Between 485 & 705 SQ/FT The Allen Street Project.

[zimman]

I've been wanting to move this furnace for months and sand the floor. The thing was sitting on some disgusting carpet, padding, wall board for decades and I just couldn't stand it any more.
Got a cheap HF belt sander and fixed the problem for now. We're doing the floors after the first of the year.
Zim

 

[NUTTSGT]

Thanks for that. Yes, I have more pics and will post them up later. After this garage gets built I'm doing a build thread.
Thanks again.
Zim

I would just continue your build thread here. You already have people following it and it can easily have a title change if need be. It's your choice.


EDIT: you're talking build thread on the Mustang ?

 

[Prospecter]

I second that thought. Just post all your doings on your thread. We are interested in all of it, and love pictures.

 

[zimman]

I would just continue your build thread here. You already have people following it and it can easily have a title change if need be. It's your choice.


EDIT: you're talking build thread on the Mustang ?

Yeah not sure how y'all do things. I've seen them inside the garage gallery and seperate threads. I think I'll just include it in the gallery so they can watch the finish out of how I use the garage for now.
Zim

 

[zimman]

I second that thought. Just post all your doings on your thread. We are interested in all of it, and love pictures.

Thanks for that. I've done photography for years and love it. Don't use the Sony as much as I use to but pictures are still fun.
Zim

 

[NUTTSGT]

Yeah not sure how y'all do things. I've seen them inside the garage gallery and seperate threads. I think I'll just include it in the gallery so they can watch the finish out of how I use the garage for now.
Zim

Some guys do both, doesn't really matter.

As a fellow member and I'm trying to follow along with what someone is doing, I'd rather see it in all in one place, less threads to read or less chance to miss one if it gets buried quickly.

As a Mod, doesn't matter, if you feel you want to merge a build thread into your garage build thread, let me know, it's just a few clicks.

 

[zimman]

So had some family up from Texas for the first time and we had a blast. Fired up the fire pit, played badminton and shot some arrows. Ate so much food we couldn't move for a day or so. Great time and this made it all worth while.
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[zimman]

My neighbor brought down his 1928's and gave our folks some rides. They were so excited. Not everyday you get to ride in a hundred year old car.
Zim

 

[zimman]

Got some beauty shots of the truck too. Can't forget the truck. LOL
Zim

 

[zimman]

Well the Bank called and told us it'll be a few more months before we can get financing on the garage. I'm pissed. I wanted to get this thing in the ground before the Winter but nope, February. Lots of projects to keep me busy tho. I'll keep you updated.
Zim

 

[M.Brane]

Cue Rev. Mojo Nixon I Hate Banks

 

[captain14]

Well the Bank called and told us it'll be a few more months before we can get financing on the garage. I'm pissed. I wanted to get this thing in the ground before the Winter but nope, February. Lots of projects to keep me busy tho. I'll keep you updated.
Zim

But if you owed them money they would be calling all the time if you were a minute late.

 

[zimman]

So when the folks came from Texas rain was in the forecast so I made a little shelter to BBQ. Worked great and as you saw above we ate well. Very well I might add. LOL
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[zimman]

Well November and December has passed and I've got nothing done. LOL. Had shoulder surgery to repair a blown out Biceps tendon so Christmas was a bust. Getting some range of motion back but it's been painful.
Got some more electrical outlets wired and got my Christmas present for my little shop built. Love the Omni Wall Products. When the garage is built there will be more.
Zim



These DREO products are amazing. We needed a humidifier and this one is wonderful. Bluetooth and functions just like my wall heater in the tool room. Awesome.



Got the battery charger finished up. I'm not happy at all with the LifePo 4 lithium battery I got. It's horrible. Going lead acid or AGM for the house battery soon.

 

[zimman]

Well, it's been some time so here we are. Just left the bank for some money for the garage. Now the wait begins. LOL
We've decided to go 22x30x11 metal. I'll not get into the manufacture as this causes differences of opinion. Local guy I can shake hands with. LOL. Been busy fixing things and hunkering down for the winter. Good to see the flowers popping up and the birds chirping. I'll let y'all know when we break ground.
Zim

Fixed the room heater. New thermopile, thermostat and back to new.






The most embarrassing thing was getting stuck in the driveway. Had to winch myself out. (some ice under the snow) New tires coming soon.

 

[M.Brane]

Traction don't care.

 

[zimman]

Traction don't care.

When we were traveling I got stuck in wet grass in West Virginia. I had over the road tires on it. Same thing here but AT2's and these tires were gone in only 40k miles. Firestone is good but ***** on mileage.
Zim

 

[M.Brane]

Depends on which Firestones. The highway tread versions that came on my Smashed Truck™ were squirrelly as hell if the pavement was the least bit moist. I couldn't wait to get some fresh BFG ATs on it. I bet on ice they wouldn't even move the truck.

 

[zimman]

Well it's been a minute right? Holy Winter. We did well though. No pipes froze, stayed warm and didn't cost much to live. LOL. Finally got the money for the garage. Decided to move it to the west in back of the old garage foundation to save some destruction money. I'll tear this out later, or load up some dirt and gravel and put up a carport. Better idea anyhow. Moved the trailer again and broke the water staub out back. Good thing the previous owner put in a shut off separate from the house. Smart guy. Looks like we're only a month out for concrete, maybe sooner and we'll order the garage metal when we get some equipment in the yard. LOL
Y'all hang in there. It's coming.
Zim







Built my second wood project last week. I'm happy. We needed more storage in the kitchen and I'll expand my coffee experience with the added space. LOL. Expresso machine coming out of storage. LOL.

 

[zimman]

Depends on which Firestones. The highway tread versions that came on my Smashed Truck™ were squirrelly as hell if the pavement was the least bit moist. I couldn't wait to get some fresh BFG ATs on it. I bet on ice they wouldn't even move the truck.

Wow sorry I missed this. Yeah I'm a Firestone fan but these tires just did not last. Great traction on the road and off but mileage did not make the grade. I'm going cheaper and maybe better with some Open Country or Toyo's.
Zim

 

[zimman]

Finished up the new storage space in the kitchen. Always wanted a coffee station and some place to put a weather station, radios and other storm **** we need. Now it's centrally located. Also took some time to stake out the garage. We'll be a lot happier with it back here as apposed to over the old garage foundation. I may order a carport to finish out the whole deal. The washer used to be in the kitchen and was in the way of the hutch so I cut the risers off and capped them. Tried to use compression fittings and that turned into a fountain under pressure. Blew the pipe clear out and had water bouncing off the ceiling. LMAO. Bought a new tool, pipe threader, and fixed it the proper way.
Zim

 

[zimman]

Well finished the Coffee Center Cabinet or Hutch, whatever you want to call it. Put on some doors and found a base for the front of the machine. Thought is was very cool, $26 I think. I'm really happy with it. Added some pimp lights to look rich. LOL
Waiting on the concrete guys again. Rain yesterday but this guy is ready. I don't care if he muds it up a bit. We're dry here and we needed it. More info later
Zim

 

[zimman]

Got the trailer moved back to the rear of the property. Not a lot of room for turning around. Started digging to find the broken pipe. Had to call in previous owner to see how he plumbed the property. Typical farmer and I'm good now lol.
Zim

 

[zimman]

Well some good news today. Concrete guy showed up with the forms and within a few minutes, a load of gravel and dirt arrived. It's a small garage, 22x30x11 so it should be enough. Area is very flat anyhow and only needs a few inches of height. Stoked and more pics and video to come.
Zim

 

[captain14]

Keep us updated on the build. Are you doing it or having it built?

 

[zimman]

Keep us updated on the build. Are you doing it or having it built?

No I'm too old for a 17' ladder. LOL. They are sending a crew up from Arkansas to put it up. I considered a wood stud built the cost was double. I got the building for just under 10k. More money for a wood stove and AC. LMAO
Zim

 

[captain14]

No I'm too old for a 17' ladder. LOL. They are sending a crew up from Arkansas to put it up. I considered a wood stud built the cost was double. I got the building for just under 10k. More money for a wood stove and AC. LMAO
Zim

You’ll be able to enjoy the shop this summer then. I understand completely about the Heat and AC!

 

[zimman]

After weeks of rain, the concrete man showed and took over. LOL. He's no longer a cussed person. He's actually a wonderful kid kicking *** in the business. He'll be back and we'll have a monolithic pad soon.
Zim

 

[zimman]

Garage pour in the morning.
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[zimman]

Well the pour finally happened. And then it rained. LOL
Welcome to Missouri. Greatest weather station called for no rain, until it did. We got it done though and it's perfect. It's just a little garage but I'm stoked and it will provide hours, months and years of pleasure. And, that's really what's it all about.
Zim




First time I've seen on of these units. It's a vibrating masterpiece. LOL

 

[zimman]

This slab is slicker than a marble countertop. I'm not doing the sparkle flake epoxy thing. I'll seal it and that's it. I had no idea the concrete made heat. While curing it was 89 degrees and the dirt beside it was 74 degrees. Cool science fact.
Zim

 

[larry4406]

This slab is slicker than a marble countertop. I'm not doing the sparkle flake epoxy thing. I'll seal it and that's it. I had no idea the concrete made heat. While curing it was 89 degrees and the dirt beside it was 74 degrees. Cool science fact.
Zim

The heat of the cure is pretty wild!

My last shop, I placed a soaker hose on the slab and kept it wet for several days after the pour.

At the day job, I had a house with suspended structural slabs that specifically required water cure.

 

[M.Brane]

The stuff we use at work for patching freeway slabs will burn you it cures in 20 min.

 

[larry4406]

The stuff we use at work for patching freeway slabs will burn you it cures in 20 min.

Probably could cook on it with a pan!

That’s insane.

 

[zimman]

Well it didn't just rain, it flooded. I was really happy the water never went over the slab, but it was close. We got 2.6" in less than an hour. It was brutal. LOL
Zim

 

[zimman]

That little pond on my neighbor's property disappeared in a hour. There's a cave system under it and it just drains into oblivion. LOL
Zim

 

[larry4406]

Nice test of your slab elevation!

Hopefully no caves affecting your house or garage.

 

[Old Man Roger]

That little pond on my neighbor's property disappeared in a hour. There's a cave system under it and it just drains into oblivion. LOL
Zim

Dig a trench to your neighbors pool or start planning on how to deal with a wet garage.

 

[Prospecter]

I am excited about your project. Always nice to get the slab done and start framing.

 

[zimman]

I am excited about your project. Always nice to get the slab done and start framing.

Thanks. I went to Buildings R Us and bought a metal 22x30x12. It's coming in pieces and I'm not doing anything because I'm done. LOL
Zim