dlenkewich
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Really jealous.
Awesome build, your farm looks awesome.
Awesome build, your farm looks awesome.
My Build: Simply a Mr. Jack Olsen inspired 1930 Auto Bunker House Geobarn Homage
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dlenkewich
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Is there a build thread on this somewhere or was this just found on the net? This looks really nice.
Jeremy: wow, that is a tough gig in terms of being away from home..have a good trip back and good luck with the honey do list. What do you fly?
Dlen: thanks, we are very fortunate to have it. The inspiration building was built by the company building ours...which makes it easy.
Shaun
Dlen: thanks, we are very fortunate to have it. The inspiration building was built by the company building ours...which makes it easy.
Shaun
jrmylmach1
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Shaun
I'm on the 767-300ER/767-300F. I put a picture in your other thread about airplanes.
Jeremy
I'm on the 767-300ER/767-300F. I put a picture in your other thread about airplanes.
Jeremy
couchmechanic
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FlyBeFree's Wife
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Couchmechanic: One man's warehouse is another man's garage! 
One's garage tends to be slightly larger when it needs to fit airplanes, tractors, combines, and houseguests.
One's garage tends to be slightly larger when it needs to fit airplanes, tractors, combines, and houseguests.
mdbeck1
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Couchmechanic: One man's warehouse is another man's garage!
One's garage tends to be slightly larger when it needs to fit airplanes, tractors, combines, and houseguests.
I've got to agree it's closer to a warehouse. However if I could trade.....
LOL I got the same reponse on mine. Warehouse/Garage it is all a matter of scale. If you need to park big stuff you have to have a big garage...simple. I have been though a couple of 20,000'+ garages that just hold alot of cars in one collection. They really are amazing!
Warage maybe?
Warage maybe?
FlyBeFree's Wife
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I could go with warage...but hubby still contends it is just a shed...
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Couchmechanic: The "inspiration" building had a media room/home theater type deal in it...and ceramic tile flooring. Our building is big, but because it is 1/2 business related because of the farm it turns out the garage portion is not all that big...but we are grateful to be able to build something nice to work and play in.
This picture shows the wall framing set to accept the interior liner and insulation which will go up after the pad is poured.
Couchmechanic: The "inspiration" building had a media room/home theater type deal in it...and ceramic tile flooring. Our building is big, but because it is 1/2 business related because of the farm it turns out the garage portion is not all that big...but we are grateful to be able to build something nice to work and play in.
This picture shows the wall framing set to accept the interior liner and insulation which will go up after the pad is poured.
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Shot of the ceiling liner installed
Shot of the ceiling liner installed
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Shot of the office ceiling ready for dry wall...not sure when I will get to that.
Shot of the office ceiling ready for dry wall...not sure when I will get to that.
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cletus66
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Nice shop !!! 
I like the view too, since I grew up on a farm. Now I am in the woods, and I like to have the big door open. All I can see is trees in every direction. No neighbors looking back at me. I'll take either view....
I like the view too, since I grew up on a farm. Now I am in the woods, and I like to have the big door open. All I can see is trees in every direction. No neighbors looking back at me. I'll take either view....A very nice build going on here. Might I suggest a Murphy bed for the office/bedroom. No reason to take up unnecessary room.
No problem, just try to get it with a decent matress. I sleep in one every third night.
What are you planning on using for heat in the shop area and office ?
couchmechanic
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Okay, it can be a Garage. I agree you are blessed. God never gives you more than you can handle. God Bless!
Eric: not 100% sure about the office area...thinking about a mini split.
Couchmechanic: Thank you...he has and I don't take any credit for it. I was given opprotunities that most other folks were not just because we are a family that grew up on the farm.
Mws: right now i am planning on acid stain with a epoxy type clear coat...ordered the sample kit from Legacy so I can play around with the colors.
Shaun
Couchmechanic: Thank you...he has and I don't take any credit for it. I was given opprotunities that most other folks were not just because we are a family that grew up on the farm.
Mws: right now i am planning on acid stain with a epoxy type clear coat...ordered the sample kit from Legacy so I can play around with the colors.
Shaun
I am thinking the same thing on flooring. I have about 50k sq. ft of a light gray epoxy in the plant, and have made about every mistake you can make with it over the last 10 years. It can get slick, even more so with pecan oil and/or water, use some floor mats to absord any water upon entry paths. Hard casters on anything you roll on it will chew it up. We use urethane casters on everything up to a ton without issue.
Believe it or not we have used four different brands, sandblasting each off to bare concrete after failure. Or best brand to date...Shermin Williams, also the least expensive...go figure.
I have yet to see where you will put a loft.....I know it is coming!
Believe it or not we have used four different brands, sandblasting each off to bare concrete after failure. Or best brand to date...Shermin Williams, also the least expensive...go figure.
I have yet to see where you will put a loft.....I know it is coming!
Wingnut65
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fbf, this place is really taking shape. That ceiling in the garage looks great - a clean finished look.
Just thinking, the Geobarn pix that were posted showed geodesic framing in the walls. This looks more of a traditional post and beam framing construction. Is this a variant of a geobarn??
Just thinking, the Geobarn pix that were posted showed geodesic framing in the walls. This looks more of a traditional post and beam framing construction. Is this a variant of a geobarn??
MWS...I haven't even thought about a loft...but now that you mention it I need to keep that in the back of my mind. I am planning on getting the building up, closed, and powered and then plan out my next move...I don't exactly know what my next move will be then.
Wingnut...no, it's just a plain vanilla Lester Pole Barn...I am trying to add some "classic" touches from the Geobarns like a cupola, shutters, etc. The only modified bit of the framing is to accept the steel liner package and windows.
Shaun
Wingnut...no, it's just a plain vanilla Lester Pole Barn...I am trying to add some "classic" touches from the Geobarns like a cupola, shutters, etc. The only modified bit of the framing is to accept the steel liner package and windows.
Shaun
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MWS: My Dad's shop is over 25 y/o and the modding has never ended...I hope I am able to do the same.
shot from the "front" of the barn showing the completed trim work and the prep for adding the block wainscotting.
MWS: My Dad's shop is over 25 y/o and the modding has never ended...I hope I am able to do the same.
shot from the "front" of the barn showing the completed trim work and the prep for adding the block wainscotting.
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You can see where they finished the transition trim between the JO green and the tan siding.
You can see where they finished the transition trim between the JO green and the tan siding.
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Gutters and downspouts going on...down spouts color matched with the siding and wainscotting.
Waiting for the plumbing rough to be completed so the pad can be poured so the work can continue on the matched grade.
Gutters and downspouts going on...down spouts color matched with the siding and wainscotting.
Waiting for the plumbing rough to be completed so the pad can be poured so the work can continue on the matched grade.
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Random Shot of 40 inch fan club, Grandpa, and the D-17 series IV tractor we took on a 30 mile tractor ride for charity last year. For those of you not familiar, we basically took a bunch of classic tractors and spent the day driving around the country eating, relaxing, and seeing (and smelling) those little things you just miss when you zoom around in your luxury-liner of a mini-van....for charity.
Random Shot of 40 inch fan club, Grandpa, and the D-17 series IV tractor we took on a 30 mile tractor ride for charity last year. For those of you not familiar, we basically took a bunch of classic tractors and spent the day driving around the country eating, relaxing, and seeing (and smelling) those little things you just miss when you zoom around in your luxury-liner of a mini-van....for charity.
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Nighttrain
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A 30 mile tractor ride at that age, thats better than Christmas. Heck at any age that would be fun. Garage is looking really good.
onewaydave
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flybefree, you have done very well for yourself;
You've built a beautiful garage and posted the pics to prove it (and to satisfy the voyeuristic lust of a lot of people),
shared your Grandpa and little buddy,
invited your wife to come on the ride
and even shown naked pictures of your airplane!
But I arrive here, having read the whole shebang and still wonder what in the world this has to do with Jack Olsen? So, I returned to Post #1 and reread the introduction. I still am having trouble with the link and have posted that in an edited quote and a couple of other comments from that post.
Post #1 in part and edited.
I just don't know what to say, other than you are quite wrong.
Ok, now I see the input from the Missus.
I'm not trying to put words into your mouth, just trying to make sense of the link to Jack Olsen. If I am wrong, I will stand corrected.
I really enjoy this thread.
Dave.
You've built a beautiful garage and posted the pics to prove it (and to satisfy the voyeuristic lust of a lot of people),
shared your Grandpa and little buddy,
invited your wife to come on the ride
and even shown naked pictures of your airplane!
But I arrive here, having read the whole shebang and still wonder what in the world this has to do with Jack Olsen? So, I returned to Post #1 and reread the introduction. I still am having trouble with the link and have posted that in an edited quote and a couple of other comments from that post.
Post #1 in part and edited.
I just don't know what to say, other than you are quite wrong.
Ok, now I see the input from the Missus.
I'm not trying to put words into your mouth, just trying to make sense of the link to Jack Olsen. If I am wrong, I will stand corrected.
I really enjoy this thread.
Dave.
Neuswede
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I think Shaun is only referring to Jack as one of his inspirations in building his "shed".
Shaun, you're really pulling out in the lead, now. A roof and siding and a door? And time for a tractor ride, too? You're really rubbing in now! Looks good.
We're treading water over here....storms off and on since Sunday.
Marc
Dave,
Marc is right...I have just been inspired by lots of guys on this forum...Jack's use of green struck me as cool so I stuck my neck out and went with some green in the building. I am sorry that it was not more clear...I have taken lots of bits of inspiration and tried to credit the source in a small way.
Marc: the tractor ride picture is from last year's ride. We went fishing last weekend..and I am not doing any of the hard work so the credit goes to the crew.
Nighttrain:agreed, I just like driving tractors too!
Marc is right...I have just been inspired by lots of guys on this forum...Jack's use of green struck me as cool so I stuck my neck out and went with some green in the building. I am sorry that it was not more clear...I have taken lots of bits of inspiration and tried to credit the source in a small way.
Marc: the tractor ride picture is from last year's ride. We went fishing last weekend..and I am not doing any of the hard work so the credit goes to the crew.
Nighttrain:agreed, I just like driving tractors too!
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onewaydave
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I have to confess, I kinda knew that. But I perseverate on Jack's efficient use of small space to do so much with such organization, I just couldn't get past it.
Joy riding on tractors without air conditioned cabe haven't been much fun in the past few weeks, here in North East Kansas.
Dave.
Joy riding on tractors without air conditioned cabe haven't been much fun in the past few weeks, here in North East Kansas.
Dave.
I have perseverated (if I use it two more times today I will remember what it means!) on the excellent use of small space by Jack and others too.
My favorite threads are the ones that are packed with clever use of limited space. I would like to make the most of the space I will have in an excellent fashion as well, but since I am not as creative as those guys it won't be nearly as sweet. But I know this, the end product will be oh so much better now than if I didn't have the inspiration of their work...and I like that.
Yes sir, too hot out there this summer...I think a fall ride would be much more comfortable. Of course any day you can ride an A/C with the boy is a good day.
Shaun
My favorite threads are the ones that are packed with clever use of limited space. I would like to make the most of the space I will have in an excellent fashion as well, but since I am not as creative as those guys it won't be nearly as sweet. But I know this, the end product will be oh so much better now than if I didn't have the inspiration of their work...and I like that.
Yes sir, too hot out there this summer...I think a fall ride would be much more comfortable. Of course any day you can ride an A/C with the boy is a good day.
Shaun
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The Crooner
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Thanks, I learned something today. I had to Google that, and I'm English.
Not often my vocabulary fails me.
markviii
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Hi, Shaun. GJ is wonderful for inspiration. Are you going to color-coordinate that steel silo (post #147) (maybe the tan color)? Just kidding...
The build-out is looking great!
Chris
The build-out is looking great!
Chris
FlyBeFree's Wife
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Apparently, GJ is good for inspiration AND vocabulary building. I can't even count how many times we used PERSEVERATE in a sentence last night and this morning! What fun.
markviii (Chris): I like how you are thinking!! Total color coordination will have to be a long-term plan, though, since there are so many barns and out-buildings on the property. I was very impressed with Howell Buildings' job on the color scheme...would never have thought of the gutter details that they did!
markviii (Chris): I like how you are thinking!! Total color coordination will have to be a long-term plan, though, since there are so many barns and out-buildings on the property. I was very impressed with Howell Buildings' job on the color scheme...would never have thought of the gutter details that they did!