Shop number 2....Arizona

[AZ Glen]

I built a shop back in 2007 and posted pics here. The board was a big help. The old shop is posted here:
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13879

I moved recently to Scottsdale, AZ. The lot is perfect for a shop and no zoning issues, just over one half acre. These pics are after I removed 4 trees and 9 bushes.

I rcvd my permit yesterday from the city and the concrete guys will be here next week. Its 30 x 54 with an awning on the end to park my race trailer. The ceiling is flat with 12' walls, 2x6 construction, smooth sand finish stucco exterior, 12x10 glass garage door and a commercial 8' entry door. Trane heat and air. Full drywall interior, paint, Andersen windows.
I still have all of my equipment from my old shop.

The size may seem unusual, but my last shop was perfect....I just made it twice as wide this time.

The garage door is 10 foot tall and 12 wide, windows are all 60H X 48W.

 

[AZ Glen]

The home had no gates on the property so I had to build a fence and gate. I don't do wood, so steel was the only choice. Two 8 foot swinging gates with hinges hidden on the back. The main posts are 4x4 and 3/16 thick

 

[930dreamer]

Nice work on the gates. Keep the pics rolling in.

 

[upndown]

Hey Glen, Really liked the way your first shop turned out! can't wait to see how this one turns out. Judging by your lot size, I'd guess your in the northern part of old Scottsdale? Worked in many shops (garages) in that area over the years. Good luck..

 

[ChevyEFI]

Looking good, Glen.

Pics of before with the trees?

 

[70 supersport]

If your gates are that cool can't wait to see the shop! Gotta love that nova I think I seen it at good- guys there in az.

 

[NUTTSGT]

The gates look cool as hell. What are the panels made of ?

 

[AZ Glen]

The fence panels are 16 ga. steel. The plan is to water jet them with a modern pattern. Maybe incorporate the house number in a modern font

 

[NUTTSGT]

The fence panels are steel 16 ga. Steel. The plan is to water jet them with a modern pattern. Maybe incorporate the house number in a modern font.

Putting the house number would be great Glen, especially if it can be back lit or something like that. I can tell you, seeing house numbers make the job easier when you're calling for help. . . . or ordering a pizza.


I'm guessing it'll all be black or some type of finish afterwards ?

 

[AZ Glen]

I plan to let it rust and patina up....in Arizona it will still outlast me.

 

[NUTTSGT]

I plan to let it rust and patina up....in Arizona it will still outlast me.

True, I forgot about it being the "desert."

 

[j p smith]

Looks like you are off to a good start Glen. I wish we had gone with 12 foot walls. We did 10 foot walls 5/12 pitch scissor truss so we ended up with 2 1/2/ 12 on the inside, have 14'2" in the center. If I have something tall on the hoist I have to be care full with the rollup door. No problem with a car or pickup. Good luck with the build. Later Jeff West Phx

 

[AZ Glen]

The surveryors were out and marked setback and PUE....the concrete guys dug the footer, they return tomorrow for rebar and cleanup, the electrician will be here Monday to drop in his conduit. Hope to have the setback and footer inspection Tuesday.

Does not look like 1200 Sq. Ft......but it is. Plus the 12x30 carport pad on the other end.

 

[jerryW]

Nice!

Good to have the space to build. Looking forward to seeing the progress.


jerry

 

[Jagmandave]

What's your budget for this project in round numbers?

My son lives very near you in Paradise Valley and he would like to build a shop too.....

 

[AZ Glen]

62k is my current worksheet total. I am very close to paradise valley.

car port pillars on the fence side of the building

 

[RickP]

Nice looking fence -- I love seeing how beautiful a project looks when someone with real welding skills puts it together. Good luck with your build.

 

[ChevyEFI]

Nice addition of width compared to the prior shop.

 

[AZ Glen]

foundation poured today.

 

[ChevyEFI]

Glen,
What kind of welding do you do?

 

[softailgarage]

I like the idea of the glass door, but wont it create a lot of heat letting the sun in like that? BTW, I seem to have a "fetish" with Paradise Valley. I'm constantly on real estate websites looking at the mansions. Someday, maybe... the girlfriend thinks I'm nuts (probably right)

 

[softailgarage]

Just took a look at yer website. Man, you do some freakin awesome work, everything from the trailer to the Shovelhead, very impressive. I'll be ordering a tee shirt soon as I get back to work, very nice work brother!

 

[AZ Glen]

Glen,
What kind of welding do you do?

I always say mig welding is for fences.... tig is my preference.

Not too worried about the glass door. It is dual pane and faces east.
Thanks for the kind words.

 

[lisiecki1]

Glen, that Nova is insane.

Beautiful work.

 

[AZ Glen]

anything better than construction pics? The walls were put up this morning.

12 ft. walls
48x60 windows X 6
12x10 garage door
8 ft. doors x 2
The car port posts go up tomorrow.

 

[AZ Glen]

Trusses went up this morning and some sheathing. Tomorrow we finishe up the sheathing and put up doors and windows. I tried to post pics with someone in them, otherwise it just looks like a dog house.

 

[ChevyEFI]

Looking good. I don't think I could even flat-palm your ceilings. But I'm willing to try.

 

[Pat Brady]

Wow!! That's lookin' great!!

 

[AZ Glen]

I should have waited until today...these pics make more sense.

 

[70 supersport]

Lookin good good doghouse for the nova

 

[AZ Glen]

Shingles, doors and windows. The 8 ft. doors are awesome. The dog looks small, he is 80 lbs.

 

[Bib Overalls]

No "facilities" inside?

 

[AZ Glen]

nope....never was an important factor for me. Add in the fact the septic is uphill in the front yard and there was no way I wanted to deal with it.

 

[69GSCAL]

Bad *** Glen!

I'm over in Glendale and need to build something similar in the next two years. I'll be following along closely.

$62k sounds like a steal for a turn-key workshop compared to the quotes I've received.

 

[AZ Glen]

Price never adds up until you see the finished product. I could have got in around 50. I wanted some flashy stuff too.

 

[inphx]

You are talented. I really like the look of those gates!

 

[stephan191]

Looking very nice! Love the look of the gates!

 

[1/2 Cup]

Great job, nice build, keep the pics coming.

 

[roadracer97]

i love those gates, nice shop too

 

[lolife99]

I remembered your name from about 10 years ago when you were building this truck.
I was in love with that truck!
Did you ever finish it?
I thought you were ahead of your time back then.

I looked for a built thread over at www.67-72chevytrucks.com,... but couldn't find it.
Just this picture.

Funny how some things never leave your brain.

BTW,... love your new shop.