2011 at the Hammond Barn

[Robin Craig]

Bob,

what you experienced is a common problem called "uplift".

Any structure has the ability to have that effect if air can get into it or under it.

Even a pole barn open on all sides can be lifted, hence the need for "hurricane ties" in any structure to tie it together.

Seen too many structures that are poorly built and building inspector has missed that detail.

Your "sheds" are "temporary" so fall outside the building code.

You were lucky to keep them in place.

R

[RHClarke]

Saturday. Administration day for Bob and I. Grant was at work keeping the airforce on track. So, nothing significant to report. In the morning, Bob did maintenance on his fleet of lawn mowers, and I rearranged HUP parts in the shelters. There was some talk about putting a rotisserie together in the near future so that we can mount large body panels, thus making them easier to access for repairs.

After lunch, Bob dragged his trusty trailer to the barn for some maintenance. We fixed the lip of the beavertail by welding it back into position, fixed the license plate light, welded a corner, and removed a lot of rust. Unfortunately, we both had other duties to attend to, so the day was quite short.

I'm not sure what went on on Sunday, as I was at home celebrating Mother's Day (dishes, vacuuming, dusting, yard work, painting, putting a trampoline together, etc...).

[RHClarke]

The last few weeks have been busy with work and family obligations. After a protracted absence, I finally got some time to return to the Hammond Barn. Saturday morning was quite sunny and very pleasant. I arrived at the barn just in time to bid Bob and Joyce a bon voyage as they began their venture to the east coast to stock up on Keiths, and to recover a CMP from Mace's Bay. Hopefully, Bob will provide some updates along the way.

I had the barn all to myself on Saturday so I did some more work on my Metal Mistress. Photos of my progress are to follow. In the meanwhile, I have one photo and a quiz: What are these nasty little fellows?

[Phil Waterman]

My guess is something you drop on the road after you've made a very large withdrawal from a bank you don't have an account at.

Second guess part of a strategic anti mosquito protection system.

Cheers Phil

[RHClarke]

Phil, Interesting ideas. I think I can use them to deter the local feline population from spritzing my HUP with their very repugnant odours. Just have to remember to remove them before sitting down.

Hint - they are cut-offs from a small HUP related project that involved spot welding.

[RHClarke]

On Saturday, I decided to cut and test fit the home made spot welded hatch lips to the large sliding hatch opening. I used Bob's cut off saw to ensure that the four pieces "met" at a 45o angle - thus the "caltrops".

A couple of issues arose - the first being an overlap at the flange ends of the lips, but nothing that could not be trimmed off with a grinder. The second was the warping of the roof from previous owners walking on the roof. Some work with a jack may have to be completed to bring the roof back into "true".

Once the roof is sorted out, I will tack weld the strips to the opening. A little progress made.

Photos:

1 - the hatch opening before
2 - the new "lips"
3 - the hatch opening after - test fitting

[Phil Waterman]

Hi

I should have a set of drawings for the big sliding hatch, couple of years ago when I started straightening out my HUPs roof I measured it all up and had all the bits fabricated at a local sheet metal shop.

The new hatch is sitting in the loft of the barn waiting to go on the HUP when put it back together. Just have to find the cad drawing now.

Cheers Phil