AZ ranch

scoutcub · Apr 2, 2012

BoFuller said:
Here's my latest toy. It was delivered a couple of days ago. :thumbsup:

That's quite the toy! Assuming for loads of block/brick/pavers, roofing, etc?
I really like the loading ramp....:thumbsup::laughing:

bcp · Apr 2, 2012

BoFuller said:
It will be a 32 X 32 log home with two stories.

Probably a log lifter.

Bruce

BoFuller · Apr 2, 2012

bcp said:
Probably a log lifter.

Bruce

You got that right. 99% of the reason I got it was to lift logs. I'm sure I will find a hundred other uses, but log lifting was the reason for the purchase. :thumbsup:

BoFuller · Apr 2, 2012

My logger called this morning and said he would be there with the first load of logs on Thursday morning. Woo Hoo!

scoutcub · Apr 3, 2012

BoFuller said:
You got that right. 99% of the reason I got it was to lift logs. I'm sure I will find a hundred other uses, but log lifting was the reason for the purchase. :thumbsup:

Got it! :thumbsup:

BoFuller · Apr 3, 2012

I ordered solar panels today, as well as an inverter, charge controller, and batteries. I have too many projects going on at the same time. I need to retire so I have more time. But then I won't have enough money. :laughing:

BoFuller · Apr 9, 2012

On Thursday I received my first load of logs. Woo Hoo! :thumbsup:

MotorSeven · Apr 9, 2012

Good lord those are beasts!

BoFuller · Apr 10, 2012

Next thing on the agenda is my stem wall foundation. It needs to be 32 X 32 and go down 3 feet for frost line. A couple locals are trying to talk me into doing a block wall and fill with rebar and concrete, but I really want a poured wall. In fact I would prefer it to be 10 inches or even 12 inches wide even though the plans call for 8.
Then I'm at least 2 hours from the nearest batch plant, so I'm wondering about mixing on site and doing it over several days. I know they can put in retarder to make it last in the delivery truck time, but I also heard that the retarder tends to eat rebar. Any major problems with multiple cold joints?

Ranger Rick · Apr 10, 2012

BoFuller said:
Then I'm at least 2 hours from the nearest batch plant, so I'm wondering about mixing on site and doing it over several days. I know they can put in retarder to make it last in the delivery truck time, but I also heard that the retarder tends to eat rebar. Any major problems with multiple cold joints?

Are there any mobile batch companies around? Their trucks mix the concrete at the site and you only have to pay for what you need.
Rick