The Two-Story Type.
As stated before, the use of a two-story machine shed is rather rare, for two reasons: First, the additional expense in material and labor, and, Second, the difficulty of getting machines up to the second floor. The only advantage that is gained is the doubling of the floor space under the same roof.
Fig. 13. Details of Two-Story Implement Shed
The framing in this type of shed must be unusually strong and substantial. The girders and, in fact, all framing members, may be either solid or built up. A central post is necessary in each framing unit.
The construction of the building (illustrated in [Figs. 13], [14] and [15]) will necessarily be rather substantial. The framing may consist of 6x6 posts and 4x6 girts, which should be securely joined in order to give rigidity to the structure. The girts are located at vertical intervals of not to exceed 5 feet, so as to afford good nailing for vertical siding. If horizontal siding is used, the girts may be spaced wider, say, one each at the top, bottom, and middle of the post, while 2x6 studs are set in on which to nail the boards. Diagonal bracing is a decided advantage. The building may be constructed either 18 or 26 feet wide, and it is seldom that a building longer than 40 feet will be necessary. The foundation should be much more substantial than in the types previously described. It should extend well below the frost line and be almost as strong as that used for barns.
The second floor will be used for the storage of the lighter machines such as small plows, harrows, drills and all the lighter tools which make up the farmer’s equipment; while the first floor will be utilized for the storage of the heavier machines such as binders, wagons, etc. Getting the lighter machines up to the second floor may be accomplished in one of two ways. An ordinary block and tackle can be utilized either through an outside door in the gable of the roof or through a hole in the floor in the interior of the building. If space is available the construction of a rather steep runway outside the building and leading to the second floor may be advantageous. This runway can be constructed of rather light material, using a pair of 4x6’s for joists, and flooring them with rough 2-inch stuff. An angle of 30 degrees with the horizontal will make it possible to pull machines up the runway with only a small amount of labor. This arrangement has been found to be superior to the use of a hoist. It can be used to the best advantage when the shed is located on the slope of a rather steep hill.
TABLE I.
Floor Space and Height of Space Required to House Common Farm Implements.
| Implements— | Floor Space in Feet | Height of Space in Feet | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plows— | ||||
| Walking | 8x3 | 3 | ||
| Sulky and horse gang (tongue off; add 10 ft. for tongue) | 8x6 | 4 | ||
| Engine gang | 16x7 | 5 | ||
| Harrows— | ||||
| Spike tooth, per section | 5x5 | 2 | ||
| Spring tooth, per section | 5x4 | 1 | ½ | |
| Single disc, 8 ft. with truck (tongue off) | 6x9 | 4 | ||
| Double disc, 7 ft. with truck (tongue off) | 8x8 | 4 | ||
| Weeder— | ||||
| (Thills on) | 13x8 | 4 | ||
| Grain Drills— | ||||
| 12x7 (tongue off; add 10 ft. for tongue) | 5x8 | 5 | ||
| 16x7 with press attachment (tongue off) | 7x11 | 5 | ||
| Rollers— | ||||
| Smooth | 3x10 | 4 | ½ | |
| Corrugated, single (tongue off; add 10 ft. for tongue) | 3x10 | 4 | ||
| Corrugated, double | 4x8 | 4 | ||
| Corn Planter— | ||||
| Two row (tongue off; add 10 ft. for tongue) | 5½x6 | 3 | ½ | |
| Cultivators— | ||||
| Walking, one horse | 7x2 | 3 | ½ | |
| Riding, single row (tongue off; add 10 ft. for tongue) | 8x5 | 4 | ||
| Riding, two row (tongue off; add 10 feet for tongue) | 8x10 | 4 | ||
| Alfalfa (tongue off; add 10 ft. for tongue) | 7x6 | 5 | ||
| Mower— | ||||
| 6 ft. (tongue off; add 10 ft. for tongue) | 5x6 | 7 | ||
| Binders— | ||||
| Grain, 8 ft. (tongue truck off) | 8x14 | 7 | ||
| Grain, 6 ft. (tongue truck off) | 8x12 | 7 | ||
| Corn (tongue off; add 11 ft. for tongue) | 13x6 | 7 | ||
| Hay Rakes— | ||||
| Self-dump (thills off) | 5½x11 | ½ | 5 | |
| Side-delivery (tongue off; add 10 ft. for tongue) | 13x9 | 5 | ||
| Tedders— | ||||
| Kicker (tongue off; add 8 ft. for tongue) | 5½x8 | 5 | ||
| Combination (see [side-delivery rakes]) | ||||
| Hay Loader | 14x9 | ½ | 9 | |
| Ensilage Cutter, 20-ton (tongue off) | 11x5 | ½ | 7 | |
| Corn Shredder, 8 roll | 20x8 | 9 | ||
| Corn Sheller | 20x8 | 11 | ||
| Hay Press | 16x6 | 6 | ||
| Grain Separator, 32-inch | 26x8 | 8 | ½ | |
| Clover Huller | 24x8 | 8 | ||
| Gasoline Tractor, 20-4 H. P. | 15x9 | 9 | ||
| Gasoline Tractor, 10-20 H. P. | 12x8 | 8 | ||
| Portable Engine, 6 H. P. | 9x5 | 6 | ||
| Fanning Mill, 24-inch | 4x3 | ½ | 5 | |
| Wagons— | ||||
| Farm gear (tongue off; add 10 ft. for tongue) | 11x5 | ½ | 4 | |
| Wagon with box and top (tongue off) | 11x5 | ½ | 5 | ½ |
| Wagon with box and tip top (tongue off) | 11x5 | ½ | 6 | ½ |
| Wagon with hay rack (tongue off) | 16x7 | ½ | 5 | |
| Buggies— | ||||
| One seated (thills up) | 8x5 | ½ | 7 | |
| Two seated (tongue off) | 10x5 | ½ | 8 | |
| Grain Dump (knocked down) | 12x4 | 4 | ||
| Potato Machinery— | ||||
| Planter (tongue off; add 9 ft. for tongue) | 5x3 | 4 | ||
| Sprayer, two wheeled barrel (thills off) | 6x6 | 5 | ||
| Digger, wheeled, elevator (tongue off) | 13x4 | 3 | ||
| Automobiles— | ||||
| Small | 11x6 | 7 | ||
| Large | 14x7 | 8 | ||
| Phosphorus Distributor, 1,000 lbs. (tongue off; add 10 ft. for tongue) | 4x10 | 4 | ||
| Manure Spreader, 50 bu. (tongue off; add 10 ft. for tongue) | 17x7 | 6 | ||
THIS?
Fig. 14. Exterior of Two-Story Implement Shed
Fig. 15. Perspective of Framing of Two-Story Implement Shed
OR THIS?
The Automobile and Family Carriage Are Kept Under Cover. Is This Fair to the Implements Which Make the Farm Pay?
Fig. 16
Courtesy Tractor Farming.
“When it comes to actual waste, the Great American Desert with its constant canopy of blue sky over it has very little on the Great American Machine Shed. The chief difference is that the former is found in a particular locality only, while the latter extends from coast to coast. Both are in the open, both represent zero in profitable and economical usage, and both need the undivided attention of conservation experts.”—Tractor Farming.
Wood “Where Best”
The legitimate use of lumber where it is best, or by proper selection or treatment can be made to serve economically and safely, is the aim of the lumbermen in publishing a series of bulletins on Farm Structures. Wood has for so long been the most widely used building material that its availability and importance have either been taken for granted or lost sight of. It is helpful to review the outstanding features of the present situation:
Wood remains the most universal, most adaptable building material in the world.
The supply is ample for all requirements, and the kinds and grades best suited for all purposes are obtainable everywhere.
In cost it remains one of the cheapest materials.
It is the lightest building material known, and the strongest, weight for weight.
Its qualities are known; it is easy to work; it can be cut and shaped by any one into the myriad uses required for the shelter and comfort of man.
There is no material more beautiful in appearance, more susceptible to artistic finish, nor which is as productive of sentiment and satisfaction for home building.
Wood is a non-conductor of heat,—cool in summer and warm in winter.
The relative qualities of durability, serviceability and workability should be considered in selecting wood for homes and farm buildings. Consult the local lumber dealer. His knowledge and advice will assure cheaper, more stable buildings.
Except where naturally durable woods are available, a preservative treatment will prove economical for timber exposed to moisture and decay, as sills, basement flooring, fence posts; and in similar situations.
Other Farm Bulletins.
Other Bulletins in this series are upon:
Dairy and General Purpose Barns
Garages
Poultry Houses
Farm Residences
Ice Houses
Silos
Grain Storage Buildings
Swine Houses
The Preservative Treatment of Farm Timbers
Ask for those that will be helpful to you. Address:
NATIONAL LUMBER MANUFACTURERS
ASSOCIATION
Lumber Exchange
CHICAGO
