Pullstart 70,019 #151 Posted April 28 5th try, and it’s still not what I imagined, but it’s water proof and looks decent. I will try to duplicate the other end, but you can’t see them both at the same time I have foam rubber closure pieces to stuff under the roof edge before screwing if down too. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 70,019 #152 Posted April 28 Shed construction is finished, shy of door latches and door sheet metal. Yay! 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 70,019 #153 Posted April 29 I received my latches, and got to work. The door is just a tickle over 1-1/2” thick, built using 2x4s and all. The first issue, was that the brackets were more than 2” long. That doesn’t work for me. I bought some uni-strut for this project and I have not used any yet. I have a feeling things will change soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 70,019 #154 Posted April 29 A little cut here, drill there, and tack weld about, and I have a latch that fits inside my door. It still has no way to hold the door from swinging in the wind (yet). 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 70,019 #155 Posted April 29 The latch fits inside the door, and I believe with another roll pin through that 304 stainless steel rod, it can create a key to engage the post bracket. I’ll need to trim the length of the rod, but it’s proving to be doable. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 70,019 #156 Posted April 29 Rod drilled, post bracket built. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 70,019 #157 Posted April 29 Proof of concept! I can build the remaining latches and trim the rods to length, then install them in the door frames. I’ll then install the door steel, drill through holes, and assemble. This feels good! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 70,019 #158 Posted April 29 I trimmed the rod to length and assembled one latch. The door opens and closes with clearance, and shuts well. Now I just need to blow the rest of the latches apart and repeat the process. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 70,019 #159 Posted April 29 The front door can latch open or closed, and will function smooth. Plus a bonus it’s custom 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 70,019 #160 Posted April 29 I’m soaked from the rain, but making progress! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 16,672 #161 Posted April 29 6 minutes ago, Pullstart said: I’m soaked from the rain But hey, the stuff inside is mostly dry. 😉 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 70,019 #162 Posted April 30 I realized I am behind on video updates on this, so I went through the archives since October and tossed stuff together. It’ll be releasing in the next few days. 🤠 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 70,019 #163 Posted April 30 Fence components ordered 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 70,019 #164 Posted April 30 Video update from a while back up to now 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 66,269 #166 Posted May 2 On 4/30/2026 at 8:50 AM, Pullstart said: It’ll be releasing in the next few days. Will there be a huge Release Gala with celebrities walking the red carpet like they do in Hollywood? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 70,019 #167 Posted May 2 1 hour ago, 953 nut said: Will there be a huge Release Gala with celebrities walking the red carpet like they do in Hollywood? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 66,269 #168 Posted May 2 On 4/30/2026 at 8:50 AM, Pullstart said: I am behind on video updates on this, so I went through the archives since October and tossed stuff together. It’ll be releasing in the next few days. Siskel and Ebert give it a BIG thumbs up. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 70,019 #172 Posted May 14 Between the B-121 and the 1445, I got more land leveling and rock picking done today. I pulled the cultivator around a bit to bust some of the top rocks out and did a lot of manual raking too. I plan to soak/germinate some rye grass seed for 24 hours, then heavy dunk every 12 hours in paint straining bags and 5 gallon buckets of water here soon. Once the seeds begin to sprout I’ll mix them with some dry fertilizer and broadcast about this earth, once dampened. Apparwntly that method can grow decent grass in a week or so. I doubt it’ll be perfect, and I might need to replant some, but I’m excited to try it! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 70,019 #173 Posted May 14 I have 18 lbs of perennial rye grass in paint strainer bags soaking in tepid water for 24 hours, then I’ll dip it every 12 thereafter. Once it begins to sprout, I’ll mix it 1:1 with some dry yard fertilizer and broadcast the prepared soil. It should only take a couple days to be ready! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 70,019 #174 Posted 2 hours ago On 4/30/2026 at 3:44 PM, Pullstart said: Fence components ordered Still waiting on the 30 fence panels, but my neighbor graciously lent me a temporary fence system for the pool to be opened! I started wiring the lights too. The new pool light is no longer line voltage to the pool, I’m excited about that. I did however run wiring through a GFCI breaker. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
