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I got the third coat on this evening- I’m not sure if I will put on a 4th- I guess I’ll figure that out tomorrow. My thinking was to use up the rest of the 4th bag and call it good, maybe leaving a little left for touch up later.

Thank you- she’s pretty awesome! So far the girlfriend test has been- can she put up with me and my shenanigans, not the other way around. And she’s doing great! I’ve never felt more cared for in a relationship- keeps me fed, actively shows interest in what I’m up to, entertains my endless...

Just teasing ya! You’re far from deranged, and I enjoy reading your posts! You’ve done some amazing things with a dirt or asphalt driveway and unfinished concrete floors!

Yes- using a bonding agent when mixing the cement. Surprisingly, it sticks really good- held up to two rounds of a floor sander with multiple passes.

Last night, my gf and I got the remaining cracks filled with mortar, as well as painted the remainder of the driveway with Portland cement. I had some left to use up, so I began the second coat up at the garage side last night. This morning, I completed the remainder of the second coat. It...

A bit further with the pressure wash, mortar in cracks, and brushing Portland. I went through a 94lb bag of concrete today, between lunch break and after work.

Thanks guys- exactly what I’m thinking- if I can roll a cherry picker across the driveway without dumping the engine, this will be a success. If I can skate in the driveway after all this, it will be a massive success. Lunch break progress- got the last 1/3 of the driveway brushed in with...

Switching gears a little bit- I wanna take advantage of the cooler weather we’ve got this week, so my gf and I pressure washed and crack filled the last 1/3 of the driveway. Today on lunch and after work, I began pressure washing the middle 1/3 of the driveway, then doing the Portland cement...

Thanks for the update- how do you feel about navigating the controls? Is it intuitive or difficult to understand?

Outside- I’ve got some siding to touch up. Also, a squirrel has chewed through our outdoor lights multiple times now…. I think they may be for special occasions only lol.

Windows are just set in there to plug the holes, and I need to plug the old window hole, but got it framed and ready to do that. It’s been pouring here, so I’m getting the inside work done while I wait for it to clear up outside. The windows make a huge difference in the vibe of the shop! I’m...

Natural light is important! I think it makes a huge difference in productivity. Maybe not for deranged Dave in the middle of the night working on his race car, but in general, I think a few windows will go a long way.

Speaking of windows, I finally got brave and started on the final two windows for the rear wall. Because this is the gable end, I put them all the way to the top plate, to allow as much light in as possible, as well as give me space for a shelf above the workbench going on this wall. My brother...

New tool: came with the milling attachment, two manuals, and a bunch of cutters. The machinist box I already had. I’ll get it cleaned up and in use fairly soon! I’m stoked on this- I’ve been looking for a couple years now. This is why I wanted to get the floor cleaned up.

That's a good point - I'll look into it.

Mike's videos were primarily what I watched when researching this project! I've got the cars back inside, and the toolboxes/workbench under an awning. There's a few misc. items on the side of the garage that will need tarps- thank you for the reminder!

I'm just going to leave the floor bare concrete. As @PBRman said, easy enough to touch up if needed.

Keep me posted!

I was in the HD aisles this weekend looking at the Behr and Rustoleum concrete epoxy coatings. I googled each, read reviews, thought about who I am and what I do, and decided not to risk it. I am NOT nice to things. I'm sure some people have had excellent results. My dad has a pro applied...

It looks like that shipyard closed in the 90s, but I looked it up on a map to understand where it was. I used to work a mile or so NW from there and would drive right past it on my way to work. Thank you for sharing!