preston powerblast Posted September 29, 2011 Report Posted September 29, 2011 It's been a busy two weeks down at the allotments helping out my mate.Stock loft now done, now it's down to building the race loft.Floor down, Back and sides up, front framework done, now time to assemble the boxes and build the partitions. The entrance to this loft will be from the rear.
just ask me Posted October 1, 2011 Report Posted October 1, 2011 looking good :emoticon-0137-clapping:
preston powerblast Posted October 9, 2011 Author Report Posted October 9, 2011 looking good :emoticon-0137-clapping:Should have plenty more pics to put up this week almost finished
THE FIFER Posted October 9, 2011 Report Posted October 9, 2011 good looking m8 keep up the good work,
preston powerblast Posted October 10, 2011 Author Report Posted October 10, 2011 Been back on the allotment today, apart from the rain we achieved a lot. But decided to re design the traps. But I can see then in sight.http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y173/kanejess/DSCF8930.jpg
preston powerblast Posted October 14, 2011 Author Report Posted October 14, 2011 The new race loft almost complete, the end is now in sight.
sapper756 Posted October 14, 2011 Report Posted October 14, 2011 The new race loft almost complete, the end is now in sight. http://forum.pigeonbasics.org/uploads/monthly_10_2011/post-413-1318622258856_thumb.jpg looking good http://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0137-clapping.gifhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0137-clapping.gifhttp://forum.pigeonbasics.org/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0137-clapping.gif
K J Young Posted October 15, 2011 Report Posted October 15, 2011 Looks the part , what a difference .
preston powerblast Posted October 16, 2011 Author Report Posted October 16, 2011 Birds should be in by end of next week, just inside to finish and a few coats of preservative on the outside and that should be us done. Then I'm building a stock loft at home for 12 or 14 additional pairs
just ask me Posted October 23, 2011 Report Posted October 23, 2011 Birds should be in by end of next week, just inside to finish and a few coats of preservative on the outside and that should be us done. Then I'm building a stock loft at home for 12 or 14 additional pairs there no holding you back now :emoticon-0137-clapping:
Bryngwynt Lofts Posted October 23, 2011 Report Posted October 23, 2011 Hi mate Looking great,have you built it from scratch or was it a shed/loft already? looks really good a credit to you.As I'm looking to build a new race loft for youngbirds for next year.So I'm very interested in your set up and plan layout.
preston powerblast Posted October 24, 2011 Author Report Posted October 24, 2011 We built it from scratch,but saying that, we did have an advantage of using the wood for the floor sides and back. From two other lofts, with some modifications. Also the nestboxes. But everything else we planned and made from scratch. Using as much reclaimed materials as possible to keep down the cost.
just ask me Posted October 30, 2011 Report Posted October 30, 2011 We built it from scratch,but saying that, we did have an advantage of using the wood for the floor sides and back. From two other lofts, with some modifications. Also the nestboxes. But everything else we planned and made from scratch. Using as much reclaimed materials as possible to keep down the cost. a lot of top flyers say that the best timber to use in your loft is reclaimed timber
preston powerblast Posted October 31, 2011 Author Report Posted October 31, 2011 We had it all just lying around, so it would have been a shame not use it. Especially the prices they are charging at the moment for wood. The fronts we just made from feather edge boards a hell of a lot cheaper than T&G.
just ask me Posted November 1, 2011 Report Posted November 1, 2011 We had it all just lying around, so it would have been a shame not use it. Especially the prices they are charging at the moment for wood. The fronts we just made from feather edge boards a hell of a lot cheaper than T&G. you be surprised how many top fanciers are looking for reclaimed timber if im right davy hunts loft was build with reclaimed timber seen it on one of Ronny bigwoods dvds
preston powerblast Posted November 18, 2011 Author Report Posted November 18, 2011 you be surprised how many top fanciers are looking for reclaimed timber if im right davy hunts loft was build with reclaimed timber seen it on one of Ronny bigwoods dvdsI think it's a lot easier to work with and doesn't warp the same.
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