The next step

All the purlins are now pegged but there are still a few pegs to make to fit to the main frame.

I have arranged for the lean to post supports to be made by Dean Forge. The posts will be galvanised and fitted in concrete - the oak post will be drilled at the base and sit on the plate and spigot - see drawing.

Fixing Purlins

Over the past two days (allowing time for other things) I have managed to fix the purlins on one side of the roof with hexagonal pegs. These pegs can be difficult to cut to the correct size to ensure a tight fit but not too tight to damage the peg but, as with most things, practice helps.

The last mortice and tenon

The lean to frame is now complete - having cut the last mortice and tenon yesterday. I spent some time today preparing the ground to lay some concrete to form the base for the lean to. I have pegs to cut and fit whilst waiting for the oak rafters but it seems rather strange (and slightly unreal) to have finished the frame.

View from the "lean to" end

There is a lot more work to do to finish the shed so I won't be looking for other things to do just yet.

The vertical posts of the lean to are
temporarily supported