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First off I do respect everyone's opinions and advice that was given here a couple weeks ago on building a loft in the shed. So I did seek professional advice as far as engeneering, load linits, etc.. First off as you may remember we sold the property where my shop was located, so it ws either sell 90% of my metal and woodworking equipment or find another home for them. Our reason for selling was as most everyone knows farmland prices are at alltime highs, the building maintenence, mowing, etc. was becoming a burden. Some people came to us and made us a good offer, so done deal. This coming Tuesday a crew is scheduled to begin on a 46X18 loft in our 46X46 shed here at the house engeneered to support 83,000 lbs. with a heated workshop underneath that will hold all of the single phase equipment I have. My heavier three phase things wil have to go, I can't get three phase here. It will be insulated and lined with white barn steel. This was our compromise, the wife did'nt want another building here at the house, so it was kinda go this route or call an auctioneer. I'll keep you posted on the progress. Frank.
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EW; Sorry I should have explained a bit further. I've dropped the plan for an elevator and puting the Gator and the mowers up there, it will be lumber and misc. smaller things. The plan is to concentrate the heaviest of things near the front or back where the support system is, altho not required by the builders, with a walkway down the middle The engeneering firm used the calculation of 46X18X100 lbs. per squ. ft.= 82,800 load ratung. I've checked the weight per cu. ft. of different specie of lumber, some can be stacked about 2ft. deep and others in the 3-3.5 ft. depth range. I asked if they would stand behind it, (Or under it)long as I stayed within the limits, and they said yes, they are a big company that's been in business probably 50 yrs. They're using those 12X2 beams like is used in most new homes anymore only a haevier duty type than is used in home construction spaning 18 ft. resting on stud walls of 2X10 reg. lumber. Frank.
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Murf, I did know there were phase converters, but just assumed they were way above my price range. I've got a friend who runs a motor shop whom I'm sure could price me one of the right size. I also was kind of toying with the idea of a PTO generator with three phase capabilitys. but again have no idea of the cost of one to fit my needs. I've still got five tractors sitting around doing nothing, might be good for them to run a few hours now and then. I really apreciatre any ideas or comments. Frank.
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Murf; We might both have heart failure for the one I would need. My widebelt sander has a 30 hp. motor to run the belt, a 3 hp. to run the conveyor, and a 3 hp. to run the dust evacuation system. All must run at the same time. The power company almost sent me thank you cards. Frank.
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Thanks Murf, I'll do some surfing and also call my friend at the motor shop. He is quite a trader and might have a used one just my size. Frank.
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EW; I've mentioned in several posts that we are about a mile from the river, but the elevation difference is aprox. 50ft., 899 at the top of the dam and 952 at the base of our flagpole near the shed, about the highest flood we've had in the 100yr. history was about 922 ft.. I can see how that could be a concern if I were in a flood plain. The insurance rep. just left, I called him to make sure there were no unknown problens insuring a loft. He checked the buiding looked the blueprints over and said there would be no concern on their part. He also said their company really likes steel lined shops but doesn't require it. We had decided to run the steel horozontaly for ease of attaching it to the studs, his only comment was that he has saw steel both horozontal and vertical, and that the vertical was easier to keep clean. I think the steel is already cut so I'd probably better not bug the builder about that Thanks for your intrest, you've brought up some good points. Frank.
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EW; We have a rather large Amish community north of us about 30 miles. I go up there about once a year to get Red Wing Shoes and stock up on home made jams and jellies. They are very particular and neat about their farmsteads. I've noticed the last few years that any new steel building has the siding horozontal, they must be frame buildings, it does make a lot of sense. Frank.
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KT; I've had a leaf blower for several years, there the best thing since canned beer to blow the dust and chaff off of a combine. You soon learn to stay upwind then turn the combine around to do the other side. Keep warm. Frank.
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