Above 1200 Sq/FT The ASYLUM - Happy 40th Birthday to Me! (Est. 2005)

shopnut · Nov 26, 2011

Omphaloskeptic said:
OK Shopnut, just in case you're bored by now, may I suggest your convalescence period is an excellent opportunity to take up the guitar. You have a plethora of instruments to choose from; that is, if Mrs. Shopnut allows you to touch her toys. lol I think she might even be willing to give you a lesson or two on the basics if you ask her real nice! Who knows, by the time you are fully healed and ready for a bike trip in the spring, you both may be buying custom Martins when you visit the factory in Nazareth, Pa..

Now, about the Asylum, we here at GJ don't want to see you anywhere near a ladder shocking for many months even though we love seeing your well-documented results. HOWEVER, we would certainly welcome the chance to view all of your project ideas as your fertile mind churns them out on graph paper (old school!) and any CAD output you come up with. Consider this time of healing as a chance to do some 'hanger flying' with your buds at GJ!

P.S. - Listen to your mother about the beer drinking, just remember, she didn't mention wine or hard liquor!

With one mere mention of your guitar learning suggestion, Mrs. Shopnut had a Martin in my hands, a chord guide book in front of me, and a guitar lesson DVD in the player. Wow, I never saw her move that fast!

Since I’m mostly into country music these days, she had me start with C, D, and G chords. She said you can pretty much play anything from that genre with those three. I practiced until my finger tips hurt (which wasn’t very long at all). Do I have a future with the guitar? I’m not sure – my fingers don’t seem to bend the right way, but we shall see. Maybe it will feel a bit more natural after a while.

RE: Project Ideas – I will try to share as they come up. I also have a whole file full of past project stuff that I could go back and fill in the blanks over the last 6 years. Also, even before the little accident, I started the write-up for a new thread detailing the first 6 months of initial construction of the Asylum. So I will release that soon after I get a majority of the story written.

RE: Alcohol intake – The beer still tastes the same (yeah, I’ve indulged a little bit despite Mom’s warnings), but for some reason, the wine has a funny taste. I’m blaming it on the meds. Might have to try some hard liquor next

.

I’ll leave you with a picture of the one-legged guitarist attempting for the first time to play a few chords. He has a LOT to learn

:

shopnut · Nov 26, 2011

Grizz1963 said:
I mentioned previously that I loved your place.
Just wanted to also mention I love the way you manage this thread..... neatly.

Thanks for stopping by again Grizz. Over the years, I've been "programmed" to keep things neat and I don't think I could do it any other way now :willy_nil

I guess it's not such a bad curse to have, anyway.

Glad to see you having fun with the woodworking tools and all the other cool things you have going on. You are a true craftsman, no doubt!

Red Leader · Nov 27, 2011

shopnut said:
With one mere mention of your guitar learning suggestion, Mrs. Shopnut had a Martin in my hands, a chord guide book in front of me, and a guitar lesson DVD in the player. Wow, I never saw her move that fast!

Since I’m mostly into country music these days, she had me start with C, D, and G chords. She said you can pretty much play anything from that genre with those three. I practiced until my finger tips hurt (which wasn’t very long at all). Do I have a future with the guitar? I’m not sure – my fingers don’t seem to bend the right way, but we shall see. Maybe it will feel a bit more natural after a while.

RE: Project Ideas – I will try to share as they come up. I also have a whole file full of past project stuff that I could go back and fill in the blanks over the last 6 years. Also, even before the little accident, I started the write-up for a new thread detailing the first 6 months of initial construction of the Asylum. So I will release that soon after I get a majority of the story written.

RE: Alcohol intake – The beer still tastes the same (yeah, I’ve indulged a little bit despite Mom’s warnings), but for some reason, the wine has a funny taste. I’m blaming it on the meds. Might have to try some hard liquor next .

I’ll leave you with a picture of the one-legged guitarist attempting for the first time to play a few chords. He has a LOT to learn :

Way to go!!! A guitar can be a great stress reliever, time killer, creative outlet, etc. Also, acoustics can seem to be a little harder to learn on because of the pressure it takes to fret the strings. Electrics are usually easier on the hands. Why not try both and see what you think. (hint - if you crank up the distortion, it hides all the mistakes

)

Find some basic songs you really enjoy then learn the basic chords to them and play them on your own. It is quite enjoyable.

-Dave

EDIT: that cast is HUGE!!!

flybefree · Nov 28, 2011

I can see it now...the evolution of Shopnut's thread....it goes muli-media to the point where we can hear him play the guitar while we read!

Good idea to pickup a new challenge while you recover...that sort of stimulation will make the time move faster and certainly make it more enjoyable.

Shaun

tinbender 66 · Nov 28, 2011

Nice bandaid

!! It's good to see you out and about (cyberwise at least). Wring that guitar's neck!! Rock on!

Omphaloskeptic · Nov 29, 2011

WAY TO GO MRS. SHOPNUT! :rocker:

You both will be in Nazareth, Pa. by spring. LOL

Shopnut, good luck on your lessons; keep it fun! Listen to your favorite music to stay inspired, and if you can find how-to videos (YouTube, Google, etc.) of those particular songs, all the better. That cast, and the position it forces you into, appears to cramp your playing style; get a good bed bolster to help support your back so you can practice longer. Ice packs for the tender fingertips and alternating electric/acoustic should help get you past this learning hump.

If you tire of practice, take a break and try your hand at songwriting. With that cast, the story of your fall, waiting for the Mrs. to show up, the surgery, the doctors, the hospital visits, the new-found friend (guitar), and the convalescent period all add up to one great country-western song lyric. All that is missing is an old hound dog and a rusted pick-up truck! :bounce:

Looking forward to the new/old posts to the Asylum Saga....

(Pedal steel intro with mandolin coming in sweet and sad.)

Lyric line possibility:
"Was hanging out at the lake, just chilling and fool'in around. I'm in my shop, up on a ladder, pulling some stock, next thing I know, I'm laid up here with a borrowed guitar, playing my cowboy blues."

82_454_shorty · Nov 29, 2011

Get well soon shopnut! Keep on pickin and grinnin

Vernmotor · Nov 29, 2011

HUmm how would a county song about the asylum go ?

shopnut · Nov 30, 2011

Red Leader - Creative outlet? That would mean there is actually some creativity needing to get out in the first place, right? Hehehe - scratch that one off the list!

Mrs. Shopnut was suggesting that I try one of the electrics next time for the easier action. Unfortunately, our youngest dog heads straight for cover as soon as any amp cord is plugged in. He runs in the bathroom and shuts the door behind him. Luckily, there’s a work-around for everything:

(Actually, I took this shot as a joke before one of Mrs. Shopnut’s guitar jam sessions at the house. The sound of an acoustic guitar is fine for him, however - its weird)

flybefree - I am going to going to need as many distractions as possible to keep my sanity through these next 12 weeks! Oh wait, I lost my sanity years ago.

Nevermind

tinbender - Out and about? I kind of wish it was just in a cyber sense! I’m on my second 8-hour day of work and I can’t exactly say I’m luvin’ it

. I got home last night after the first day and just collapsed on the bed for an hour. It will get better, I’m sure (well, actually praying

).

Omphaloskepic - Yep, I owe all this guitar learning frustration to you! I’m more able to sit up on chairs now so the playing posture is better. I need to work on getting those fingertip calluses as hard as Mrs. Shopnut’s now. She has some that I swear are harder than her fingernails! :wtf:

As far as the lyrics go, I do have two old hound dogs and a rusty old Chevelle so maybe there’s a chance after all!

Thanks for the tips and starter lyrics. I’ll see what I can do.

82_454_shorty - Thanks. I need something to keep me distracted from this thing we call "reality"! And my "reality" is a bit handicapped these days!

vernmotor - That may pose a bit of a challenge. Maybe if I wait long enough, Omplaloskepic will write ALL the lyrics!

COUNTDOWN until Shopnut's return to craziness: 11 weeks!

mdbeck1 · Nov 30, 2011

Well, count me as disappointed....

I figured that you would already have the design in work for a hoist and saddle so you could work on the ceiling of the Asylum.... Maybe hook it to the ladder rail so you could reach more of the area???? :bounce:

All kiddin' aside... I hope you get better soon.

shopnut · Dec 1, 2011

Sorry to disappoint you, mdbeck1

If I would have known I was going to fall and break a heel, I would have gotten those last sections of rail put back up there for maximum mobility BEFORE the accident - just terrible planning on my part, I guess

Actually, your idea would have some real merit if there was still work to do on the window jambs or air actuators up there. Once up there, I could have just scooted back and forth along the the ladder rail - Weeeeee. That could actually be fun - kind of like the ziplining I did a few months ago, but without trees and gators to fly over! You guys are just full of great ideas.

Thanks for the warm wishes.

Red Leader · Dec 1, 2011

shopnut said:
Sorry to disappoint you, mdbeck1

If I would have known I was going to fall and break a heal, I would have gotten those last sections of rail put back up there for maximum mobility BEFORE the accident - just terrible planning on my part, I guess

Actually, your idea would have some real merit if there was still work to do on the window jambs or air actuators up there. Once up there, I could have just scooted back and forth along the the ladder rail - Weeeeee. That could actually be fun! You guys are just full of great ideas.

Thanks for the warm wishes.

Now that you mentioned it, I'm disappointed too. You needed to schedule a time to get all that ceiling work in before the ankle/foot injury. Couldn't you have just postponed the injury until work was completed?

(waiting for the new video of Shopnut on the electric)

:beer:

mdbeck1 · Dec 1, 2011

shopnut said:
Sorry to disappoint you, mdbeck1

If I would have known I was going to fall and break a heel, I would have gotten those last sections of rail put back up there for maximum mobility BEFORE the accident - just terrible planning on my part, I guess

Actually, your idea would have some real merit if there was still work to do on the window jambs or air actuators up there. Once up there, I could have just scooted back and forth along the the ladder rail - Weeeeee. That could actually be fun - kind of like the ziplining I did a few months ago, but without trees and gators to fly over! You guys are just full of great ideas.

Thanks for the warm wishes.

Have you seen the movie "Medicine Man"? When they are in the trees in the harnesses? Maybe use an electric hoist to raise yourself up? That's kind of what I had envisioned only using the ladder rail. Oh, part of the ladder rail is down.... So you need to do what the railroads do and put a BIG arm on the existing rail to hold the next rail in place while you bolt it down???? :evil:

If I remember correctly that loft you are working on is not that tall. How about the hoist and harness to get you up there and a rolling office chair up there to work from?

twocoda · Dec 2, 2011

i havent read the entire thread and im sure there has been lots of "life" that has happened since this thread originated but i would like to thank you for posting the electrical panel spread sheet DL....it will come in handy on our new house i just built

Thanks again!
Dave

Toolman12 · Dec 2, 2011

I think i am nuts can i come and live there?
p.s you ****

shopnut · Dec 2, 2011

Red Leader said:
(waiting for the new video of Shopnut on the electric)

I don't know about a video, but I do intend to tackle one of those electric guitars this weekend. Mrs. Shopnut already has one picked out because she says it is set up perfectly for a wussy newb like me.

mdbeck1 said:
Have you seen the movie "Medicine Man"? When they are in the trees in the harnesses? Maybe use an electric hoist to raise yourself up? That's kind of what I had envisioned only using the ladder rail. Oh, part of the ladder rail is down.... So you need to do what the railroads do and put a BIG arm on the existing rail to hold the next rail in place while you bolt it down????

If I remember correctly that loft you are working on is not that tall. How about the hoist and harness to get you up there and a rolling office chair up there to work from?

Medicine Man was a good flick and we have the DVD. It was cool how they were zipping through the trees.

But with my temporary disability, the 15' height of a loft floor (that doesn't exist yet) looks more like Mt Everest to me :wtf:

I think i need a little bit of healing time before I'll take on something like that.

twocoda said:
i havent read the entire thread and im sure there has been lots of "life" that has happened since this thread originated but i would like to thank you for posting the electrical panel spread sheet DL....it will come in handy on our new house i just built

Thanks again!
Dave

You are very welcome Dave. And thank you for bumping the breaker label thread over in the electrical section. I was just thinking about bringing it to the top for new members to see and possibly benefit from. You saved me the trouble :thumbup:

Toolman12 said:
I think i am nuts can i come and live there?
p.s you ****

This Asylum would be pretty full if every "nut" from this website hung out here. I think everyone at GJ is a bit crazy in some way - isn't it great?!?

Thanks for 'stopping by" Toolman12

shopnut · Dec 2, 2011

EVEN SURGERY COULDN’T KEEP ME FROM BLACK FRIDAY DEALS…

I was just well enough from the surgery (more about the surgery later) to catch at least one Black Friday deal. I thought Sears had some good prices on the expansion tools for their C3 line of cordless tools. I have a large array of the 19.2V tools but all my batteries are still the old Ni-Cad technology. They work pretty well but I’ve been itching to try the compatible Li-Ion batteries. I’ve also wanted the C3 leaf blower for cleaning sawdust off of the front porch of the Asylum, and I already discovered a cordless electric system is more convenient than my gas powered version for the little jobs.

Sears had this set (#7174385) on sell for $100 (edit: dropped to $90) and the best thing about it was it came with a Li-Ion battery and universal quick charger that handles Ni-Cad’s as well. The blower seems to work well, but I’m guessing the trimmer will be nothing like my gas powered versions. Then again, I think it will be fine for the quick little job.

Thinking about easy mobility around the city house in my current state, I also popped for this $30 stool (#951164). Its final destination will be the Asylum with a spare motorcycle saddle replacing the red Craftsman pad. It’s actually quite sturdy and should work for years to come. Unfortunately, my temporary use for it was foiled because the grout lines in our 18” floor tile snag the 2.5” wheel quite often rendering it more of a pain than not. I guess it will get moved to the Asylum sooner than later

.

All-in-all, I think Sears provided some really good values, especially considering the free shipping, and I can’t wait to start using this stuff.

Omphaloskeptic · Dec 3, 2011

Hey Shopnut, don't worry about the pooch hiding in the bathroom when you play the electric; everyone's a critic! lol

"As far as the lyrics go, I do have two old hound dogs and a rusty old Chevelle so maybe there’s a chance after all!"
Well, Hell YES! With the above mentioned possessions, you are a qualified, certified, country-fried, singer/songwriter/muscian, and you didn't even realize it. All you have to do now is learn those chords your wifey showed you and you're well on your way to becoming the next Jimmy Buffet! :lol_hitti

Now you know what he meant when he came up with the lines -
"I blew out my flip-flop
Stepped on a pop-top
Cut my heel had to cruise on back home
But there's booze in the blender
And soon it will render
That frozen concoction that helps me hang on

Wastin away again in margaritaville
Searching for my lost shaker of salt
Some people claim that there's a woman to blame
But I know it's my own damn fault
Yes and some people claim that there's a woman to blame
And I know it's my own damn fault"

:beer:

Here's to your health and to your lyrics to the yet to be written 'Asylum Anthem'. Cheers!

shopnut · Dec 5, 2011

Thunderstorms send the pooch to the "safe" room too. Poor little guy - must have had a tough life before we picked him up from the humane society.

Good old Jimmy Buffet - it WAS my own damn fault! I'm trying not to do too much "Wastin' away" though. I'm generating quite a list of things to do in my hampered state. Work on the Asylum WILL move forward - although quite a bit slower.

The "Asylum Anthem" - that has a nice ring to it :thumbup:

I need to get Mrs Shopnut involved with helping on the lyrics - she can conjure up a poem on the fly and the song writing comes pretty easy for her too. I think it would be cool to have a song verse for every year of the build saga. Each one could mention the major milestones along the way like initial construction, floor epoxy, lofts, crane, office, clerestory windows, library ladder, and of course now, my slight setback (you have to include teh pitfalls too). New verses would be added as I go. Certainly a good holiday project.

Omphaloskeptic · Dec 6, 2011

OK Shopnut, your mention of a timeline based theme song and "a good holiday project" made me think of 'The Twelve Days of Christmas'. You know, something like this -

On the first year of building, my true love gave to me, one shiny axe to clear the site for me!

and so on as you two see fit. lol

Of course, the last lyric line might be -
On the twelfth year of building, my true love gave to me, twelve strings a playing.... :drink:

Red Leader · Dec 8, 2011

Cool. Let's keep this going!

On the second year of Christmas, my true love gave to me...

Two twelve-foot doors,

And one shiny axe to clear the site for me!

mithrix · Dec 9, 2011

Hey shopnut, I just got caught up on your thread again.

Sorry to hear of the setback. But most importantly I'm glad you're ok and it wasn't anything more serious.

"Sounds" like lots of cool stuff going on as you begin your recovery. Can't wait to see what ideas form out of all this...

Best Regards,
-C

shopnut · Dec 11, 2011

Ompha, Red Leader - You guys crack me up! Here might be a few more lines to the Christmas Carol:

On the twelfth Asylum Christmas, my true love gave to me:
Twelve ???
Eleven ???
Ten clerestory windows;
Nine ???
Eight power window openers;
Seven ???
Six ???
Five ??? (this has to be a big one

)
Four ???
Three oscillating fans;
Two twelve-foot doors;
And one shiny axe to clear the site for me!

Mithrix - Thanks. The recovery has been a bit of a roller coaster ride for me - one minute I'm looking forward to getting caught up on some of the many things I put on hold while finishing off the Asylum, and the next, I'm really bummed I can't do all the things I usually do or that they take 3 times longer. Luckily it’s just a temporary setback.

I have a few ideas cooking, like the main bay center light fixture and what to do with that bare wall in the right bay. And of course there’s the railing and doors for the front loft (if I don’t break more bones before I get it built :eyecrazy:

)

In a recent visit by my parents, my dad helped me get the city garage set up to make that 4 foot wide "ASYLUM" sign, so that should be completed and waiting to hang up when I'm able to climb a ladder again. You should see some progress on that in the next couple of weeks.

Omphaloskeptic · Dec 11, 2011

Shopnut, I sure hope there are no ladders lurking in the city garage! In you condition, even a step stool is a no-no. How are the guitar sessions/lessons coming along? Is your better/smarter half urging you to sit in on her group jam sessions yet? Keep it up and keep it fun! :Kiss:

Just had a thought.... You realize of course that if yours was a true Asylum, you wouldn't be wearing a cast right now. The whole place would have been a big rubber room and you would have just bounced off the floor :bounce:

; now, that cast has you 'climbing the walls' instead. :willy_nil

flybefree · Dec 12, 2011

Shopnut, any hints of what the new sign will look like? On positive side, this is a pretty good time of year to take it easy...and you have a great excuse to miss any office parties you would rather avoid. I am facing two such occasions this week...can borrow your cast for two days?

Shaun

Red Leader · Dec 12, 2011

Omphaloskeptic said:
Is your better/smarter half...

That made me laugh

tinbender 66 · Dec 14, 2011

I was reading the paper this morning and one columnist did a column about decorating his house for Christmas. He described ladders as "A pitiable man made attempt to subvert the laws of gravity". He went on to say that the only reason they print the heighth on the ladder is so that the paramedics will know how far you fell.

shopnut · Dec 14, 2011

Omphaloskeptic - I love those little band "smilies"! There are a couple of ladders in there, but I have NOOOO intentions of climbing them! I'm pretty good at directing others to do so, however :lol:

It's weird, but I've had a hard time finding the time to sit down with the guitar again. I'm blame it on holiday prep and visits though. I have not heard rumors of a Christmas carol jam session yet this year so who knows??? I hope I didn't mess that up. This weekend is looking pretty good for a little picking.

I think I need a rubber room, or least a rubber floor. I remember our high school gym having a semi-soft floor in it - maybe I need one of those to prevent futher injuries.

flybefree - Wingnut65's rendition pretty much nailed it - see Reply #873 - just picture the yellow and silver flip-flopped so it is easier for me to build with the materials on hand. The 4' wide base board is cut out, thanks to my dad, and I hope to get some work done on it this weekend. Updates coming soon (I hope).

We are skipping all of our office parties this year - I just don't feel like being a burden to anyone and I know Mrs. Shopnut is getting a little worn out these days. Quiet evenings at home are becoming the norm, but it's nice to take it easy once in a while even though it's not my style.

Red Leader - That was funny AND true - she's not the one with a broken bone right now!

tinbender 66 - :lol:

They say the two most common causes of heel fractures are falls from ladders and car accidents. I guess I'm just a statistic now!

shopnut · Dec 14, 2011

I’M A FEW POUNDS HEAVIER WITH THE ADDED TITANIUM…

But heel surgery went fine and I’m on the road to recovery. I only wish this would have been my left heel so the new metal would balance out the old metal in my right arm from an old cycle injury.

(j/k)

I will spare the readers here, but for those that like gory stuff, I inserted the nasty details about the surgery in this thread: GJ Injuries Thread. Just remember that I warned you!

After surgery, they installed an EVEN LARGER cast that remained on for about a week. Below is a picture and from my point of view from above, it reminds me of a hockey goalie boot. It’s mostly gauze and cotton to cushion the heel, though, and a little bit of plaster on the sides for support. It still was heavy and uncomfortable to sleep with.

Luckily, I’m now back to the removable boot. I take it off most of the time when I’m home. Regardless if it’s on or off, I still need to remember that absolutely no pressure can be placed on that heel if I want it to mend properly.

AND A LITTLE SOMETHING TO HELP ME GET AROUND…

To aid my mobility, I bought one of these knee walkers. It’s much, much better than crutches, and it lets me “stand” by the workbench and have full use of my arms. I’ve also noticed my leg with the injured foot still gets a pretty good workout which should help me when it’s time to get back on both feet.

Of course, I cannot buy something without modifying it (or so says Mrs. Shopnut) and the walker has been outfitted with my creation, the O.B.C.S. (On-Board Crutch System). The walker can’t quite go everywhere, so when I think I will need extra mobility, I hang them on and bring them along.

Omphaloskeptic · Dec 14, 2011

So Shopnut, how long before you slap a little motor on knee-walker? Could be fun! lol Just be sure to wear your 'Gumby suit' to preclude any further painful interactions with gravity.

shopnut · Dec 14, 2011

Gumby suit? - That's an all-around good idea with my recent clumsiness - walker or not!

I have a spare 3hp 2-stroke trimmer motor that might fit nicely. But if going gas, the Gumby suit may not cut it - I might have to go with the extra padding of the Michelin Man suit.

Red Leader · Dec 15, 2011

shopnut said:
Of course, I cannot buy something without modifying it (or so says Mrs. Shopnut) and the walker has been outfitted with my creation, the O.B.C.S. (On-Board Crutch System). The walker can’t quite go everywhere, so when I think I will need extra mobility, I hang them on and bring them along.

You don't disappoint

Now as long as you don't go adding swinging cranes and moving ladders to that thing I think you'll be okay

Omphaloskeptic · Dec 15, 2011

Shopnut, they won't let you have a Michelin Man suit, you're wearing a 'retread' on your right foot. heh-heh YMMV!

shopnut · Dec 15, 2011

Red Leader said:
You don't disappoint

Now as long as you don't go adding swinging cranes and moving ladders to that thing I think you'll be okay

I had all kinds of mods planned, but the OBCS might be it - Mrs. Shopnut still needs to lift the walker into the car everyday. She's pretty tough, but I don't want to push it and lay her up with back problems! :lol:

Omphaloskeptic said:
Shopnut, they won't let you have a Michelin Man suit, you're wearing a 'retread' on your right foot. heh-heh YMMV!

Dang - forgot about that! I'm not worthy :bowdown:

shopnut · Dec 23, 2011

THE “ASYLUM” SIGN IS STARTED…

In the beginning, the ASYLUM name was just something I used on this website. But over the years, it is now commonplace for my friends to call it this too so I guess you would say the name has stuck. With my current limited state recovering from my heel injury, I felt it was perfect timing to get the branding put on this building.

I wanted the sign to match materials color scheme used on the interior of the Asylum, so I started with a sheet of the tileboard used extensively on the lower 10’ of the interior walls. It's future placement inside is roughly shown here: Reply #856

Here is a paper rendition of the lettering that will go on there. Actual letters will be yellow with black outline. This paper template will be used to trace the outline onto a separate board and the lettering will be raised off of the base board.

Here’s a start of the framework that will hold the tileboard flat.

Next will be finishing the framework and cutting out the letters.

ANOTHER NEW ADDITION TO MY CRAFTSMAN C3 CORDLESS TOOL SYSTEM…

My benchtop bandsaw will handle a majority of the cuts for the sign, but I decided pull the trigger on this jigsaw. I never used my corded ones for any big jobs and it seemed like a cordless one would be great so a cord wasn’t always getting in the way.

At $50, my expectations weren’t real high for this tool, but I was pleasantly surprised. This thing really works great. And the selectable orbital blade motion, quick release blade, and laser pointer are just icing on the cake. Although I seriously doubt I will use the laser much since it probably won’t be useful while making curved cuts. It is a bit heavier than a comparable corded saw since power is onboard. But again, for the small jobs I will be doing with it, I don’t see that being an issue. BTW, the Li-Ion battery pack shown did not come with the saw.

AND LASTLY…
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.
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL THE GARAGE JOURNAL MEMBERS OUT THERE!
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Call me the Breeze · Dec 23, 2011

Merry Christmas to you as well Shopnut. Good luck with the sign.

If you need any help with it, give me a shout

Red Leader · Dec 23, 2011

Shop sign is looking great.

Merry Christmas right back at ya!

shopnut · Dec 24, 2011

Call me the Breeze said:
Merry Christmas to you as well Shopnut. Good luck with the sign.

If you need any help with it, give me a shout

Red Leader said:
Shop sign is looking great.

Merry Christmas right back at ya!

Thanks guys. At least SOME progress is being made lately!

shopnut · Dec 24, 2011

THE ASYLUM SIGN GETS SOME FRAMEWORK AND A ROOF…

I finished up the framework on the rear of the sign. The angled cuts would have been a bit easier with one of my miter saws to use, but I suffered through it with the bandsaw because I didn’t feel like waiting.

Then a few 1x2’s were added for the roof. The boards will be painted black after initial construction is finished.

It looked like something was missing by the eaves, so I filled in the small gaps indicated. I probably would have done the rear framing slightly different had I known this ahead of time.

And some final pictures:

Mrs. Shopnut wandered out into the garage just as I was cleaning up for the day and saw the sign. The first thing she said was “Oh, that’s cute”. Well, that is not exactly the look I was after so I told her not to spread THAT rumor around

Next, it’s on to cutting out the text.

rieferman · Dec 24, 2011

Classic shopnut, I just new an injury couldnt keep you down. Happy holidays!

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