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After wrapping the lineset in tape, I mounted it using the zip ties, and will go back today and put the gutters over it. Going to be very careful where I screw in the gutter to make sure I stay well clear of the lineset. I may just use the gutter straps, if I can make them look nice.

I've seen a lot of the postings about using the vinyl gutters for the lineset covers, as it's much cheaper than any cover set out there, I decided to go that route. I have 22' of lineset along the wall, and it would have cost me nearly $300 for covers. I have less than $50 in this method...

So, my initial reasoning for running my lineset inside was the 25' length of the pre-attached lineset. I really only had one ideal location for the outside condenser, and the inside unit needed to be as close as possible to the center of the work area as possible. With the 25' length, I was...

Thanks Riley! I started planning about a year ago, and changed it a lot between then and this February. Land Clearing was Jan 23, leveling on the 24th (their leveling). Slab was poured Feb 8th Building was put on Feb 19-21 I did more leveling on Feb 28th. Electrical main ran March 1st...

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And that's about it for now. I will post the outside condensing unit installation next week, and give a review on how well the 36K unit works on that size building. Once I get the mancave/guest suite walls up, I will insulate them as well (the walls between the shop and mancave) and install...

And... Finally we have a driveway!! Yes, I do realize entry into the right door is going to be tight, but my buggies and small cars can make it easily, and I did get the casters with the lift, and installed air and electrical on both sides for when I need to lift my truck. I wanted a larger...

As the beams are 4' on center, and the bracket obviously isn't, I had to put up some 2x8's to mount the wall unit. I painted them and used (2) 1x4's on the back to screw them together. I am running the majority of the lineset on the inside of the shop along the 8' rail, so I chose the left...

I was very excited to have the MrCool DIY 36K mini split arrive from Ingram's, but the happiness turned into a bit of disappointment as I noticed the damage to the condensing unit. The Averitt driver was actually the first to point it out, and documented everything with me, and even he advised...

I installed the shelving next, and was finally able to get all my parts out of my storage unit. I've had a 10x15 storage unit filled with VW parts for a few years, and have probably paid more to store them than they're worth, but that's finally over!

Although it appears simple, it did take me two days to do the lift. I got the main part assembled in about 4 hours, and got everything else laid out to check cable lengths, etc... before the second day. The second day consisted of installing the pulleys and cables, installing the electrical...

After the air system was finally completed, it was time for my favorite part, the lift!! I've had this thing since December (as previously mentioned), and had been jonesing to get it together, and this was my day (couple of days...). As I work out of town for a few months at a time, I am off a...

No real plans for it. I am regretting not just having that part enclosed as well. This was my one major goof, as I had planned on it being my truck parking area. However, MY miscommunication to the contractor led to it being 2 feet narrower than I needed for my truck. The opening between the...

It's certified to 120mph, based on where we are. No diagonals, if you're talking about the uprights. There are diagonal supports on the roof supports.

RBJ-45 here. End to end, arm to arm, and pad to pad.

Next up, I installed the air system. I opted for the RapidAir 1/2" system from Northern Tool, and hope it's enough. I do have a friend that is a shop technical consultant for a large automotive paint company, and helps design shops. With what I plan on doing, he says it shouldn't be an issue...

So, here's where the electricians did make a mistake. Even after all the back and forth about the money paid, they stepped up when I found an issue. The ceiling fans I purchased were Westinghouse Industrial 56" fans, and when they installed them, they installed them all on one controller. I...

Moved a couple of the buggies back in, and unloaded my Bendpak HD-9XW out of my trailer, where it had been sitting for about 6 months. A good friend of mine bought it just a year before, before having to move, and gave me a super sweet deal on the lift, a 60 gallon compressor, and engine hoist.

I found a local guy on Facebook Marketplace selling 4 foot industrial shelving for $40 per section, and bought 10 sets.

I used a local friend and fellow VW fanatic that owns his own painting service to do the floors, and used the ArmorSeal Rexthane on the floors. I did all but the Man-Cave area, as that will get wood flooring. Looks like it's still wet, even after 6 weeks, and it's had a number of things...