Slippy's Pole Barn Build

[Slippy]

One thing I've learned with rural living is that you cannot have too many outbuildings. Slippy Lodge is approximately 30 acres most of which is on a set of 2 ridges with ravines and small valleys so finding level ground to build was a challenge from day one.

The first phase was building the Cabin at Slippy Lodge. We selected the highest point and I cleared approximately 2 acres for the house. That way no trees would ever fall on the house and I could reduce the amount of Autumn leaves getting in my gutters etc.

The second building was a 26x26' garage and carport located next to the cabin, that was part of the original 2 acres that I cleared.

I just completed the 3rd phase, a 24x24' Pole Barn located about 50 yards from house. The pre-fab metal trusses and roofing can be bought as a "Kit" from most building supply yards and for me Lowe's had the best price in a 50 mile radius. I'll add some gravel over the next few weeks or so and I'll be good to go. It is easily big enough for my 30 HP John Deere with enough room for 4 wheelers and various other implements/equipment/stuff.

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[Inor]

Looks GREAT!!! Nicely done!

[Cricket]

Looks good man !

[Slippy]

Looks GREAT!!! Nicely done!

Thanks Inor,

Took me long enough and if I can keep out of the Operating Room I'll get my next project done quicker.

My next project is a 4 Bed Bunk House with an old fashioned Out-House... but with a modern twist!

[Cricket]

Hey Slippy it's you're old pal Operator6.

I'm sitting at wentzels eating raw oysters and drinking beer. Roll Tide !!!'

[Slippy]

Hey Slippy it's you're old pal Operator6.

I'm sitting at wentzels eating raw oysters and drinking beer. Roll Tide !!!'

My old Dad loved Wintzells (the original one). Last November I knocked out about 3 dozen oysters, some fried crab claws (best around) and about 8 or 9 Maker's Marks on the rocks at the Wentzells down the street from the Grand Hotel. Thank goodness some crappy little taxi cab took us back to the Grand where we commenced to close that bar down.

[Cricket]

My old Dad loved Wintzells (the original one). Last November I knocked out about 3 dozen oysters, some fried crab claws (best around) and about 8 or 9 Maker's Marks on the rocks at the Wentzells down the street from the Grand Hotel. Thank goodness some crappy little taxi cab took us back to the Grand where we commenced to close that bar down.

Good ole point clear. I use to own the house in that sharp curve at the Grand Hotel on the bay side.

[Slippy]

Good ole point clear. I use to own the house in that sharp curve at the Grand Hotel on the bay side.

I think I know the house. I wish Marriott would invest some money into the Grand and get it back to its glory days.

[Slippy]

The economics of building a Pole Barn are such that for a relatively small initial investment you can get your equipment covered quickly then work on closing in the sides and adding a couple of doors should you choose. Over the next year or so I'll see if I can find some reclaimed barn wood siding at a big discount then frame out the sides with some simple purlins made of 2x6 between the posts to nail the siding on. Closing out the doors and gable ends may take me another year but hopefully I'll have an enclosed barn in less than 2 years.

For now, my equipment will be dry and I can start using my garage as it was intended!

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[Inor]

For now, my equipment will be dry and I can start using my garage as it was intended!

I do not think you have ever shown me pictures of tablesaw and work benches. That is the purpose of a garage right?