Recent content by Cinch01

I see... Thanks for the pic - that could very well be an option for me. I have to see if there is any difference in clearance required to do it that way as opposed to the actual side mount option. By the looks of your pic, I could have the space to do it that way. You can see by the pic...

I didn't prime it ahead of time - I didn't find it a big deal to prime after it was hung. I put a good solid coat of Kilz primer on it (not thick, just made sure everything was primed thoroughly). I started a second coat and it didn't make a difference so I went ahead and painted - 2 coats of...

I am using OSB for my shop... have it installed/primed/painted in parts of the shop now... it's perfect for a shop in my opinion for the cost. I used oil-based kilz primer and don't have any delaminating whatsoever - 'rough' side out on my install (lines showing).

Anyone install a sommer opener with the side mount kit? ie. Installing the opener rail sideways above the door rail on the side? Also, any Canadians purchase such an outfit here - (Ontario?). I did search and find some info on sommer openers, but found no direct experience with the side...

Here's some pics of the project to date... One more coat of topcoat then install doors, trim cabinet and fixtures.

Bathroom roughed in - in the midst of primering OSB now. Complete with tile floor and the opening to the left is for the beer fridge - elevated about 13" so you don't have to bend over to get at the bottom shelf ;-) A bartop goes on the halfwall as well as lower cabinets with tile countertop...

I literally just put a coat of Kilz primer on my newly added bathroom area in the shop last night - the outside of the bathroom is OSB "rough" side out. After much research I found that using the Kilz oil-based is the way to go - some even say 2 coats - I'm undecided on that because it will be...

drivesitfar - I checked my vise and it says Fuller No1789 on it. Beyond using a vise I don't really know much about them - it's always done anything I've asked it to. For kicks I googled the name and didn't come up with anything. I have some other vises on the farm I might have a look and see...

.. As for the vice - couldn't tell you what kind it is.. I brought it from the farm and it's been around a long time... still works mint

Thanks... The loft will be a man cave eventually.. lol... I have the cabinets etc for the bar already.. just need to install them.. need to finish downstairs bathroom first tho... man cave is next! Ya, I've been thinking of the posts in first level - the good thing about them is I've had 30+...

Bench area...

Some pics - have done work since these were taken, but ya get the idea of the shop.... cheers

I came across this site a few times doing google searches for different things shop-related... decided it's definetely time to join! Born and raised on a 300+ acre farm - grew up having 'barn shops' - nothing fancy just a place where work got done. Just bought first home year and a half ago -...