New shop, in progress.

Possibly it depends on your heat/cold preference? If you're more comfortable with cold, I'd go with a light roof. I don't know if this would actually make a difference, I'd think insulation would matter the most.

Getting a dedicated shop must be fantastic!
 
Well, the Amish construction crew arrived this morning at exactly 8:00, and here's what they have done so far:

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They said it should be done wednsday. Of course, we'll have to do the slab and the electrical after that.
 
ddavelarsen said:
Possibly it depends on your heat/cold preference? If you're more comfortable with cold, I'd go with a light roof. I don't know if this would actually make a difference, I'd think insulation would matter the most.

Getting a dedicated shop must be fantastic!
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Unfortunately, it's not going to be totally dedicated to knifemaking. It'll also be used for working on vehicles, and storage.
 
Holy crap, they're FAST!

Looking good Phillip!!! You've gotta be stoked beyond words. I know I would be! :)

Keep the pics coming :D
 
NickWheeler said:
Holy crap, they're FAST!

Looking good Phillip!!! You've gotta be stoked beyond words. I know I would be! :)

Keep the pics coming :D
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Yes, they are fast! All the trusses are up now. In process pictures are going to be scarce. Most Amish don't want their picture taken. I guess I could ask these guys if they care...
 
These guys really are fast. Three adults and one boy did all this between 8 this morning and 5:30 this evening:

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Phillip,
Don't know if you have thought about natural light getting into the shop, but being able to work in natural sun light is a really nice feature to have.
I have a panel in the roof over my work area. :thumbup:


Glad to see you get this together, Fred:)
 
Fred.Rowe said:
Phillip,
Don't know if you have thought about natural light getting into the shop, but being able to work in natural sun light is a really nice feature to have.
I have a panel in the roof over my work area. :thumbup:


Glad to see you get this together, Fred:)
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The finishing work area will have three windows, plus the service door. I never thought about having a transparent panel in the ceiling, but it's too late for that.


Here's more pictures. They're putting the roof on right now.

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We might be getting the slab put in tomorrow. We'll see how that goes.
 
Damn, apparently I need to hire some Amish people the next time I need some work done.

Do they make knives by chance??? ;) :D
 
These are Amish folks? I thought they didn't drive motor vehicles (assuming that was their pickup in the photo above). Are they using modern tools? Judging from the speed of the construction (and extension cords in the photos) they must be. Just wondering.
 
Edro20 said:
These are Amish folks? I thought they didn't drive motor vehicles (assuming that was their pickup in the photo above). Are they using modern tools? Judging from the speed of the construction (and extension cords in the photos) they must be. Just wondering.
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I'm not sure what the rules are exactly concerning electric tools. These guys are certainly using lot's of electrical stuff for their work.
I think they can use it for business but not at home. And there are many different Amish "sects", each with their own rules. Some Amish drive cars, some don't. Some use tractors, some use horses. Some use rubber tires on their tractors, others use steel tires. Most use cell phones now, especially business owners.

I don't know who owns the trucks and trailers used here. And I think they rented the Bobcat, but I saw an Amish guy operating it.

I don't see how they could hope to be competitive using nonpowered tools, which is probably why they are using power tools. ;)

Interesting folks. They sure are good at what they do. The same crew that is doing the building is also doing the slab.
 
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They just have to do a little bit of siding yet, plus the trim, and the concrete needs a couple more coats of sealer.
 
:eek: Dang! You should call these guys the Amish Tornadoes. Construction looks great and so fast!! I guess you can start making knives before the weekend.:D
 
Well, the building is pretty much done as far as the crew is concerned. Now comes my turn. I have to put in the electrical stuff, then actually move in.




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Man, don't you just hate those lazy slow working country folk. That would have been a six month job in Chicago....after the six month planning stage......and the six month permit stage......and the six month use hearings stage. You have a nice shop in 14 days from lumber pile to concrete floor.

Now I know.......I want Amish workmen to build my new shop. I might contact those folks and ask if they have relatives or friends in eastern VA.

If you don't mind, what did the building and slab cost?
Stacy
 
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