Kyle's Permie Bootcamp (BRK)

BRK Post 47

Got a bit further on the door today. Made notches for the header and cut the header to fit. Now I have to design and build the door.

I have to take into account; structure of the frame, insulation, how a 5.5in thick door swings, what type of hinges and placement, door jamb construction and how to seal the edge from drafts, how to latch it. Once the design is done I need to think about how to cut and fit the thing together.

I'm going to draw a few ideas out and consider what will work.

BRK Post 48

Beautiful day here, about 70 degrees and sunny most of the day.

Today I framed out space for straw and cob insulation then did my best to design and draw out my plan for the door. I'd love any thoughts on it. I'm still not sure what to do for a latch. I'm thinking a sliding latch operated with a lever would keep the door tight against the door jamb, not sure how to do that yet.

The latch side of the door is angled so the width of the door can clear the frame without needing too large of a reveal.

I drew four hinges on the door thinking four will be enough to hold the weight. I still need to find hinges rated for a heavy door.

I'm going to cut a groove around the frame to tuck a felt weather strip into. Going to have to use hand tools and a circular saw on the bottom of the jamb, unless I make the door even shorter with another board for the bottom. I wanted to get as much height as possible though.

Your thoughts are appreciated.

As far as a latch, Mr. Chickadee has a pretty cool wooden one that might be an option:


Edit: I should have mentioned, turn on closed captioning for this and many of his videos, he rarely ever speaks.

Mark Brunnr wrote:As far as a latch, Mr. Chickadee has a pretty cool wooden one that might be an option:

Thanks Mark. I'll think on it. I'd love to modify this idea to my door. I'll have to account for temp change effecting the wood spring strength. I would really love to get close to the skill of Mr Chickadee. I think I can pull something off.

BRK Post 49

Cared for my garden plot this morning. More little sprouts are showing up but germination is slow. Radishes I had sown three weeks ago are just coming up.

Seeded a bunch more and hydrated my plot the best I could. Going to check it this weekend and get another watering cycle in.

I noticed half of the daffodils have green/yellow spiders sheltering in them. Proof of insectary plants in action.

For our afternoon work I help Josiah get some framing done on the greenhouse. Looking better everyday.

During an observation walk I found two little mushrooms coming up on the Tipi berm. Interesting they grew considering the humidity is around 30% during the day.