For those out there that have built the salatin style tractor does anyone of a parts list? I am looking to build 6 - 10 x 12 tractors in the next week and I am trying to figure out parts to build them. More so on the lumber. Is it best to use 1 x 1 like used for deck railings? 2 x 2 2 x 4 and rip in half? trying to avoid running back and fourth for lumber or other items if you know what I mean. Thanks
I have not built those so take this for what it is worth. I much prefer ripped 2x4's to 2x2's. They are usually a lot cheaper and are usually not warped nearly as badly. You do need a decent saw to rip them. When you are choosing your 2x4's to rip, watch out for the big knots. If you don't select decent 2x4's, some of the ripped ones will break under their own weight at the knot when you handle them. I have had experience with that.
How high does the wind get? I had the wind almost flip my 4x8 pen a couple of weeks ago. It is made out of 2x4's and is fairly heavy. We had to move it next to the barn to block the wind.
