Recent content by big_dan

It would take a while to break it all out, but to date, all included, I'm in it approximately $28k. That's only paying labor to finish the interior slab and form/pour the exterior slab. All other labor by yours truly. Hope this helps. Dan

So it's been quite a while since I posted an update, but the Falcon shop is, for all intents and purposes, complete. I have a few loose ends to tidy up here and there, but it'll always be that way, won't it? Finally poured my apron in the early spring, so construction is over. Finally...

Looking good so far. Just finished my 36x48 a few months back, eastern TN between Knoxville and Chattanooga. Keep pics coming! Dan

A few minor pieces of trim left to paint and we'll be done with the exterior. Already a "working" shop inside; that's never really finished, is it? Dan

Exterior is almost complete; finally! Won't be long and all we'll need is paint. Dan

Exterior almost complete. Plans are still metal siding on the south, west and north side. Hardee on the east (around the doors, facing the road). Dan

Another suggestion; go "modular." I worked in a small 2 bay garage for a long time and had to make do with small space, so I built a small fab table (roughly 4'x4' plate top, 2x2x1/4 legs) that everything attaches to. And I mean everything. Shrinker/stretchers, small brakes, bender, etc...

Still making progress slowly but surely. On the electrical side, all that is left to accomplish is exterior floods and interior fluorescent lighting. Right now, soffits / eave work in progress to get the siding and exterior 100%. Took and overhead shot to show the clutter of getting moved...

So continuing along. Should finish up siding before too long and be done for a while. Wiring is finished, insulation and interior OSB about 1/3rd complete. Move from the old shop is in progress, so I hope to be back on other projects before the end of May. Finally! Dan

More progress. Electrical service is roughed in (200a service, overhead) and the tool crib/lock-up is framed in. Hope to have power this week and then more to follow. Still haven't made the final decision on siding yet; leaning towards metal now. Thanks for looking. Dan

Another update. Sheathing complete, roof is installed, house wrap is on, and the 10x10 doors are installed. Need to get an entry door installed, finish the soffit and hang my siding and i'll be done. Well, all but electrical, that is. Electrical starts next week. Thanks for looking. Dan

So after a long weekend the sheathing is 95%; just gable ends to go. Have felt on the roof until metal gets here; just glad to have this part behind me! More soon - Dan

Trusses are set. Now for the 60+ sheets of roof sheathing then on to walls. After a good long day of walking trusses I need a day off . . . . But, no rest for the weary. Trying to be sheathed this weekend. Moving along. Dan

Standard trusses, 4:12 pitch (matches my house), 2' rafter tails. Figured no need to get fancy with 12' ceilings already. Dan

Went ahead and built a road in preps for the truss delivery at the end of the month. And if I have a road, might as well test fit the 53 3100 . . . . . Dan