New 24'x24' Bungalow Woodshop/Autoshop in California
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99MPower
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just finished binge readying the entire thing while I'm stuck on my Navy ship in the Bahamas while everyone else is out enjoying the island.
Absolutely amazing attention to detail. I have the same HF box, and for the money, definitely worth it. Too shall for my taste, but works pretty well. (got mine used). I also have an older Snap On classic 55" box, and if you are not doing serious wrenching or dont need the depth of a "big name" box, the HF boxes are great.
Enjoy the garage, as I know you will. I'm a huge BMW road race guy, was hoping to see a decked out e92 M3, but it appears that your BMW is mostly a DD/weekend cruiser. Love the e92s.
Have fun!
Absolutely amazing attention to detail. I have the same HF box, and for the money, definitely worth it. Too shall for my taste, but works pretty well. (got mine used). I also have an older Snap On classic 55" box, and if you are not doing serious wrenching or dont need the depth of a "big name" box, the HF boxes are great.
Enjoy the garage, as I know you will. I'm a huge BMW road race guy, was hoping to see a decked out e92 M3, but it appears that your BMW is mostly a DD/weekend cruiser. Love the e92s.
Have fun!
Just a great build. So much fun to live vicariously with someone else's money!
I'll offer only one suggestion - consider a 2 or 3 inch toe-kick under those workbenches so you don't have to spend a lot of time fishing for lost hardware while you're rebuilding brake calipers or the like....
I'll offer only one suggestion - consider a 2 or 3 inch toe-kick under those workbenches so you don't have to spend a lot of time fishing for lost hardware while you're rebuilding brake calipers or the like....
cobraman
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Garage Spider- You state, "...Otherwise, run home runs to LED driver for every so many feet". How many feet is, "Every so many feet"?
Cheers,
Cheers,
cobraman
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Maybe I missed it but will you explain why you selected Open Cell Spray for the ceiling? Anything special used on the Roof Decking?
Cheers
Cheers
Good call. I actually purchased some replacement LED strips that are higher quality and also a 12V splitter so each one will be a home run. This should do the trick.
Thanks - I'm actually thinking of selling the e92 as I rarely drive it. I've only put 5k miles on it since buying it 2 years ago...
I'll probably pick up an e39 M5 or e36 M3, those seem to be pretty good long term investments that won't depreciate heavily as they sit in my garage largely undriven.
It's actually closed cell spray foam. I only did it because I vaulted the ceiling (drywall tight to rafters/no attic space that would allow for traditional venting).
Climate around here is moderate so it's just for the fact that I dont have any venting.
Trey T
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holly guacamole .... just wow.... keep up the good work.
Can you talk about your custom SS top (acquisition, fabrication, and install)?
Can you talk about your custom SS top (acquisition, fabrication, and install)?
wasfast
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It's a Steroid Steevo. Awesome.
It was pretty simple actually. I drew up the drawing below in CAD and had my metal guy cut/brake out of 14 gauge steel. I welded up the seams last night and will grind smooth tonight. I'll just throw a few screws through the backspash into the wall studs to keep it from moving around but dont want to glue it to the sub tub in case it needs to be removed.
richtersrodz
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WOW!!!! That setup is AWESOME!! Love those toolboxes and top!
alpinewhite
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My cabinets don't all hold tools. Parts, spare parts, etc, too.
G20-Budo
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Holy Kick *** Bench Batman!! Great job nitro.. you've got bench space for days..and more drawers than you can shake a stick at! 
larry4406
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Well...., now I am late for work having to scan thru all of this awesomeness!
Attention to detail is first rate!
Kudo's
Attention to detail is first rate!
Kudo's
Slycox
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Yep its all been said. Just awesome. Subscribed
Crusher47
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Awesome build, everything looks great! Subbed
abefuentes
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Became a member on here to to give you kudos on your shop's construction. As i swiped from page to page I would make a mental note of something to compliment on, but pretty much everyone has already beat me to praising you on your progress. Love it.
One question, What are your plans for the Compressor?
I'm in the Paint and Body field and all I can think installing in my personal garage would be a giant 80 gallon+ machine, and would dread having that thing inside of my actual workspace considering it'd be so loud.
One question, What are your plans for the Compressor?
I'm in the Paint and Body field and all I can think installing in my personal garage would be a giant 80 gallon+ machine, and would dread having that thing inside of my actual workspace considering it'd be so loud.
jeremy_cherokee
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Couple questions:
1.) Do you have issues with the doors/drawers being that close in the corner?
2.) Did I miss something or how is the vacuum setup? Do you just have it attached to a shop vac or how is that setup?
1.) Do you have issues with the doors/drawers being that close in the corner?
2.) Did I miss something or how is the vacuum setup? Do you just have it attached to a shop vac or how is that setup?
Thanks! Great question. I'm hoping to move all my large equipment into the shop early November, which will include my 80 gallon upright compressor.
At the moment, I'm planning to place it on the far right hand side of the bench (flush with front of bench). I also roughed in 220v and compresed air to the attic space so I could conceivably place a smaller horizontal unit up there someday if I really need the floor space.
My air use is minimal, and I have a quiet compressor, so the noise shouldnt be too much of an issue.
No issues with the corner units - they start 1.5" away from the corner so you can open the doors 90 degrees and no issues opening the drawers.
I have a huge floor mounted dust collector that I'm using for now. Someday when budget allows I'd love to swap out for a nicer/smaller wall mounted unit.
gipraw
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Don't know how I missed this. Great work. Looks fantastic. A very well thought out project.
combat infidel
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Beautiful work sir
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I upgraded the undercabinet lighting, using these:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CMX2KGK/?tag=atomicindus08-20
And a home run to each lead: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MHUGL7W/?tag=atomicindus08-20
These cost much more than the very cheapo ones I first installed but are still relatively cheap at $60 total. Much thicker copper and has a weatherproof casing that allows you to silicone to the cabinets so they dont fall down.
Old cheap (very chinese) ones that I pulled out:
New ones:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CMX2KGK/?tag=atomicindus08-20
And a home run to each lead: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MHUGL7W/?tag=atomicindus08-20
These cost much more than the very cheapo ones I first installed but are still relatively cheap at $60 total. Much thicker copper and has a weatherproof casing that allows you to silicone to the cabinets so they dont fall down.
Old cheap (very chinese) ones that I pulled out:
New ones:
Also worked on welding up the sames at the countertop joints. Turned out pretty well for a novice welder:
Also working on my driveway gate. Hoping to finish it this weekend. Here's the top cap I made last night out of an old reclaimed cedar beam:
Also working on my driveway gate. Hoping to finish it this weekend. Here's the top cap I made last night out of an old reclaimed cedar beam:
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neilc
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Lots of excellent details. That lighting is a nice touch.
Are you putting in audio or TV for the occasional sports program!?
Thanks for the thread - very inspirational!
neil
Are you putting in audio or TV for the occasional sports program!?
Thanks for the thread - very inspirational!
neil
dittle fart around
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Good old JB will fill the spaces between those welds. Once it sets up you can grind it flat. My son's buddy is a body and paint guy, he says they use it all the time at work.
My brother in law told me learning to weld sheet metal was the hardest to do. He learned welding from working on the family farm. I tend to over heat sheet metal and have it warp out of shape.
Good old JB will fill the spaces between those welds. Once it sets up you can grind it flat. My son's buddy is a body and paint guy, he says they use it all the time at work.
My brother in law told me learning to weld sheet metal was the hardest to do. He learned welding from working on the family farm. I tend to over heat sheet metal and have it warp out of shape.
I had a very similar idea - was planning to use bondo and sand flat.
No TV in the garage but yes on audio. 4 ceiling speakers inside and 4 outside all connected to a sonos and teathered Airport Extreme hardwired all the way back to the main house attic where my modem is. I'm horrible with electronics so hopefully I dont blow anything up when I wire up the amp, volume controls, router etc...
majerus
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Nice build, do you do this for a living nitro3421?
alpinewhite
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Where did you get the plastic tube that houses the lights?I upgraded the undercabinet lighting, using these:
alpinewhite
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double post
I'm hoping to do a significant expansion on the house. It'll be a year or so before I get to the next round of work.
I'm in ultra high end residential construction (project management).
alpinewhite
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linky no worky