Look what I did with my Kreg jig

[David Dean]

Look what I did with my K2 and the roofer's are on 36'' center's and I used 2'' scerws and thanks again Jen.

And thanks to my other Kreg tools as well .

[Jay Boutwell]

Well David I see that you are well on your way to a new added space.  It looks very well build and using the kreg is a new concept to framing.  Should work better than nails though.  Is the roof next or according to this past years weather I understand that in Missouri you don't get that much rain :-) .    Seriously I am happy for you as every man need more shop space.  Wish I was close by I would help you get it done.  You know now that with more shop room the project will double and the work time will double too.  I see you left a big door opening so that means bigger projects.

[David Dean]

thanks Jay ya the roof is next but I got to gave the old back some time to play catchup before I start on that. I plan ahead on this addtion even got big windows to and a roller door as well no haveing take things outside in pace's then put them togather.

[Jens Jensen]

You pocketed all of it,You must have company stock David  haah

[David Dean]

thanks James but with your shed you dont have to move your tools to one side or the other when it rains
and a dry shop is anice place to be thanks again.
James Waller said:

Looking a lot better than my shed, but be happy with what you got and use your wits to make things work.

 

Really very nice job so far. Looking forward to seeing more as you progress.

[Charles]

David,

As a engineer and now retired carpenter you need more support or it could collapse.  Yes it is stronger than nails, but the weight load was not intended to be carried by the nails, or the screws.  The weight load should be supported by the wood.  You may be able to use the plywood to support the weight spanning the rafters.  A flatter roof requires more rafters.  The rafters carry the weight load.  The wood between the rafters is usually put there to keep the rafters from moving.  You may be able to salvage the work by putting rafters under the cross sections and possibly the middle.  You have heavy snow there.  Worse case, 4'foot of wet snow could equal thousands of pounds.  Sorry, looks pretty, I just don't want to see anyone get hurt.

[Jens Jensen]

http://www.grampasworkshop.net/jensnewshop.html

Dave here is shots of my post frame shop I built .

[Jens Jensen]

This is not pocket screwed it just showing how frame work is done on this type of structure.  okay

[Ken Darga]

Jens,

A nice looking well built structure.

It's easy, when you know what you're doing.

 

 

 

 

[Jens Jensen]

It does make a difference for sure But the nice thing about it I have $2000.00 invested  and front door is open for business and that is permit and concrete included  .Stick framers will have that much in footersalone most likely

[David Dean]

Thank you all for your support but as things stand it say's the way it is and I will stand be hind it. For some of you money is not a problem but some use it is for 2 years I have taken apart pallets and pulled nails.But as you can see the 2x4 walls was made of pallets the 1x6 floor's and as the for the 2x6 floor joist and 6x6's came from a old 30x80 poll bran so as you can see if I had the money I would have done it like Jen but I dont and as for 4' of snow I have lived in Missourie for 26 years now and the wose that it has got was 2' snow and there was 4 of use putting the roof on so that was over 500 lb's so I think it will stand. But thank you all again?

[Jens Jensen]

Im sure it will stand up for many yrs.I submitted it not to hurt any feelings but to show others how inexpensive a shop can be built and means of putting one together

[David Dean]

ah dont worry about it I would gave my right for a shop like your's but it will do for now.

Jens Jensen said:

Im sure it will stand up for many yrs.I submitted it not to hurt any feelings but to show others how inexpensive a shop can be built and means of putting one together