Between 265 & 485 SQ/FT The 12-Gauge Garage
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Workspaces sized between 265 and 485 squarefeet.
Dennis Cavallino
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Yep. Sorry for being out of the loop for awhile. After two decades of working on other people's stuff, the first movie with my own name on it is getting shot. Right now, we're on day 19 of 21 -- and some of those days have been as long as 17 hours.
Here are a few cell phone pictures of what's been going on.
On the one hand, I'm sitting by a swimming pool on a nice day here. On the other hand, it's a 14-hour day.
Making rain during a drought.
Shutting down a street in downtown LA for a murder/suicide. They made it rain for this one, too.
Strange to be the reason for so many trucks rolling all over the city every day. The crew numbers about 50 and these are just some of the production vehicles.
Ever wonder what a 'Dolly Grip' is? He's the guy pushing the camera dolly on the tracks while the Assistant Director supervises and the Camera Operator (who is also the Director of Photography) gets a ride. (For the record: Gaffers are electricians, and the Best Boy is the assistant to the main electrician/lighing guy.)
This is a set for a writer's office -- with the writer who made it up sitting at the desk.
And all of it is to put together 90 minutes or so of this sort of thing:
Did someone offer me free Listas?! If I wrote something that implied that... well, I'd like it to come true.
I tried one, once. I'm not an aero expert, but I don't think I'm running nearly stiff enough springs to actually benefit from a diffuser in the corners (where it would do some good). The one I tested worked in a straight line (where it's not helping anything), but the thing needs to be held in a pretty specific position relative to the driving surface, and that's hard to do. I think diffusers are mostly decorative on production cars.
I've heard guys talk about this before, but I think the dust and road debris getting sucked into the cooling fins around the heads and cylinders would be problematic.
I think it's a great idea -- except for the problems of cooling it. It's the same with a later-model water-cooled Porsche motor. My car just wasn't designed for ducting air to radiators.
I like his thinking!
Thank you!
Nice work on the wing Jack, good to see you're talking to Keith Tanner too (he's got some incredible cars and has done some really revolutionary stuff for cheap-aero
The jury's still out on whether it's going to do me any good, but I'm doing more testing in early December. Keith's been very helpful -- nice guy!
Thanks for making it all the way through! It's a slog, but also a pretty great discussion at times.
Jack, love the garage. It goes without saying of course, but I don't think I've ever posted in this thread. Just read through it.
Thanks.
Thank you!
Denwood
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Jack, coming from a guy who designs and manufactures that gear, it's good to see you in the midst of it I found great inspiration in your thread...and have a few additions to the concept I suspect you'll enjoy. Congrats on the gig. I've been a fly on the wall for several "Hollywood" scale shoots (one at -15C, night shoot, Shane Hurlbut was the DP) and found out what the term "hurry up and wait" means on set. Best of luck with your movie!
I found great inspiration in your thread...and have a few additions to the concept I suspect you'll enjoy. Congrats on the gig. I've been a fly on the wall for several "Hollywood" scale shoots (one at -15C, night shoot, Shane Hurlbut was the DP) and found out what the term "hurry up and wait" means on set. Best of luck with your movie!
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1Garageman
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Congratulations Jack. This is awesome and keep the pictures flowing of the movie being made!
HOTFR8
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I hope we hear more on this movie soon. Would be great to watch and say we know the man behind it all.
theoldwizard1
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VMX42
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Hey Jack,
Are you going to do a special Garage Journal Premier of your new movie...?
*you can Google 'canoodling', it is a Downunder term for getting it on with your significant other. Feel free to slip it casually into the script.
Are you going to do a special Garage Journal Premier of your new movie...?
We are all [rightfully] assuming the plot is a twisting tale paying homage to one man's quest to convert a small suburban, 2-car garage into an international shrine for like minded fools across the globe...
That 'bedroom' scene on the monitior was obviously just a filler and a fantasy scene where the hero, whilst canoodling* with the '*********' is actually dreaming of his classic Porsche and how to improve his entry into Turn 6 at Willow Springs with a home built DRS... He knows he loves her, but his heart is really in the garage where he can truly express himself.
That 'bedroom' scene on the monitior was obviously just a filler and a fantasy scene where the hero, whilst canoodling* with the '*********' is actually dreaming of his classic Porsche and how to improve his entry into Turn 6 at Willow Springs with a home built DRS... He knows he loves her, but his heart is really in the garage where he can truly express himself.
*you can Google 'canoodling', it is a Downunder term for getting it on with your significant other. Feel free to slip it casually into the script.
alpinewhite
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Yes, post 2258Did someone offer me free Listas?! If I wrote something that implied that... well, I'd like it to come true.
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2582019&postcount=2258
"I'd like to say that Lista Corporate saw a great marketing opportunity and sent a truck with some nice green cabinets for me to choose from. But of course, that's not ever going to happen."
bazzateer
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Yep, we'd all like to say something like that, but as in this case, that ain't never gonna happen!
914tom
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WTF O.O
never realize that you are a such successfull writer.
thought you are just the handyman withe the garage and Porsche from the garage Journal. congratulation
never realize that you are a such successfull writer.
thought you are just the handyman withe the garage and Porsche from the garage Journal. congratulation
Bogdan M.
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Such a garage was bound to have an exceptional owner.
Jack, I will be waiting to see your movie. Since I have done about 15 movies as a background extra I know how long those days can get sometimes. The last day is usually the worst, that's when I have done the really long days!
Dan in Pasadena
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Jack,
What's the show gonna be called? All 87 of us will tell our friends and the box office will swell!
But seriously, I'll watch. When they roll credits if there's a chance you get a stylish sign off writer's credit graphic ala Stephen Canell at his typewriter, can you make it a tie in to your garage? No joke, seems like everybody with their own production company has some inside joke, you may as well follow the trend!
Best of luck with the picture, Dan.
What's the show gonna be called? All 87 of us will tell our friends and the box office will swell!
But seriously, I'll watch. When they roll credits if there's a chance you get a stylish sign off writer's credit graphic ala Stephen Canell at his typewriter, can you make it a tie in to your garage? No joke, seems like everybody with their own production company has some inside joke, you may as well follow the trend!
Best of luck with the picture, Dan.
Dan in Pasadena
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Blue bolt, are you the guy sleeping inside the cardboard box, or the guy moving the box?
Hot Chop shop
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Hey jack,
Congrats on making your own movie!!! Looks pretty much identical to the sets of my student films minus the cardboard back drops and rubber dinosaurs....
And you are even on set to watch the actors butcher... or do justice to your words!
You are living the dream!
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Congrats on making your own movie!!! Looks pretty much identical to the sets of my student films minus the cardboard back drops and rubber dinosaurs....
And you are even on set to watch the actors butcher... or do justice to your words!
You are living the dream!
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Dan in Pasadena
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I THINK Jack will say racing his 911 is "living the dream"
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Thanks, Insp79!
And thanks for the nice words about the movie, guys. There was a brief moment where the 911 was going to get to make an appearance in the movie. But the director later substituted a Range Rover. He was right, from the point of view of the function of the particular car in the movie. But still. I was willing to make the wrong decision in order to see my car onscreen.
The movie will be edited by the end of the year. But then it's anybody's guess when (or if) it shows up in theaters. The plan is for it to go through some film festivals first. I'll definitely keep you posted when it's available.
Bluebolt, I actually got to be background in two different scenes in the movie. And I was pretty terrible at it! It's not easy work, before you're used to it. I think the director had to talk to me three different times -- more than the stars, I think.
And thanks for the nice words about the movie, guys. There was a brief moment where the 911 was going to get to make an appearance in the movie. But the director later substituted a Range Rover. He was right, from the point of view of the function of the particular car in the movie. But still. I was willing to make the wrong decision in order to see my car onscreen.
The movie will be edited by the end of the year. But then it's anybody's guess when (or if) it shows up in theaters. The plan is for it to go through some film festivals first. I'll definitely keep you posted when it's available.
Bluebolt, I actually got to be background in two different scenes in the movie. And I was pretty terrible at it! It's not easy work, before you're used to it. I think the director had to talk to me three different times -- more than the stars, I think.
That would have been very, very cool. I would have pushed that point if I was in your shoes.There was a brief moment where the 911 was going to get to make an appearance in the movie. But the director later substituted a Range Rover. He was right, from the point of view of the function of the particular car in the movie. But still. I was willing to make the wrong decision in order to see my car onscreen.
Best of luck with the film.
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Swept the garage tonight and my three-year-old came out and decided to get into the picture.
alpinewhite
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Jack,
Sorry if this has been asked before. I'm too lazy to search.
If you knew then what you know now, would you have chosen epoxy flooring that's quite common nowadays? What about RaceDeck?
Thanks.
Sorry if this has been asked before. I'm too lazy to search.
If you knew then what you know now, would you have chosen epoxy flooring that's quite common nowadays? What about RaceDeck?
Thanks.
I am not a volunteer tour guide or curator. I just happened to have looked up Jack talking about his tile choice for a friend a month or two ago.
See posts 22, 92, 153, 154, 312, and 476.
JCQuick
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That's a Very cool PictureSwept the garage tonight and my three-year-old came out and decided to get into the picture.
OP
Thanks!
Wow. Well, I'm not sure if I've been consistent the whole time with my opinion -- but six years into it, I'm very happy with the tile. And while I know epoxy works great (when it works), I'll point out that the strip between the tile and the wet concrete in the picture I just posted is epoxy. It's gone chalky from UV exposure and never looked particularly great in this application. It's cheap Rustoleum floor epoxy, so I won't condemn the better stuff that's available -- and I even know of people who are very happy with the bargain brands. But in my case, tiles were an easy (and cost-effective) choice.
Wow. Well, I'm not sure if I've been consistent the whole time with my opinion -- but six years into it, I'm very happy with the tile. And while I know epoxy works great (when it works), I'll point out that the strip between the tile and the wet concrete in the picture I just posted is epoxy. It's gone chalky from UV exposure and never looked particularly great in this application. It's cheap Rustoleum floor epoxy, so I won't condemn the better stuff that's available -- and I even know of people who are very happy with the bargain brands. But in my case, tiles were an easy (and cost-effective) choice.
Boosted1
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Good picture.
I have Ucoatit epoxy and the part that is outside the door also breaks down due to UV.
The part inside is much better, but still not perfect. I had trouble with the clear coat pealing under heavy use.
I have Ucoatit epoxy and the part that is outside the door also breaks down due to UV.
The part inside is much better, but still not perfect. I had trouble with the clear coat pealing under heavy use.
TTA579
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OJ Bartley
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Way too cute. I hope she's interested in the Porsche too! Gotta start 'em young.
Just did a revisit to your thread to see how you did your sliding cabinet doors. I finished tiling my floor last night and now I'm on to planning layout for the bench and storage. Is there anything you'd do differently aside from allowing a deeper upper track to remove the doors? Everything holding up well still?
BRIANBB
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Went to the United States Grand Prix in Austin a couple of weeks ago nad one of the supporting races was the Porsche Cup series. That was some really good racing going on. Reminded me of your car. They sure battled more than the F1 guys, very competitive.
55cadillacking
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Lovely photo, Jack. I have a question regarding your trench drain there. Where does the water drain to? I'd love a bit of info because I am really contemplating having a similar system installed. Thanks, Rick.
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Thanks, 55cadillacking. It wasn't something I had installed. Water moves left to right in it, and then drops down lower to a pipe that wraps all the way across, and then all the way down the length of my little 1/8-acre slab to a low point at the street. I'm not sure why the previous owner felt he needed such a long set of grates and a trench-style train -- it's not like the driveway drops toward the garage -- but in really heavy rains, it helps to keep water from getting into the garage.
pals444 Showed quite good how he installed a similar drain in his post http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2600474&postcount=69
Jack Olsen And as a longtime lurker I have to say your garage was what dragged me into this site and still has me quite awed..
Keep up the awesome work and remember to tell us when the movie is done sounds like something I'd like to see as well.
Tuner#2
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This is the best garage I know is a big inspiration for me.
It's entirely possible an early owner didn't know they needed all that, either, until some hard rains taught them?
Justind97
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Jack Olsen I bow down to you!
Your garage is gorgeous and functional. I love it! I have spent the better part of a week's worth of free time going through all of your thread and it's amazing how your garage has come along.
You have inspired me for my garage and I have already gotten started by reorganizing and making a ton of room. During the organization, I even had a WWJOD (what would Jack Olsen do) moment!
I tip my hat to you sir!
Your garage is gorgeous and functional. I love it! I have spent the better part of a week's worth of free time going through all of your thread and it's amazing how your garage has come along.
You have inspired me for my garage and I have already gotten started by reorganizing and making a ton of room. During the organization, I even had a WWJOD (what would Jack Olsen do) moment!
I tip my hat to you sir!
OP
Thanks!
Remember that feeling you got as a 10-year-old when you got new shoes for school? Today was a little like that, as I got the new tires put on for this winter's trips to the track.
I also got a great surprise from a friend. It's a custom shifter ball made in the style of the balsa one that the Porsche 917 used. It's got a inlaid graphic on it that is the 'no speed restrictions' symbol used on the autobahn.
Here's what they looked like in their original use.
Remember that feeling you got as a 10-year-old when you got new shoes for school? Today was a little like that, as I got the new tires put on for this winter's trips to the track.
I also got a great surprise from a friend. It's a custom shifter ball made in the style of the balsa one that the Porsche 917 used. It's got a inlaid graphic on it that is the 'no speed restrictions' symbol used on the autobahn.
Here's what they looked like in their original use.
Nolift911
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NT01's?
Are they going to be everyday use or just track or both...?
Thinking about these for my 911
Are they going to be everyday use or just track or both...?
Thinking about these for my 911
info2x
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It's a pretty great street/track tire, so long as there's a significant amount of track in that mix. They're loud, compared to a street tire -- and not much use in the wet once the tread is gone (and it goes fast).
I know.
We have to put up with earthquakes and mud slides -- but we get to go racing every month of the year.
vegar
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I was thinking the same thing. This is my racing tires for the winter season And no, they are not road legal
Btw, love your shop, especially your strong holds
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And no, they are not road legal
Btw, love your shop, especially your strong holds
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