Pole Building Progress

[Bill_in_MI]

One of the reasons I have not been on the forum a whole lot in the last couple of months is that I have been spending almost all my free time trying to finish up the inside details of the barn. Last photo I posted was of a gaping trench in my yard getting ready for the electrical and plumbing runs. I'm happy to report they are now finished. At least enough for now. This was my first time a surface wiring with conduit, and I was pretty slow at it. But, everything is functional and I am still alive so I am pretty happy with it. Got the heat in just before the cold snap and all the snow...so I'm pretty happy with that also. Here is a pic of the inside with a couple of warm and happy tractors...now that they don't have to spend the winters outside anymore.

 

[s1120]

Hay, I love your new Earth Force. I finley found one in my price range./w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

 

[RobS]

Very nice looking Bill. Is it a Morton? Where in Michigan are you located?

 

[Thomas]

Grand of a setup Bill.
Looks like you have everything figure out for the future.
Wiring should be a snap..wonder what will be the total amp service..200amps.

 

[ronjhall]

Bill
Looks like that EF.05 has a quick detach loader and backhoe. /w3tcompact/icons/grin.gif Your tractors sure looks cozy in their new home. /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

 

[Bill_in_MI]

Rob,
Yes, I had Morton do the building. Looked at other options but finally went for the quality they seemed to have over the others in this area. I'm pretty happy with the decision. Put in the full insulation and interior option...retirement is not that far away and I do need a place to putter through the winter.

 

[Bill_in_MI]

Hello Thomas,

Not quite 200 amps. I had to run to a sub panel off my house service. I ran #3 wire out to the panel so I should have enough for my needs. By the way, while I was absent I was very happy to learn of your return to the forum. Many of us, myself included, felt things weren't quite right without your presence. Hope all is well with you!

 

[MChalkley]

Bill - Very nice! I didn't even know they made an EarthForce that small. If I had, I'd have put a couple of them in the bucket of the EF-5 when I brought it home. I could get them in the garage, even! I'll bet they the don't burn hardly any fuel.

 

[Harv]

<font color=blue>bet they the don't burn hardly any fuel.</font color=blue>

And hydraulic leaks can be handled easily with a diaper change. /w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif

Great barn, Bill! I'm having to re-think my image of what a barn is these days. I've lived in houses of far less quality than your nifty new tractor dwelling.

 

[Bill_in_MI]

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And hydraulic leaks can be handled easily with a diaper change.

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Harv,
You don't know how close that one hits to home! Three new grandkids since September! Only one boy out of the five total, but the good news is that he thinks the B7100 is his. Now I will have to keep it!

 

[Buck]

Bill,

Is your barn insulated? If so what kind and was it easy to finish the inside walls?

Thanks,

Buck

 

[cowboydoc]

Looks great Bill. It looks exactly like my other barn that I did last year. I finished it off with steel on the inside and insulated it and put radiant heat in. I'll have to show you a pic of that. It looks so much like yours.

I sure do know what you mean about time. That horse barn I just built took my whole summer.

 

[Bill_in_MI]

Buck,
The side walls are insulated with 6 inch thick batts that fit between the poles...full length. The ceiling is blown-in to 12 inches. Both were then finished with the same type of steel that is on the outside (but different color.) I didn't do this part myself so I can't comment on how easy/hard it was, but I will tell you the guys that did it made it look pretty easy and it did go fast. I have included a couple of pics showing the construction of this part. Hope it helps answer the question.

 

[Bill_in_MI]

Thanks Richard,
I would like to see a picture when you get a chance. I followed the threads on your projects and did pick up good info on discussions regarding the electrical runs...I believe it was you. It's so nice to have the wisdom and experience of the members here when undertaking a project.

As far as the work goes...I find it a mixed blessing to have completed some of it because I enjoyed doing it (some parts I never want to revisit!) I'll now start to focus on storage solutions for my tools and "stuff." Will probably work in the implement dollies that have been discussed from time to time here. That will keep me busy for awhile.

 

[Buck]

Bill,

Thank you very much. Your comments help considerably. For some reason, I never thought of finishing my <A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.tractorbynet.com/forumfiles/35-58008-pb2.jpg/>barn</A> in metal.

Until your posting I was thinking of finishing my barn in plywood!

Metal looks great and ought to be cheaper than plywood!

Thanks again,

Buck

 

[NJJohn]

Nice barn Bill, What size is it? What was the cost to erect with options? I need to put up an outbuilding, probably in the spring, and I want to get an idea of price. How are you going to heat it? I like the electric door openers, do you have a remote on the tractor?