Today I worked lightly on the fuel shed. I brought over all the fuel cans we have, and the grease and grease gun, and some other tools, and put them in. I decided that the shed can go right next to the Sawmill, and put the cant hook in it, ready to use to flip logs on the mill. One of the problems I have when sawing is turning the logs, and I don’t fancy the walk around the property to go and fetch it, so I just do it by hand. It is a bit more difficult, but I still don’t fancy that walk. I think if the cant hook is conveniently put right in a tiny shed next to the mill, I will be happy to get it and use it. So, it shall be done.
There is more in the shed than that, at the moment. I need to put up some more hangers for the various tools, and I am even thinking it might be nice to hang rakes and pitchforks and the like on the outside of it. That will come later. I need to see how I finish the roof and its overhangs before I decide once and for all about that, and if so, where things will go. Best to block rain where I can! Maybe I will keep the scythe and its blades and tool in there, too. Really comes down to the number of tools and amount space there is, doesn’t it?
This shed build is an intermission on my woodshed build. It is also a rehearsal for the farm store stand and the firewood stand. I can see the farm stand being a wider version of the fuel shed. I can see the firewood stand being a bit wider and half the height. The farm stand requires a place for a fridge, and a little free library. Not much required of me here, is there? What a lark! But I will be happy to do them. It is a good time of year to do them! The weather is lovely. I hope to have all done before the end of this month with time to spare.
So, that’s the progress for today. I have plenty of things in the shed, which is kind of a sheltered set of bookshelves, really. Only it is built quite durable! I think it will hold up to intended use, and in the location I have set it. It is on cement pavers to keep it more or less dry.
We will see what tomorrow brings. Hopefully completion! I can do the door in the shop, and the roof requires a bit of shop prep, too. Well, I can do it there, and it will be easier. Let’s just say that. Ta for now, from the farm!