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Buck

08-09-2003 04:32:34




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I need to build a machinery shed. I would appreciate any suggestions, do's, do not's, etc. Any and all input is very much appreciated. Thank you all for continuing to share your expertise!




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Al L. in Wisc

08-10-2003 02:26:49




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 Re: machinery shed suggestions in reply to Buck, 08-09-2003 04:32:34  
Here in Wisconsin we are seeing old barns deteriorating at an alarming rate. I have attended a few 'annual barn workshops' around Wisconsin. They suggest 'adaptive reuse' of old barns! If you have an old barn in the area AND have some expertise AND help, you might consider this option. Possibly you could aquire the old barn for little or nothing. Maybe you wouldn't need all the height, but from other postings, make the walls high enough for big equipment. If not now, years down the road (if you can measure roads that way, please let me know) you may regret not building big. And hey, what a great way to preserve another part of rural-Americana. Old barns and farm equipment. Just a thought.
From the farm, Al

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lyle

08-11-2003 13:36:12




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 Re: Re: machinery shed suggestions in reply to Al L. in Wisc, 08-10-2003 02:26:49  
I'm looking at reusing my 1920's barn and converting it to a shop/storage building and am having trouble coming up with plans/ideas on how to remove the hay mow to gain height. Anyone done this? Are there any plans available?



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Cletus

08-10-2003 01:21:30




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 Re: machinery shed suggestions in reply to Buck, 08-09-2003 04:32:34  
Open end should face south-south west in Ky. Of course diferent strokes for different folks.



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paul

08-09-2003 22:15:23




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 Re: machinery shed suggestions in reply to Buck, 08-09-2003 04:32:34  
Could use a little more info on whay exactly you want, but generally the roof is too low & there isn't enough square footage on any shed within 5 years..... Build bigger.

--->Paul



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Chris-se-ILL

08-09-2003 06:44:38




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 Re: machinery shed suggestions in reply to Buck, 08-09-2003 04:32:34  
First some questions....

Do you want a pole-barn style? Enclosed? Insulated/heated shop? Are you planning on doing machinery repair and maintenance in the shed? What sorta equipment are you planning on storing?

plan for what you want... and then build one and a half that size! And it will still be too small!



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Thresherman

08-09-2003 19:17:40




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 Re: Re: machinery shed suggestions in reply to Chris-se-ILL, 08-09-2003 06:44:38  
one and a half bigger!!! From my experience build the biggest you can afford then go bigger. Maybe sell a kidney to pay for it. No matter how much space you have you will fill it and need more.



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Fighting suburbia in NC

08-09-2003 06:40:24




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 Re: machinery shed suggestions in reply to Buck, 08-09-2003 04:32:34  
Not knowing where you are from and how much snow load you will see just make sure to pitch it enough and build it strong enough to handle the rain and snow your area sees. Look around at other sheds in your area for good ideas.

Also, and this may sound stupid, make sure you build it with a tall enough opening to get what you need to put there into it. I know of several sheds that have been lifted because the new tractor was a little taller than the old tractor. Same goes for width on poles. The old adage about building it right the first time will save alot of aggravation in the long run.

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