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This is a hay storage building my wife Chris designed and fabricated. Except for welds she did it all. 21'x42' Sch. 40 1" pipe frame.Ever had your wife come in the office and say "we need a pipe notcher"? Actually she called it one of those notcher things. So I ordered her a JD Squared notcher. She notched all the joints except the peak where she mitered them.This was supposed to be our project but our shop been doing good this year and I've been so busy with client jobs I never had time. So other than a few minutes here and there to show her the pipe notcher and help with the Evolution cut off saw she did it all. Up in tractor bucket fitting the peak to be welded. Laying out and fitting the miters and notches. She even had to unload the pipe with the tractor when the semi brought it since I was on a job site that day. The other night when I was in the shop she came out and asked if I could set up the mig welder and show her how to use it. I gave her the 5 minute quick course and in no time she was laying beads to be proud of. I've worked with a lot of guys over the years. Seen a whole lot of equipment and structures. Ain't none of it as cool as this.Al Attached ImagesA man is judged by what's between his legs...always ride a good horseMiller DialArc HFLincoln Classic 300DThermal Arc 181iPowermax 45Scotchman Ironworker(2) BridgeportsOkomota Surface GrinderAutoCAD 2010
Reply:That is great to hear, nice job.I guess she married you for your "equipment", and now has shown she knows how to use it.
Reply:Fabulous!   How much will it cost to send her to me in Massachusetts?  I need one of those buildings to store two boats and a Jeep!Member, AWSLincoln ProMIG 140Lincoln AC TombstoneCraftsman Lathe 12 x 24 c1935Atlas MFC Horizontal MillCraftsman Commercial Lathe 12 x 36 c1970- - - I'll just keep on keepin' on.
Reply:thats cool. But it's not something I'd like. building things is my therapy. I need it to be able to releave stress and get away from the wife. to have her able and willing to be there with me would ruin the therapudic effects of it.There are no problems. There are only solutions. It's your duty to determine the right one.Hobart Handler 210Airco 225 Amp MSM Stinger
Reply:Originally Posted by MondoFabulous!   How much will it cost to send her to me in Massachusetts?  I need one of those buildings to store two boats and a Jeep!
Reply:thats deadly wish half the women i know could help like that
Reply:Originally Posted by ThorsHammerthats cool. But it's not something I'd like. building things is my therapy. I need it to be able to releave stress and get away from the wife. to have her able and willing to be there with me would ruin the therapudic effects of it.
Reply:...and all MY wife built was more animosity...
Reply:My wife is great at sawing logs. Im doing good to keep my wife awake for a full day. she gets up and takes the kids to school, takes a nap, feeds the youngest lunch then takes a nap, then gets ready for work. and as soon as she walks in the door its back to bed for her.she works from 2 in the afternoon to 11 at night. i work fron 5 am to 1:30 in the afternoon. i get home pick up the kids, do homework, make dinner, get them ready for bed, and in bed, as well as run a small home baised fab shop. when do i get to spend 10-14 hours a day sleeping? im lucky to get 4.Offering CNC Plasma cutting and welding projects.Follow me on facebook https://www.facebook.com/nobigdeal.fabSupport those that support WW.
Reply:My wife tells me she married me for my air compressor,  she figures she could never see herself with a guy that doesn't have those basic resources lol.
Reply:Originally Posted by cd19My wife tells me she married me for my air compressor,  she figures she could never see herself with a guy that doesn't have those basic resources lol.
Reply:Originally Posted by Standup PhilosopherMy wife gets pissed when the relief valve on my air compressor pops in bed! I just tell her that she should be happy that there was no condensation to bleed off.
Reply:Is that a Moline sitting in that shed????Moline was bought out by Oliver, or the other way around.  They share a lot of common attributes.Hope the tarps take the wind and snow load.  They suffer most where they rub over the steel and thin out with time."Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:'Bout time you showed Kelley the squirt gun, isn't it Sammykins? Maybe have her add an extension on to your shop?Before:After:Cheaper lawn art too, Sammy!!Lincoln PrecisionTig 275Miller 251Miller DialArc 250Bridgeport millHossfeld bender & diesLogan shaperJet 14 X 40 latheSouth Bend 9" 'C'Hypertherm 900Ellis 3000 band saw21"Royersford ExcelsiorTwo shops, still too many tools.
Reply:AWESOME wife you have there....WOW!! Some day I hope to be as lucky as you,and find such a wonderful woman.
Reply:Originally Posted by farmersammIs that a Moline sitting in that shed????Moline was bought out by Oliver, or the other way around.  They share a lot of common attributes.Hope the tarps take the wind and snow load.  They suffer most where they rub over the steel and thin out with time.
Reply:  So few of us women left.  Count your lucky stars Al that she still wants you around.   My husband says he's going to shop me around and see what I'll bring on the open market.      Anyway, she did a good job getting work done that needs to be done Lincoln AC225 and CartLincoln WeldPak HD and CartOne hand
Reply:Originally Posted by Monica  So few of us women left.  Count your lucky stars Al that she still wants you around.   My husband says he's going to shop me around and see what I'll bring on the open market.      Anyway, she did a good job getting work done that needs to be done
Reply:Originally Posted by SmokinPRanchI think she keeps me around for entertainment purposes when I screw things up.
Reply:When i put an advert for a wife in the Shop window i said i needed a Woman who could weld, Fabricate, and could work unsupervised Please Send Picture of Welder and tools
Reply:Mrs zap builds stuff out of glass..Has done many projects but here are 3 samples..Lighthouse window next to the back door..Tiger in a shadowbox that lights up and turns off by itself thanks to light sensative on off switch//LED lights inside..Door that faces the lake..No welding No bolts..Just solder.....zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:mick That is a sweet looking back yard. All i got are cacti and goat heads and dust.....