Jim's new projects

[pequeajim]

THE BLOCK ARRIVED!!!

Finally! Now I need to dig out a little more along the wall on the right and then start to lay in the footer.

I'll use the mini hoe to dig into the hoill more and the LM bucket to move the dirt away.

 

[pequeajim]

I need to lay in some webbing to strengthen the wall, so that means digging out a little more before stacking the blocks. I think I took out another 24" of dirt for plenty of room. Plus, I'm going to put in a drain for run off any water that collects behind the wall.

Jim!

 

[pequeajim]

It's been a while since I have posted. Since then, I have finished and sold my airplane and purchased anohter kit. Married off my son, and started coaching High School baseball.

To say that I have been busy is an understatement! Now that HS baseball season is almost over, I decided that it was a great time to start back on my Pole Barn Workshop project.

It took two weeks, but I decided to dig out a bit more where I am going to put the stone wall and trench so that I can run some conduit for electric out to the shop.

 

[pequeajim]

The trench will carry the 220V electric to the shop from the house.

I was able to dig almost all of this using the mini hoe. I then finished the trench with a hand shovel.

 

[pequeajim]

The trench is 20+ inches deep, and since I was digging backwards, I had to start from each end and move towards the middle.

I widened the trench where needed with a hand shovel.

 

[pequeajim]

Finally, everything exits at the shop wall.

 

[pequeajim]

Here's what the retaining wall stone looks like.

 

[bbabineau]

Here's what the retaining wall stone looks like.

Jim

I will be anxious to see your wall. I need to do one comparable on the side of my barn and you may have some interesting experiences for me to learn.

Bob

 

[pajoube]

Here's what the retaining wall stone looks like.

Very nice job on the trench. Sure makes a project like this fun with a PowerTrac.
PJ

 

[pequeajim]

Yes, Paul, it does save your back a little, (grin)

Bob... I will be sure to post as I put the wall up. I know I will be using the PT and pallet forks to cary a load of blocks back and forth.

Jim!