# My shop/barn build thread **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [August 31, 2012, 10:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-shop-barn-build-thread/225656 "2012-08-31T10:00:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 7
**Author:** ![juicedz4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/juicedz4/32/5051_2.png) [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2013, 11:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-shop-barn-build-thread/225656/121 "2013-03-08T11:27:19Z")
> [@tpgsr](#): > > I could have taken care of you… Even in Rochester, even using graybar and not me. Hmm, well Ill have to ask next time. I used our account at work, which seemed to help a little. I bought 500’ of #1 alum and 150’ of #6 copper, it was $315 w/ tax. Any chance you can do better than lowes or HD on 12-2 romex? Dan ---
**Author:** ![juicedz4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/juicedz4/32/5051_2.png) [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2013, 6:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-shop-barn-build-thread/225656/122 "2013-03-18T06:33:57Z")
Two weekends ago I finally got real power ran. It was much easier than expected (I had thoughts of it getting stuck while pulling etc), but with help from a friend and my wife and daughter it went super smooth. Last week I managed to start wiring some outlets and switches etc. Currently I just have two outlets working, but its coming along. (yes I need to sleeve the ground wire green, I just keep forgetting) ![http://www.clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/13549-2/2013-03-14+23_40_27.jpg](http://www.clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/13549-2/2013-03-14+23_40_27.jpg) This weekend I framed up the little “rooms” in the rear of the barn, which the ceiling of will serve as a storage area. The first section in the corner will be for the floor heat system as well as the compressor. The second is for the parts washer, sink and fridge, the third is still “for rent” and the last little section under the stairs will be for the engine hoist, stand, jackstands, etc. Also started on some framing to partially close in the stairwell between the two posts shown in the second pic. ![http://www.clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/13552-2/2013-03-17+15_47_41.jpg](http://www.clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/13552-2/2013-03-17+15_47_41.jpg) ![http://www.clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/13555-2/2013-03-17+15_48_10.jpg](http://www.clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/13555-2/2013-03-17+15_48_10.jpg) Dan ---
**Author:** ![juicedz4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/juicedz4/32/5051_2.png) [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2013, 3:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-shop-barn-build-thread/225656/123 "2013-03-21T15:52:01Z")
Been getting a ton of framing done the last few days. Finished up the purlins, window blocking and outlet box mounts on the southern wall. ![http://www.clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/13558-2/2013-03-21+18_02_43.jpg](http://www.clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/13558-2/2013-03-21+18_02_43.jpg) ![http://www.clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/13561-2/2013-03-21+18_03_55.jpg](http://www.clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/13561-2/2013-03-21+18_03_55.jpg) Half wall going up the stairs ![http://www.clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/13564-2/2013-03-21+18_02_18.jpg](http://www.clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/13564-2/2013-03-21+18_02_18.jpg) Wall at the top of the stairs ![http://www.clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/13567-2/2013-03-21+18_03_17.jpg](http://www.clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/13567-2/2013-03-21+18_03_17.jpg) Im hoping to have the rest of the purlins up by the end of the weekend, then time to crank on the electrical. Dan ---
**Author:** ![2TurboZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/2turboz/32/7577_2.png) [@2TurboZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/2TurboZ)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2013, 3:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-shop-barn-build-thread/225656/124 "2013-03-21T15:59:15Z")
Gorgeous ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2013, 4:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-shop-barn-build-thread/225656/125 "2013-03-21T16:01:57Z")
I click on this thread for inspiration to build my own some day. :tup: I was at a friends place the other day, he is building a 36,000 sq/ft barn. You could auto-x in this thing. Lol ---
**Author:** ![ubengineering](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ubengineering/32/5171_2.png) [@ubengineering](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ubengineering)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2013, 12:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-shop-barn-build-thread/225656/126 "2013-03-22T00:44:56Z")
UH WTF no Pix! ---
**Author:** ![juicedz4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/juicedz4/32/5051_2.png) [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2013, 5:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-shop-barn-build-thread/225656/127 "2013-03-22T05:22:41Z")
Try again. Maybe they were doing some maint at 3:45 am? Dan ---------- Post added at 08:22 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:22 AM ---------- > [@Blue Eyed Devil](#): > > I click on this thread for inspiration to build my own some day. :tup: I was at a friends place the other day, he is building a 36,000 sq/ft barn. You could auto-x in this thing. Lol Thanks! and Holy hell, thats some “barn”. Dan ---
**Author:** ![Hass](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/51bf81/32.png) [@Hass](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Hass)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2013, 10:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-shop-barn-build-thread/225656/128 "2013-03-22T10:16:24Z")
What size posts did you use? 6x6? ---
**Author:** ![juicedz4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/juicedz4/32/5051_2.png) [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2013, 10:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-shop-barn-build-thread/225656/129 "2013-03-22T10:21:03Z")
> [@Hass](#): > > What size posts did you use? 6x6? Ya, they are a laminated 6x6, PT at bottom. Dan ---
**Author:** ![tpgsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tpgsr/32/7374_2.png) [@tpgsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tpgsr)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2013, 10:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-shop-barn-build-thread/225656/130 "2013-03-22T10:26:17Z")
> [@juicedz4](#): > > Hmm, well Ill have to ask next time. > > I used our account at work, which seemed to help a little. > > I bought 500’ of #1 alum and 150’ of #6 copper, it was $315 w/ tax. > > Any chance you can do better than lowes or HD on 12-2 romex? > > Dan Same Material $252.80 with Tax. I am at the exact level as Lowes and Depot on Romex. No one makes any money on Romex. For reference $295.85/M or $73.95 for a 250’ coil. If you need any help wiring it up give me a shout, I am happy to lend a hand. ---
**Author:** ![juicedz4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/juicedz4/32/5051_2.png) [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2013, 10:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-shop-barn-build-thread/225656/131 "2013-03-22T10:42:27Z")
> [@tpgsr](#): > > Same Material $252.80 with Tax. I am at the exact level as Lowes and Depot on Romex. No one makes any money on Romex. For reference $295.85/M or $73.95 for a 250’ coil. > > If you need any help wiring it up give me a shout, I am happy to lend a hand. Cool. Ya, I sorta figured that and ended up just starting with a 250’ roll (since there is no price break). Im probably 1/2 through it and only like 1/10 wired. Big building is hungry. Dan ---
**Author:** ![juicedz4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/juicedz4/32/5051_2.png) [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2013, 6:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-shop-barn-build-thread/225656/132 "2013-05-16T18:35:56Z")
No updates for a while here. I have about 1/3 of the wiring done, which isnt very exciting to look at. Today they brought in gravel to make the parking area along the north side of the barn for my camper and landscape trailer. So I now have another 1300+sqft of driveway or so. Hoping this weekend to get some topsoil delivered so I can taper most of it into the lawn and get some seed going. ![http://www.clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/13698-2/2013-05-16+17_06_46.jpg](http://www.clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/13698-2/2013-05-16+17_06_46.jpg) ![http://www.clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/13701-2/2013-05-16+17_07_07.jpg](http://www.clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/13701-2/2013-05-16+17_07_07.jpg) Dan ---
**Author:** ![Mr\_T](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mr_t/32/7454_2.png) [@Mr\_T](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mr_T)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2013, 8:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-shop-barn-build-thread/225656/133 "2013-05-16T20:45:30Z")
:tup: looks awesome man ---
**Author:** ![SilverGT](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8dc957/32.png) [@SilverGT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SilverGT)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2013, 12:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-shop-barn-build-thread/225656/134 "2013-05-24T12:09:22Z")
Im curious to see how much for just the building with nothing done interior wise, you dont have to tell me the exact just give me a within $5k range guess-timation. PM ME! always wonder with these pole barn costed. I would live in a barn/build like that no problem forget the house. haha ---
**Author:** ![juicedz4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/juicedz4/32/5051_2.png) [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2013, 12:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-shop-barn-build-thread/225656/135 "2013-05-24T12:35:29Z")
> [@SilverGT](#): > > Im curious to see how much for just the building with nothing done interior wise, you dont have to tell me the exact just give me a within $5k range guess-timation. PM ME! always wonder with these pole barn costed. > > I would live in a barn/build like that no problem forget the house. haha Like JUST the shell, no floor or anything? Dan ---
**Author:** ![SilverGT](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8dc957/32.png) [@SilverGT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SilverGT)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2013, 12:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-shop-barn-build-thread/225656/136 "2013-05-24T12:38:13Z")
> [@juicedz4](#): > > Like JUST the shell, no floor or anything? > > Dan ill pm you ---
**Author:** ![Mankthetank19](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mankthetank19/32/5295_2.png) [@Mankthetank19](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mankthetank19)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2013, 6:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-shop-barn-build-thread/225656/137 "2013-05-27T06:52:42Z")
I am in love ---
**Author:** ![juicedz4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/juicedz4/32/5051_2.png) [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2013, 9:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-shop-barn-build-thread/225656/138 "2013-06-13T09:01:16Z")
Finally got part of the driveway back filled last week. Took almost 4 yards of dirt to do that one little area. Im going to need a LOT more to do the north side. ![http://www.clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/13710-2/2013-06-05+19_51_31.jpg](http://www.clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/13710-2/2013-06-05+19_51_31.jpg) Ive also been working a TON on the wiring. I think in another week or so Ill be basically “done”, other than wiring in the final lights (which I cant do until the ceiling is in), etc. I dont really have many pics yet. Ill snap some when its finished. Lights in the rear “rooms”: ![http://www.clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/13704-2/2013-05-23+23_29_21.jpg](http://www.clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/13704-2/2013-05-23+23_29_21.jpg) I also added a separate 100A subpanel box in the opposite rear corner. Its saving me a ton of wire and work as the compressor, welders, hot water heater, lift, and half of the upstairs outlets are closer to this point than to the main panel. Also if we ever get a generator I can put it behind the barn and have a full 100A run all the way back to the house. ![http://www.clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/13707-2/2013-06-05+10_53_25.jpg](http://www.clubhousecustoms.com/gallery2/d/13707-2/2013-06-05+10_53_25.jpg) Dan ---
**Author:** ![Jam](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jam/32/7235_2.png) [@Jam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jam)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2013, 9:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-shop-barn-build-thread/225656/139 "2013-06-13T09:29:41Z")
This is so rad!! I’m super jealous ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2013, 10:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-shop-barn-build-thread/225656/140 "2013-06-13T10:54:00Z")
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