Styx
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That's a good price... Did you do the set up??? How did that go???
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I set it up.
Me and a comparably built friend lifted the posts into place, with my retired father just spotting as we went.
I rented an SDS hammer drill, and sunk the anchors myself, adding a rock-lock-esque epoxy in the holes for an extra $25/tube please-don't-drop-a-truck-on-me insurance.
The floor was level enough to not need any shims - bonus. It's level +/-0.1° by my digital angle-finder-thingie.
Lordco can do the install for you for an added $1000. The instructions are actually quite good.
Me and a comparably built friend lifted the posts into place, with my retired father just spotting as we went.
I rented an SDS hammer drill, and sunk the anchors myself, adding a rock-lock-esque epoxy in the holes for an extra $25/tube please-don't-drop-a-truck-on-me insurance.
The floor was level enough to not need any shims - bonus. It's level +/-0.1° by my digital angle-finder-thingie.
Lordco can do the install for you for an added $1000. The instructions are actually quite good.
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Styx
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manwithtools
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Sweet,
Garage, Check.
Cars, Check.
Car Lift, Check.
Happy owner: CHECK!
Great Job! That smile says it all...
Enjoy!
Garage, Check.
Cars, Check.
Car Lift, Check.
Happy owner: CHECK!
Great Job! That smile says it all...
Enjoy!
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Got the invoice for the polished concrete finish - $3/sqft CDN. I think I got a good deal on that (it was a friend who did it, owns a floor finishing company).
Finished stuffing insulation in, it's now cooler inside during the day - good now that an Okanagan summer is here. Yesterday was 34°C, today will be 36°C (97°F). Next pics will likely be when the drywall is done.
Went through the "Mistakes/Regrets/Things you hate that you did to your garage" thread, and was pleased to find I covered most of the things folks wish they had done. There was an element of fear - I should have read through it earlier, but didn't, and now didn't want to discover something I overlooked. It's good.
Finished stuffing insulation in, it's now cooler inside during the day - good now that an Okanagan summer is here. Yesterday was 34°C, today will be 36°C (97°F). Next pics will likely be when the drywall is done.
Went through the "Mistakes/Regrets/Things you hate that you did to your garage" thread, and was pleased to find I covered most of the things folks wish they had done. There was an element of fear - I should have read through it earlier, but didn't, and now didn't want to discover something I overlooked. It's good.
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bczygan
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What a great build!
Turned out so nice!
I like the way the floor plan and siting evolved. I think you have the best possible solution.
Bill
Turned out so nice!
I like the way the floor plan and siting evolved. I think you have the best possible solution.
Bill
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Sawbladz
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I'm loving this garage. It's approximately the size and finish level I will be targeting when I get to build a detached shop. Keep the updates coming!
1/2 Cup
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Just checking in, looking fantastic sir.
Regards
Regards
Styx
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I here you on the "Things are getting in the way of my drywall" statement... My buddy is making me promise to not move anything in until the drywall is up. but I have brakes to do on my wife's explorer and front end work to do on mine... and the floor isn't even poured...lol...
Are you on summer vacation yet???
Cheers Randy...
Are you on summer vacation yet???
Cheers Randy...
mike93lx
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Just read through your whole thread. Looks awesome. I wiah i could build that close to the property line here... My town has setbacks that range from 25-40' depending on front/back/side.
jbmatth
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Great to hear the trans work turned out good for you. On a side note I will be picking up the same lift unless you recommend against it, what are your thoughts all around?
JB
JB
I'm perfectly fine with the Rotary Revolution.
I was torn between the BendPak and the Revolution, and ultimately decided on the Rotary because it would fit under my Super 7. And it was a bit cheaper. And according to a friend who has installed a number of both, apparently there is better fit-and-finish in the Rotary than the BendPak.
The Revolution is made by Forward, also sold by Direct. Under the sticker of Rotary, it should be easy to get parts.
I was torn between the BendPak and the Revolution, and ultimately decided on the Rotary because it would fit under my Super 7. And it was a bit cheaper. And according to a friend who has installed a number of both, apparently there is better fit-and-finish in the Rotary than the BendPak.
The Revolution is made by Forward, also sold by Direct. Under the sticker of Rotary, it should be easy to get parts.
jbmatth
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That is great to hear, I have a college friend that works for Rotary, the Direct Lift is essentially the same lift as the Forward I10 and Revolution RTP10 with the only difference being the power unit and stickers. The Revolution is ULI certified whereas the Direct is not. The Direct is tested to 5,000 cycles at rated load whereas the Revolution is tested to 10,000 and the Rotary to 20,000. The Rotary is a little more than I wanted to spend so I'm going with the Revolution and will even get a pretty nice Friends and Family discount which will help a lot!
What did you use to lift and set the columns?
JB
What did you use to lift and set the columns?
JB
jbmatth
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Great, I should be able to make that happen, I have plenty to do prior to being able to install it anyway. I'm certain the concrete is thick enough, as it was for tractors prior and even being almost 40 years old there are no real cracks even with the earthquakes we've been having. Of course as soon as I have them in place I'm sure I'll have them on the only thin spot and have much more work ahead of me. Thanks for the info.
JB
JB
Mark out exactly where you want it. I painstakingly marked out where the rebar was before the slab was poured. I marked the location on the floor with sharpie. I knew I would inadvertently scuff away any chalk line.
Start with one post. One of my posts is centered with the 18x9' door (that's why it's 18' instead of 16'). Right it, anchor it, and true it. Then attach the other post.
My other post ended up being where it ended up being, once assembled. It's centerline is about 3' away from the wall. Worked out to be a good working distance around it.
At work, they installed a 4-post centered with the door, which leaves not enough room to wheel a tire around the post on the wall side. Noobs.
Start with one post. One of my posts is centered with the 18x9' door (that's why it's 18' instead of 16'). Right it, anchor it, and true it. Then attach the other post.
My other post ended up being where it ended up being, once assembled. It's centerline is about 3' away from the wall. Worked out to be a good working distance around it.
At work, they installed a 4-post centered with the door, which leaves not enough room to wheel a tire around the post on the wall side. Noobs.
Styx
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You can always come over and help out with mine...lol...
I think I'm going to get some scaffolding...
I think I'm going to get some scaffolding...
Sigh.
Ceiling sheets are up. Walls are sheeted.
Still mudding.
Still mudding.
Still mudding.
While drywall is cheaper than plywood, or OSB, you're not taking into account the 38 buckets of mud to finish it off right. Man.
Trying to finish the ceiling for paint, and get the lights back up.
And a full bathroom reno just snuck up on me, too.
Ceiling sheets are up. Walls are sheeted.
Still mudding.
Still mudding.
Still mudding.
While drywall is cheaper than plywood, or OSB, you're not taking into account the 38 buckets of mud to finish it off right. Man.
Trying to finish the ceiling for paint, and get the lights back up.
And a full bathroom reno just snuck up on me, too.
jbmatth
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Just like eating an elephant, one bite at a time. I would be hard pressed to finish drywall myself, I've just heard too many horror stories on it and a good drywall crew will have it done in a week tops. When my brother rebuilt his house ~1,000 ft^2 I paid for half of the work as a wedding present and it was $2,000 total including materials. Money well spent in my book, he would have spent a month of Sunday's rather than one week. Props on tackling it yourself though.
JB
JB
Styx
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I'm getting so frustrated with the slow goings of mine I think I'll hire someone to do my drywall. I got hooked in to doing a huge reno in the house at the same time as building my shop... And the wife cant understand why neither are done yet...lol...
Pictures Greg...
Cheers Randy
Pictures Greg...
Cheers Randy
Getting back into the drywall mudding today.
Spent two weeks in Bolivia, in the middle of frantically trying to finish our main floor bathroom. And getting ready for the new school year.
It went from really dead lino, crappy/cheap plastic-sheet-sectional shower, original 70's chocolate brown vanity, and 70's tongue-and-groove cedar paneling, to this:
That's repaired 5/8" flooring under the toilet and old shower, new 3/8" subfloor, vinyl plank, all new drywall and vapour barrier, new drywall on ceiling, new shower including moved drains and water, new pedestal sink, including moved drains and water, and a whole bunch of colourful metaphors. I don't really enjoy home renovations. Or working with wood at all, if I'm honest.
It was on my list to do, but I didn't want to do it this year. Nevertheless, it's done.
Then throw in there more vehicular issues.... At least the hoist is paying itself off.
Now, back to mudding....
Spent two weeks in Bolivia, in the middle of frantically trying to finish our main floor bathroom. And getting ready for the new school year.
It went from really dead lino, crappy/cheap plastic-sheet-sectional shower, original 70's chocolate brown vanity, and 70's tongue-and-groove cedar paneling, to this:
That's repaired 5/8" flooring under the toilet and old shower, new 3/8" subfloor, vinyl plank, all new drywall and vapour barrier, new drywall on ceiling, new shower including moved drains and water, new pedestal sink, including moved drains and water, and a whole bunch of colourful metaphors. I don't really enjoy home renovations. Or working with wood at all, if I'm honest.
It was on my list to do, but I didn't want to do it this year. Nevertheless, it's done.
Then throw in there more vehicular issues.... At least the hoist is paying itself off.
Now, back to mudding....
Pops and I did the pour today. It all went well. There was a dead mouse in the forms, which I decided to name "Jimmy Hoffa," and we poured concrete over top of him. Makes for a good story.
I had 63 bags and used 34. I must have calculated on a 3' Apron, but I ended up pouring a 2.5' apron because I was afraid I'd run out of concrete. Humph. At least I certainly have enough concrete to do the edge to frame the pavers I will be placing.
I hurt.
Styx
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Looking great... Nice to have extra and not be short for sure...
Terrick down Under
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Gee that is looking good. Progress is so gratifying hey!
jbmatth
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Woo Hoo, getting there, love the progress on the car as well, but it looks so sad covered in drywall dust.
JB
JB
The car is actually finished. I ~did~ put new tires on it (previous ones were 10 years old). With all the dust on it, I tell people it's a "barn find." Found it in ~my~ barn. Changing all the fluids is when I discovered that gasoline dissolves the seal coat on the slab, which is why I had it ground/densifier-hardener/penetrating-sealer/polished.
This weekend I have a bunch of people coming over to help bring in my current vehiclar project. Pics to follow.
Being Canadian Thanksgiving this weekend, I hope to finish the drywall on the walls.
This weekend I have a bunch of people coming over to help bring in my current vehiclar project. Pics to follow.
Being Canadian Thanksgiving this weekend, I hope to finish the drywall on the walls.
1/2 Cup
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Let there be light.
It looks a nice and workable space, well done.
Regards
It looks a nice and workable space, well done.
Regards
Styx
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OK that's pretty cool...
You have style my friend.
You have style my friend.
jbmatth
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More info on the firefly please, pretty please! Glad to see you are enjoying the shop.
JB
JB
It seems I've been building that car for seven years now. Not all 100% though, mostly off and on. I was building it in the school auto shop so my students could see the project unfold (or unravel). Eventually I had a really crappy group come through and I brought it home.
The build is documented here:
http://www.gwellwood.com/project-cars/the-fiendish-firefly/
Enjoy the read.
The build is documented here:
http://www.gwellwood.com/project-cars/the-fiendish-firefly/
Enjoy the read.