Converting a bird house to a model chop

[Paul Smith]

Almost two years ago my wife induced me to relocate to a house that included a 65' pheasant breeding barn.  Since I had little interest in continuing the previous owner's hobby, I proceeded on a long term project to convert it to my agenda.  The barn had wire mesh walls and mulch floors.

Job One was to gain access for what turned out to be the old worn out Toro.

[Paul Smith]

By last fall I had all the wire mesh replaced with plywood and I outsourced the roofing of the unfinished "building 5".

[Paul Smith]

This spring, finally, pay dirt.  Beneficial occupancy of my "new" model cave.   The questionable Toro was replaced with a 48" Deere.

[Clint Ormosen]

Awesome shop, Paul. Makes it so much more enjoyable when your not having to build in the corner of a garage next to the washer/dryer. Are you going to put in some benches and shelving? Paint booth? Looks like you have lotsa room there.

[john e. holliday]

Looks good so far.   What about heating and cooling also insulation.

[Tim Wescott]

The questionable Toro was replaced with a 48" Deere.

I know someone who could repaint that lawn mower to something nicer.

[Paul Smith]

No heating.  I don't plan to use it much in winter, other than storing outdoor stuff from the summer.  But I have three good size exhaust fans and some big windows for summer ventilation.

My first warehouse rack is in.

I still need to floor two cages, 6' x 12' and 10' x 22' before I get fancy with the furnishings.  

[Randy Powell]

You need some sort of heating or your stuff will rust. At least mine did, but of course, I live in a humid climate.