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Savannah's Christmas Present a barn

Project by Karson posted 310 days ago 520 views 1 time favorited 30 comments Add to Favorites Watch

My granddaughter’s parents requested that I make her a barn for Christmas. The blog on the story is here

So I finished the barn and we had our family Christmas on Sat. She received some horses for a Christmas present and after all of the presents were open I went out into the shop to bring in the barn.

The barn is made with 1/4” Baltic Birch and Sapele most of it resawn to 1/4” thick. The construction photos are on the blog. The dimensions are 22 1/2 long, 12” tall and 18” wide.

So here’s Savannah opening the barn

Opening the fence

Thanking me

Savannah with her barn

I received these pictures tonight by e-mail. She has set up her barn at home.


She scarfed some wood chips for the stable today, from the stable today.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †


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mrtrim

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posted 310 days ago

mighty fine barn karson , that great big hug put tears in my eyes big as horse turds ! that beats any paycheck i ever got . i sure wish my grandchildren didnt live so far away . great work karson and happy new year !

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itsme_timd

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posted 310 days ago

This turned out great Karson, looks like her ponies are quite comfortable in there. However, judging by the 3rd pic you got more out this project then Savannah or her ponies. ;-)

-- Tim D. - Woodstock, GA

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lew

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posted 310 days ago

Guess who is the favorite Grandpa now!!

A gift you will both remember for a life time. Beautiful job and beautiful family, Karson,

Lew

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Andy222

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posted 310 days ago

Karson, That hug is one reason why we do what we do. When I was 8 years old my grandfather built a wooden cow barn for me for Christmas. We didn’t have a lot growing up but that barn made me feel like the richest kid in town. I played with that for many years. Wish I still had it but I played with it to death. When the time comes, My grandson who’s 16 mts old will surely be getting one.

Love the stall design. Hope you don’t mind me stealing the idea.

Nice job well done

-- Andy...... 1 Thessalonians 4:11 Make it your goal to live a quiet life, minding your own business and working with your hands...

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Thos. Angle

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posted 310 days ago

Hey, Grandpa, I could use a barn. My horsies are out in the cold tonight. That is a really neat gift, Karson. I still have a rocking horse my grandpa built for me when I was 2. Savannah will cherish this forever.

-- Thos. Angle

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Karson

25271 posts in 1279 days


posted 310 days ago

She played with it all weekend. She put other toys on the floor and the horses had to jump over them in a riding ring.

Anyway that I can help anyong making one let me know.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

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jeffthewoodwacker

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posted 310 days ago

Wow!!! Nice horse barn. I am guessing Savannah has you firmly wrapped around her finger. This will be something that she will treasure forever.

-- Those that say it can't be done should not interrupt those who are doing it.

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oldskoolmodder

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posted 310 days ago

That’s a heck of a lot nicer than my old Fisher-Price barn that moo’d when I opened the barn doors.

-- Respect your shop tools and they will respect you - Ric

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trifern

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posted 310 days ago

What a great follow up story Karson. You have created memories she will treasure and share always. Thanks for allowing me to be a part of it.

-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.

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lightweightladyleftie

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posted 310 days ago

Precious! (The stable and the granddaughter) Love the details.

-- "But godliness with contentment is great gain." 1 Timothy 6:6

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DAN

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posted 310 days ago

you are the greatest grandpa !

-- work from your heart and your spirit will live forever

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pitchnsplinters

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posted 310 days ago

That is sweet, I seriously got goose bumps. My Dad made a barn for my brother and I. I have a similar project on my radar for my two boys (5 & 1 yrs). Maybe for Xmas 2009?

Nice job.

-- Just 'cause a cat has kittens in the oven, it don't make 'em biscuits.

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TheCaver

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posted 310 days ago

Excellent!

JC

-- Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known. -Carl Sagan

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Greg3G

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posted 310 days ago

I may have to make Shannon one….this turned out great. Smart girl, getting the sawdust for the stalls…just make sure it’s not walnut. :-) Wish you and yours a happy and prosperous New Year!

-- Greg - Charles Town, WV

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Douglas Bordner

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posted 310 days ago

That third picture says it all. You’re a good man, Karson Morrison. Looks like I’ve got a couple of years to hone my barn plans for our grandson.

-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.

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Critterman

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posted 310 days ago

Hey that’s quite a horse collection…LOL. Way to go Grandpa looks like a very happy little girl.

-- Jim Hallada, Chesterfield, VA

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SPalm

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posted 310 days ago

That is really sweet Karson. Good for both of you. You touched my heart.

Steve

-- Stevethepeeve -- I'm no rocket surgeon

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CharlieM1958

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posted 310 days ago

Nothing like a satisfied customer, I always say. But this one takes the cake!

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

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Napaman

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posted 310 days ago

that is great….your pictures brought back a flood of memories of my horse collection when I was a kid…

My daughter would love this!!!

-- Matt, Napa, CA...fun is beautiful...just trying to have some fun...

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kolwdwrkr

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posted 309 days ago

It’s not RED…....AAAARRRRRGGGGGHHHHHHH. LOL very nice xmas present and well made.

-- ~ Inspiring those who inspire me ~

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woodnut

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posted 309 days ago

It has already been said ,but I just have to say it again. Great project ,one she will never forget and that is the best kind.

-- F.Little

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motthunter

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posted 309 days ago

you deserved the above hugs… that was a fantastic gift.

-- making sawdust....

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CessnaPilotBarry

1224 posts in 581 days


posted 309 days ago

What a great gift!

-- - Please help keep Lumberjocks an enjoyable escape by refusing to participate in political discussions. Simply spit out the bait and ignore the thread...

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Brad_Nailor

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posted 309 days ago

Nothing makes you feel better than someone who loves your work and that hug says it all! Nice one Karson…she will remember that barn every time she thinks of you for the rest of her life!

-- David, South Windsor, CT "I love the smell of sawdust in the morning"

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Bob #2

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posted 309 days ago

Karson, you are the quintessential Grandpa that every kid should have.

Good on you buddy.

Bob

-- A mind, like a home, is furnished by its owner

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jim1953

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posted 309 days ago

Very Nice Job on the barn Great Looking Horses To
Got to Love the Kids

-- Jim, Kentucky

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Lee A. Jesberger

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posted 309 days ago

Hey buddy;

The picture of you getting a hug says it all.

The work shows you care very much, and I’m sure, even at that young age, she realizes it.

Very nice, and thank you for sharing it with us.

Lee

-- by Lee A. Jesberger http://www.prowoodworkingtips.com http://www.ezee-feed.com

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dustygirl

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posted 309 days ago

What a wonderful grandpa you are Karson.You made a little girls Christmas one to always remember.Great looking barn.

-- Dustygirl..Hastings,Ontario.. How much wood can 1 gal chuck if 1 gal can't cut wood?

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Grumpy

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posted 308 days ago

Definitely worth that big hug you got Karson.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

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Dennis Zongker

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posted 307 days ago

Super Job Karson!!! Not only are you a super Bloger, your a super Grandpa!!!

-- Dennis Zongker

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