More Kiln Shed Progress

Last Sunday the progress on the kiln shed came to a screeching halt. Why??? Because it was done!!! Mid-week the concrete floor was poured (thanks again to Michael Rude and crew). Kevin (the roadie) spent Saturday and Sunday putting the salvaged steel on the gabled ends and putting on the finishing touches. Then it was done. Well, except for the little wren who promptly started a nest in the corner.

Kevin putting up the salvaged steel

The finished shed

Look at that gorgeous concrete. We think it's the prettiest little concrete slab south of Zumbrota MN

Finishing touches - hanging the studio sign

Kiln Shed Progress

Progress was made this weekend on the kiln shed. It now has a roof thanks to the one man crew of Kevin (roadie/husband). He managed to get all the tin on with only minor injuries (bruises and a knob on his head from carrying the tin on his head). Next there will be some tin and cedar on the sides and getting it ready for concrete. A roadie’s work is never done

Hardworking Crew

A very hardworking crew came down last Saturday to help us put trusses on the future kiln shed. Some had a great deal of experience with this type of thing, others had less experience, but were quick to learn and help anyway needed. Me… I ran the camera. Someone had to do it, an undertaking of this sort, must be documented. I also had the difficult task of providing food and beverages for the group. Boy, was I exhausted.

Thank you very much to Daniel Rude, Michael Rude, Dale Matthees, Brandon Lunde, Jason Hustad, Bernie Kolnberger, Tom Budnik and Corey Carlson for their hard work getting the roof trusses up on such a cold, windy day.

The Boss & The Bosses Boss coming up with a game plan for the day (can you hear the gears turning?)

Trusses up and bracing in progress

Left to right - Brandon Lunde, Michael Rude, Dale Matthees, Daniel Rude, Kevin (the roadie), Bernie Kolnberger enjoy a refreshment after their days work




Jason Hustad

Tom Budnik

Corey Carlson