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Finally got around to building a welding table. Kept it pretty plain for now. Will be adding to it over the years. Rolls on wheels and once in place the 4 feet can be adjusted to raise it off the wheels. I used threaded rod and it runs up through the leg and out the top so the legs can be...

Life’s been busy. Working too much and switching jobs this year. Have been picking away at the garage when I can so here is an update. Decided to install a mini split for the upstairs living quarters. Was just too hot in the summers so this gives A/C in the summer and heat in the winter. This...

Yup hitch is in the works. Might toss some 2" flush mount LED lights in as well.

Plate bumper for 1st gen Tacoma. 1st attempt at a bumper. Might try and sell a few if I can get any interest.

Heavy duty welding cart. Setup for 2 tanks and room for a plasma on top.

Few more odds and ends around the house/garage. Welding cart done. Gravel pad before and after.

Got some time off work and poking around in the garage when I'm not out on the sled. Got some new dead bolts and door knobs installed and started working on a welding cart: Steel plate to avoid doors being kicked in: Welding cart base:

Ordered the International 56" toolbox from Costco. Got it all set up and organized the garage a bit. Have a few temporary tables until I build a workbench and a fab table. At least I can use the space now. Slowly coming along.

Just regular baseboard heaters upstairs. Once I see a steady electric bill I will start to look at alternatives. Pretty limited because I travel so much so wood and pellet stove are out for sure.

Got the place painted and heaters are in. Had the truck in also and still plenty of room to work!

What are people doing to exhaust welding fumes? Looking for a decent cheap method for the occasional welding. In the summer months leaving the garage door open should do the trick but once the cold weather hits that wont be an option.

I waited a very long time and saved everything so I could move into what I wanted and not have to move again in the future. Once I had the money I had my eye on this bank repo for 1.5 years and almost lost it over $2000 in the end to another interested fellow. Glad it worked out :) I am located...

Checked out your Thread. Wicked looking place! Very similar! I do like the two tone paint. Might be an option for sure. Not as bland as white. The one thing this place doesn't have that might become an issue is the ceiling height. However I have a friend who is a mechanic and he has a hoist haha.

A couple pictures of the view. Have to admit it looks much better in the summer with leaves on the trees!

Unfortunately my work schedule doesn't allow for wood or pellet. I'm on the road here and there so I have to rely on electric or propane maybe? I haven't looked into natural gas either. I plan on dropping the heat significantly when I am away. Both the garage and loft heat fairly quick once the...