by barngeekthe | Sep 12, 2024 | AskTheBarngeek, How To Build A Barn, Uncategorized, Youtube tutorials
Question: Aaron- We have a LOT of eastern red cedars, Tulip Poplars, among other species. If I have a local sawmill cut our pieces for us, would you expect a significant savings overall? Mark Response: Hi Mark, Yes, if you got a local portable sawmill to come in and...
by Aaron Esch | Jan 12, 2024 | Youtube tutorials
Hey guys, Barn Geek here. This knee wall is one of those difficult things to translate from plans to real-world scale. That knee wall on the plans looks short, and people might think they won’t have much room. I am approximately 5 foot 10, or 5 foot 8. This is...
by Aaron Esch | Jan 10, 2024 | Youtube tutorials
As you harvest timbers for your barn project you will inevitably encounter a very dangerous situation in the woods called a Spring Pole. There are videos on youtube that discuss spring poles but most of them approach it by using two different cutting techniques. DO...
by Aaron Esch | Jan 5, 2024 | AskTheBarngeek, Youtube tutorials
Hey, folks! Barn Geek here, and in today’s video, we’re tackling the installation of these floor joists. You might remember seeing them in a previous video where we showcased these Cottonwood floor joists. It’s been a couple of weeks since we...
by Aaron Esch | Dec 31, 2023 | Youtube tutorials
In today’s video, we’ll be pouring more concrete piers for the footings of the lean-tos in our Timber Frame Barn project. So, let’s dive into making our own sonotubes using a plastic barrel. A 15-gallon barrel will yield about a 14-inch sonotube. Measure 12 inches for...
by Aaron Esch | Dec 14, 2023 | How To Build A Barn, Youtube tutorials
Welcome, folks, to the exciting world of post and beam barn building! In today’s adventure, we will unveil the secrets of constructing your own post and beam barn or a modified timber frame structure. Let’s dive into the step-by-step process to empower you...
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