Author Topic: Hide/bugout site build thread Part 1 (Read 193825 times)

Flyin6 · « **Reply #800 on:** March 09, 2016, 08:52:04 PM »

The doors were installed, both nine lite service doors and the barn style door

Flyin6 · « **Reply #801 on:** March 09, 2016, 08:53:06 PM »

The back side still didn't have shingles, but it was completely sheeted and ready

Flyin6 · « **Reply #802 on:** March 09, 2016, 08:54:42 PM »

The inside is big enough I think!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #803 on:** March 09, 2016, 08:56:32 PM »

I was off working the lane with the tractor, but they steadily chewed away at it, getting closer all the time!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #804 on:** March 09, 2016, 08:57:26 PM »

Front side shingled...

Flyin6 · « **Reply #805 on:** March 09, 2016, 08:58:38 PM »

Backside going on...

Flyin6 · « **Reply #806 on:** March 09, 2016, 09:00:16 PM »

Soffets are looking really good. I will probably ventilate then when I throw some insulation into the roof

Flyin6 · « **Reply #807 on:** March 09, 2016, 09:01:56 PM »

Jack studs installed and band board lag bolted to the posts

Flyin6 · « **Reply #808 on:** March 09, 2016, 09:02:53 PM »

Flashing detail

Flyin6 · « **Reply #809 on:** March 09, 2016, 09:03:45 PM »

And the "All Done" pic

Flyin6 · « **Reply #810 on:** March 09, 2016, 09:06:12 PM »

Back to the lane from the gate down to the house. It is narrow, even after I cut it two feet wider. Today it was my goal to lay back the "Walls" on either side and contour up the thing in preparation for seeding

Flyin6 · « **Reply #811 on:** March 09, 2016, 09:08:01 PM »

Using the front bucket, then the blade and the top hoop as a back dragger, and even the box scrapper, the place started to take shape

Flyin6 · « **Reply #812 on:** March 09, 2016, 09:09:30 PM »

The Ranger spent the day eating stones and clods of dirt...again...

Taking shape...

Flyin6 · « **Reply #813 on:** March 09, 2016, 09:11:26 PM »

The carnage was light today. Just one nearly flat front tire, and nothing else.

Check out the intercooler repair from last summer. Looking perfect!

Wilbur · « **Reply #814 on:** March 09, 2016, 09:12:15 PM »

Dang looks really good Don! Congrats! Nice to see the Taj Mah-shed done! :D

Flyin6 · « **Reply #815 on:** March 09, 2016, 09:13:31 PM »

A proper box blade is a very handy tool. This one, an older Frontier industrial construction blade, five feet wide is about perfect for the 66 horsepower Deere

Flyin6 · « **Reply #816 on:** March 09, 2016, 09:15:18 PM »

After 5.5 hours of digging and grading, I have it looking pretty good. Now I believe the boys can mow it without toppling onto their noggins

Flyin6 · « **Reply #817 on:** March 09, 2016, 09:16:11 PM »

And that right there is all she wrote for today's antics!

Dawg25385 · « **Reply #818 on:** March 09, 2016, 09:17:02 PM »

Do you 'push' with the back blade on the box in reverse ever?

I was watching some how to's on using box blades recently, as i'm going to borrow my grampa's Deere 3032e with the box blade soon for some dirt work around our house, and trying to learn the tips and tricks of how to use them best and i didn't realize that they're used a lot to push in reverse

stlaser · « **Reply #819 on:** March 09, 2016, 09:23:04 PM »

I only ever pushed snow in reverse with them. Drop the tines and grade forward ripping up soil with box level. Pull tines up & with it level & you can move a good chunk of dirt around raising it when you get where you're going. To smooth out an area tip the front way up with tines raised & it feathers out the ground leaving it somewhat smooth for a finish.....

Nate · « **Reply #820 on:** March 09, 2016, 09:23:32 PM »

the site is really shaping up, and nice little shed/living qtrs.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #821 on:** March 09, 2016, 10:01:35 PM »

Quote from: Dawg25385 on March 09, 2016, 09:17:02 PM

Do you 'push' with the back blade on the box in reverse ever?

I was watching some how to's on using box blades recently, as i'm going to borrow my grampa's Deere 3032e with the box blade soon for some dirt work around our house, and trying to learn the tips and tricks of how to use them best and i didn't realize that they're used a lot to push in reverse

I don't, but you can if you want to. Mostly I angle it so the tines are above the surface and the blade does the cutting. Just drive over the surface...for awhile...and that blade cuts the high spots away.

With a 3032, you will want a smaller box, maybe a 4 footer. Not enough "Butt" in that tractor for a larger blade

Dawg25385 · « **Reply #822 on:** March 09, 2016, 10:05:13 PM »

Yeah I think his is the 4' version of the frontier like yours. He has a separate back blade too, but I think I'll bring the box blade up

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #823 on:** March 09, 2016, 10:06:07 PM »

Quote from: nmeyer414 on March 09, 2016, 09:23:32 PM

the site is really shaping up, and nice little shed/living qtrs.

I'm already moving forward on building the "Shed" out. I ordered 16 sheets of 3/4 tongue and groove plywood today, and will close in on the 26 2 X 10's tomorrow or Friday.

Ciphering out the staircase is a bit challenging. I might loose partial usage of one of the windows in the utility room because of the steps. Talking to Mike, I think I'll use an aggressive 8" step and keep it steep. That way I can insure future injuries which some people rightly deserve and give me an opportunity to splint up broken bones from time to time

It's all about the training! ;-)))

Flyin6 · « **Reply #824 on:** March 09, 2016, 10:06:52 PM »

Quote from: Dawg25385 on March 09, 2016, 10:05:13 PM

Yeah I think his is the 4' version of the frontier like yours. He has a separate back blade too, but I think I'll bring the box blade up

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Definitely go for the box...a great tool there!

Dawg25385 · « **Reply #825 on:** March 09, 2016, 10:08:06 PM »

What about a steel spiral staircase? Would save floor real estate? Prob expensive, but maybe could fab one or find one on Craigslist or something

Edit: prob a dumb idea due to cost thinking about it more

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #826 on:** March 09, 2016, 10:17:51 PM »

Quote from: Dawg25385 on March 09, 2016, 10:08:06 PM

What about a steel spiral staircase? Would save floor real estate? Prob expensive, but maybe could fab one or find one on Craigslist or something

Edit: prob a dumb idea due to cost thinking about it more

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We actually discussed it today.

And I once owned a timber Frame home with a spiral steel staircase to the loft.

They still take up a goodly amount of space, and building around them is difficult. I'll go up two steps to a landing, then make a ninety and continue on the adjacent wall. I'll make storage or hide utilities under the landing so it won't be a gross loss of space. Then a closet under the main rise and I have a place to hang a mop. The little Ranger has the M-1 Mop on his drivers license!

Oh speaking of mops, I met a sweet elder lady today. She makes brooms from scratch. She grows the broom corn, harvests it, straightens the broom stuff, the sews it all up. They look cool. You'll see one in my shed soon!

KensAuto · « **Reply #827 on:** March 09, 2016, 10:18:52 PM »

That's got to be one of the nicest sheds I've ever seen. Congrats on the progress.

Kyle, definitely take the box over the plain blade. If you set the box perfectly level, both front and rear blades will cut forward and backwards and not gouge. I have mine tilted down in the front just slightly for reverse smoothing .(if the front is too far down, it will grab and suck the blade in deeper than you want usually).

JR · « **Reply #828 on:** March 09, 2016, 11:05:53 PM »

Sure is looking good. That fits right in and better access will help to along with non injured JR. Looks like Ranger has become the yard dog.

What about a nice outside staircase along the new overhang. Then a simple ladder in a corner inside for access in inclimate weather or for when you want to go up/down with telling the world? You cab get those telescoping ladders for $75 on ebay. Bolt it to the wall and you just loose 6 inches. Going to do something similar in my garage.

Wilbur · « **Reply #829 on:** March 10, 2016, 04:31:44 AM »

JR beat me to it. A nice wide outdoor staircase would allow you to easily move stuff in. And ditto on the ladder for moving w/o anyone knowing.

cj7ox · « **Reply #830 on:** March 10, 2016, 09:05:10 AM »

How about using a drop down, folding stair like you have for attic access in a house? You would only lose a bit of floor space on the second floor, then.

BobbyB · « **Reply #831 on:** March 10, 2016, 09:14:41 AM »

Ropes. MAYBE some knots on it.

Just kidding. ;D

KensAuto · « **Reply #832 on:** March 10, 2016, 09:31:17 AM »

Bobby, this is the old man version:

BobbyB · « **Reply #833 on:** March 10, 2016, 09:38:22 AM »

Those will work.

But what about those Acorn staircase chair lifts? ;D

KensAuto · « **Reply #834 on:** March 10, 2016, 10:34:32 AM »

Nate · « **Reply #835 on:** March 10, 2016, 10:40:42 AM »

shot out!

cj7ox · « **Reply #836 on:** March 10, 2016, 11:16:54 AM »

Quote from: nmeyer414 on March 10, 2016, 10:40:42 AM

shot out!

Splash, over!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #837 on:** March 10, 2016, 11:18:04 AM »

Quote from: JR on March 09, 2016, 11:05:53 PM

Sure is looking good. That fits right in and better access will help to along with non injured JR. Looks like Ranger has become the yard dog.

What about a nice outside staircase along the new overhang. Then a simple ladder in a corner inside for access in inclimate weather or for when you want to go up/down with telling the world? You cab get those telescoping ladders for $75 on ebay. Bolt it to the wall and you just loose 6 inches. Going to do something similar in my garage.

Hmmm, JR

And here we see the effectiveness of a forum like this.

People feel free to just put their ideas out there without fear of ridicule

To that I say

JR You Bonehead, What kind of freakin, idiotic, moronic small minded idea is that, you surf side numbskull!

Nah, just kiddin!

I kind of like it bro. But I do have plans to add a porch, a deck, and a landing after some serious earth fillin' on the 8' door side.

Oh and on another note (Or did I mention it already??? The builder thinks I should gut the house and rebuild it into a country cabin. Hmmm, thinkin' about that too now!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #838 on:** March 10, 2016, 11:19:07 AM »

Quote from: cj7ox on March 10, 2016, 09:05:10 AM

How about using a drop down, folding stair like you have for attic access in a house? You would only lose a bit of floor space on the second floor, then.

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Apply later for final disapproval ;-)

Flyin6 · « **Reply #839 on:** March 10, 2016, 11:19:47 AM »

Quote from: BobbyB on March 10, 2016, 09:38:22 AM

Those will work.

But what about those Acorn staircase chair lifts? ;D

You're fired!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #840 on:** March 10, 2016, 11:22:01 AM »

Nate, Sean,

Ah-Splain to our multi cultural, this and that demographic, non MS (Mil-speakin') folkses, what shot and splash means...

JR · « **Reply #841 on:** March 10, 2016, 11:46:37 AM »

I have a folding stairs and it take up lots of real estate. You have to keep the floor clear and you loose that room upstairs too (which looks to be at a premium)

My pulldown is going away.

Nate · « **Reply #842 on:** March 10, 2016, 12:03:20 PM »

ok so this is how this works. by the way sean, splash is supposed to be called after don replies to it.....;D

so as a forward observer (the guy who calls for and directs the artillery and close air support on to the enemy), I would give an initial radio transmission to (the fire direction control center) FDC with a description of the target that I am trying to destroy (this is calling for a fire mission).

the FDC would then send me back the information of the fire mission and would say "shot" over the radio to let me know that the artillery round that I called for is in the air heading to my target.

when I hear "shot", I would reply over the radio "shot out". this signifies that I am aware of what is about to happen and ready to observe the target and make adjustments if needed.

I then observe the target and when I see the round impact on or near the target, I say over the radio "splash". this signifies to the FDC that the round has impacted and to stand by for corrections / adjustments or battle damage assessments.

so to break this down to this conversation:

the "SHOT":
bobby called don old and said he needed to have a old person chair installed for the stairs because he is unable to climb them.

the "SHOT OUT":
nates way of saying shots fired and rounds are in the air.

the "SPLASH":
should have been kept in wait for don to reply. (but we all know that tankers are to impatient..........#pokesean....;D)

another way to think about all of this would be: "drops mic and walks away"

now, another way that most combat arms folks (artillery, infantry, and armor) use this process is when flatulence has been leaked.

the flatuator will say "shot" as a warning to the other Soldiers that a NBC (nuclear, Biological, Chemical) environment is about to exist and to evacuate the location if they do not want to become a casuality.

the first recipient to receive the confirmation of said impending NBC environment or chemical down wind message will reply with "shot over"

now in this scenario,

splash is only used by the flatuator!

when the flatuator replies with splash, that means that NBC material in a solid or liquid form (not gaseous form) has leaked from the containment facility and is trying to penetrate / slip around the secondary containment garment. (note, this is not a good situation when this happens!)

BobbyB · « **Reply #843 on:** March 10, 2016, 12:34:46 PM »

Quote from: nmeyer414 on March 10, 2016, 12:03:20 PM

I would give an initial radio transmission to (the fire direction control center) FDC with a description of the target that I am trying to destroy (this is calling for a fire mission).

Would this fire mission be a grid, shift from KP or a polar.

Is the artillery awake? Is the LT holding the map upside down? Who gave the LT a map?!?

cj7ox · « **Reply #844 on:** March 10, 2016, 12:40:14 PM »

Quote from: nmeyer414 on March 10, 2016, 12:03:20 PM

(but we all know that tankers are to impatient..........#pokesean....;D)

Hey! I resemble that remark! LOL

cj7ox · « **Reply #845 on:** March 10, 2016, 12:43:50 PM »

Quote from: nmeyer414 on March 10, 2016, 12:03:20 PM

when the flatuator replies with splash, that means that NBC material in a solid or liquid form (not gaseous form) has leaked from the containment facility and is trying to penetrate / slip around the secondary containment garment. (note, this is not a good situation when this happens!)

ROFLMAO! This is definitely not a good situation. Persistent chemical is bad, and takes years to dissipate. In said flatuator, the "stain" would follow him the rest of his days!

Nate · « **Reply #846 on:** March 10, 2016, 02:09:28 PM »

Quote from: BobbyB on March 10, 2016, 12:34:46 PM

Quote from: nmeyer414 on March 10, 2016, 12:03:20 PM
I would give an initial radio transmission to (the fire direction control center) FDC with a description of the target that I am trying to destroy (this is calling for a fire mission).
Would this fire mission be a grid, shift from KP or a polar.

now the question bobby, did you recite that from immediate memory or did you have to think for a sec?

Quote from: cj7ox on March 10, 2016, 12:43:50 PM

Quote from: nmeyer414 on March 10, 2016, 12:03:20 PM
when the flatuator replies with splash, that means that NBC material in a solid or liquid form (not gaseous form) has leaked from the containment facility and is trying to penetrate / slip around the secondary containment garment. (note, this is not a good situation when this happens!)
ROFLMAO! This is definitely not a good situation. Persistent chemical is bad, and takes years to dissipate. In said flatuator, the "stain" would follow him the rest of his days!

it will only follow him depending on location of said persistent chem attack and how long had they been in country / deployment.........;D

cudakidd53 · « **Reply #847 on:** March 10, 2016, 02:55:39 PM »

That's also referred to as "a low flying goose with bad breath" or in the classroom- crop dusting, wet application...... ;)

BobbyB · « **Reply #848 on:** March 10, 2016, 03:13:47 PM »

Quote from: nmeyer414 on March 10, 2016, 02:09:28 PM

Quote from: BobbyB on March 10, 2016, 12:34:46 PM
Would this fire mission be a grid, shift from KP or a polar.

now the question bobby, did you recite that from immediate memory or did you have to think for a sec?

Memory.

Another question does the artillery think they can get the angle right? I mean they can't get those elusive high angles. ;D

Flyin6 · « **Reply #849 on:** March 10, 2016, 04:40:17 PM »

That just made me think of the days I had flying over there, fat, dumb, and happy thinking nothing was going to mess up my day when I hear the call over the net, "Blue Rain, Blue Rain, Blue rain, Grid 8-6 Foxtrot, keyhole 9. And looking at the map and realize that's where I am...