New Stable for the Horses

[KC9KAS 4,744]

I needed more space for some of the horses and implements, so we bought a "garage-in-a-box".

I will let the pictures tell to story!

[JimD 3,347]

It looks good. I see they have vents in them now. Moisture used to be a problem in those enclosures, but the vents should help a lot with that. Post pics of what all you stuff in there. :)

[KC9KAS 4,744]

JimD, I will do that, but that will be another day!

[1maidenfan 202]

Whats something like that set you back? What size is it ?

Looks cool though! :happy-jumpeveryone:

[Don1977 605]

How did you anchor the cross ties?

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,527]

Looks great. I did the same thing a few years ago. I would encourage to you make sure that you pin the framing to those rr ties and also use a racket strap from the top of the frame to a horse inside. Looks like you got the upgraded frame on that one. I lost 2 a few years ago due to snow load. I now have the heavier one like yours and as a precaution I add a few 2x4's from the ground up to the middle of the frame to be extra sure. Good luck with it!

[Jake Kuhn 1,579]

nice looking shed! :handgestures-thumbup:

[KC9KAS 4,744]

The RR ties are pinned together with re-bar, and the re-bar extends into the ground about a foot.

I also used re-bar with threaded rod welded to the ends to go from side to side on the end that was 3 ties high.

Each arch leg is bolted to the RR ties with 2--- 2" X 5/16" lag bolts.

My wife and kids call me "Over-Kill Ken", but I don't have to "lick my calves over"!

The ties were culls from a place that treats the ties for the railroad....$20 each.....$400

The rock to fill the area + spread on the drive.........................................................$350

The garage-in-a-box................................................................................................$300

Making room in the barn and keeping the wife happy...........................................Priceless!

[redidbull 54]

Looks great. How big and where did you get it? I have been looking for one but all I can find it peak type. Love the dome. Thanks. Jim

[KC9KAS 4,744]

We bought it at MENARDS, and it is 20' deep, 12' wide, and 10' tall.

[Coadster32 793]

Nice indeed.. :handgestures-thumbupright:

[Kelly 1,033]

Nice, I need about 10 of them. :hide:

[Fun Engineer 859]

Bought the same one last year for spare parts and tractors. Used it for a paint booth too. Really allowed me to collect more Wheel Horses.

[bowtiebutler956 650]

Very nice! I need one of those myself.

Matt :flags-texas:

[KC9KAS 4,744]

Used it for a paint booth too. Really allowed me to collect more Wheel Horses.

Yesterday as I was finishing up some with some stuff at the garage, I thought one of these portable garages would make a fine paint booth...maybe one of the smaller ones...add a ventilation fan with filter...it gets very warm in there when the sun is out, so you could even have "baked enamel"!

[Zeek 2,286]

Nice job! Wish I could do that where I'm at.

[Ken B 3,189]

Nice job on that! Make sure to put plenty of mouse traps in there. I get a few in mine, Ole Stevebo has a Mouse Farm going on in his tents! The little suckers are hopping all over the place in his! :ychain:

[redidbull 54]

Nice job on that! Make sure to put plenty of mouse traps in there. I get a few in mine, Ole Stevebo has a Mouse Farm going on in his tents! The little suckers are hopping all over the place in his!

I use a 10x16 for winter junk and you are so right. I made the mistake of leaving some grass seed it there. WHAT A MESS!!!! Jim

[Duff 206]

Is that one of the Shelter Logic units?

Duff :thumbs:

[Fun Engineer 859]

Used it for a paint booth too. Really allowed me to collect more Wheel Horses.

Yesterday as I was finishing up some with some stuff at the garage, I thought one of these portable garages would make a fine paint booth...maybe one of the smaller ones...add a ventilation fan with filter...it gets very warm in there when the sun is out, so you could even have "baked enamel"!

Yes it can get VERY HOT even with the vents.

[SousaKerry 503]

Had one of those for a few years, but had to move and new park won't allow them (for now) Waiting till the day they complain about tractors sitting outside then I'll pitch the idea of hiding one in the woods out back. Helps when the maintenance guy is my neighbor and we share tools from time to time.

Anyways had mine on a concrete slab with RedHeads into the concrete never had any problem with it moving Had a few rips after about 2 years and the dang zippers broke that was what killed it.

[KC9KAS 4,744]

Nice job on that! Make sure to put plenty of mouse traps in there. I get a few in mine, Ole Stevebo has a Mouse Farm going on in his tents! The little suckers are hopping all over the place in his!

The mice are a concern, but then we have a lot of cats in the neighborhood. Now I am concerned about the stink the cats will make marking their territory!

Is that one of the Shelter Logic units?

Duff

Yes, it is a Shelter Logic brand.

[Fun Engineer 859]

Here's a couple of pictures of the portable garage from this morning. So far its shed 145 inches of snow this winter. 6 inches just this morning.  No problems holding up to our harsh winters. This is the second winter it's been through.This is where I keep all my future projects including deck furniture and my canoe.