Above 1200 Sq/FT Finally build my, long needed, shop

[Michael B.]

All downstairs walls in the shop area are now covered.

 

[Michael B.]

The last large order of supplies arrived today. Decking, stairs, blocking and trim. I’m glad there is a long weekend in my future!

 

[Toolfool]

Happy Thanksgiving, Michael.

 

[Michael B.]

Thanks John!

 

[Michael B.]

Happy Thanksgiving to all of my GJ brothers and sisters. I am thankful for you! I hope each of you will have a blessed day of giving thanks with your loved ones.

 

[loganb]

Happy Thankgiving sir! Good luck working off those calories on the shop!

 

[Michael B.]

And now back to our regularly scheduled program.

I spent the morning staining the 1x4 trim material. Then I moved my clock/shop light back to the shop. It has been in the garage so Mrs Michael B can see her way to the car. We have been looking for a light to go in the garage for a while and Wednesday she finally found one.

After lunch I installed the blocking for the mezzanine deck. I was not looking forward to this task but it wasn’t too difficult at all.

I think I forgot to post a picture of the walk through door after trimming it out. I am not certain if I want to leave it as is or trim it to match the room.

 

[Michael B.]

Progress this weekend has been slow. I won’t go into the details but it has been two steps forward and one step back all weekend. But I did get the stair stringers cut and installed. So I will be marking this one down as a win!

 

[Toolfool]

Nice work. I always add 2x4's to the sides of the stringers, full length, for added stiffness.

 

[GreenIron]

Love it.

 

[Michael B.]

@Toolfool Thanks John! I will build a wall on the right side of the stairs instead of a hand rail. That stringer will be attached to the wall.

 

[jbrentd]

Nice job, as usual! I like how you have those stairs arranged.

 

[Michael B.]

Thanks @jbrentd

 

[Michael B.]

Well that took longer than expected! Next up, decking (this oughta be fun).

 

[GreenIron]

Michael, I showed your shop to the wife unit. She likes it as much as I do.

 

[Michael B.]

Thanks GI! I’m glad you both like it.

 

[Michael B.]

Started decking today. It went rather quickly. This is almost half of the mezzanine.

 

[Michael B.]

I started the day by changing oil in my wife’s Subaru. This would be the first time I used the lift for a vehicle.

Then I worked on decking. I’m about 75% through this task. Fortunately I don’t have to carry anymore full sheets upstairs. I left the edges open until I have the posts installed for what will suffice as a hand rail on the front of the mezzanine.



I was properly supervised by Bob.

 

[Toolfool]

Looks like Bob is planning to take possession of the loft.

 

[Michael B.]

Looks like Bob is planning to take possession of the loft.

I think he and his sister, Storm, will live up there when it’s completed.

 

[Michael B.]

Decking is done!

 

[captain14]

Are Bob and Storm on break? I don’t see them on duty on the decking.

 

[Michael B.]

Are Bob and Storm on break? I don’t see them on duty on the decking.

Union break Cap! I’m sure they will spend the night inspecting my handy work. When I came in this afternoon they were both perched up there surveying their domain.

 

[Jayman17]

"Crowns up" ... ?
Can someone translate this into something meaningful/helpful?

Thanks

When using dimensional lumber for joists you want to visually check each board for which side is “crowned”. This crowned side is placed toward the top when installing.

The shop is looking real good!

 

[Michael B.]

It was a busy and productive day in the shop. I finished the air system, framed the wall next to the stairs and installed the sheet metal on the front wall of the mezzanine.

 

[Toolfool]

Looking good ! You'll be operational long before I will.

 

[Michael B.]

I spent the afternoon covering the new wall until I ran out of materials. Then I worked on trim some more.

 

[Toolfool]

Ran out of material !?! Time to find another barn to disassemble ?

 

[Michael B.]

Ran out of material !?! Time to find another barn to disassemble ?

There is plenty of materials left at the pole barn I was working on. I just have to wait for it to dry up. It has rained here for 11 consecutive days!

 

[Maxcustody]

Shop is looking Great! Love the way the stairs came out with the addition of the side wall, well done

 

[Jayman17]

Really looking good with the combo of old metal and old wood. Nice job!

Jay

 

[Michael B.]

Thanks Max and Jay! I’m very pleased with the way it is coming together.

 

[captain14]

Have you thought about a handrail for the stairs?

I know that would subtract some width from them if you have to carry something up/down.

 

[Michael B.]

@captain14 yes sir I have. With a wall on either side I don’t think one is needed. There is a rail around the top of the stair case opening.

 

[Michael B.]

No work in the shop today. I did retrieve more wood though. Hopefully this will be enough to finish the walls.

 

[Michael B.]

I finished installing sheet metal in the mezzanine today. Now all shop walls are officially covered! I had just enough to complete the job. The picture of red metal in the floor is all that remains of my on hand supply.

 

[Toolfool]

I finished installing sheet metal in the mezzanine today. Now all shop walls are officially covered! I had just enough to complete the job. The picture of red metal in the floor is all that remains of my on hand supply.

Wow ! Good thing you didn't screw up any cuts along the way. The shop is looking good.

 

[Bruce 993 SEA]

Curious, how is the headroom going up the stairs? Cannot figure from the pictures.

There is a code requirement for that headroom...but you can get by with less unless the inspector is an a@# h%*.

I hope you are OK!

 

[Michael B.]

Thanks John! I made one wrong cut while working on the mezzanine. I did have to use the dregs on the last wall, so it doesn’t look as nice as the rest of the room. But it is a storage area.

Bruce the only tight spot is going under the beam. That clearance is recommended to be 81 1/2”. I have about 79”. I’m 5’8” and duck going under the beam as a matter of reflex. I don’t have any inspections to worry about at this stage of construction. I received my CO last December.

 

[Jayman17]

You came out perfect on that metal siding. Congrats on getting all that hung. What’s the plan for that ‘55 (?) Chevy?

Jay