Turning Free Logs Into Valuable Lumber

Building was built by Troyer Post Buildings
Contact Joe Maine for Silver Tip Blades: 229-563-1172
Mail Address:
P.O.Box 1209
Kingsport TN 37662

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Sawmill Used: Wood-Mizer LT70 Super Wide
Mail Address:
P.O.Box 1209
Kingsport TN 37662

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[roberthenson]

I am never going to run a saw mill and before stumbling on a video years ago, had zero interest in the topic. The education I have received thus far has made me a fan. Huge thanks to you.

[PapaTom]

I like your idea of plywood on the walls with metal at the top. I also agree with the comment about insulating the walls. Might help keep the shop cooler in the summer. Foam board seems like a neat, easy to install solution.

[wlan]

8:49 With a wood stove (or any heat source), you're going to want some ceiling fans.

[larrywalker]

Awesome sunset in your outro. Thanks for that moment.👍

[bpaul]

I don't know, Nathan, I think you should think long and hard about not putting insulation of some type in that building. Not so much the winters there but when it's 90 degrees out and that red metal absorbs the sun and is about 150 degrees you're going to find out what Tom Turkey feels like on Thanksgiving. I think I would at least put 1" foam board or SOMETHING to help provide a buffer to the heat/cold. The time is now before you come to regret it. Otherwise the shop is looking great. I really suspected you'd pour concrete all around when you did it. Only other thing you should have hade them do is aprons in front of your doors to protect your floor when running equipment in and out. It's going to be good when you need to work on something and you can do it out of the weather.

[ricktalerico]

I used plywood for the walls in my shop. I primed it with bin primer and top coated it with gloss white. Everyone was telling me that it’s going to look like a hospital. 15 years later everyone is now saying that was a great idea. The shop is easier to light and when it comes to cleaning the walls from the wood dust the gloss paint makes it a very easy job. Once you fill the shop with your tools and hang things on the walls the white is all broken up and you don’t notice the big white box you are in.

[thomasallen]

I just finished the inside of my barn and I had an insulation company spray 3” of closed cell foam on the walls and ceiling because I had a mini split HVAC unit installed. The contractor put cedar plank to 8’ then corrugated steel the other 10’. He also used cedar to box in the doors and electrical panel. I’m very pleased with the results.

[richardthornhill]

Amazing how many improvements you have made in the past five years, new buildings, new equipment, and more land. Will be interesting to watch what the next five years will bring. Good management Nathan.

[johnm.robertssr.]

You have a sawmill and kiln and moulderplaner put ship lap or Tongue and groove pine.

[jeffpeters]

Nows the time to insulate! It’ll keep the heat down and if you ever do decide to heat/cool it you will be ready. I agree with the plywood painted white will keep it brighter.

[jeromemercurio]

Nathan : Happy to see the progress on your buildings providing much needed protection for your vehicles keeping the weather off the equipment.
your neighbor is a virtuoso with your excavator, doing a very nice job on a wide range of very nice projects, kudos to him for being a good friend indeed!

[hasletjoe]

Nathan, you might consider some panels of pegboard, especially behind areas where you plan a work bench. You can hang stuff and never use it again! Might consider a small token to Richard....How about a Rooster! Love the progress on the shop. Thank you for sharing

[bobblossom]

Richard is a dirt doctor with the excavator, a real plastic surgeon, a real talent with skills

[jamesbreault]

I would use interior insulboard on inside and then aplywood

[Nphen]

If you want places to hang things, you could go pegboard for a few of the wall sheets. You have so many options with that framing. Great setup!

[robert.brokaw]

the new shop is looking great. Stay safe.

[jamesharrod]

you might look into hyperlight led's for shop

[jcngoodnews]

@Nathan mice and rats can't climb sheet metal, it's usually wrapped closest to the ground.

[eyes]

pretty sure the vapor barrier should have been between the metal siding and the purlins to prevent air space where moisture can build up

[texasjetman]

Looks great. Man that’s a dream shop for sure. When you get some extra time. A little apron on entrance sure be nice to hose off equipment when you’re bringing it into service. Coming from a man that lays on gravel doing my maintenance. Grateful for anything.🤠🇺🇸