Aquaponics System, Passive Solar Greenhouse build - Page 38

pinballlooking · 10-07-15, 07:27 PM

The front rafters are up.

pinballlooking · 10-09-15, 08:58 AM

I did the front brace on the side wall. I started to layout the side walls.
I plan on getting the side wall up this weekend and working on cementing the footer for the main brace in the center.

Xringer · 10-09-15, 10:48 AM

Wow, coming right along nicely. That new section looks so weird from this angle.
At first glance, I want to say, 'Oh No, it's falling'.

The ground around there must still be pretty soggy. Hope you're getting some good sun.

Have a great weekend,

pinballlooking · 10-09-15, 10:56 AM

That wall was going to be 75 degrees but where my grow bed was put it to close to it so I made it about 81 degrees.

The back wall is 9’ high and the front wall is 8’ high and angled. This makes it look very strange from this view. This also makes the roof two different pitches.

The ground is still damp but the ground feels more solid.

As you are looking at this wall the door is 8’ and the left side will be on the big beam. Above the door and to the left of the big beam will be all OSB.
To the right of the door starting at 8’ to the right will be poylcarb.

We have had enough tilapia die we are eating our fish this weekend.
They sure don’t like the cold water.

Thanks I hope you have a good weekend also.

pinballlooking · 10-11-15, 08:57 PM

It rained me out on Saturday. A total wash out.

But Sunday was nice weather. I finished the west wall and the 8’ door is rough framed. I did some of the east wall but I ran out of light and 2 x 4s.
I went to Lowes 5 min before closing and I have now have more 2 x 4s to continue on.

I bought a 14 in. 2 HP Cut-Off Saw. The vents need steel frames and I needed a way to have straight cuts on angle iron.

I bought a clamp to cut the OSB straight. Similar to this one.

pinballlooking · 10-12-15, 11:47 AM

I was looking for a cheap small vise to use for welding. Norther tool put one on sale for $20
Ironton Light-Duty Bench Vise — 4in.W Jaws, 3 5/8in. Capacity

Ironton Light-Duty Bench Vise — 4in.W Jaws, 3 5/8in. Capacity | Bench Vises| Northern Tool + Equipment

At this price I wont feel bad when I do welding on it.
More tools for Greenhouse building.

pinballlooking · 10-12-15, 06:52 PM

Last wall done and today’s tomatoes.

Some of the tomatoes were picked early because it is getting colder and I don’t have the greenhouse done yet.

pinballlooking · 10-12-15, 07:39 PM

Here are some of my tilapia. It has been to cold for some of them.
The family enjoyed them.

pinballlooking · 10-13-15, 08:52 AM

Hurricane ties done on the back and front rafters. One more thing off my list.

Daox · 10-13-15, 12:11 PM

Its looking good.

As for the fish, are you going to replace them?

10-07-15, 07:27 PM	#371
pinballlooking Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: SC Posts: 2,923 Thanks: 172 Thanked 564 Times in 463 Posts	The front rafters are up. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by pinballlooking; 10-08-15 at 12:07 PM..

10-09-15, 08:58 AM	#372
pinballlooking Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: SC Posts: 2,923 Thanks: 172 Thanked 564 Times in 463 Posts	I did the front brace on the side wall. I started to layout the side walls. I plan on getting the side wall up this weekend and working on cementing the footer for the main brace in the center. Attached Thumbnails

10-09-15, 10:48 AM	#373
Xringer Lex Parsimoniae Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Woburn, MA Posts: 4,918 Thanks: 114 Thanked 250 Times in 230 Posts	Nice! Wow, coming right along nicely. That new section looks so weird from this angle. At first glance, I want to say, 'Oh No, it's falling'. The ground around there must still be pretty soggy. Hope you're getting some good sun. Have a great weekend, __________________ My hobby is installing & trying to repair mini-splits EPA 608 Type 1 Technician Certification ~ 5 lbs or less..

10-09-15, 10:56 AM	#374
pinballlooking Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: SC Posts: 2,923 Thanks: 172 Thanked 564 Times in 463 Posts	That wall was going to be 75 degrees but where my grow bed was put it to close to it so I made it about 81 degrees. The back wall is 9’ high and the front wall is 8’ high and angled. This makes it look very strange from this view. This also makes the roof two different pitches. The ground is still damp but the ground feels more solid. As you are looking at this wall the door is 8’ and the left side will be on the big beam. Above the door and to the left of the big beam will be all OSB. To the right of the door starting at 8’ to the right will be poylcarb. We have had enough tilapia die we are eating our fish this weekend. They sure don’t like the cold water. Thanks I hope you have a good weekend also. Last edited by pinballlooking; 10-10-15 at 08:12 AM..

10-11-15, 08:57 PM	#375
pinballlooking Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: SC Posts: 2,923 Thanks: 172 Thanked 564 Times in 463 Posts	It rained me out on Saturday. A total wash out. But Sunday was nice weather. I finished the west wall and the 8’ door is rough framed. I did some of the east wall but I ran out of light and 2 x 4s. I went to Lowes 5 min before closing and I have now have more 2 x 4s to continue on. I bought a 14 in. 2 HP Cut-Off Saw. The vents need steel frames and I needed a way to have straight cuts on angle iron. I bought a clamp to cut the OSB straight. Similar to this one. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by pinballlooking; 10-11-15 at 09:45 PM..

10-12-15, 11:47 AM	#376
pinballlooking Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: SC Posts: 2,923 Thanks: 172 Thanked 564 Times in 463 Posts	I was looking for a cheap small vise to use for welding. Norther tool put one on sale for $20 Ironton Light-Duty Bench Vise — 4in.W Jaws, 3 5/8in. Capacity Ironton Light-Duty Bench Vise — 4in.W Jaws, 3 5/8in. Capacity \| Bench Vises\| Northern Tool + Equipment At this price I wont feel bad when I do welding on it. More tools for Greenhouse building. Attached Thumbnails

10-12-15, 06:52 PM	#377
pinballlooking Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: SC Posts: 2,923 Thanks: 172 Thanked 564 Times in 463 Posts	Last wall done and today’s tomatoes. Some of the tomatoes were picked early because it is getting colder and I don’t have the greenhouse done yet. Attached Thumbnails

10-12-15, 07:39 PM	#378
pinballlooking Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: SC Posts: 2,923 Thanks: 172 Thanked 564 Times in 463 Posts	Here are some of my tilapia. It has been to cold for some of them. The family enjoyed them. Attached Thumbnails

10-13-15, 08:52 AM	#379
pinballlooking Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: SC Posts: 2,923 Thanks: 172 Thanked 564 Times in 463 Posts	Hurricane ties done on the back and front rafters. One more thing off my list. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by pinballlooking; 10-13-15 at 11:08 AM..

10-13-15, 12:11 PM	#380
Daox Administrator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Germantown, WI Posts: 5,525 Thanks: 1,162 Thanked 374 Times in 305 Posts	Its looking good. As for the fish, are you going to replace them? __________________ Current project - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. & To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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