This is my first building for the future garden layout. Still have work to do on it but thought I should try posting a few pics. Not quite finished, need some trim boards at the corners, finish the shingling, hang the doors, and figure a foundation and floor. For the walls I took a 1 X 6 pine board and planed it to 1/2" thickness, then ran 3/8" wide X 1/16" deep dadoes spaced 1/2" apart down the length of the board to simulate board and batten siding. Cut it into correct lengths for all the walls then edge joined together with biscuits and Titebond III. Added plywood trusses and plywood sub roof, topped with cedar shingles. Window and door openings are framed with cedar. Also added a cedar sill around the base. Will make a foundation for it when it goes in the garden. Shingles are made from 1/16" thick cedar strips of various widths and then gang cross cut to length on the tablesaw. I hooked up my shop vac and placed the nozzle a few inches from the saw blade to suck up the shingles as they were being cut. Otherwise the ‘wind’ from the blade throws them all over. Not sure if I will paint it or let it weather naturally. I live in a semi desert climate, only 12" of precip a year.
I know I still have to work on the picture quality and get the file size down some more, still trying to learn about the camera and it’s software. My first build is not as good as what I’ve seen on this forum, but you guys have given me the urge to start and hopefully each new build will get better. Randy
