Day 5 build
All of the current structure is now stained with preservative to prevent the wood from rotting (a problem with my previous shed) except the pressure-treated joists under the floor. I…
All the bits come together…
I think I have everything I need to complete this project – I received an Aleko AR1550 sliding gate opener on Friday which was the last bit, although for some…
Roof design complete
The design for the roof of the observatory is ready to go. My assumption is I’ll be using metal for the roof and that the amount of framing I need…
Another rainy day…
Another rainy day means a chance to update the “as-built” model for the micro-observatory and plan out the next steps, which is to add the runoff assembly and deck inside…
Day 2 Build
Not a huge amount done today due to other activities (amazing how getting up at 4:30am to deliver a kid to the bus depot for Rocky Mountain Lacrosse League finals…
Pier work
Thanks to my son Liam (who is a machinist and works with tools I’m frankly frightened of!) for helping cut down the pier for the new Micro-observatory, my pier is…