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Thanks guys, I feel I justed dodged a big one. The big fire extinguisher was a life saver. I knew that the glue was dangerous, that's why I had the big fan going in the garage door. Because of the design of the boat I'm guessing the fumes just settled into the hull. Something you guys mentioned...

No heater. That's why I was waiting for warmer weather to finish the job. I've been working on this for 2 weeks. The glue has to have temps above 65 degrees to set. Like I said earlier, I think maybe electrical. I'm just glad I wasn't laying down under the console when this happened.

Be careful guys, about 4:00 this afternoon I was putting new carpet in my bassboat. I was installing the very last piece below the consoles. I had put the contact cement on the floor and some of the carpet, I was waiting for things to dry. The Garage door was open as well as one of the rear...

Not a Machine shop layout, more on the lines of a Wood Shop. It has a few tools and benches. May give you a few ideas. Hope this helps. http://images.grizzly.com/shopplanner/resources/shopplanner.aspx

More pictures of retaining wall.

I could actually start a whole new thread on building this retaining wall. Here are some pictures of the process.

Foul, below is the web site I used for most of my information. I added a few extras I thought would help strengthen the wall. I cut a notch in the top of every other row and installed rebar horizontally. I have some pictures somewhere I'll try to post. I also just googled "Dry Stacked Concrete"...

Thanks, Yes it is 8/12 pitch, and the overhangs and gables are 2ft. I did both to match the house. Same with the exterior, I used rock and stucco to match the house. Both are pretty common in this area of TX.

I used the same wire and direct buried it like the manufacture approves. BIG BIG BIG mistake. Even with no trees or bushs nearby it can still come in contact with moisture or water. When I put in the new line 2 years later, the electrician said it happens all the time. There is a nick or crack...

Thanks, My thoughts, when started were 1/2 woodshop, 1/2 auto shop. It is filling up much to fast. Currently it is wide open and unfinished. I plan on putting a bathroom in one corner. I think you should be able to put in a nice shop with a small living area. This is a great web site to get...

Thanks Greg, I think the majority was limestone, but we had sections of really hard rock, I think it was granite. When we trenched for the electrical, water and drainage, it took us 8 hrs to cut 40 ft in on section. We had a total of 250 ft from the meter to the shop. My son and I took turns on...

Thanks, I got my flight training from Uncle Sam, couldn't afford to do it myself. Hope all goes well for your son, Aviation opened alot of doors for me. From what I see in the industry many jobs will be opening up in the future. Tell him to keep the shiny side up and the dirty side down. Touch...

The outside is finished with, most of the landscaping complete. In the future the front of the garage will have a 20ft concrete apron out the front. The last picture is looking back up the hill that we cut into and the retaining wall. The retaining wall is 90ft long. I found a web site that...

I run the flight department for a private individual. Nicest guy you ever met. He's kind of an airplane nut, I've worked for him for 7 years and we have been thru 4 different airplanes with plans to buy more. Best job a guy could have.:bounce:

Here is where I made a big jump without any pictures. We had the trusses delivered and put up in a 2 days. My son and wife helped do the install, no big problems. This is another area that I wish I had seen GJ before I ordered my trusses. I would have elected to put in an upstairs attic for...

I live in the country and currently have no building restrictions. What is your referance saying its illegal to have a pit. I can't find any referances here in Texas.

C39er Where did you get your grates for your pit? I've thought about making some. Looked at buying but they are expensive.

I think I left out some important facts. The shop is 28 X 40 with 9ft walls. I elected to use trusses with a vaulted ceiling giving me about 14ft at the center. I wanted to put in a lift, but thought it takes up to much space. (Now that I've seen some of these built in scissor lifts I might add...

My goal was to epoxy the floor but now I'm not sure what I'm going to do. I plan on renting a grinder and trying to level as best I can.