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Today I cut some oak, cherry, and maple firewood with the Stihl MS 261 Chainsaw and Talk about what Im planning on Building here on the property for the woodmizer and other equipment.
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[@whasumara73]

I like your plan. I retired at 60 ten years ago, and I'm content. 60 is good especially for you because you have so much fun things to do, and you want to do them and enjoy doing them while you can still move around. :) One thing of course, and you know this, don't go too much into debt in your golden years. I wish you the best, and a Butler building also sounds great as well.

[@gordonvorenkamp6306]

My highway construction inspection background makes watching you operate a bit of a throwback.

[@jeffhartmann2469]

HI MIKE…SOUTHERN INDIANA HERE..wet today. Rainy and snowy. Probably coming your way. Excited about seeing your buildings. When I left the country, I left behind a 45x75 barn. Even had an archery range in it. It was heated and cooled with a small bedroom with a nice little bathroom. Well, now, here I am living the “city slicker” life. 😭😭

[@GaryB33]

A friend had the Amish build a few pole barns for him. They did a great job and it was really reasonable. We got over 2" of snow yesterday and rain all day today. Have a Great Day. GOD BLESS

[@tomlee7966]

Hey Mike, you and Melissa seem like such genuine people, i'm disabled and envy you being able to get out and do all the things you do and i use to do, but i'm able to enjoy watching you doing it. If i lived close to you you would have to run me off lol i just love all the same stuff your doing. anyways love what your doing and cant wait for the buildings and your shop. i'm living thru you buddy keep it up

[@justinroberts3324]

Glad your putting up some buildings. It would drive me nuts having all that equipment sitting outside. For the sawmill building I would do the 3 sided building with the back wall facing the west to block wind. You will need to come up with a way to get the sawdust out. Conveyor or dust collector.

[@jeffreylane6098]

Cutting firewood and buildings galore Room for equipment we always need more Our precious hobbies keeping us busy Some days so much it can just make us dizzy Planning ahead and thinking it out Gets us there hopefully without a doubt We laugh as we relive our much younger days How did we get through it in so many ways Making a life it just feels really great Sitting here looking forward to the next Morgan date!

[@jimputnam2044]

Good thinking on the building. Never have I heard some one say, I wish I had built it smaller. LOL

[@btan4209]

Dang, I like the way you think. So many people jump and think on the way down. You have what it takes to plan and think things thru to get the results you want. Hats off to you.

[@eugenewillsey2135]

Hi Mike:, Have you looked into log arch trailers? For moving saw logs from the woods to your work area .They would hook on to the Wallenstein wench trailer hitching point. The logs comes back when you do. Some thing a little bigger then an ATV log-arch. to accommodate bigger saw logs. They Come back with fairly clean less blade ware. no gravel in the bark. See if you can demo one. just to see if you would like it. be able to pull a log back with any one of your pieces equipment, including the ranger. just a thought. I like all the videos your family do. so I hit the like button ,in the first commercial . keep up the great work see ya next time.

[@jonking1482]

Many good shed companies have a layout calculator that allows you to place all the equipment into a shed and that helps you pick out the right size. Good luck with the shed , exciting times. Been buying wood with my paychecks to build a 30 foot addition to my shed.

[@PatrickCPalmer]

Yes! Barn! Barn! Barn! Barn! Barn! Barn! Barn! Would love to see the mill I side as them you can mill in any weather as well as get those implements under cover. I assume it is killing you to leave them out in the weather. Have fun planing and build 2x your needs as you will grow into the space quickly. Hey Hunter. ✋🏻👴🏻

[@Zomsky]

So exciting, nothing more exciting than planning for a new build. take the time and sketch out the layout and the exterior approaches would be my suggestion - so you have doors and access exactly where you need. And think about the timber flow process for you mill shed - I speak from experience, have moved the cladding on our shed about three times now :)

[@lloydpainter1701]

Happy Monday! Great way to start the week, with a video of the Morgan’s working.

[@guns4funfreedomkeeper999]

I’ve got a 40x60 pole building and it filled up fast. Now I am thinking about building shed roofs off each side 12x60. I am currently storing 6 cords inside the pole building so I am really looking forward to getting it out under the shed roof. Whatever you decide to do, make sure you don’t sell yourself short on square footage.

[@tomoaktree4951]

Hi Mike, The best advice for what size and type of building is to visit a bunch of them. What you think you want, might change after looking a a few of them. Take lots of pictures for reference and comparing. Visit some of the building companies also, as they might have ideas as well as some reference photos.

[@TheWoodsmanMilling]

I'm thinking about redoing an old 028 AV. My grandpa used it for years and gave it to my dad just before he passed away back in 2006. I've used it a few times, but it needs a new clutch, sprocket, bar, and chain. It also needs a re-tune.

[@leebaker2561]

My brother had a small pole building put up in Ohio by the Amish from Indiana and they did a great job putting up the shell. He then finished it from there. You are close to many Amish communities in eastern Ohio who might do you a great job.

[@TKCL]

I have a ms260 pro, and if I ever wear it out I'll absolutely be getting a ms261. These are perfect firewood saws unless you are constantly cutting very large wood. You definitely need a building to protect all that awesome equipment. Smart man planning it out, do it once, do it right

[@barryespeseth7355]

I am with you all the way. I have been planning a garage/barn for 2 years now. I need storage for a truck camper, my L3200 Kubota, implements, dump trailer and 2 ATVs. Been flipping back and forth between the aesthetics of post and beam construction and economics of pole barn construction, insulation or no insulation or partial insulation ect. . I am looking forward to seeing what you decide on and how it works out for your needs. I knew this was coming sooner or later and I am glad it is now for you and also for me. Thanks.

[@mikegraleski4136]

Mike here, I work on overhead doors for a living. I have been in the industry for more than 20 years. I work for a company located in Beaver County. I get up to your neck of the woods occasionally for work. What ever you do, keep the sawmill in it's own location isolated from the rest of your equipment. I have worked on doors in many saw shops and literally everything is covered in sawdust. Go big with the building so you don't have builders remorse. Thanks for putting out quality videos, I look forward to watching them daily.

[@marty3060]

Pacific Northwest City Boy here... (PNWCB) Howdee Mike, you're always working to keep things nice. Well we're 9 days from Christmas, so I just want to say Merry Christmas to your family and you in case things get crazy and I don't get a chance later. Looks like our local weather are mirroring each other this winter so far. I hope Santa helps you with your new building you want, I think he will. So Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to the Morgans.... Peace.....

[@teejay2726]

It looks like you're planning is great. Getting the mill under a roof where you can get it in action. Love your family and keep moving.

[@terrynichols7199]

Your building ideas are sound and seem to fit you to a tee. If you looked for a new property, you'd be comparing to what you have already which is hard to beat. As you get older, you may want to forecast if your lifestyle would change somewhat from the current full load you now have on your plate. Kids grow up and go away. It's hard to forecast the future but flexibility in buildings is usually a good design factor. The multipurpose concept is something to think about when you build. Keep up the good work, enjoy watching your videos. so much of what you do is portable, the conveyor, the skidder, the splitter and the mobility you need to do all this. The idea of not getting too specific when you build has some benefits, and I totally agree about the big loans and all that entails.

[@alantrott6581]

Hi Mike, this suggestion is not economical up front but is in the long run and however you value your time. I used Morton Buildings for a 24x36 barn. Their knowledge is great, they provide plans for the town permits, they make and drop the materials and put it up quickly depending on the weather. I liked that it was maintenance free building. I recommend meeting with their sales reps and they'll get you thinking about a lot of details and processes. Good luck with whatever you decide.

[@rohoroyarrington3224]

Hey Mike, Good morning. When I retired I wanted to build a pole barn to store a couple collector cars I have and to house a vehicle lift for any restorations that I wanted to do in retirement. I went through the planning process and laid everything out and even scaled the cars and equipment. All is good to go right? well the building went up and my 36x40 man space was done. It took about 3 weeks of moving the storage cabinets in and the lift, tool boxes, ancillary equipment to work on everything, welders, plasma cutter, band saw, metal break...well you get the idea. The barn was pretty full and I had only moved one vehicle in. So I guess my only advice is to plan to the best of your ability and then factor it up by 1.5. lol Good luck as you move forward I'll be watching to see your progress. By the way I love the barn, even in its cluttered state. Have a great day and week.

[@FLCrackerVideo]

Take a look at the metal truss pole barns. Quick, easy, affordable and look nice. 32'x48'x14'high ran about $14,000 with 8x8 posts, tin roof and gable end trim. Concrete floor was extra of course.

[@steveallen9581]

Love my shop - Radiant floor heat with a wood boiler a must!

[@TheHobbyFarmHomestead]

Love the video! Definitely build what you want with your building. I made the mistake on just putting up a building in a hurry. Now I am in the process of building a bigger building to suite my needs. Keep up the good work!

[@Gwalker0220]

One more thing, the wood you make on your saw mill is worth alot... curing it is very important... Here a ton of folks have 40 foot shipping containers for kilns, or simple secure storage... I built a kiln for a guy with a small wood stove at the end and block walls... Circulation fans to blow hot air in and bring back the cool air.... This was for drying firewood to sell... Gut built a bunch of trailers that held two cord and backed them into the conex... Wood would be dry in like two days.... No stacking, no storing the wood... conveyer into the trailers and then the trailers were picked up by the tractor and dumped into his dump trailer... Great system and he put out alot of wood fast...

[@terryryan1441]

Hey Mike, look up RR Buildings, plenty to offer.

[@jackmacdonald9568]

They are great I have seen a lot of his videos and they do great work 👍

[@mikemarriam]

You stole my comment. I think it would be great to see a collab between the Morgans and the guys at RR Buildings.

[@darrindunn8707]

Absolutely. Kyle is one of the best post frame builders. I'm a door guy for 30 years and I've worked in many buildings and I'm very impressed with rr builders.

[@randymorgel4416]

@@darrindunn8707 RR Bldgs does a great job as they specialize in post frame bldgs ,,, I Just had a 36X48 bldg put up in Oct for less then half of what Kyle would have charged ,,, Love the equipment he uses but thats an added cost

[@philipallen8648]

Good idea to plan for where you wish to end up, getting the infrastructure sorted power etc first and then do each phase in stages - Link to RR Buildings - kzbin.info/door/WXEQsK3UiHszjwgGN5HUeQplaylists

[@russellbowman8051]

Mike sounds Like You Have the plan!!👍👊

[@firewalker1105]

Mike, I would build the saw mill building like your talking about and just keep it for the wood products (air drying lumber etc.) and mill and think about being able to add onto it later. I would keep the farm implements and everything else in the other shop. The reason is the dust from the sawing process, especially the oak, will deteriorate the paint and finish on all your attachments. Even if you blow the dust off after ever sawing operation, every time the wind blows that very fine dust will get airborne and land on all your attachments and can do damage to the finish. On the big shop figure what size you think you need, then add 20% you can never have enough shop space, I'm going through that very thing now.

[@dougmoore7116]

My brother builds pole barns for a living, I’ll help him out on weekends or whenever I’m laid off. The one thing you’re never going to hear someone say is they wish they had built a smaller building. Thumbs up. Outside wood boiler for heat in the new shop?

[@gregnewlin1074]

My 2 cents. 36X40 with awnings on both sides. Sliding style barn doors on the sides for the mill. Morton Buildings in Gettysburg has some nice building options.

[@bobfitch607]

I think you have a great long term plan. Can tell a lot of thought was put into it. Look forward to seeing it come together. Hope you all have the best of holidays 🎄

[@frankcadillac9151]

The classic sawmill buildings were temporary structures because with horse or early crawler logging it was more efficient to move the mill than have a long log haul. You have a mill and all the timber you will ever need , build a semi rustic building on a side hill so logs can be rolled on and waste continue down hill. It is nice if you can run electric to the mill. Situate the mill so in the winter you get the sun that will be blocked by leaves in the summer.

[@Willy12927]

A builder told me about 40 years ago that when you build a new building, think about the size you think you need, double it and then add 10% you might have enough space. I have always tried to followed this advise when building a new building and it has served me well.

[@LaddGardner4]

A sound approach to planning, Mike. Appreciate your bringing us along for the ride.

[@reideichner8597]

I have a very similar situation as you. I had a pole building built that is 40 x 60 and only 3 sides. The front is all open to house my tractors, trailers and equipment - and also hay that I produce from our property. I also have a skid steer with LOTS of attachments and the goal was to get everything out of the weather just so it would last longer. I also have a 40 x 80 shop that I have a machine shop in half and wood shop in the other half. My advise is to build it BIGGER than you think you need! You will be adding to your equipment - trust me!! I would suggest you hire someone to build your pole building. Mine went up in a week. It would have taken me months to get it done with having a full time job. Good luck with what ever you decide. Fairly new sub here from eastern Washington State and enjoy what you do! Thank you!!

[@douglashingsbergen4304]

I have to chime in with the others - make it bigger than what you think you need. When we put up our barn at our hunting property we increased it by about 50% of the original plan and ended up 36x72x14. Wish we would have gone bigger. Luckily we will be able to expand the length when push comes to shove and more toys require shelter.

[@wiruralguy6190]

Would be awesome to see an update on hours and any issues with the RK tractors. Thanks

[@jackmacdonald9568]

I don’t know if you ever heard of them but Jamaica Cottage Shop has some nice buildings and they drop them off and you can actually put it together yourself with a little help👌

[@darrindunn8707]

Lumnah acres built a couple of buildings from Jamaica cottage shop this summer and fall. That's another great KZbin channel.

[@jackmacdonald9568]

That’s where I saw them and Al and Gina did a lot of the work themselves especially the firewood shed.

[@yragleffus]

Might be just what you're looking for,, and they'll work with you on size and options. jamaicacottageshop.com/shop/20x30-barn/

[@WanderLost]

I love that you call him Neighbor Cliff... do you call him that to his face? It’s a great nickname! 😁😁👍

[@InquisitiveSearcher]

Mike, the possibility with buildings are endless. On a farm a large and tall pole building is a must to get expensive seasonal equipment like combines and planters in out of the elements and have spaces to work on that large equipment. For you, if you want to put all your implements in out of the weather, I would put up several 4-door garage like buildings with just enough space to back your implements and tractors into them. Keep some separation between them so if one building catches on fire the whole works doesn't go up in flame. And don't forget to run some water out to or near these buildings as water is always handy to have around, especially if you intend to pressure wash implements before tucking them away in their allocated slots. The sawmill building is the only one I'd put a concrete slab under. I saw a KZbinr named Bus Huxley put up what I thought was a great sawmill building. What ever you choose to do, I'm sure you'll enjoy building them and will get good use out of them.

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Good morning Mike, your planning has proven you are heading in the direction you two have wanted for years. It’s a great plan SO keep looking and doing as you all want the way you want it. Life is so short so enjoy it. Thanks for sharing with us and we enjoyed the video !

[@seandever2289]

Pole barn is a great way to go, I'm doing a 40x40 next year.

[@Gwalker0220]

Pole building are cheep and easy, fast to build... Get the roof on, the walls, three quarter minus stone for the floor and add concrete later.... shed roof off the sides for attachments, wood and tractors... Main thing is to get everything inside... I bought two old 26 foot uhaul trucks and took the box van off the back and built a garage between them... tractors fit right in them... b7100, and The l275... kubota.... 3 wheelers, 4wheelers, sleds, all inside.... Room in the middle for welding and repairs....

[@johnsuch2707]

You my sir are Blessed...You have used your God given talents and love the outlook you have. Be safe out there and God Bless

[@matthewsims359]

I have learned in the 2 or so years of watching your videos that you dont rush in to anything. Im sure your buildings are going to be exactly what you need. I just hope the contractors dont mind you doing some videos of the build. Say hey to the family and yall HAVE A DAY 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@jjbailey3972]

Mike....sounds like you got it all figured out. Hope you can make your dreams come true, partner!

[@54jake451]

Hi Mike, Do you own a peavey? I've done a lot of wood cutting in my life, never a pro, but like you I love that work. I never go into the woods without my peavey and timber jack. They are great back savers. I am just surprised that I haven't seen you using them.

[@ericlee204]

Looks like a very good plan. It make a lot of sense especially using the mill shed to store your attachements.

[@mrtime1945]

Thank you Mike love hearing your plans. Just watching and laughing about how you do your job remembering how all you do we use to do by hand, not being snarky just laughing at the advance in the way we do things have fun Bill T

[@jerryaschenbrenner712]

Good thinking Mike. You’re at the perfect age to put up the buildings to accommodate your wishes and see you through your retirement years! I’d be concerned about having a building that stores both machinery and lumber! Although rare, a fire could destroy everything at once. I’d be looking to plan to place some distance and fire suppression capability between lumber storage and equipment storage. As I said, fires are rare, but usually totally devastating! Wishing you all the best with your planning - I’m certain many knowledgeable and well intentioned followers will have a wealth of great information for you. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family, coming to you from Calgary, Alberta.

[@thomasblincoe8325]

For my shop I poured my slab floor the size that I wanted and built a pole barn structure with a truss roof around the slab. That way I had the full use of the entire concrete slab floor. I had the trusses custom built with attic space so I was able to have storage space the size of the slab floor also. I then built a normal stud wall at both gable ends to finish them for my entry door & garage door and windows at the opposite end. I then wrapped the entire structure with exterior plywood and covered with metal siding. It’s been standing for 14 years with no problems.

[@leoc56]

Good luck with the building and your plan for early retirement never heard anybody say they wished they spent another day on the job.

[@craigsudman4556]

You know there is a lot to be said about milling your own lumber for your shed. There are a lot of YT videos about building with green lumber, rough estimate savings of $10K or more in lumber alone. Great video Mike can't wait to see what you decide. Thumbs up.

[@lorenfassett3965]

Mike; I have noticed that you have stopped using all the gismoss to measure/mark the logs before blocking.. The simplest thing that I have found is a peice of 3/8" PEX tubing taped to the front handle and protruding to the leftof the blade of my MS251C saw. It is just a quick eyeball gage and rarely gets in the way of even felling trees.------------------------------------------Loren

[@jeffselchow5719]

I know you watch Nathan's channel, I kind of like the way he can load logs from one side and then if that side could close when weather is bad. A wood shop 24x24 could be ideal, ample space for all necessary equipment and tools. Bus Huxley has a YT channel, nice 3 sided building. Andrew Camerata in upstate NY has a cool setup too. I am confident you will figure what is best for you, Good Luck.

[@rockybrown7713]

Sure enjoy your videos Mike. I had the Amish, Steven Yoder build my 32 X 40 X 12 pole barn, fantastic work.

[@davedowding5883]

Definitely one great video! This is what I have come to know a Mike Morgan at his best! There are a lot of “armchair quarterbacks” that want to direct others on what the qbs think others should do. But not MM, he is a thinker, a prioritizer and a strategic doer. I so admire your methods. It’s really exciting to share, even remotely in the Morgan Enterprises. I think your approach is spot on Mike. Thanks so much for sharing and have a Day y’all.

[@Adirondack_DFL]

A man who has set up several sawmills told me his best idea was to put the mill as high as possible, getting logs to the saw bed is never a problem, getting sawdust, slabs and boards away from the mill is the issue. I know setting your mill 20-30 feet high inside a building is not feasible but it is a great idea.

[@wayneschnare4019]

Lots will sit in their chairs and tell you what you should do , who do Nothing . Live your life , do what makes you happy . looking forward to watching the "BIG " Build !!!!!! Hello to Hunter , and keep up the great tunes !!!! Oh , did not see anything , or hear about Melissa's Pool !!!!

[@roberthanna4464]

Another great video sir, thanks for all your hard work producing them. I am sitting in my cabin in northern Michigan enjoying them. Thanks again Morgans...!!

[@jasonwakefield5513]

The rk55 is enough to build your own building. You can stand the walls and set trusses with the tractor. My wife, dad, and me just put up a 40x48 with 16ft walls for half what I could get someone to build it.

[@sodbuster3401]

Absolutely the saw mill has to be in a building by itself, .

[@bobbycraig309]

I would also check with the Amish to put your building up since you have some in the area. I know that there are some Amish here in East Central Indiana that do put buildings and they do a really good job.....just an idea

[@larrysutton6530]

One thing that you can count on when you have the Amish build anything for you is it will be top quality and outlast you because they do amazing work 👍

[@alanross3435]

Larry Sutton , do they use power tools or still do everything by hand?✌🏻️

[@larrysutton6530]

@@alanross3435 the best ones do it by hand but power tools and equipment they can use but with the motorized equipment they can't own it not totally sure how it goes with power tools but it is all based on their beliefs so to many people it seems unusual. It's their pride in craftsmanship that tends to set them apart from most people

[@robertsendlein5245]

Mike really like all your videos. Noticed when you were cutting logs about 5:16 to 6:00 in this video that's prime kickback hazard when cutting a log laying against another. If I am cutting in a situation like that its a good idea to make sure to keep your head to the side of the the bar so that if it should kick back it would go past your head. Best from New York

[@er1073]

Mike I remember a place in Butler that puts up pole barns, garages, etc...but that was back in the 70s I wish I could remember the name of the company. Bessemer & Lake Erie Railroad used this company to build out building.n Whatever your endeavors are at this station in life the finishing line seems to be in reach then at some point your cross it and wander where the time went. Hello Hunter. Thank you for sharing your life with us. Ed

[@tomscott3939]

i like your ideas! you might think about building a one bedroom cabin in the woods and have one of your daughters move into the existing house? and still use the barn. a nice fit.

[@gregoryhumphries8956]

I just put up a 30 x 40 pole barn. Benard Daniel over in Canfield Ohio. Not only do the sell them they install them as well.

[@billcameron1821]

HI Mike, on the right side looks like the land falls off. you can dig into bank and have basement access.For Tractors equipment. with shop, saw mill, Melissa's gym with a wood floor at grade level. this is where you are standing looking up at your house to the right. Good luck, Bill Cameron Riverside, Ct

[@mikem3929]

i know it's a tough decision on how big to go... a buddy of mine years ago had the same problem, he built a 40x60 pole barn and then a few years later added 20 feet to the end of it.. and now just a year or so ago added another 20 feet for an enclosed area (no door stone floor) for his rv, car and utility trailers.. he had the land and just took his time and did what he could afford and added as he went..

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Mike...I feel your pain buddy.....We're researching a large shop building...cost is gonna be EXPENSIVE!!! We've got a blank slate here on our farm to plan...but like you said...planning for the future...for ease of access and location!

[@rickvincent2201]

Mike, I had a 24x36 building built by polebarnsdirect.com out of Akron. Very reasonable price and they came down here in WV to build it. Construction was excellent building is spot on plumb and square. To top it all off from start to finish they handed me the keys to the building in 11 1/2 hours !!!!

[@greggb3079]

Uncle has the right idea & size. Mike, I think you have the right line of thinking as well, get somebody in there to put the top/roof portion, get the equipment under some cover, and then you can "peck" away at the rest. Just my 2-cents. Thank you for the great video's, and Merry Christmas to you & yours... P.S., more movie reviews!

[@everlyespurrierjr3469]

I assume you mark the length that you cut the firewood. I took one of the bar nuts off got a coupling nut to replace and had several stainless steel rods cut to different lengths and threaded one end. Just hold to end of log and cut......keep moving down log. Only thing is you have to cut one way !!

[@waltermattson5566]

The building you do first could be converted into a heated pool room at some point. It sounds like you have a good plan.

[@donlatimer5114]

Mike I was looking at that grassy area behind the stack of wood and was thinking what if you was to dig that out back to the tree line and use that area to put your SawMill and your lumber drying area or maybe you’re big building for your shop do you something to think about and I agree with some of the others about contacting Kyle at RR Buildings and see if he would be willing to bring his crew down and build your building for you

[@chrisreibold1634]

I'm behind on watching your videos...I'm trying to catch up now that I'm off work recovering from surgery. I like your plan for the buildings. A steel pole building is going to be the best choice in my opinion. Probably for both buildings, but I was hoping that you would try a mortise and tenon timber frame structure for the mill. I know it's not the most logical choice, but you could make you own timbers! Keep up the good work!

[@michaelanderson3063]

First you are going to get a lot of ideas and that is good use what you can. As from my two cents. Pick an area that will not only cover your mill but where you can add on to it for the balance of the building. I other words build the shed for the mill. Then when the time comes build the balance of the building at another time. The mill shed then becomes a lean too to the main building. By doing this you clear land (if you need too) once. You will be able to pre-plan utilities and grade the site. Also for some of the rooms you where taking about it sounds like a loft would be prefect for for these rooms. As for RR Buildings, great company but there in ILL on the west side and your in PA. If they come that adds to the cost. But they may know of a contractor you could use locally. Have fun building your and clear some land next to it for Melissa pole.

[@wgoconnor33]

I suggest you check out RR Buildings on KZbin , Kyle is awesome I’m sure he could lead you in right direction.

[@darrindunn8707]

Excellent advice. They sure do good work.

[@kb5cvo]

Dito good channel also check out Texas barndominims channel

[@1rustytree]

Good plan Mike! Nice big building with shed roof on one side for the mill and the other for equipment!

[@thebradleysoncatbirdhill6849]

I love your ramblings, Mike! I think all you are discussing is sound. I would strongly suggest drying your lumber outside. Constant air movement around properly stickered green slabs ensures the most even drying. Check out Matt Cremona's channel. He has a bunch of videos on drying lumber the European way. It works great. BTW, do you ever use the MS 362 or 462 anymore! Thanks for the great video, as always!

[@maddog05647]

Im starting to look into building a 4 bay post and beam garage with appartment upstairs. Good luck with yours I cant wait to see what you come up with

[@merlewarnsholz2094]

Exciting plans Mike - Good for you. I like the way you think, and it sounds like you have surrounded yourself with people who also have good ideas. May God bless your efforts. Hi to Melissa, the girls, and Hunter. Have a wonderful Christmas.

[@garrybrower9553]

Your always going to fill whatever you build, so bigger is better, might want to put your firewood splitter under a roof when the weather is bad ect. I know most of my implements are frozen in already (cement is always nice) well now that I’ve spent all Your money🤓 have at it!

[@newhampshire-bob1604]

Think well about your electrical! You going to run from the street? Underground? What is the max amperage will you need? What type of equipment for your wood shop? How much space is required around the equipment to be comfortable? Vacuum system, well positioned lighting, what type of lights? Security system, intercom from the main house. I can go on and on!

[@jamesharless5357]

Hey Mike, sounds like you’re putting a great plan together. I’m looking forward to seeing what you come up with, great video!

[@oldmanfred8676]

Mike, May I suggest for thought that you add two open hip type sheds full length of your new Pole barn. They make the barn look better, in my opinion, and they are a great cover for wood, implements or whatever. If I ever built one it would definitely have them.

[@bendigr]

that's what i'm doing. getting buildings in place. sounds like a good plan.

[@malovens152]

This man is so motivated, well done Mike.

[@WoolysWorld]

I'm completely envious of your access to fire wood!! Lol everything here is a struggle to get, not many forested areas left in Ireland, all open fields

[@helenclark363]

Life is short , pay someone to put up buildings, ur job is to use them. I suggest a shop gym combo, equipment storage two sided building and just roof and one side for saw mill in separate building. My 50*40 shop is full the added drive thru equipment she’d serves tractors,skid steers and attachments

[@deanbarr5740]

I'm the same way, i hate leaving my tractor and implements setting out in winter weather. In fact I changed my garage door so i can get my tractor in without putting the ROPS down.

[@wendellcrabtree9921]

Man,they have doubled up on the ads! Might think about sliding type barn doors on the sawmill building. Leaving one space open creates a lot of possibilities.

[@johnclarke6647]

I never had a problem with my ms 261 but I traded it off last year. I traded it off because I was scared of it. Not because it might hurt me but because I was scared of the rpms it was turning. I limit all of my Stihl saws to a max rpm of 12,600 to 12,800. Anytime a saw has a WFO of 14,500, especially a non adjustable carb, I get scared of them because bearings will not take this rpm for an extended period of time.

[@malcolmcavalier7849]

Mike uses the ms261, not the ms261 cm, it has an adjustable carburetor and develops its max. power around 10,500 rpm. They are limited to 14,000 and only run up that high if there is no load on them. For a good 50cc saw, this is normal and they do hold up with reasonable care.

[@donbrutcher4501]

I'm building a 50 x 118 garage (toy box), 16 ft high walls, 2 OH Doors on one gable and 1 on the opposite for drive through. Check with your building inspector for max square footage before you need to have an architect - 1500 sq. ft in NY.

[@mooman86]

I haven’t finished watching this all the way through yet but I’ll will give you some advice. GO BIGGER THAN YOU THINK YOU NEED. even if it’s just a little bigger... or a modular idea that would be easy to add onto.