Farmall Cub

I posted a thread about my 12x16 sugar shack a few months ago. http://www.farmallcub.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=64&t=64671

Thought I'd post up some pics of the work on the shack since then. I added a lean-to for my Cub on one side and 1x10 shiplap pine. Got the windows framed out and the cupola flashed and roofed.

The next step is to add a lean-to on the other side....this will be a timber frame lean-to used as a deck and and wood storage...and get a roof on it!

Thanks for letting me share.

That is an excellent looking structure. You should be proud of your craftmanship. Nice home for your cub. Thanks for sharing.

Very nice!

very cool!

Blair - you should be set for the next 100 years or so!

Blair:

All I can say is simply a wonderful example of pure craftsmanship. I love the joinery, classical yet modern even in it's simplicity. Beautiful job

Wow, you weren't kidding when you said timber frame. That is really beautiful!

The Cub will enjoy it's new home.

Wow, that is something to be proud of.

Thanks for the kind words everybody. It's nice to know that this kind of thing is appreciated.

I was going to stick build it, but last spring I just thought that this would be my chance to fulfill a dream of building a timber frame. It took the whole summer to cut the joinery, but man I'm glad I decided to do it this way. It has been one of the most rewarding things I have done.

And as BigDog mentioned....it should stand for quite some time!

Blair

WOW

That looks awesome!!!
I'm thinking if I could do something like that (wouldn't know where to start or finsh) I'm afraid I would just in with the cub!!!

That's awesome. I wish I had the skill and patience to build like that

Billy

Every time I look at this, I am jealous. I lived in smaller and much less well built homes. I am sure not gonna show this to any of my tractors. they are just going to have to be content with what they have.

Nice. Did you take a class on timber frame building?

There are several firms that give timber framing classes. Always thought I would like to take one of the classes.

Thanks again fellas.

It does take patience. I had to learn not to be in a hurry this summer and really just enjoy the craft. Plus, precision is a MUST. If anything is even and eighth off, parts won't fit, and the frame will end up out of square, and raising day will be a disaster.

Eugene, I basically read al I could for about a year before this project. I designed the frame myself using plans from books. And then yes, in June I took a basic 2 day workshop, where for the first time I actually got to cut a few joints. That gave me the confidence to then go for it.

The frame is half lumber from my own property that I cut, and half lumber that I bought...spruce, pine, and hemlock.

Blair