Sunday, July 31, 2011

De-Reconstructing Part 2



We had a great time at the Mill July 22-24, 2011! Tim Sr, Terry and Tim Jr (on Sunday) worked hard to clear out the old site a little more and then start to build the new Mill from the ground up.

We played with blocks just like when we were little kids.

The first block is in place. That little block weights about 80lbs, fresh cut and full of water!

We installed the first foundation bean and it was as doozy! This beam is also fresh cut and weights an estimated 800 lbs! We moved it with muscle, roller logs, heavy breaker-bars and of course, the peavey!

And, here's a definition of terms, just so you know what we're talking about: