Barn Update

In an effort to stay one step ahead of my "Almost Uncle Tom" as it relates to barn work, I finally finished one interior end of my barn and am pleased with the results. It would have cost several hundred dollars to buy all this lumber new, but fortunately I had everything on hand, neatly stacked inside the barn.

I've decided I don't like the looks of the plain double doors from the inside of the barn and will have to come up with something to dress them up. They really stick out now that the wall is finished.

The cedar boards that run horizontal on the face of the gable end are cedar 2x4's my Dad and Tom ripped on the table saw the last time they were out. They stopped by to relax after a heavy day of yard sailing, flee marketing, and assorted other field trips with Mom and Aunt Dee, but ended up sweaty and covered in western red cedar dust instead. At least their efforts weren't in vain: unless the barn burns or blows to the ground, their hand mill work should be there for future generations to enjoy.
I have more than enough lumber left to finish out the other 3 sides: a total of about 1400 board feet, give or take.
Should I acquire a picture of Tom's not quite completed barn, I'll fill you in on it as well. I'll keep you posted....