BBChevro
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The chains are a good idea Ph1, when you work alone you always have to plan for one-man maintenance.
40x40 build starting... and goooo...
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The chains are a good idea Ph1, when you work alone you always have to plan for one-man maintenance.
Not sure Eric how it will hold up.. I'll let you know after the first brake job or gasline change.. I look at it as something i'll re-coat everyother year like the driveway, maybe stretch it 2-3 years if its holding up. 5 gallons is 139 bucks and will re-coat the entire floor. I dont think thats too bad to keep it looking good.
The insulation is just stapled at the top, its so thick that when i put outside 2x4's on it compresses it a bit. I left one un-stapled, just to see if it would stay in place and it wont move unless i actually pull on it. then i tape the seam all the way down as well.
This is the bench and racking I picked up. Just needs a coat of paint..
My uncle doubled up the racking welding two piece together not sure why as it weak point is still the cross member, but it's beastly.:
Then the bench is 1/4 steel plate, perfect for pounding, welding and setting up welding jigs if i need to.
The best thing is how heavy this thing is, it wont move when pounding on it or prying something in the vise. My old wooden one drove me nuts.
My uncle doubled up the racking welding two piece together not sure why as it weak point is still the cross member, but it's beastly.:
Then the bench is 1/4 steel plate, perfect for pounding, welding and setting up welding jigs if i need to.
The best thing is how heavy this thing is, it wont move when pounding on it or prying something in the vise. My old wooden one drove me nuts.
Good to hear on both. Once the snow flies, you'll be so happy with that place all insulated.
Love the new (to you) bench, looks well built and just a coat of paint will do wonders.
Oh hell yes, that would be a few items to quickly ****** up.
BBChevro
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Nice score with the bench Ph1g, and I noticed that the racking comes with a free thermometer. 
Grab that cabinet & welder too - and don't forget to post pics.
Feel free to say "none of your business", but I hope that all is well with your uncle and that he is just retiring or down-sizing.
Grab that cabinet & welder too - and don't forget to post pics.
Feel free to say "none of your business", but I hope that all is well with your uncle and that he is just retiring or down-sizing.
Got another section done, thought I would show what i did to make the building air tight.
First I calked the entire building, the wainscoting gap and the floor got calked, took a 13 tubes of calk, but still cheaper than buying those foam pieces. Which had i know about i would have had them put on from the start.
Calk
Then around the entire base I put just a small extra barrier of foam just to ensure it stops any air movement if i missed any gaps with the calk.
Cutting the insulation, once I got the first bay done I marked the two lengths of insulation i need. So i just cut a peice and go hang it. works out well
First I calked the entire building, the wainscoting gap and the floor got calked, took a 13 tubes of calk, but still cheaper than buying those foam pieces. Which had i know about i would have had them put on from the start.
Calk
Then around the entire base I put just a small extra barrier of foam just to ensure it stops any air movement if i missed any gaps with the calk.
Cutting the insulation, once I got the first bay done I marked the two lengths of insulation i need. So i just cut a peice and go hang it. works out well
Got a ton done this weekend, with a lil help from the old lady and my old man stopped over as well.
One more section - Thursday
The old man helping with the back wall
This one you can see the center stiffiner I put in each section to give it more strength:
Almost done
back wall finished
Ran the last 50amp 220 line for the welder today so I can insulate the last wall.
One more section - Thursday
The old man helping with the back wall
This one you can see the center stiffiner I put in each section to give it more strength:
Almost done
back wall finished
Ran the last 50amp 220 line for the welder today so I can insulate the last wall.
Picture of the stiffiners I put in each section:
Close up, simple left over 2x4's to attach to the outside perlins, really give the 2x4 some strength when putting them on there sides like that.
One more section almost done
The leak I found tonight in the attic after noticing some water in the shop, found three spots where it was leaking at a screw.
Close up, simple left over 2x4's to attach to the outside perlins, really give the 2x4 some strength when putting them on there sides like that.
One more section almost done
The leak I found tonight in the attic after noticing some water in the shop, found three spots where it was leaking at a screw.
Got my electrical inspected today, it passed with flying colors, said its one of the neatest DIY jobs he's seen, not sure if he was being nice or not but I am happy.
I do wonder though if these guys have to pass a test yearly to keep up to date, as he did say I didn't need to have it grounded at the shop and I have a 100amp breaker feeding the 100amp sub right now, which I think I suppose to be a 90amp.
Not complaining, because I did a ton of research, but for the people that just slap thing in and dont do it to code, an inspector is suppose to save them from themselves, not just glance and run..
I do wonder though if these guys have to pass a test yearly to keep up to date, as he did say I didn't need to have it grounded at the shop and I have a 100amp breaker feeding the 100amp sub right now, which I think I suppose to be a 90amp.
Not complaining, because I did a ton of research, but for the people that just slap thing in and dont do it to code, an inspector is suppose to save them from themselves, not just glance and run..
BellyUpFish
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Looking good. I'm trying to decide if I should go 40x40 over 30x40..
clcartwr
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You don't need that much room for that Bronco do you? Haha
BellyUpFish
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It'd be different if I only had 1..
Yeh, our hangar is a 36x36 and it's close to perfec. That's what drove me to consider a 40x40.. I need to get it all priced out, as I'm sure that'll be the determiner.
Great progress going on. Been itching much ?
hoylebros
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Where did you purchase your floor sealer? That's what I'm wanting our floor to look like. Thanks!
I got it from - http://www.upstateincrete.com/ local place near me. But I am sure that the floor guru's here on the forum can find / recommend a very similar product local for you. I just try to buy local when ever I can..
Well because I am a *****! I made more work for myself by no planning properly.. I made the third girt up too low, I set the top of it at 48" not accounting for the how to attach the next board. So I had to rip off 1 1/2" inches of each piece of ply before being able to mount it. Got them all cut but ran out of screws, was only able to get the two sides done, not the back wall.
hoylebros
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Thanks for the response on the sealer.
I'm sure cutting around all those outlets will be a biotch!
I'm sure cutting around all those outlets will be a biotch!
Aftermath
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what lights are you using? looking for something similar for my build!
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Well because I am a *****! I made more work for myself by no planning properly.. I made the third girt up too low, I set the top of it at 48" not accounting for the how to attach the next board. So I had to rip off 1 1/2" inches of each piece of ply before being able to mount it. Got them all cut but ran out of screws, was only able to get the two sides done, not the back wall.
On you next row of plywood stagger the end joints by 4' and to get the benefit of the plywood as a sheer wall use a deck screw instead of drywall screws.
Carl_WI
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I am also starting to regret the 33 outlets I put in, gawd what a pain in the *** that's going to be to install the uppers panels around..
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Make yourself a template for cutting out the outlet holes. Measure the center of the outlet and transfer to the new panel. Clamp the template on and cut.
Build is looking good!
I am also starting to regret the 33 outlets I put in, gawd what a pain in the *** that's going to be to install the uppers panels around..
][/QUOTE]
Make yourself a template for cutting out the outlet holes. Measure the center of the outlet and transfer to the new panel. Clamp the template on and cut.
Build is looking good!
Template made.... I also got the back screwed down and in place tonight. Now on to picking out what I am going to do for the top half. I am leaning towards Smart Siding / T11 for the top. I can't decided if I wanna try the new MDF style one or just use the actual wood one.
What do you guys think about them?
Composite like MDF -http://www.homedepot.com/p/Unbranded-96-in-Composite-Panel-Siding-29055/202190402
Pressed board/wood- http://www.homedepot.com/p/SmartSide-3-8-in-x-4-ft-x-8-ft-Siding-Panel-27874/100055901
Back side done..
What do you guys think about them?
Composite like MDF -http://www.homedepot.com/p/Unbranded-96-in-Composite-Panel-Siding-29055/202190402
Pressed board/wood- http://www.homedepot.com/p/SmartSide-3-8-in-x-4-ft-x-8-ft-Siding-Panel-27874/100055901
Back side done..
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Goosman
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Awesome so far
They are about the same price wise and probably quality too. I've used the smart panel stuff outside and it was decent stuff. Is there much of a weight difference ?
bww_mnm
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Just read your entire build. Really impressive. That's for sharing so much detail!
Diesel Dan
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Looking good!
Really like the floor decals.
You must have found a good deal on that insulation to go through all the work seaming it together.
Really like the floor decals.
You must have found a good deal on that insulation to go through all the work seaming it together.
Sunbimmer
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One day you will be glad you have 33 outlets, you can never have enough of them however I feel your pain right now