Author Topic: Fort RealDawg (Read 107509 times)

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #301 on:** June 12, 2016, 09:49:09 PM »

^^ true dat!

Kyle it may sound counter intuitive, but faster is better on the box blade. You should have a scale on the lever that controls the height of the box. Back into the pile and drop the blade to a fairly high setting and then drive off. Once you get it spread roughly, then go over it with the box at a level that barely skims the surface. Keep going over it and make the turn and come back without changing the blade height. Then lower it a small amounts and go back over it again. repeat until its smooth.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #302 on:** June 12, 2016, 11:12:55 PM »

What was that green thing that seemed (am I mistaken???) to be running and moving on its own accord?

I remember seeing something like that on my farm, but not very often...

Dawg25385 · « **Reply #303 on:** June 12, 2016, 11:20:13 PM »

Both of the green machines I was running today ran flawlessly ;)

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cudakidd53 · « **Reply #304 on:** June 12, 2016, 11:21:42 PM »

Quote from: KensAuto on June 12, 2016, 08:25:09 PM

Problem is, you can't afford the amount of food and drink that 'ol Nate can pack away! lol

KEN- get outta my head....LOL!

Dawg25385 · « **Reply #305 on:** July 16, 2016, 12:59:13 PM »

Time for an update. Lawn in coming in nicely, back area is sprouting and filling in, and got the shop driveway paved

This is the back part of the property. Mowed it with the rider after rolling it out with my toe behind roller.

Finally, got the shop driveway paved

Pano of the back

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rpar86 · « **Reply #306 on:** July 16, 2016, 01:07:05 PM »

When's the shop coming?? ;)

Dawg25385 · « **Reply #307 on:** July 16, 2016, 01:08:33 PM »

Quote from: rpar86 on July 16, 2016, 01:07:05 PM

When's the shop coming?? ;)

Ahhh Ryan-san... We submitted paperwork to the bankola yesterday. Perhaps later next month, or early Sept.

JR · « **Reply #308 on:** July 16, 2016, 02:03:40 PM »

At least it has a foundation!!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #309 on:** July 16, 2016, 03:18:07 PM »

That sod looks ridiculously good!

Bob Smith · « **Reply #310 on:** July 16, 2016, 03:50:49 PM »

Man that is looking very good. Compare these photos with the ones of the small pile of wood when you first started.

stlaser · « **Reply #311 on:** July 16, 2016, 04:19:28 PM »

That shop driveway looks like an express lane! Nice......

Dawg25385 · « **Reply #312 on:** July 16, 2016, 07:37:02 PM »

Thanks guys! It has come a long way that's for sure

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Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #313 on:** July 16, 2016, 09:55:12 PM »

I sure wish grass grew like that out here. Oh boy that looks nice

Raising boys into RealMen!!

EL TATE · « **Reply #314 on:** July 27, 2016, 01:58:11 PM »

PNW golf course quality for sure. Nice layout there Kyle.

mjmbrown · « **Reply #315 on:** July 27, 2016, 03:42:11 PM »

If you don't mind, what did the asphalt run ya? What's your driveway dimensions? I've been kicking that around since my shop drive is only 1 car wide and 100ft long. makes backing the trailer in difficult.

Dawg25385 · « **Reply #316 on:** July 27, 2016, 03:52:30 PM »

Thx Tate.

Driveway was about 6500 including grade prep and paving. 2.15/sq ft. 120' long from street to shop, 15' wide. Then it opens up further back as you can see in the photos

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Dawg25385 · « **Reply #317 on:** August 15, 2016, 12:13:35 PM »

Welp... Lumber is being delivered tomorrow for the shop. Framing later in the week, trusses on the 30th.

Doing our best to get the economy rolling LOL

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rpar86 · « **Reply #318 on:** August 16, 2016, 01:41:50 AM »

Sweet!

stlaser · « **Reply #319 on:** August 16, 2016, 07:46:03 AM »

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #320 on:** August 16, 2016, 08:22:30 AM »

Looking for pics!

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Atkinsmatt · « **Reply #321 on:** August 16, 2016, 10:49:43 AM »

You sure are making it your own. It looks great.

Dawg25385 · « **Reply #322 on:** August 17, 2016, 11:11:34 PM »

Round two.... FIGHT!

Sticks going vertical.

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JR · « **Reply #323 on:** August 17, 2016, 11:57:12 PM »

Is that all 2x6? Love the hight!!!

Dawg25385 · « **Reply #324 on:** August 17, 2016, 11:58:12 PM »

Yes, 2x6 16oc

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Sammconn · « **Reply #325 on:** August 18, 2016, 12:09:16 AM »

Nice! I bet you're a little excited to see the shop going up.
Love the night on the tall side, looks good.
How big is he footprint again?

Dawg25385 · « **Reply #326 on:** August 18, 2016, 12:18:33 AM »

Like a kid at Christmas...

Thanks. Big bay will have 16' ceiling and 14' door.

Width of the structure is 44'. Big bay is 40 deep. Double bay is 36 deep

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rpar86 · « **Reply #327 on:** August 18, 2016, 02:00:29 AM »

Sweeeeeet! Gonna be so nice! I've been seeing memories pop up on Facebook this last week of my garage build 6 years ago and I sure do miss it!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #328 on:** August 18, 2016, 08:33:28 AM »

Really nice size Kyle!

But, being an active man of God, you will fill it quickly.

Room enough for a mezzanine later on!

Dawg25385 · « **Reply #329 on:** August 18, 2016, 10:31:24 AM »

Oh yeah, I'm sure the walls will close in soon enough!

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KensAuto · « **Reply #330 on:** August 18, 2016, 12:08:00 PM »

Wow. Just wow Kyle. Seriously, good for you

..that sucker will be stout!

JR · « **Reply #331 on:** August 18, 2016, 12:58:18 PM »

Heck, that as big as many houses.

Mezzanine and at least one lift?

Dawg25385 · « **Reply #332 on:** August 18, 2016, 01:05:10 PM »

It's a blessing for sure.

Running power, water, gas, and comm will have to wait a bit. After those are in, I'll run air lines around the work area to the compressor room, then insulate and sheet.

For now, just trying to get the shell done and finished from the exterior.

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JR · « **Reply #333 on:** August 18, 2016, 01:14:28 PM »

Like us all, it can always be upgraded and is fun to do!

Dawg25385 · « **Reply #334 on:** August 18, 2016, 01:18:13 PM »

Heck yeah. It will be something I Nickle and Dime as time goes on. Electric will be sooner than everything else so I can get lights out there. No rush on water and gas tho

Getting the structure up will enable us to have the RV and boat under cover and out of the rain/sun

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JR · « **Reply #335 on:** August 18, 2016, 04:49:32 PM »

Electric and a shop sink should be right up there.

I finally put a SS sink in the garage and it was a blessing.

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #336 on:** August 18, 2016, 06:12:18 PM »

I'd plan on a shower if you have room. That's my plan when my second shop gets built. When I'm filthy my wife no likey me showering in the house.

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Dawg25385 · « **Reply #337 on:** August 18, 2016, 06:14:40 PM »

Bathroom will be upstairs in the loft. Sink, crapper, shower ;)

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Sammconn · « **Reply #338 on:** August 18, 2016, 06:37:07 PM »

Quote from: Dawg25385 on August 18, 2016, 06:14:40 PM

Bathroom will be upstairs in the loft. Sink, crapper, shower ;)

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Nice, that right there is the full meal deal!

rpar86 · « **Reply #339 on:** August 18, 2016, 09:43:16 PM »

Built-in dog house if the need should ever arise ;)

JR · « **Reply #340 on:** August 18, 2016, 09:45:27 PM »

Think about a slop sink downstairs.

Sammconn · « **Reply #341 on:** August 18, 2016, 11:06:49 PM »

Quote from: JR on August 18, 2016, 09:45:27 PM

Think about a slop sink downstairs.

Really good idea there.

Dawg25385 · « **Reply #342 on:** August 18, 2016, 11:08:37 PM »

Slop sink will be downstairs, and not tied into septic. Will drain into a hole I dig, with an upside down 5gal bucket inside ;)

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stlaser · « **Reply #343 on:** August 19, 2016, 12:38:24 AM »

Quote from: Dawg25385 on August 18, 2016, 11:08:37 PM

Slop sink will be downstairs, and not tied into septic. Will drain into a hole a dig, with an upside down 5gal bucket inside ;)

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What's this about? Never heard such a thing......

Dawg25385 · « **Reply #344 on:** August 19, 2016, 12:43:49 AM »

Basically keeping dirty/oily/greasy crap out of my septic tank. Will just drain the wash basin into the dirt, albeit underground, out back behind the shop. Don't tell the EPA.

No different than hot pressure washing an old greasy tractor in your driveway. Just don't want all that stuff going into my septic

5gal bucket might be small. Maybe a 55gal drum cut in half, upside down) with drain rock in the bottom

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JR · « **Reply #345 on:** August 19, 2016, 01:01:56 AM »

You can get 15-30 gallon jugs on ebay. Old 50 gal barrels can be had at many nursery's or sportmans guide for under $50.

I have a bunch of 15s that works great for cleaning and moving water around, but they get heavy!

Have a switchable trap for the slop sink or just remove the trap. Not a big deal when washing hands as the soap will break it down just like it comes off the hands.

rpar86 · « **Reply #346 on:** August 19, 2016, 02:14:48 AM »

I may have a line on some old 55gal plastic barrels... wife's uncle buys oil in bulk and the empties are sitting behind the shop.

stlaser · « **Reply #347 on:** August 19, 2016, 09:46:34 AM »

Quote from: Dawg25385 on August 19, 2016, 12:43:49 AM

Basically keeping dirty/oily/greasy crap out of my septic tank. Will just drain the wash basin into the dirt, albeit underground, out back behind the shop. Don't tell the EPA.

No different than hot pressure washing an old greasy tractor in your driveway. Just don't want all that stuff going into my septic

5gal bucket might be small. Maybe a 55gal drum cut in half, upside down) with drain rock in the bottom

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What I did in my step dads shop when we installed the concrete & in ground lift (lift was recessed into the floor so it was lowest point or where we needed a drain) was to run that drain over to 50 gallon plastic drum under the concrete. I built a nice removable steel lid for it as well but the drain from the lift came in near top of drum. Then about a foot lower I had the outflow tube which ran through a commercial oil filter material in a housing in the line. Can't recall where I purchased it but back then I was doing water treatment & sewage treatment construction so guessing it was a supply catalog for them. Once it exited this filter it went out into a field tile. Pretty good system as the big solids & dirt settle in the 50 gal (can be cleaned out whenever) & the filter absorbs the oil. So as the good stewards of the land that we are its left in good shape for our kiddos...... ;)

KensAuto · « **Reply #348 on:** August 19, 2016, 10:47:55 AM »

Awe heck. The oil came from the ground, I feel that's it's only our duty to put it back there!

jk, but for what it's worth, my shop is septic, and washing our nasty hands 20 or more (2-3 people) times a day for several years hasn't affected it. The bacteria is stronger than Zep hand cleaner I guess....but...I also keep straight chemicals/oil out of the sink.

JR · « **Reply #349 on:** August 19, 2016, 02:31:13 PM »

You ever see them dig up tanks because they leaked or had to move them?

They put all that dirt under a tarp and let the DIRT (and its little critters) eat all the contaminates from it.