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  1. #1
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    Default New Shed/Workshop WIP

    Here's my new shed/workshop I've been working on. It's 11.25 long and 7.5 wide with an 11.25 x 3 awning down one side.

    The pics -
    1. The boxing and reo for the slab. I got concreters in to do the slab as I hate large scale concreting. I currently only have a slab under the shed and dirt under the awning - but I think that will change soon.

    2. The slab is down and ready to build on.

    3. The framing for the shed is done and the wall sheeting has started (there's a lot of zinc in there - a virtual death trap )

    I've made a lot more progress and have almost got the roof on, so I'll try and get some more pics tomorrow.
    Cheers.

    Vernon.
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    most impressive, mind you, it's not often you see a shed held up with guy ropes )

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    They work a treat at keeping everything square while you sheet up.
    I put a truckies hitch (well my version of one) in the rope and put a stick (or something similar) and wind it up to tighten the rope. This way I could adjust the angle very easily.

    The majority of the work was done on my own, so I had to figure out ways to do thing "single handedly".

    How's your shed coming along Terrian?
    Cheers.

    Vernon.
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    Nothin...... like some play space to have VERY NICE!

    Keep us posted Vernonv

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    I agree Lou ... I'm currently in a double garage but with all the stuff that is in there (lots of gardening equipment, engines, timber, steel, other tools, etc), there's no room to move. It will be nice to be able to spread out a bit.

    I've included some photos that I took this morning. You can see the awning and the rest of the walls are sheeted. Hopefully I will get the other half of the roof done today, then there's just trim, gutters and doors ... and electricity ... and water tank ... and setup ... and moving my stuff in ... and ... and ...
    Cheers.

    Vernon.
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    Looking great Vernon , me thinks it won't be long till it's full and you'll be cladding the awning in as well
    Cheers

    DJ


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    Quote Originally Posted by djstimber View Post
    ... me thinks it won't be long till it's full and you'll be cladding the awning in as well
    To right ... that has been in the back of my mind from the start.

    Well the roof is on ... I'm hot, I'm tired ... I think I'll have a beer (or 2, or 3) and lie down.
    Cheers.

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    Nice to see you've got a frana on the side to sit and have a coldy!

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    Im jealous!
    Nice shed mate.
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    It's finally at lockup stage (all I need is a couple of locks ).

    I made up the frames for the doors yesterday (2 main doors and a PA door) and sheeted them today.

    Now I just need to clean up, get power connected and fit out.
    Cheers.

    Vernon.
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    Looks good Vern, looks like a nice spot too!
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    So okay I cant find another thread about this shed of yours Vernon (mind you I only glanced down the front page... my bad eh! )

    So have you designed and constructed it yourself or have you bought a kit from somemob pty ltd? if you did it yourself would you mind givin some sizes and such? no I mean the metal thickness you used for the uprights and such ol son not the size of the thing you already tol me that!... duhhh

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    The design is based on a kit design, but was not purchased as a kit. I purchased the steel (C and Z purlin, tophat, wall/roof sheeting) and fabricated what I couldn't buy (knee and apex brackets, column tie down brackets and other assorted brackets and bits and pieces).

    All in all, I probably saved around $3000 on the kit price, but to be honest, there is a lot more work involved. So, unless you have some time on your hands and you have the ability/tools required to fabricate the necessary parts, it's a toss up as to whether it's worth it. It my case, I have more time than money.

    Shane, I will PM you.
    Cheers.

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    lucky Vernon!....I dream of having something like that.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Vernonv View Post
    I agree Lou ... I'm currently in a double garage but with all the stuff that is in there (lots of gardening equipment, engines, timber, steel, other tools, etc), there's no room to move. It will be nice to be able to spread out a bit.
    Not to mention Cars which the family think belong in the garage!

    Pusser

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