Between 265 & 485 SQ/FT The 12-Gauge Garage

[ezover]

Re: My Murphy bed avoided Murphy's law

How much trouble is it to get a building permit(s) for something like that in LA, or should I ask?

huh? house came that way...

good question, I would have never thought to pull one.

 

[MushCreek]

Re: My Murphy bed avoided Murphy's law

Wow- That's cool, and nice workmanship! I'm in the process of building a Murphy bed in our basement. I might steal that desk top idea if I can incorporate it with my hardware. That is- if I ever GET my hardware. I ordered a kit, and they keep backordering the thing. I'd cancel the order, but I've already built the cabinet to their plans and dimensions.

Anyhow, mine is pretty basic. Just a big box to house the bed and hardware, and shelves on either side. I learned (after I bought the kit) that they don't recommend using it on a wall with metal studs because there's a LOT of force generated by the lift system, and if it pulls loose from the wall, the cabinet would come slamming down. Plan B- I made the cabinet tall enough so I could lag screw it to the floor joists overhead. That sucker ain't going anywhere. If I ever get my kit, I'll post a thread about it.

 

[Copymutt]

Re: My Murphy bed avoided Murphy's law

Very cool. You realize its an attractive nuisance resulting in extended visits?

 

[rlitman]

Re: My Murphy bed avoided Murphy's law

Very cool. You realize its an attractive nuisance resulting in extended visits?

Yeah, very soon you’ll have a house full of HGTV producers.

 

[smokey0810]

Re: My Murphy bed avoided Murphy's law

Nice work Jack. Would it be possible to remove the A/C unit, patch the hole, and put a ductless mini split in its place? That way the actual patch job wouldn’t be all that noticeable.


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[Paycheck]

Re: My Murphy bed avoided Murphy's law

Nice work Jack. Would it be possible to remove the A/C unit, patch the hole, and put a ductless mini split in its place? That way the actual patch job wouldn’t be all that noticeable.


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My first thought too. Nice work!

 

[epmills]

Re: My Murphy bed avoided Murphy's law

Looks great, I really like the pillow storage area on the side. Desk to a ready made bed in seconds!

 

[Matthewjb]

it let me fasten nuts to the bolts that run through everything that's sitting on the shelf.

Wait until he puts his full coffee cup on the shelf

Do the lights turn off automatically when the bed is down?

 

[Stuart in MN]

Adam Booth / Abom79 just posted a video tour of the Stronghold cabinet factory:

 

[rharman]

Re: My Murphy bed avoided Murphy's law

How much trouble is it to get a building permit(s) for something like that in LA, or should I ask?

Not applicable. It's just a piece of furniture.

 

[Jack Olsen]

Let's put this all together. I just finished a 34-day stretch of projects, on and off. That goofy Murphy bed and desk, the subway-tile bathroom, the rest of the office, new stain on the deck, then cleaning up the driveway, the garage, the basement, filling two big dumpsters along the way. All of this in preparation for an all-grandparents visit for my son's recital this weekend.

Everything got finished. And importantly, there was never that day where I uncovered the much-bigger-problem-I-hadn't-forseen that was going to mean all deadlines getting scattered to the wind.

Cheers to that.

 

[PugetDude]

Nice work, Jack (as usual)
Another example of why this is one of my favorite GJ threads!

 

[Jack Olsen]

Wait until he puts his full coffee cup on the shelf

Do the lights turn off automatically when the bed is down?

The lights aren't automatic. But a cup of coffee gets a pretty smooth ride.

 

[T-handle]

Great work Jack! This is one of my favorite threads. I have read it many times. Great inspiration and ideas

 

[rvieceli]

Looking good Jack!

Thanks for including the messy shop pic, Makes me feel a little bit better about myself.



Ron

 

[rlitman]

...



Everything got finished. And importantly, there was never that day where I uncovered the much-bigger-problem-I-hadn't-forseen that was going to mean all deadlines getting scattered to the wind...

Ok. THAT belongs in the thread of awesome! Also, you ****.

 

[Von Dutchoven]

The 12-Gauge Garage Airbnb suite?

Looks great Jack!

 

[RedVise]

Everything got finished.
Cheers to that.

I like this shot, usually we just see the magazine cover shots...

As always, nice work, sir ! Brian

 

[Matthewjb]

The lights aren't automatic. But a cup of coffee gets a pretty smooth ride.

 

[Pbindesign]

Loved seeing your second video on Petrolicious Jack! Any newer projects on the horizon?


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[Jack Olsen]

Thanks! I haven't seen the finished product, yet. The paywall is kind of an issue for me.

 

[anth]

I'm disappointed that they put your video within their paid section. Jack is a man of the people!

 

[Pbindesign]

Thanks! I haven't seen the finished product, yet. The paywall is kind of an issue for me.

Darn, I figured they would have at least sent you a copy of it or a way to view it? Kinda unimaginable to not, it’s about you after all.


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[zanyad]

Thanks, Jeff! When this thread passed a hundred pages I figured the chances of anyone making it all the way through had disappeared. So I appreciate the dedication.

On p. 109 of 290.

Long slog to go yet....

 

[bdbecker]

On p. 109 of 290.

Long slog to go yet....

Its worth it, trust me.

 

[Outlawmws]

Its worth it, trust me.

 

[Old Man Roger]

I rule Barry suspicious..

 

[slik560]

...and obvious. ��

 

[Ronin22]

I googled his exact words: https://oldnewsclub.com/jack-olsens-12-gauge-garage/

Lol

 

[HOTFR8]

I rule Barry suspicious..

...and obvious. ��

I googled his exact words: https://oldnewsclub.com/jack-olsens-12-gauge-garage/

Lol

When you see a post like that just report them. Listed his location as Nevada but the IP address indicated India. Has been dealt with.

 

[slik560]

Fun while it lasted. Thanks for thwarting the intruder, mate. Well done.

 

[Jack Olsen]

How about some content, then?

Here's some video of my 911 at Willow Springs Raceway.

https://vimeo.com/360918327

It was shot by Sean Fannin for Petrolicious -- then re-edited by a guy who sent me the clip. If Petrolicious complains, I'll take it down.

 

[slik560]

Your car - to heck with Petrolicious. Thanks.

 

[Balor]

Nice Jack. This is why we need a like button.

 

[1Garageman]

I agree that is an awesome short film of you and your car!
Question, does your car slide during some of the turns? Like the first on where the video is at about 30 seconds?

 

[Jack Olsen]

Question, does your car slide during some of the turns? Like the first on where the video is at about 30 seconds?

Yes, I slide quite a bit. Most of the time (in corners, at least) the car is experiencing some amount of understeer, oversteer, or a state where the direction the tires are pointed is not the same as where the car is pointed.

Probably less than usual in this footage, though, since I was going slower for shots where they were following me or the photographer was out there crouching down on the track.

 

[ddawg16]

Cool Video......

Any chance you are going to be at TPE this Sunday?

 

[Brian R]

Jack,
Cool video. It's been awhile since I've seen (but maybe I've missed it) what your PR best lap time now stands.

What is it and what's your new goal?

 

[Ronin22]

God I love that car

 

[harley jim]

I have been reading about the 12 ga garage. And watched your video. Very impressive space. I too look for that calming effect when I open the door. My space is not refind as yours but I am getting there. Love the car.

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