Moving Nolting Quilting Machine - Phase 1

Phase 1 - Installing a loft
Phase 2 - Clearing out room for the machine
Phase 3 - Moving our Nolting into building

We have started on getting our 12 by 24 foot building ready for our quilting machine. Today we almost completed Phase 1. We still need to put in one more 2X6 rafter. We miscalculated and did not get enough. It has been a busy day but we got so much done.

The loft will allow us to store our junk - I mean -  prized possessions that we wish to keep up there. It is amazing how much room there is.

We still need to sort what we want to get rid of and figure out where the machine will fit and what shelving goes where - that will be Phase 2.

Phase 3 is the most important. We may have to plan a "Move the Nolting Party". It is very large and heavy but can be taken apart.

We are excited to get it moved and get the room all set up!

Phase 1:
He cut the paneling through the center of the room to allow us to put in more rafters.

We had to cut the end of the rafters to match the angle of the building roof.

We will need to move a couple of lights but leave one up in the loft.

The flooring is 5/8" plywood and is plenty heavy with the support of the 2X6 rafters.

This just shows part of one side of the loft.

We put in a hinged door (with a knob so you won't get stuck up there).