Author Topic: Hide Site/Bug-out location Construction, Part 4 (Read 95692 times)

Flyin6 · « **Reply #250 on:** May 17, 2017, 09:44:19 PM »

The 4720 with the new hydraulic hand was making this all quite easy

Flyin6 · « **Reply #251 on:** May 17, 2017, 09:44:52 PM »

And the pile of timber just kept growing

Flyin6 · « **Reply #252 on:** May 17, 2017, 09:46:34 PM »

We used the new 2720 tractor to trim up the grass. That thing is a tyrannosaur!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #253 on:** May 17, 2017, 09:49:12 PM »

Here's a log getting milled

After loading it onto the deck, I try to level up the skinny end to get a close to flat cut. This prevents you from wasting materiel.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #254 on:** May 17, 2017, 09:50:30 PM »

We flipped the log, taking advantage of the new flat side, and milled the other side flat

Then I slabbed off another 1" thick piece

Flyin6 · « **Reply #255 on:** May 17, 2017, 09:53:13 PM »

Then we rotated the thing so that a flat side was resting on the stops, and took a cut off the top, making it three sided at this point

Flyin6 · « **Reply #256 on:** May 17, 2017, 09:55:06 PM »

It's so easy cutting, that a kid can do it!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #257 on:** May 17, 2017, 09:57:27 PM »

Un dog it, rotate it through two "90's", re-dog the cant and make the final cut to produce a beam

Flyin6 · « **Reply #258 on:** May 17, 2017, 09:59:44 PM »

Use the tractor to remove it, and to get a fresh log, and repeat the process again

Flyin6 · « **Reply #259 on:** May 17, 2017, 10:02:02 PM »

Corey jumped in and we repeated the process over and over

Flyin6 · « **Reply #260 on:** May 17, 2017, 10:05:12 PM »

Then it was time to start setting posts for the front of the building

The auger doesn't always work in rocky soil. On most holes, we needed to dig out the embedded rocks to clear a path

Flyin6 · « **Reply #261 on:** May 17, 2017, 10:06:02 PM »

And that process was not without peril

Flyin6 · « **Reply #262 on:** May 17, 2017, 10:08:52 PM »

Hmmm, sideways pic

Oh well. I'm tired...

The little guy and I would clean out the hole, pour half a bag of that really-quick crete, the drop in a post

Flyin6 · « **Reply #263 on:** May 17, 2017, 10:11:57 PM »

When I said the little got into the work, I mean he really GOT INTO the work!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #264 on:** May 17, 2017, 10:15:21 PM »

We managed to get four posts into the ground, consuming 20-60 lb bags of concrete. We braced each post to level it then poured away.

The wide opening will accommodate a log as long as the mill. The additional space on either end will allow for work space and shelving to hang up everything sawmill related.

as for height, I expect that I will make it as tall as the shortest timber after I cut it off square.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #265 on:** May 17, 2017, 10:16:52 PM »

The posts give a little after cutting so they are not perfectly straight, but darned close

Flyin6 · « **Reply #266 on:** May 17, 2017, 10:18:05 PM »

The work area stayed amazingly clean while the implements hold position in the treeline

Flyin6 · « **Reply #267 on:** May 17, 2017, 10:19:24 PM »

Scored a new set of screwdrivers for like $5 from Northern Tool. Magnetic tips and all, I own two sets of these and they work well

Flyin6 · « **Reply #268 on:** May 17, 2017, 10:20:22 PM »

I also picked up a metric and a SAE set of impact deep well sockets

Flyin6 · « **Reply #269 on:** May 17, 2017, 10:22:57 PM »

I'm experiencing some weird problem with the aux water supply system. Its as though the pump barely pumps anything!

Now the power supply is 12VDC, coming from the battery...and the battery looks pretty dead

It is supposed to be charged from an onboard battery charger, but I wonder if that has failed as well

I think I'll throw on a new battery and see if I can get something happening.

cudakidd53 · « **Reply #270 on:** May 17, 2017, 10:28:34 PM »

That mill is really slick Don! Glad you're getting use outta the Cedars like that - better than the bonfire extravaganza of a Dozer Deck burning them to ash. First picture of the nephew head first into the hole and I thought you were prepping him to build a hand dug, stone lined well or something

JR · « **Reply #271 on:** May 18, 2017, 01:15:17 AM »

Mill is earning its way already. That is some great looking wood, pity to bury so much.

I was wondering about warping, you addressed that.

I think that claw needs a set of eyes on the upper clamp.

Is the pump fed off the trailer batteries or its own source??

kampfitt · « **Reply #272 on:** May 18, 2017, 08:51:58 AM »

You need a couple of solar panels to keep the batteries charged!! 2 100 watt panels and a small charge controller would do the trick.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #273 on:** May 18, 2017, 09:20:41 AM »

Quote from: JR on May 18, 2017, 01:15:17 AM

Mill is earning its way already. That is some great looking wood, pity to bury so much.

I was wondering about warping, you addressed that.

I think that claw needs a set of eyes on the upper clamp.

Is the pump fed off the trailer batteries or its own source??

I like that idea my friend!

I am powering the pump off the main camper battery, well, trying to anyway

Flyin6 · « **Reply #274 on:** May 18, 2017, 09:22:39 AM »

Quote from: kampfitt on May 18, 2017, 08:51:58 AM

You need a couple of solar panels to keep the batteries charged!! 2 100 watt panels and a small charge controller would do the trick.

Yea, maybe...

Ultimate goal is off grid so that computes

cj7ox · « **Reply #275 on:** May 18, 2017, 10:56:50 AM »

I like the progress, Don! Before long you'll have a self contained little industry there!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #276 on:** May 18, 2017, 11:37:43 AM »

Quote from: cj7ox on May 18, 2017, 10:56:50 AM

I like the progress, Don! Before long you'll have a self contained little industry there!

It has the potential to be sure

But rest assured that this limited production capability will be totally consumed with growing out the operation there for some time to come!

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #277 on:** May 18, 2017, 11:58:50 AM »

What do you do with all the scrap? Siding?

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Sammconn · « **Reply #278 on:** May 18, 2017, 01:00:25 PM »

I think some may work for that, but I'd bet mulch will end up for much of it.
Makes good firewood as well.

Wilbur · « **Reply #279 on:** May 18, 2017, 01:49:28 PM »

That's really great Don. And must be that much more enjoyable to make your own rather than running to the local lumber yard to get them.

EL TATE · « **Reply #280 on:** May 18, 2017, 02:43:23 PM »

Quote from: Sammconn on May 18, 2017, 01:00:25 PM

I think some may work for that, but I'd bet mulch will end up for much of it.
Makes good firewood as well.

He's got that fancy chipper. I'm betting cedar shaving ground cover. kills weeds and keeps bugs away. great for under the shed and around the trailer

Sammconn · « **Reply #281 on:** May 18, 2017, 03:17:44 PM »

Quote from: EL TATE on May 18, 2017, 02:43:23 PM

Quote from: Sammconn on May 18, 2017, 01:00:25 PM
I think some may work for that, but I'd bet mulch will end up for much of it.
Makes good firewood as well.

He's got that fancy chipper. I'm betting cedar shaving ground cover. kills weeds and keeps bugs away. great for under the shed and around the trailer

Eggs zackery...

Bear9350 · « **Reply #282 on:** May 18, 2017, 03:48:15 PM »

We sided a small building with cedar slabs about 20 years ago now. Still looks great with no maintenance. It might be a good cheap option for siding something like this shed for the mill.

EL TATE · « **Reply #283 on:** May 18, 2017, 04:35:55 PM »

ooh I like where you're head's at Bear. DON! Hey DON! DON'T CHIP THOSE BOARDS!

Sammconn · « **Reply #284 on:** May 18, 2017, 04:37:19 PM »

Quote from: EL TATE on May 18, 2017, 04:35:55 PM

ooh I like where you're head's at Bear. DON! Hey DON! DON'T CHIP THOSE BOARDS!

Or at least the ones that can be used as boards.
That was where I was originally trying to go...

Bob Smith · « **Reply #285 on:** May 18, 2017, 04:44:41 PM »

I agree, barn boards or firewood. Leave the chipping for the limbs that are too small for firewood. Hope you have trees other than cedar, the cedar burns quick and really sends the hot coals flying when it snaps crackles and pops.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #286 on:** May 18, 2017, 11:33:56 PM »

Quote from: Sammconn on May 18, 2017, 01:00:25 PM

I think some may work for that, but I'd bet mulch will end up for much of it.
Makes good firewood as well.

^^^^^

Flyin6 · « **Reply #287 on:** May 18, 2017, 11:40:27 PM »

Quote from: Sammconn on May 18, 2017, 04:37:19 PM

Quote from: EL TATE on May 18, 2017, 04:35:55 PM
ooh I like where you're head's at Bear. DON! Hey DON! DON'T CHIP THOSE BOARDS!
Or at least the ones that can be used as boards.
That was where I was originally trying to go...

I plan to slap up cedar boards over the exterior of this new mill-house.

Thing is, right now and for awhile I'll need to mill the beams and slowly erect a timber frame skeleton. Then I can slice up some into boards. But these logs don't yield all that much board like timber. And even at 1" thickness, the boards are balsa wood light. I have found the cedar trees have many voids which make creating board lumber tricky.

I'm really just beginning with all this. When I get my sawyer feet on, I'll be able to create more from the same logs I think

Higher Caliber · « **Reply #288 on:** May 18, 2017, 11:58:03 PM »

Quote from: Flyin6 on May 17, 2017, 10:19:24 PM

Scored a new set of screwdrivers for like $5 from Northern Tool. Magnetic tips and all, I own two sets of these and they work well

Oh oh! Those orange ones! Don't leave them out in the sun! The UV bakes all the hardener out of them and the handles turn to rubber. Then they twist inside the handle and they're done for!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #289 on:** May 22, 2017, 08:08:31 PM »

Having to routine cleanup work farmside. Things such as clearing the winter deadfall, and cutting grass. May and June around here is grow time. Already the fields are 18" tall with grass going to seed already. I let it seed, then bushhog, which yields a good batch of new grass from all the scattered seeds.

The mill building area is pretty wet from all the rain, so we can't really get in on that without wallowing in mud.

Realizing that I am constantly transporting 15 gallons of diesel down there using the three cans on the back of C-Max, I felt it was time to get some bulk fuel in there.

TO that end, I picked up a used 285 gallon diesel fuel tank from a farmer not far away. It was originally manufactured in Hamilton, Ohio, not too far from here and is known as good quality stuff around here.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #290 on:** May 22, 2017, 08:10:46 PM »

There is a lot going on up top
There is a fill port, then some really heavy cap that lifts up, then a 1.5" NPT nipple deal, then a fuel level gage, then an emergency vent

Flyin6 · « **Reply #291 on:** May 22, 2017, 08:12:13 PM »

It has a build tag, a serial number, and a UL approval tag along with something else I can't read

Flyin6 · « **Reply #292 on:** May 22, 2017, 08:13:46 PM »

The fuel level gage works

Flyin6 · « **Reply #293 on:** May 22, 2017, 08:14:45 PM »

I'm not sure what this heavy steel cap is all about. Could be used as a fill port if you wanted

Flyin6 · « **Reply #294 on:** May 22, 2017, 08:15:40 PM »

And I think this is a fill port:

Flyin6 · « **Reply #295 on:** May 22, 2017, 08:18:27 PM »

It rests on skids and looks to be recently painted.

I plan to sand it down, then throw three coats of enamel with hardener on it, then mount a 12VDC pump/filter unit I just ordered.

I picked it up for $245 which seemed about right for something in good condition. The inside was full of diesel, but that was removed showing minor rust, which I think I'll blast loose before painting.

cudakidd53 · « **Reply #296 on:** May 22, 2017, 08:19:53 PM »

That heavy cap is a "burp" cap isn't it? Hot sun builds pressure and it lifts to blow a fart you REALLY don't want to light!.

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #297 on:** May 23, 2017, 07:49:40 AM »

What are you going to do with the inside?

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #298 on:** May 23, 2017, 08:42:56 AM »

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on May 23, 2017, 07:49:40 AM

What are you going to do with the inside?

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Inspect,
Clean
Fill with fuel

Assuming I find it to be in very good condition...

Armalite · « **Reply #299 on:** May 23, 2017, 10:41:08 AM »

On a side note, if you start cutting any hardwood, the slabs work very well as fence posts. My neighbor has cut a ton of lumber over the past years, enough to build two very large barns. For all the hardwood slabs, he cut them with a chainsaw at 8' lengths, and used them for fence posts. This was for a barbed wire fence to hold his cows. Been a few years installed, and they are still solid as can be. Just a thought.