Using homemade lumber made with a chainsaw mill, the skeletal structure of the roof goes up in Pa Mac’s old-fashioned pole barn workshop. It’s the 9th episode of The Farm Hand’s Companion Show, and the 4th installment of the Building a Pole Barn Structure series.
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I am going higher and will have a bigger foot print. It's going to be 50 by 50 with a 20 by 50 center sloping down to about 10 ft outside walls. I'm thinking of cutting a central U shape at top of posts in center and trimming the upright to fit inside and 3 bolts to secure them. But not locked in to any just yet. Arkansas challenge is digging holes.
Hello Mr Farmhand, you have inspired me to do the same thing. I have started collecting my poles for the walls. A question I have is by expanding the plans a little, do you think I could work in a second story in center? Would I have to get poles long enough to go higher or start a second floor on a finished floor? Hope you are still on line. Thanks Richard
I wish I lived in the free world
Unfortunately I live in England
This would be a bureaucratic nightmare
What a man! I guess they broke the mould when they made him. Handy to have about. Can turn his hands to anythin'. Inventor, carpenter, arteeste, horseman, scythemaniac, gardeneur, dog pal, chainsawerer, musician, luthier, whittler, snake-wrassler, chopper-down and joiner-upper. Knows when to keep his mouth shut, patient, wise and funny. Wish I had me one o' those. My pole barn sure could do with some barn raisin'.
What is that level device on your chainsaw
good one
Making a jig for the trusses is a great tip. Enjoying your vids, thanks.
I too have built a few pole barns. Very differnt from yours. Most of the farm pole barns in the south have open sides (no walls).
This is a whole new level of hillbilly style, but I like it and understand why you built it that way.
Hello sir,
Just subscribed and I am going through all the pole barn videos. Couldn't wait another second to comment. QUESTION: How many trees did this project take? I'm excited to start building on our property. Next step, purchasing your book! Thank you for the entertaining education. Love your humor! Thank you for sharing your journey.
Stay happy,
Mrs. P
Your videos remind me of working on my Papa's ranch as a kid, good memories. I need to find some small projects I can do with my kids and granddaughter.
Wow…I'm now addicted to your videos. Please upload as soon as you can. I just subscribed.
I noticed there was a little editing at 6:52…..how many takes? lol nice job framing
This is good viewing. Love watching an episode b4 I start my day.
hooked on your series Pa ! love the music,humor,common sense & knowledge. how long did it take you to build pole barn ?
Wish you could get a show !!!
Just so enjoy your humour and hard work and skill !
did you plan the orientation of your workshop in regards to prevailing wind or southern exposure to doors or was that necessary?
great work
Excellent!
I wish you'd just talk