THE HISTORIC BARN GETS A NEW FLOOR

Tuesday, July 17, 2007

Part 2 of 2

Central Area

Central Area

Some of the central area is now covered, but much remains to be done under the wagons as the crew works on.

Loads Keep Coming

Loads Keep Coming

Loads of granite keep coming, this one by Ron Ernst.

 

A Hard Worker
A Hard Worker

Steve Pauly is wet with perspiration, as was everyone else (except the wobbly photographer).

Rake Spreader

Rake Spreader

Lonnie Witzke, a real rake spreader in action.

Gas-Driven Whacker

Gas-Driven Whacker

A gas-driven whacker packs the granite.
Much more raking and packing, over and over, will be done before the floor is flat and smooth.

Checking Progress

Checking Progress

Diane Marten checks progress.

More Wheelbarrows

More Wheelbarrows

Wheelbarrows keep coming and going, Bob Peterson here.

Entrance

Entrance

The entrance to the hay press is the most expansive open area.

Building Up The Ramp

The Ramp

Building up the ramp into the barn at the hay press end.

Getting A Flat Surface

Flat Surface

Nothing beats hands, knees, and a straight board to get a flat surface.

Looking Good

Looking Good

This part of the floor is starting to look good.

 

Work Contiunes

Work Contiunes

More scraping and whacking.

Photo Credits: Herb Lindberg