LMAO. One thing for sure Larry, ya got your priorities straight. :hihi:

Looking really nice Larry. When it's done, I think a cupola on top with one of these would be the nutz. :wave:

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That looks very nice larry , I hope that after all that work, yer putting on swing out doors on the front and not an ugly overhead garage door... :bo: johnny

swing outs Larry.....no lights :bl:

The overhead door is coming off Rattboy along with all the hangers and tracks...I want the overhead area open and uncluttered with lots of light. Not sure if I am going with a barn door type of thing or maybe a double french door....anyone know where I can find vintage looking swing out garage doors?

BigBo...Angie said ixnay on the upolacay! :bl: We saw one in the window of that place in Hanover on 139 with a striper on it and she immediately said no! :bc:

We found an old whale weathervane and it looks killer!

-spence

I get it...killer...whale...killer whale.....good one Spence! :bgi:

I hate to say this but...

PUN NOT INTENDED :o

I know you expect more from me, but on this I can't deliver.

-spence

OHHHH Larry That would look awesome....With a sign That says.."PLUGS ARE US" We may be new but were f&^%%& good!!! lol

Looking Great
 

Larry, you could build them doors, and do a fine job, I bet... herringone pattern, would look cool on them swingouts.

If you build the doors do yourself a favor and use sheet stock. Texture-111 or similiar. If you use the material that you are using for the siding (Novelty type) the doors will always want to sag.
Get a couple of the rod/turnbuckle kits and have fun building them.

Windows trimmed out....the center window will be hinged for opening....do that this weekend! :cool:

i think you could go into garage renovations :hihi:

I am really, really enjoying this! Its very rewarding to see how much different this is going to be and to have it come out just like I want it to! I need to make some plugs though.....I got the plug bug bad! :shocked:

can't wait to spend a few snowy days 'round the pickle barrel.

Soon...very soon! :chatter

Larry, let me see if i can take a pic of the back of the barn doors i made for mine. Actually they are made with 1x8 pine mounted on 2x8 Z frame with 2 long hinges on each door. Work great, swing easy, and noooo sag. will take some shots tomorrow if you want.:)

Larry the cave is looking great

Larry here are some shots of how i did my doors. The only problem i have with the swing outs is unless you close them all the time, they do get stained from the rain. You can get auto closers though. Hope this helps.

Hinge and latch.

A tip;
When building a door besure that the diagonal runner forming the "Z" frame originates from the top hinge. This will allow this diagonal piece to concentrate the weight of the door right to that hinge.
Vey nice looking garage/carraige house type building. I would give my left nut for a nice building like that!!!

Thanks Sea-5, it took me 5 months to build after i retired workin 12/7 and replaced a 90 year old garage that had a sway back roof you wouldn't believe ready to colapse at any minute. :hihi: