Above 1200 Sq/FT building my BIG PARTY garage
- Thread starter don long
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Wokspaces above 1200 squarefeet.
Well another corner has been turned at the party garage.
WE HAVE STARTED THE WESTERN TOWN
I have been fretting over how to get something built to accommodate getting into the container with the door as part of the town.
Well It finally came to me how to make it all work.
I started by pouring a small slab of concrete infront of the container
Then built a walkway along the side of the other container.
WE HAVE STARTED THE WESTERN TOWN
I have been fretting over how to get something built to accommodate getting into the container with the door as part of the town.
Well It finally came to me how to make it all work.
I started by pouring a small slab of concrete infront of the container
Then built a walkway along the side of the other container.
(had a little trouble with my photos)
Here is a partial lay out for my town
2019-10-30 18.32.15 by don long, on Flickr
And the slab
2019-10-30 09.23.11 by don long, on Flickr
The side walk
2019-10-30 09.24.06 by don long, on Flickr
So here's the plan.
I'll build the livery stable with a big sliding door that I can open and access the contents of the first container. (the pink boxes in the first pic. are 2 40 ft containers) the dirt will be built up to the top of the slab making it possible to pull a buggy into the livery stable. Next I built a raised walkway to start building the next 3 buildings along the wall of the 2nd container.
While waiting on the concrete slab to cure I started on the Saddle shop (next to the livery stable
2019-10-30 09.22.51 by don long, on Flickr
2019-10-30 10.44.18 by don long, on Flickr
2019-10-30 12.12.08 by don long, on Flickr
Had to stop there while I go out and find some OLD doors to hang before finishing the sheeting of the framework.
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Here is a partial lay out for my town
2019-10-30 18.32.15 by don long, on FlickrAnd the slab
2019-10-30 09.23.11 by don long, on FlickrThe side walk
2019-10-30 09.24.06 by don long, on FlickrSo here's the plan.
I'll build the livery stable with a big sliding door that I can open and access the contents of the first container. (the pink boxes in the first pic. are 2 40 ft containers) the dirt will be built up to the top of the slab making it possible to pull a buggy into the livery stable. Next I built a raised walkway to start building the next 3 buildings along the wall of the 2nd container.
While waiting on the concrete slab to cure I started on the Saddle shop (next to the livery stable
2019-10-30 09.22.51 by don long, on Flickr
2019-10-30 10.44.18 by don long, on Flickr
2019-10-30 12.12.08 by don long, on FlickrHad to stop there while I go out and find some OLD doors to hang before finishing the sheeting of the framework.
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gearbox
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Progress looks great.
drivesitfar
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Don: i'm making plenty of ICE TEA and grabbing a seat cause OMG that sounds AMAZING. WESTERN TOWN & THE PARTY GARAGE does have a nice ring to it.
good luck!!
my picking skills aren't so good in Southern California, but feel free to post up some pics or descriptions of what you need and maybe some of the local guys can help you.
cheers!!!
good luck!!
my picking skills aren't so good in Southern California, but feel free to post up some pics or descriptions of what you need and maybe some of the local guys can help you.
cheers!!!
ZRX61
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There's a home up near Santa Clarita on Sierra Hwy (just S of Davenport Rd) that has a western town like that, He has 2 or 3 40 footers end to end with a facade like you are planning complete with wooden sidewalk etc.
ZRX61
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HOTFR8
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I've been patiently waiting to see the western town start. This will be interesting.
HOTFR8
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Sorry Simon, not sure why I wrote Steve, must be the grammar corrector kicking in
I forgive you.
Going off topic I hate auto correct when I try to send a message on my phone. It can often create issues I never expect.Homebody
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Man, this is gonna be sweet!!
Chilliwack Murray
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A farmer around here did that with is chicken barns. Always thought they used it for a movie set but asked him one day and he said he just felt like dressing it up.
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Near 6119-5629 Lickman Rd, Chilliwack, BC
https://maps.google.com?q=49.1088372,-122.0068002&hl=en-CA&gl=ca
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Near 6119-5629 Lickman Rd, Chilliwack, BC
https://maps.google.com?q=49.1088372,-122.0068002&hl=en-CA&gl=ca
Thank you gearbox
Hi Drives
Yes we finally hit the ground running toward the western town.
I have quite a bit of yard art for sitting around the town but if I think of something to put on my wish list I'll post it up
Thanks for dropping in.
Thanks ZRX
I tried to look at his place but didn't see much. Mine will be a long project with 4 more containers to cover.
Simon
Your encouragement helped get this project off the ground
Thank You
Wally
Even Ann is excited to see what will happen over it the next yard
Thanks for the visit.
Man, this is gonna be sweet!!
Thanks Homebody
Just another day in paradise lol
Chilliwack
Thanks for that link.
ZRX61
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Slight brainfart, I gave you the address of the place across the street. In this image if you pull the address up on Google Maps & do street view from that red dot in the road, then look towards the arrow you'll see it when you zoom in.
Light colored part is the top of the Conexs, the grey bit is the covered sidewalk he built along the side facing the road..
No idea why the damn attachments show up so small.
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jeffmoss26
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looking forward to this!!
Here is todays progress
The general store is framed and partly skinned
2019-10-31 15.56.37 by don long, on Flickr
The saddle shop is totally skinned with the door and window set and the lawyer office is framed and standing
2019-10-31 15.55.13 by don long, on Flickr
2019-10-31 15.56.41 by don long, on Flickr
The general store is framed and partly skinned
2019-10-31 15.56.37 by don long, on FlickrThe saddle shop is totally skinned with the door and window set and the lawyer office is framed and standing
2019-10-31 15.55.13 by don long, on Flickr
2019-10-31 15.56.41 by don long, on FlickrHere is what one of my blue prints looks like (all done in excel)
2019-10-31 18.46.47 by don long, on Flickr
2019-10-31 18.46.47 by don long, on FlickrHOTFR8
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I seriously doubt that. I like the progress.
drivesitfar
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Don: looks like you and your helper(s) are really making nice progress. keep up the great work!!!
drivesitfar
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HOTFR8
Banned
That is clever Drives. I have posted photos of similar containers set up as a site office.
Thanks guys but it's too late to change directions now
Here is what the town looks like tonight
2019-11-01 16.18.49 by don long, on Flickr.
HOTFR8
Banned
Not to sidetrack the topic but to show the diversity of shipping container use these I finally found in an Album I had on the GJ from the Elmore Field Days in 2013.
View media item 34024View media item 34025Give you any ideas Don?
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drivesitfar
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Don: I was just throwing out ideas and didn't know if all your containers had your stuff in them or if you were moving in empty ones too.
your plan is coming along very nicely. keep up the great work.
Fr8: that looks pretty comfy. it sure could beat a TINY HOME and it would make a great cabin or shack in the deep woods if you could get it there.
hope you all have a great weekend!!
your plan is coming along very nicely. keep up the great work.
Fr8: that looks pretty comfy. it sure could beat a TINY HOME and it would make a great cabin or shack in the deep woods if you could get it there.
hope you all have a great weekend!!
HOTFR8
Banned
My containers here are full of shelves (one with car parts) as well. Painted to match the Shed.
Only thing missing is the toilet and shower. You would also need heat and cooling for it but I guess that could be done.
Weekend here is wet and miserable. After a week of early Summer we are back to a late taste of Winter. Typical Aussie Spring.
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shortykorte
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Howdy pilgrim. You have any Redeye to wet the whistle and a place to bunk for this crusty, dusty ok’ cowpoke?
Members of GJ have taken an online poll and majority agreed with Simon on having a saloon/hotel. I doubt you want us staying in the big house. Lol.
It’s awesome the western town has started. Wish I could help.
Shorty Korte
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Members of GJ have taken an online poll and majority agreed with Simon on having a saloon/hotel. I doubt you want us staying in the big house. Lol.
It’s awesome the western town has started. Wish I could help.
Shorty Korte
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HOTFR8
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What Poll?
Saloon! Hotel! Shorty I can agree it would be a great place to stay when Don has one of his big parties.
Walking in from cleaning the western town work area tonite I looked up into the sky and saw this sunset
2019-11-02 18.04.10 by don long, on Flickr
2019-11-02 18.04.10 by don long, on FlickrHOTFR8
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Shorty
I think I missed seeing that poll
I was just thinking if he pulls the other leg it may play Jingle Bells.
Still I have to admit the idea has merit.
The Saloon that is not the poll.
Toolfool
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I was all ready to load my tools into the van, pick Shorty up, and head West, but it looks like you have some help already.
I was just thinking if he pulls the other leg it may play Jingle Bells.
Still I have to admit the idea has merit.
The Saloon that is not the poll.
Simon
The saloon is in the plan
Yea Toolfool
The project started out just my helper and me doing the work but one guy stopped by for a visit on Wednesday and he returned on Thursday with his tool belt ready to hit it and another friend heard the noise and came in to see what was happening and he stayed the rest of the day
Then on Friday I had a roofer scheduled to work on my work shop roof and after he got his crew to work he walked over to lend a hand so I'm used to getting help so load up and come on over.
bolensboneyard
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Walking in from cleaning the western town work area tonite I looked up into the sky and saw this sunset
Now that's beautiful. Plus it looks like cotton candy.
HOTFR8
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Don, Greg B phoned me last night to ask for an update on your progress. His main concern was the fires in California but was interested to hear about the Western Town.