of about two years with the help of my now 4yr old. It was just wonderful having her there "helping" me. She now knows about drills, levels, pencil sharpening, measuring tapes, chisels and ladders!
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  2. Canadian border VT

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    great pics.glad your helper learned in process also:yes:
     
  3. bogydave

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    Dry, findable wood :yes:
     
  4. tamarack

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    Looks good. I like how it has dividers every few feet so you can seperate wood by species or dryness.
     
  5. FatBoy85

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    Fulltang Nice work!!! When you get a chance, check out the car load hoarding thread that’s been going on lately. Not sure if you’ve been on to see it so figured if you find it, you’ll have a spot to add to later.
     
  6. Thor

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    Very nice Fulltang . Free or next to nothing on building materials is the same way I roll.
     
  7. Eric VW

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    Great progress Fulltang :thumbs::handshake:

    :whistle:
    Try “linking” threads you mention... :yes:
    The Car Hoarding thread
     
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  8. FatBoy85

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    Thanks but I use my phone completely on here. Im not using a computer so its not really all that link savvy with the screen being only 3 by 4 with fingers the size of matchbox cars.
     
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    FatBoy85 I do all my posting on my phone. But reading is much better on our laptop. Pictures are amazing verses a phone!
     
  10. HDRock

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    That's good to fit quite a bit of wood in:thumbs::stacke::stacke:
     
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  11. FatBoy85

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    Yeah sooner or later its getting back on that bandwagon. Its just easier with the phone as a whole as I literally do everything from here. From bills to Texting.
     
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    Nice work. Looks like a good bit of firewood in a pretty tight space. Many say they don't have enough room, but fail to try and make what they have work for them. I dig it!
     
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