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Goat & calf shed 8×8, posts in ground — 3D model in WeldCanvas

Goat & calf shed 8×8, posts in ground

Small run-in shed for goats, sheep or calves: 6' front, 4' back (the heights goat guides recommend), 2×2 tube posts, rafters and purlins, 1-1/2" girts. A front rail at 36" lets calves walk under while cows stay out; take it off for goats. Posts go 2' into the ground. Roof and walls are 29 ga ribbed metal panels (36" cover) — the shopping list gives how many and how long.

Size
8' wide × 8' deep, 6' front / 4' back
Skill level
Advanced6 cuts at angles other than 45°
Pieces to cut
23 plus 4 sheets
Steel
About 129 ft, 7 sticks to buy
Plan price
$10.99, yours to keep
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Steel you'll need

  • 1-1/2×1-1/2×0.120 (11 ga) square tube8 pieces
  • 2×2×0.120 (11 ga) square tube15 pieces
  • 29 ga ribbed metal panel (36" cover)12 sheets

Also buy

  • Trim, closures and panel screws with washers
  • 6 bags of concrete

What the plan includes

  • A cut sheet: every piece drawn to scale with tip-to-tip length and the saw setting for each end
  • A shopping list and a cutting plan that gets every piece from the fewest sticks
  • Build steps: what to tack first, how to check square, and a weld order that keeps it straight
  • A 3D model you can resize — change a size and the cut list follows
Safety note. Building: not engineered for your snow or wind load. Check local permits, anchor it against wind, and have a qualified person check it before animals go in.

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