My New Shop/Garage Build: (Sub Shop)

subvet · Jun 3, 2018

After 20+ years, I retired from my first career in the Navy and moved here to MD. AS I started my second career, I designed then built my new house that was finished in 2003. Unfortunately I quickly outgrew my garage in about 6 years. I finally am able to build my new Shop/Garage. I have been lurking around this forum for several years reading and learning from all of you. After I started my build I finally decided to start this thread to hopefully gain some additional recommendations as I move toward finishing the shop/garage. Thanks in Advance.
First pics are the second driveway being put in

subvet · Jun 3, 2018

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Footers, Dug, Poured, and Block work started.

ericlar80 · Jun 3, 2018

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Lookin' good. Any details on the build? Size, etc...

subvet · Jun 4, 2018

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ericlar80 said:
Lookin' good. Any details on the build? Size, etc...

Forgot the details:
I had wanted to build a 30x40, but with easement restrictions, septic reserve restrictions, and grading of the lot, the largest I could build was 30x34 within a reasonable cost.

Building will be 30x34, block foundation, 2x6 24 OC, 10ft walls, vinyl siding, Metal Roof, 16x9 garage door, one window and a man door.

subvet · Jun 4, 2018

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Stone in place for the floor, concrete forms for the apron, sidewalk & steps.

subvet · Jun 5, 2018

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After some discussion with the county, I asked the mason to add an additional row of block, this will gain some additional ceiling height.
With almost 2 rows of block about the concrete I will clear 11ft for ceiling height.
Glad I was able to do this just before he added the J-bolts.

Riley · Jun 6, 2018

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Great call. Can't do it later. Looks like things are moving along nicely.

zmotorsports · Jun 6, 2018

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Subscribed.

That will be a nice looking when done. House already looks great.

What do you plan on using the shop for? Automotive, woodworking, motorcycles? What kind of tools will you be filling it with?

850xpeps · Jun 6, 2018

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Looks good. I would recommend 16” or for wall framing.

subvet · Jun 6, 2018

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zmotorsports said:
Subscribed.

That will be a nice looking when done. House already looks great.

What do you plan on using the shop for? Automotive, woodworking, motorcycles? What kind of tools will you be filling it with?

Thanks.
Automotive & Bikes & whatever else?
I have planned to have 2 areas to have thicker concrete just incase a lift showes up in the future.
Currently I plan to move over my willys CJ3a, my Harley, Drill press, pedestal grinders, Belt/disc sander, welding table & welder.
Probably a majority of my tools, Not sure if I am going to get new tool boxes or move my old snap-on boxes over.

subvet · Jun 6, 2018

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850xpeps said:
Looks good. I would recommend 16” or for wall framing.

I was put alot of thought into that and discussed it with nerous friends and the county inspectors, went with 24" Framing is now done.
The Amish crew is fast.

subvet · Jun 6, 2018

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Framing and Roof done.
Most of the sheathing up and window is in

zmotorsports · Jun 7, 2018

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subvet said:
Thanks.
Automotive & Bikes & whatever else?
I have planned to have 2 areas to have thicker concrete just incase a lift showes up in the future.
Currently I plan to move over my willys CJ3a, my Harley, Drill press, pedestal grinders, Belt/disc sander, welding table & welder.
Probably a majority of my tools, Not sure if I am going to get new tool boxes or move my old snap-on boxes over.

Sweet.

You had me at Jeep and Harley Davidson. :beer:

subvet · Jun 7, 2018

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Concrete poured on the garage floor, apron, sidewalk and steps off the side of the porch.
The floor includes 2 pads 10" for possible future lift.

I have not decided what to do for a floor finish.
I think I want to keep the look of the concrete, so thinking
I am leaning toward some sort clear sealer.
I like shiny so thinking Gloss finish or not sure to keep it the natural dull look.

tpndrcn · Jun 8, 2018

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Nice looking shop so far, please keep posting the pictures! What do you have planned for insulation and interior sheeting?

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subvet · Jun 9, 2018

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tpndrcn said:
Nice looking shop so far, please keep posting the pictures! What do you have planned for insulation and interior sheeting?

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Thanks.
I am will be using normal R19 with plywood and drywall.

subvet · Jun 9, 2018

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Siding is all done.
Electricians have started to run power to the Garage

1/2 Cup · Jun 9, 2018

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subvet looking great.. :thumbup:

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subvet · Jun 11, 2018

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The gutters got installed and the shutters got put up.
Electricians put in the panel and finished running power to it.
Next will be running lights and receptacles.

James-W · Jun 11, 2018

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Looking really nice. By the way, thank you for your service.

subvet · Jun 12, 2018

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James-W said:
Looking really nice. By the way, thank you for your service.

Thanks.
This point forward, production will probably slow down considerably.
The rest of the build I will be mostly be working alone.

subvet · Jun 12, 2018

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No Pics today, layed out all the receptacles and lights, the hung a few boxes.

However I show you what I had been busy with the last couple years.

Deezler · Jun 13, 2018

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Dang, it took you a couple years to build that bar? slow and steady work, lol.

Nice new shop/garage!

Ro_Ja Boy · Jun 13, 2018

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Makes me realize how slow my build is coming.

Nice work!

big_bake · Jun 13, 2018

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Is that 6" wide block for the masonry walls?

subvet · Jun 13, 2018

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Deezler said:
Dang, it took you a couple years to build that bar? slow and steady work, lol.

Nice new shop/garage!

from concept to reality plus i work really slow by myself

subvet · Jun 13, 2018

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Ro_Ja Boy said:
Makes me realize how slow my build is coming. Nice work!

The building went up fast. When the builder told me 5-10 days I was doubtful.
There were 4 or 5 guys on the crew + another 3-4 just for the concrete & block work.
Progress will slow down now that I will doing it mostly myself moving forward.

subvet · Jun 13, 2018

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big_bake said:
Is that 6" wide block for the masonry walls?

8" block from the footer to the concrete floor then 6" block above the floor.

subvet · Jun 13, 2018

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More Bar build pics.

Laying out the Hickory Boards for the bar top.
Also place LED under the top

subvet · Jun 13, 2018

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Bar rail I salvaged from an old local bar, reshaped it then refinished it.
Building the Bar back.

subvet · Jun 13, 2018

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Checking out the bar stool spacing.
Fabricated foot rail brackets from iron pipe, round stock and some plate.
Foot Rail itself is sch 80 pipe, wire brushed then clear coat.
LED lighting is worked out great shines on both sides of the bar.
Bar counter shelves being assembled.

subvet · Jun 14, 2018

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Counter top and Sink for the bar back and under bar counter.
TV connected, then re-routed the power and cable so it is out of sight.
Built a small Liquor shelf.

subvet · Jun 14, 2018

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All Done:

Fran's Trusty Shellback Bar

subvet · Jun 16, 2018

Back to Progress on the garage.
Wiring was slow moving then one of our ALR members loaned me his son to help out.
Journeyman electrician 10x faster than I can do getting these receptacles in.

subvet · Jun 19, 2018

When I was trying to lay the electrical circuits, I tried to think of anything I would possible want in the future. I hope I didn't forget anything.

I should have plenty of receptacles now.
23 120v 20A receptacles on 5 circuits
2 220v 40A for my welders.
And in case I win the lottery I also included accomodations for wish items
like plasma cutter can share the 220v with my welders
1 220v 30A for possible future bigger Compressor
1 220v 30A for possible future lift
1 220v 40A for possible future Heat pump

subvet · Jun 19, 2018

Garage Door got installed.
The Side Door was removed and reinstalled with the right color.
:thumbup:

HOTFR8 · Jun 20, 2018

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subvet · Jun 20, 2018

HOTFR8 said:
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Thank You

subvet · Jun 21, 2018

The R-19 insulation is going slowly. Working in the Heat alone is not helping any.

I was originally thinking to try and figure out what to do about the floor. I like the concrete look, so I guess I need a clear finish that won't cost me dearly.

Now with working in the heat, I may have change priorities and be looking for an affordable Heat pump.

subvet · Jun 22, 2018

Got sticker shock at the prices of insulation, plywood and drywall.
I guess I have been behind the times, been awhile since I looked at them till I started this build.
I sold my Softail custom to help finance this project.
Sorry to see her go but I wasn't riding her and on brighter side hat makes room for something else when I all down throwing $$$ in this building.

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