Between 485 & 705 SQ/FT A Garage Rehabbed

[-Brent-]

Brent

Hows it man? I havent checked in here in awhile due to holidays and traveling.

Also started really taking a hard look at all the **** thats accumulated in the time ive lived in the house.

the 3 months Ive now lived in the house. LOL

I started to remove reduce and rehome everything in my garage that needed it.

Then on Monday my wife made me buy a brand new 4 door wrangler.

So im kind of stuck working on that now instead of the garage.

I'm so upset about it.

Nice stickering on the kids Jeep btw.

:-D

Thanks for checking in and happy new year.

I feel really bad for ya! What package did you get?

Things have been at a stand-still out here in winter wonderland. We've been trying to get the kids out in their new Jeep but every real opportunity we get a bunch of snow.

I have worked out there a bit but it's been stuff like getting the snow thrower running and some maintenance, a couple little side projects at the bench, and bringing materials in and such. Other than that, I've been slacking.

The new side door has illuminated an issue I never knew existed. Since there's no gutters on the building and there's a tiny concrete pad in front of the man-door, runoff has been dripping onto the pad, splashing onto the door, and freezing it so it's stuck. I Think I'm going to have to put a small gutter over the door area so that I can use the door in the winter. I never had that issue before. Of course, I usually used the garage door in the past. I'd like to use the side door regularly rather than open the garage door.

Awesome work Brent!! I have been switching gears myself and working in the shop to improve things. Working on my air compressor and insulating in the spring as the shop is a cool 30 degrees up here in MI

Thanks a bunch, I appreciate it. I need a clear day to roll the roadster out to get on my air lines and finish the insulation too. I've seen a few times on the thermometer where it's dipped below 30* in the shop. It's part of the reason why I'm chilling in the house with the fam. But.. more than anything it's all that snow.

 

[littleviking]

Thanks for checking in and happy new year.

I feel really bad for ya! What package did you get?


The new side door has illuminated an issue I never knew existed. Since there's no gutters on the building and there's a tiny concrete pad in front of the man-door, runoff has been dripping onto the pad, splashing onto the door, and freezing it so it's stuck. I Think I'm going to have to put a small gutter over the door area so that I can use the door in the winter. I never had that issue before. Of course, I usually used the garage door in the past. I'd like to use the side door regularly rather than open the garage door.

2016 hypergreen sport/towing package.

about your side door. why not a small portico roof over the door to keep water away from the opening itself?

or maybe a rain sluice on the roof over that part of the door so the rain is pushed to the left or right of the doorway.

 

[jbmatth]

I missed this thread up until today, I like some of your ideas and may have to borrow and adapt a few of them for my own shop. Like I keep saying in my thread, keep moving forward.
JB

 

[Knyte Tyne]

Muuuust.... Buuuillld.... for... workshop!!!!

That really is a shnazy piece of kit you have constructed there...

 

[-Brent-]

I missed this thread up until today, I like some of your ideas and may have to borrow and adapt a few of them for my own shop. Like I keep saying in my thread, keep moving forward.
JB

Thanks, JB. I'd like to find a little extra space like you've got. That's for sure!

Appreciate you stopping by. Love the work you do.

Muuuust.... Buuuillld.... for... workshop!!!!

That really is a shnazy piece of kit you have constructed there...

Thanks, man. The suffering from expense is all gone, now, too. So that's good. Unfortunately, I haven't spent the time to get it all buttoned up. I'm missing being out there.

If you do build something, be sure to let me know. I love checking out how they all have a bit of a different make-up.

 

[Lyndon]

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Really? Really? You sure know how to make a guy feel like a slacker. And just before the holidays too! Here I thought I was going to spend some quality time with the Lady over the break. Now I have to revise my compressor plumbing plan.
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Chris

Brent

Chris got me onto your thread through this manifold system of yours. . . . . And for a poor dumb, Chemo affected old guy, please advise where the line from your compressor (I think it' she orange air line in the first picture) connects to the manifold????

I've looked , and looked, and looked. And I'm a tech ignorant at this and trying to learn, so please excuse my dumbness. I'm not sure if we'd need something like that out here, but it's very impressive anyway.

And, I feel for your reluctance to be in the garage in your weather, it's over 100 (F) here most days at the moment, and I'm not going out there either, for the opposite reason.

Lyndon
Keep up the great work!

 

[-Brent-]

Brent

Chris got me onto your thread through this manifold system of yours. . . . . And for a poor dumb, Chemo affected old guy, please advise where the line from your compressor (I think it' she orange air line in the first picture) connects to the manifold????

I've looked , and looked, and looked. And I'm a tech ignorant at this and trying to learn, so please excuse my dumbness. I'm not sure if we'd need something like that out here, but it's very impressive anyway.

And, I feel for your reluctance to be in the garage in your weather, it's over 100 (F) here most days at the moment, and I'm not going out there either, for the opposite reason.

Lyndon
Keep up the great work!

Hey Lyndon!

There's nothing wrong with your eyes. It's just you can't see what's not there, haha.

I have been away from daily working on the shop because of holidays, winter weather, work, children, parenting, naps, sheer laziness, etc.

But, this is a good time to share some closer details of what I'm working with.

Here's what's going on:



This tee area will get a hose from the coupling (which is getting a new coupling just for mating new/new in an attempt to be leak-free) to the tee where the gauge is.



The air runs through the water traps and from this lower tee and into the bottom of the dryer. Again, using a hose.



Out of the top of the dryer and into the regulator, which you can see then runs into a Maxline RapidAir line in the ceiling.



Here are all the fittings, hoses, etc. There are also parts for my reel that will be in the attic dropping both an air hose and cord through the ceiling.

 

[-Brent-]

Since I'm updating a bit here's a little honesty to keep me in check.



New year, same old bad habits! I could find a place for this stuff but I think my subconscious enjoys tripping and cursing. This is NOTHING compared to how it used to be so maybe I'm making a breakthrough.

Going out to take some pics for Lyndon actually got me excited to wrap up a few items, so, I'll attack this mess before I get onto that work. I don't even know where some of this random **** came from. It will be easy to figure where it's headed - the bin!



We've had a bunch of rain and warmer temps to melt the 2 feet or so of snow. This is about as bad as the seepage gets under the door. Still, I plan on doing something about it. It's something to put on the list. As well, see some bad habits creeping into the shot? That tool needs a home.

 

[bdbecker]

To get you through the winter, you might want to take a look at "Quick Dams". $40 for a 17' garage door dam.

http://www.quickdams.com/flood-barriers-1/

I nearly bought one of these last summer when the drain by our back door wasn't keeping up with the rain. I never bought it because I figured out that the drain was just clogged with about 10" of maple tree 'helicopters' in various states of decay.

 

[HCNDM]

Since I'm updating a bit here's a little honesty to keep me in check.



New year, same old bad habits! I could find a place for this stuff but I think my subconscious enjoys tripping and cursing. This is NOTHING compared to how it used to be so maybe I'm making a breakthrough.

Going out to take some pics for Lyndon actually got me excited to wrap up a few items, so, I'll attack this mess before I get onto that work. I don't even know where some of this random **** came from. It will be easy to figure where it's headed - the bin!



We've had a bunch of rain and warmer temps to melt the 2 feet or so of snow. This is about as bad as the seepage gets under the door. Still, I plan on doing something about it. It's something to put on the list. As well, see some bad habits creeping into the shot? That tool needs a home.

Hey Brent,

Have been lurking on your thread for a bit. Love your garage. Seems to be my type of place with my type of budget.

SLODAT had a similar problem in his thread the "eastern Washington upholstery shop" with regards to water seeping in under his garage door.

He solved it with a a store bought rubber seal that looked both easy to instal and works well.

I'm having some trouble linking the thread through Tapatalk on my phone but can do so from pc if you can't find it.

Niels


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[-Brent-]

To get you through the winter, you might want to take a look at "Quick Dams". $40 for a 17' garage door dam.

http://www.quickdams.com/flood-barriers-1/

I nearly bought one of these last summer when the drain by our back door wasn't keeping up with the rain. I never bought it because I figured out that the drain was just clogged with about 10" of maple tree 'helicopters' in various states of decay.

Hey Brent,

Have been lurking on your thread for a bit. Love your garage. Seems to be my type of place with my type of budget.

SLODAT had a similar problem in his thread the "eastern Washington upholstery shop" with regards to water seeping in under his garage door.

He solved it with a a store bought rubber seal that looked both easy to instal and works well.

I'm having some trouble linking the thread through Tapatalk on my phone but can do so from pc if you can't find it.

Niels


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Thanks, fellas! I'll check both of them out. Appreciate it!.

 

[drivesitfar]

Brent: looks like maybe you repaired a bike? cut some wood and had to run to a soccer game or work or dinner. you'll figure out how to take 5 or 10 minutes to clean up so you won't have to start on that. when you do would you tell me cause i can't tell you how many times i want to do a TO DO or HONEY DO task and i spend 30 minutes cleaning up a mess or looking for my tools.

Slodat did fix a similar issue with his garage and here's his link: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=292204

if i recall correctly your garage doesn't sit in a hole so maybe tighter insulation around and under the door might be the fix. some guys put awnings up or on the sides and sorry i can't recall those threads right now.

getting the garage DRY is almost as big of a step as insulation and ORGANIZED so good luck with that.

cheers

 

[-Brent-]

Thanks, Drives.

It looks like I just kicked some random junk that spilled out the oddest box ever. There's a Back To the Future III DVD sitting there, haha.

My mom used to send me all sorts of odd things that she thought I'd want. That's one of them. How it ended up there, I have no clue.

 

[Grumblebum]

Well done on your shop Brent. Like Lyndon I wandered over here a few days ago at the recommendation of Chris and have now read all the way through.

Cheers GB

 

[-Brent-]

Well done on your shop Brent. Like Lyndon I wandered over here a few days ago at the recommendation of Chris and have now read all the way through.

Cheers GB

Thanks, GB. I've been following your thread for a while. You coming here and reading through is surely appreciated.

I need to get my **** into gear now that there's a lull in the weather. It's nuts, we went from well over 16" (40 cm) of snow to grass in the matter of 2 days. There's some outdoor stuff I really need to tend to.

 

[rpenterics]

Another garage door leak option http://www.homedepot.com/p/Tsunami-...3001rw&cm_mmc=CJ-_-6147012-_-11210757&cj=true

Saw it on the Odd Acres thread from Finallygotit

 

[-Brent-]

Throwback Thursday! July, 2015.

The shop is lots more functional now. Back then I had 3 light bulbs and 3 outlets all running off a circuit from the kitchen AND it was actually plugged into an outlet on the house.

This was a clean day, believe it or not.

 

[Finallygotit]

WOW! Amazing, isn't it.

Good job!

 

[bdbecker]

You have definitely come a long way! You still had a pretty cool "pile-o-junk" in your garage, mine was mostly just nonsense.

I really need to do something about lighting in my garage. Whenever I shut off the Costco LED light above my workbench, I wonder how I ever tolerated working without it. I definitely need to get a few more in my garage.

 

[Boosted1]

Brent,
Not sure how I have missed your thread til now.
I like it. You have made a tone of progress.
Thanks for sharing the dryer info. I like it too. Reminds me I need to do something.
I think the fuel tank looks great as is. I wouldn't change it. As far as artistic brain, if the idea of the pinstripe / trim paint on the border of the black was yours, I'd say you artistic brain is not too bad.

 

[-Brent-]

WOW! Amazing, isn't it.

Good job!

Thanks, man. With how my head works (I'm my own worst critic) I like to look back and see where projects were at so I can see I'm progressing.

You have definitely come a long way! You still had a pretty cool "pile-o-junk" in your garage, mine was mostly just nonsense.

I really need to do something about lighting in my garage. Whenever I shut off the Costco LED light above my workbench, I wonder how I ever tolerated working without it. I definitely need to get a few more in my garage.

That "pretty cool" pile has been a pile for WAY TOO LONG. Lately, I've been contemplating selling most of it but… man I'll never find some of the parts I've got now. And, realistically, I have 90% of it. Maybe having the shop done my opinion will change.

Brent,
Not sure how I have missed your thread til now.
I like it. You have made a tone of progress.
Thanks for sharing the dryer info. I like it too. Reminds me I need to do something.
I think the fuel tank looks great as is. I wouldn't change it. As far as artistic brain, if the idea of the pinstripe / trim paint on the border of the black was yours, I'd say you artistic brain is not too bad.

Thanks so much for following along and thanks for the compliments. I appreciate it.

 

[-Brent-]

I spent some time out in the shop. It was nice. I'd been dragging my feet all morning, hanging out with the kids and such. But once my better half popped on a movie they were in a trance and I made my way outside.

First thing to tackle was the trap and dryer. I figure I'll button that up and work my way toward the hose reel and the one other termination I have planned.

After Chris (NedNorton) shared his build and mentioned my thread a bunch of folks have wanted to know some more about my set up. I took a few extra pics today for some of the folks that wanted certain details and such.



This is the washer/screen I epoxied into both ends of the dryer. I picked at it to see if it was secured well enough and it was. I have no issues recommending doing the same.



Here are the hoses I used. I got them from Amazon. They were less than going to the local hydraulic and air hose supply house. It would have been nice to have better ends and custom lengths cut but these were absurdly cheap. The reviews on them scared me a bit but I figured that if they failed, I'd just put my own ends on. They didn't leak but the crimped on ends **** - big time. I got what I paid for with that deal.



After the hoses were fastened I hooked it all up to the tank to leak test it. 46 total joints and NO LEAKS! Seriously, not one little bubble. I patted myself on the back for that one. I said it on IG and I'll repeat it here, I am not bragging about that, I was more surprised and relieved than anything else.



It was nice to see that my math worked out and I could run the hose without issue.



Another pic for the couple folks wondering about how it was going to hook up.



Lastly, after the desiccant was put into the dryer and everything tested out well and it held pressure all day. I neatened up the hoses. I'll throw a few zip ties in for good measure.

It'll never be as beautiful as Chris's set-up, but I'm okay with that especially after running air through it, full on, for at least 3 solid minutes. It was the driest air I've had - ever. I'm sold.

 

[walt111]

Brent in regards to your air dryer. I was very lucky when I found on Craigs list a bel-air refrigerated drier for $175.00. After I picked it up I looked to see what they cost new and was VERY happy to see what a Deal I got. I still have many in line driers i use as a last chance drier. My shop was 350 feet away from the house in California and never had a drop of water in the air lines. My new shop in Tennessee is only about 40 foot away and I hope to have the same dry air.. I check your build every day for inspiration on mine.
walt

 

[mbryson]

Thank, man. With how my head works (I'm my own worst critic) I like to look back and see where projects were at so I can see I'm progressing.



That "pretty cool" pile has been a pile for WAY TOO LONG. Lately, I've been contemplating selling most of it but… man I'll never find some of the parts I've got now. And, realistically, I have 90% of it. Maybe having the shop done my opinion will change.




Thanks so much for following along and thanks for the compliments. I appreciate it.

That "pile" needs assembled! By YOU

 

[-Brent-]

Brent in regards to your air dryer. I was very lucky when I found on Craigs list a bel-air refrigerated drier for $175.00. After I picked it up I looked to see what they cost new and was VERY happy to see what a Deal I got. I still have many in line driers i use as a last chance drier. My shop was 350 feet away from the house in California and never had a drop of water in the air lines. My new shop in Tennessee is only about 40 foot away and I hope to have the same dry air.. I check your build every day for inspiration on mine.
walt

That is a killer deal! I missed out on one along with a compressor from a dental office that was being remodeled a few years back. It was an incredible set-up.

I don't remember as much water with my compressor back east but the set-up was so different. My usage was different, too.

The thing is, with me, half of the stuff I really enjoy about projects is solving problems and trying out new things. So, with this set-up it's likely a bit of overkill but I learned a ton and it works. So, win-win, haha.

That "pile" needs assembled! By YOU

After I read this, I really took it to heart. I thought about it while I was working on my hose reel. You have time to think about life's questions when you can only reach a nut or bolt with the tip of your fingers (and your hand barely fits) and the job takes 45 minutes to remove and replace 4 little nuts and bolts.

It's a project that I took on more than I could handle, for sure. I don't want to half-*** it so it's either do it right or don't do it. That's honestly where I am at with it.

 

[-Brent-]

Chipping away.





Got the hose/cord reel hung. I planned ahead and put blocking in the wall when I framed it. Then, of course I couldn't remember if I did or not and had to go back through photos just to verify it. Haha.

Then I had the joy of moving the roller guides down to face the floor. That took way too long.



The instructions are short and sweet. They give you the idea that it'll work just as the copywriter has written but, no, it did not.



Here's the problem, I have man-sized hands and this space (even with following the instructions) is not enough. Actually, that's not the problem because after getting the four nuts off and bolts pushed out of the way, I got three back on and had to call in "Ms. Tiny Asian Hands" (I can call her that because she's got tiny hands and she's Asian ) and even her hands struggled. She DID get that fourth nut onto the bolt. It was the first time she ever attempted doing something "blind" and feeling the nut go onto the bolt. Her first few drops of the nut made her more determined. She picked up on the cuss part, too. So, there's another reason I'll add to the reasons why I dig her. Haha.

So, tomorrow it's back at it. Maybe I'll have some better progress to report.

 

[Knyte Tyne]

Id love to know which engineering firm it is in the world where there engineers are not human... Its the only explanation I can think of, for how some of these things need to get put together...

 

[adpprop]

Brent
Just finished reading your whole episode and enjoyed it thoroughly. I have a 50 x 30 that is in about the same state as yours when you started and it has inspired me.
One of the things you could do with your air lines to connect them is to use a custom made hydraulic hose. I made one up for mine and you will never have to worry about it bursting or coming apart. It will also tidy it up by a ton. Everything else about what you have there looks so good except for those 3 hoses.
When we make them the only charge is for the fittings and the hose. If you were to make them from single braid hose and use 90 degree fittings the length would certainly be short and $ to a minimum. Just keep it long enough and with a 45 degree or greater bend in the hose to give it some flex to reduce the vibrations going to the drier / lines. Most of the agricultural implement dealers around us do not charge any labor for making them either.
Just keep going forward and with the many pictures!
AWESOME!

 

[jbmatth]

Id love to know which engineering firm it is in the world where there engineers are not human... Its the only explanation I can think of, for how some of these things need to get put together...

I have to agree with you there, even being an engineer I cuss those of my kind regularly. Then I realize it was probably the designer that made that call and I feel better about myself. LOL

Brent
Just finished reading your whole episode and enjoyed it thoroughly. I have a 50 x 30 that is in about the same state as yours when you started and it has inspired me.
One of the things you could do with your air lines to connect them is to use a custom made hydraulic hose. I made one up for mine and you will never have to worry about it bursting or coming apart. It will also tidy it up by a ton. Everything else about what you have there looks so good except for those 3 hoses.
When we make them the only charge is for the fittings and the hose. If you were to make them from single braid hose and use 90 degree fittings the length would certainly be short and $ to a minimum. Just keep it long enough and with a 45 degree or greater bend in the hose to give it some flex to reduce the vibrations going to the drier / lines. Most of the agricultural implement dealers around us do not charge any labor for making them either.
Just keep going forward and with the many pictures!
AWESOME!

I did the same thing, I have the single braid hydraulic hose with one swivel end and one solid end. This is the best deal I could find online, but you can purchase them from places like Tractor Supply or Ace Hardware that are pre-made for a reasonable price as well.

Note: I'm not affiliated with any of them but have had fits finding 3/4" npt flexible hose that I'm comfortable using long term.

JB

 

[-Brent-]

Id love to know which engineering firm it is in the world where there engineers are not human... Its the only explanation I can think of, for how some of these things need to get put together...

The instructions say you can remove the c-clip and slid the air-hose reel one inch. In reality you get about 1/4". That 3/4" would certainly help.

Brent
Just finished reading your whole episode and enjoyed it thoroughly. I have a 50 x 30 that is in about the same state as yours when you started and it has inspired me.
One of the things you could do with your air lines to connect them is to use a custom made hydraulic hose. I made one up for mine and you will never have to worry about it bursting or coming apart. It will also tidy it up by a ton. Everything else about what you have there looks so good except for those 3 hoses.
When we make them the only charge is for the fittings and the hose. If you were to make them from single braid hose and use 90 degree fittings the length would certainly be short and $ to a minimum. Just keep it long enough and with a 45 degree or greater bend in the hose to give it some flex to reduce the vibrations going to the drier / lines. Most of the agricultural implement dealers around us do not charge any labor for making them either.
Just keep going forward and with the many pictures!
AWESOME!

Thank you, very much, for the kind words. I appreciate it. Initially my plan was to use the industrial hose place I used for my PS lines for my off road rig. However, one day on Amazon I decided to look hoses up and they were $5 a piece. I figured for that much I'd give them a try and if they **** or fail I can put new ends on them. One thing I will say is they lean toward sucking because the ends are very cheap (soft, amount of space in the design for the wrench to fit when tight (not enough), etc.) but they don't leak so they get a pass, barely. I know that if I went with custom pieces (or even what they have hanging in the showroom) I would've gotten high end, no-flaw units but I would have spent considerably more than $15.

So, we'll see. If they fail, be sure that I'll share it here.

 

[bdbecker]

I feel your pain. I found this a few weeks ago, it will be on my next Amazon order...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01A...1_1?colid=1LSAP8Q96NOPK&coliid=I2CNOWMH4NOYZG

I can't count how may times I've taped nuts to wrenches, did the "two finger scissor" move, used magnets and hoped that it held long enough to get the bolt started.

 

[-Brent-]

I feel your pain. I found this a few weeks ago, it will be on my next Amazon order...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01A...1_1?colid=1LSAP8Q96NOPK&coliid=I2CNOWMH4NOYZG

I can't count how may times I've taped nuts to wrenches, did the "two finger scissor" move, used magnets and hoped that it held long enough to get the bolt started.

Yeah, one of those may have helped. If it were 12-14" it would be even better! I may have to scoop one up. Thanks BD! I haven't ever seen one before.

Where were you yesterday?

 

[-Brent-]

Currently everyone is asleep and I'm in the kitchen listening to water trickle into the drain from the reverse osmosis filter that desperately need its filters changed. I don't know how everyone in this house has tolerated it!

Anyway, since I can't do anything about that at the moment I'll share a bit of what got done today.

After adpprop posted about making the right hose for the job I figured he was right and since I needed one more hose (for the reel in the attic) I figured I'd go get one made. It being a holiday (MLK Jr. for those of you reading from the future) I was unsure I'd find a place open. The first shop I called, the place I use, was open. So I went down and had a hose made. It was $10 and some change. It's certainly higher quality and it didn't need the bushing like the others. So, Adpprop, you were right. This was the way to go. I probably spent a dollar less the way I did it with the Amazon hoses.



Here's the hose. a 1/2" fitting on one end (for the regulator) and the 3/8" for the reel.



I assembled everything so now I just need to run the Maxline to it.

Since I had the tools and pipe dope out I figured I'd assemble the last drop. This one is going to go on the wall by the bench. I've never had an air hookup at the bench but I have this whole kit that I'll likely use 20% of so I might as well get fancy. Haha.





At this point the only thing I need to do is run the lines through the joists. The holes are all drilled so everything will sit level and then pitch back to the areas where there are drains.

No pics of that but it was tedious. I have two more holes to drill now that I know where the line at the bench will come out. As well, where the line will go up into the attic. It took a bunch of trips up and down the attic ladder. It's points like this that I really would like someone else out there.

FYI, that water is still draining, I don't think the filter is doing a damn thing anymore. :eye crazy:

Anyway, one thing I have become accustom to in this build is that in order to get one project done, there are usually three side projects to be accomplished in part. Today was no different. As was yesterday.

I went back and forth contemplating how I wanted to mount the air line by the bench. With the bench build, I wanted an area that was efficient and I was finding that certain parts of this are weren't, at all. I figured pegboard would be a solution.

 

[-Brent-]

I've used Wall Control metal pegboard in our house and shed, already, and I like that they're heavy duty and they look good. With all the galvanized coming soon, this will fit right in.



To make it easier to mount and get it laid out level and centered. I chose to bolt the pieces together. I've never done it this way before but mounting in block presents some different challenges vs studs.



No running to Home Depot for me. Having hardware on hand is something that lots of guys I know scoff at. But I've learned that either running to the hardware store 4 times during a project or not having one open because it's 10pm - is no fun. So, I try to keep stuff on hand. I'm the weirdo that buys Grandpa's jars of nuts and bolts at the estate sale. Haha.



Now I don't need to drill 6 mounting holes down the center of the peg boards.



I checked my measurements again and set one hole and put the unit up. From there, crouched on top of the bench. I put one more hole and fastener in. After that, it was fast. (This is sure to set off some of the OCD guys because it isn't directly centered over the bench. Sorry fellas. )



Before I got the left side finished, I cut a scrap piece of ply and screwed it in. I dug through Gramp's old screws and found two more that worked for the charger.





Done. Ready to get organized and now I have a spot for a few things that didn't have proper homes. It already feels right. Man, I didn't have my "stuff" together.

It's nice having the charger mounted sturdily above the timed outlet. The basket next to the charger is where I'll put my phone. Keeping it off the bench where there was always a chance it would get damaged is something I wanted to do. This shop has already claimed one phone.



Lastly, I taped up the cord. I could keep it in the timed outlet but it's mostly the phone in there so I'll plug it in when needed.

The water is still trickling.

Thanks for following along.

 

[NedNorton]

Lastly, after the desiccant was put into the dryer and everything tested out well and it held pressure all day. I neatened up the hoses. I'll throw a few zip ties in for good measure.

It'll never be as beautiful as Chris's set-up, but I'm okay with that especially after running air through it, full on, for at least 3 solid minutes. It was the driest air I've had - ever. I'm sold.

You're kidding right?! That is a modern masterpiece!

Plus, you have piping to other parts of the shop and an awesome new double reel. Things are coming along great and you are making tons of progress. Thanks for taking us along for the ride.

Cheers,
Chris

 

[bj383ss]

All your progress is looking great Brent. Digging the custom made hose. I need a couple of those my setup. Do you have a link or part number for that timed outlet? I would like to get one for my battery chargers and it would also be useful for my Air cleaner.

Bret

 

[drivesitfar]

BRENT: you are not the ONLY GJ MEMBER to buy GRAMP'S jug, cabinet or box of nuts and bolts. i've had a dream of not going to a hardware or any store in the middle of any job so my wife even tells her friends to come shop here. it keeps peace in the household especially when i buy another cabinet like these i bought yesterday. filling them up so i can find everything will be a little challenging, but i'm up for that.

so back to YOUR OCD cause i'm guessing you will be moving the bench soon? seriously good idea making that hanging unit and if you ever need more storage maybe moving the conduit a little to the right and adding another section of shelving will center it perfectly.

i've only used a pancake compressor for my nailers, but would really like to buy and start using other air tools. I'm really looking forward to getting a big 60 or 80 gallon 5 or 7.5 hp compressor some day when i have my own BIG SHOP/GARAGE. since i've never had a big compressor i'm just guessing all the DRYER work you've been doing is for PAINTING or is there another reason?

looks like you started working on you old hot rod too so good luck with that.

cheers

 

[Finallygotit]

.......Anyway, one thing I have become accustom to in this build is that in order to get one project done, there are usually three side projects to be accomplished in part. Today was no different. As was yesterday.

I know this all too well.

Great progress on the place Brent!! Like Drives has said, you are not alone in purchasing fasteners from grandpa. My problem is, I'm running out of fasteners. Time to go to Ace!

 

[-Brent-]

You're kidding right?!
...
Cheers,
Chris

Not kidding! I love the way mine came out (and it fits the industrial/utilitarian vibe) but I have to give respect where it's due. I think when I start painting and focusing on minute details, I go overboard. My last few car projects have been indicators of that.

So, thanks for the respect, I appreciate and acknowledge it (sometimes that's hard).

All your progress is looking great Brent. Digging the custom made hose. I need a couple of those my setup. Do you have a link or part number for that timed outlet? I would like to get one for my battery chargers and it would also be useful for my Air cleaner.

Bret

Thanks, Bret. The timer I used is this one. As for the outlet (with USB) I'd say don't get the one I have even though it works as it should. Look into this one. It'll charge phones or other mobile devices faster with 4.8a vs the 3.something of mine.

BRENT: you are not the ONLY GJ MEMBER to buy GRAMP'S jug, cabinet or box of nuts and bolts. i've had a dream of not going to a hardware or any store in the middle of any job so my wife even tells her friends to come shop here. it keeps peace in the household especially when i buy another cabinet like these i bought yesterday. filling them up so i can find everything will be a little challenging, but i'm up for that.

so back to YOUR OCD cause i'm guessing you will be moving the bench soon? seriously good idea making that hanging unit and if you ever need more storage maybe moving the conduit a little to the right and adding another section of shelving will center it perfectly.

i've only used a pancake compressor for my nailers, but would really like to buy and start using other air tools. I'm really looking forward to getting a big 60 or 80 gallon 5 or 7.5 hp compressor some day when i have my own BIG SHOP/GARAGE. since i've never had a big compressor i'm just guessing all the DRYER work you've been doing is for PAINTING or is there another reason?

looks like you started working on you old hot rod too so good luck with that.

cheers

No moving the bench. I'm satisfied with how it all sits. It's centered (although the pic doesn't look like it) between the conduit and that's fine with me. More than anything I like having the charger sit above the outlet and at the lower corner of the pegboard so there's no wasted space.

Oh, and that storage unit is awesome! What's the story on that. Looks like it could've been a pretty penny to pick up that thing. Does something need to leave so this one can come in?

I know this all too well.

Great progress on the place Brent!! Like Drives has said, you are not alone in purchasing fasteners from grandpa. My problem is, I'm running out of fasteners. Time to go to Ace!

Well, there goes my thinking I was onto something. Luckily, for me, you big timers aren't in my area stealing up all Gramp's glass jars of hardware.

Thanks for keeping up with my project. But really, get to posting on yours. I love that little place.

 

[nnnnnate]

I love this stuff Brent. You need to take me to some estate sales though and teach me the way...