e-tek
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frikken AWESOME!!!! Really nice layout and workmanship....
frikken AWESOME!!!! Really nice layout and workmanship....
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There was 5 sheets of 3/4" plywood for the top.
Five 4x4x8' posts, all cut in half.
About 5 or 6 2x6x8', one 10 or 12' long
Probably another 5 or 6 2x4x8"
A bunch of 1/4" and 5/16" lags, depending where they went, bought in bulk at TSC.
There was 5 sheets of 3/4" plywood for the top.
Five 4x4x8' posts, all cut in half.
About 5 or 6 2x6x8', one 10 or 12' long
Probably another 5 or 6 2x4x8"
A bunch of 1/4" and 5/16" lags, depending where they went, bought in bulk at TSC.
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Thank you sir.
frikken AWESOME!!!! Really nice layout and workmanship....
Thank you sir.
Quint
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Almost KNEW you were from Ohio by the first pics. Don't ask me how...
Great DIY!!!
When you're finished with that, feel free to swing by Youngstown and make a bench for me!
Almost KNEW you were from Ohio by the first pics. Don't ask me how...
Great DIY!!!
When you're finished with that, feel free to swing by Youngstown and make a bench for me!
scott37300
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I just spent two hours reading this after seeing your hardware bins in a different thread that led me to this thread! Amazing build, keep up the good work!
And any woman that will let you buy a house in the shape yours was in and can picture it done is a keeper.
I just spent two hours reading this after seeing your hardware bins in a different thread that led me to this thread! Amazing build, keep up the good work!
And any woman that will let you buy a house in the shape yours was in and can picture it done is a keeper.
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She wanted a wrap around porch, which this house had a small crappy porch. I tried to get her to see the potential of this house. She couldn't quite see it, so I literally drew her a picture of what the house would look like with the porch she wanted. The front steps were her idea and a damn good one.
I have to agree, she is a keeper.
She wanted a wrap around porch, which this house had a small crappy porch. I tried to get her to see the potential of this house. She couldn't quite see it, so I literally drew her a picture of what the house would look like with the porch she wanted. The front steps were her idea and a damn good one.
I have to agree, she is a keeper.
sids04
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This thread helping me convince the wife we need to buy an old gas station..
This thread helping me convince the wife we need to buy an old gas station..
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sids04
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Oh ya ! My dad owned gas stations when I was a kid.. I grew up in a three bay Colonial Shell station, spent my early teen years in a 1940's Shell station and late teens in a two bay Getty station. The 1940's station taught us all about leaky tanks...
Oh ya ! My dad owned gas stations when I was a kid.. I grew up in a three bay Colonial Shell station, spent my early teen years in a 1940's Shell station and late teens in a two bay Getty station. The 1940's station taught us all about leaky tanks...
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Square The Pinhead
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Great rebuild so far.
it's way briter the before!
C
Great rebuild so far.
it's way briter the before!
C
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I mounted my vise yesterday. While I uploaded the pics, I realized that i don't have pics of the doors that cover the bin storage. I will get a couple pics today.
I started with this pile.
Since the top is a double layer of 3/4 plywood, I decided to use some metal under the vise. I was afraid that some serious torquing might cause the vise to sink in the plywood. My plan was to sandwich the plywood with some 10 gauge steel and bolt it with some grade 5 fasteners.
I wanted to spread the load across the underside. I laid a few 2x4s under the plywood, followed by a piece of 3/4" plywood. The steel would be top and bottom. This is what I had before the steel.
I mounted my vise yesterday. While I uploaded the pics, I realized that i don't have pics of the doors that cover the bin storage. I will get a couple pics today.
I started with this pile.
Since the top is a double layer of 3/4 plywood, I decided to use some metal under the vise. I was afraid that some serious torquing might cause the vise to sink in the plywood. My plan was to sandwich the plywood with some 10 gauge steel and bolt it with some grade 5 fasteners.
I wanted to spread the load across the underside. I laid a few 2x4s under the plywood, followed by a piece of 3/4" plywood. The steel would be top and bottom. This is what I had before the steel.
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oops, posted that before I was done.
I laid everything out, marking and measuring stuff. I drilled holes and transferred them to the second sheet. But when I laid it out, I forgot about top sheet being and the edge. The second (bottom sheet) is recessed back. My bolts weren't long enough, even though I added the thicknesses of everything up twice.
I went back to TSC, to buy some 6" bolts, all they had in grade 5 was 1/2" and I was using 7/16". So I made a decision to upgrade to the larger instead of driving all over looking for 6" 7/16 bolts. This lead to drilling out the mounting holes in the vise, opening up the holes in the steel to allow a little "slide and fit".
I had to trim the bottom sheet to fit, which it still didn't line up real nice. So I decided to forgo the bottom sheet, to save more headache (which I did have at the time). I was probably overkilling the situation and the vise would break before all that lumber would pull through. So I stopped at good enough and called it a day.
It looks like it might sit back a little far, but the vise closes all the way without the handle hitting. I'll find it out once I put it to work.
oops, posted that before I was done.
I laid everything out, marking and measuring stuff. I drilled holes and transferred them to the second sheet. But when I laid it out, I forgot about top sheet being and the edge. The second (bottom sheet) is recessed back. My bolts weren't long enough, even though I added the thicknesses of everything up twice.
I went back to TSC, to buy some 6" bolts, all they had in grade 5 was 1/2" and I was using 7/16". So I made a decision to upgrade to the larger instead of driving all over looking for 6" 7/16 bolts. This lead to drilling out the mounting holes in the vise, opening up the holes in the steel to allow a little "slide and fit".
I had to trim the bottom sheet to fit, which it still didn't line up real nice. So I decided to forgo the bottom sheet, to save more headache (which I did have at the time). I was probably overkilling the situation and the vise would break before all that lumber would pull through. So I stopped at good enough and called it a day.
It looks like it might sit back a little far, but the vise closes all the way without the handle hitting. I'll find it out once I put it to work.
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sooperdave
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subscribing for 2 reasons- cool space and fox mustang!
subscribing for 2 reasons- cool space and fox mustang!
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I would have started a mustang thread but it's in the house garage. I'd like to move it back to my garage but theres about 9" ice/snow. I don't want to even try to attempt it. So for now, it stays there and my truck sits out.
I would have started a mustang thread but it's in the house garage. I'd like to move it back to my garage but theres about 9" ice/snow. I don't want to even try to attempt it. So for now, it stays there and my truck sits out.
Zengineer
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Usual practice is to line up the rear jaw with the edge of the bench, so that long pieces can hang past the bench edge.
Looks beefy though!
Usual practice is to line up the rear jaw with the edge of the bench, so that long pieces can hang past the bench edge.
Looks beefy though!
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I'd rather have it out farther, but the way I built the bench, it's not going to happen. If I were to move it out, I'd have to lag it the 2x6s that make up the front of the bench.
everything is subject to change
I'd rather have it out farther, but the way I built the bench, it's not going to happen. If I were to move it out, I'd have to lag it the 2x6s that make up the front of the bench.
everything is subject to change
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ChristopherLutz
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A fantastic Sunday morning read - thanks for taking the time to take the pics and post for those of us living vicariously through your efforts.
A fantastic Sunday morning read - thanks for taking the time to take the pics and post for those of us living vicariously through your efforts.
OP
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I forgot to mention, in the above picture, the cork bulletin board. I mounted a small bulletin board(previously mounted on the wall between the cabintes) on one of the cabinet doors. The cabinets doors are basically wasted wall space,so why not put them to use.
I had done this at the fire station and it worked quite well. I added a bulletin board above the TV in the kitchen. It makes it quite easy to pass information on between the shifts. Everybody knows right where to spot something new.
I forgot to mention, in the above picture, the cork bulletin board. I mounted a small bulletin board(previously mounted on the wall between the cabintes) on one of the cabinet doors. The cabinets doors are basically wasted wall space,so why not put them to use.
I had done this at the fire station and it worked quite well. I added a bulletin board above the TV in the kitchen. It makes it quite easy to pass information on between the shifts. Everybody knows right where to spot something new.
OP
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I did a little bit of work over the last few days, not much but it is some simple progress. I added a few bench outlets, which I have been dreading. It's not that it was hard but it meant crawling back and forth in the attics in the garage. This includes above the ceiling I just dropped, luckily I'm not a person in need of a diet.
While I was at it, I changed access to the back attic, replaced a swing down door with a scuttlehole like the rest. Unfortunately, it came out looking like ****. It will work for now till I replace the ceiling in the rear of the garage.
The initial plans called for 2 outlets, but I added a third to plug in the drill press. I used Romex but ran it in conduit to hide it. It also entailed bending one piece to fit the holes.
As you can see in this picture, I put the outlet on the end of the bench to keep it out of the way. I painted the boxes black to match the bench, along with black outlets. I still need to add a little chaulk around the conduit and paint it black, the bolt heads too.
Last but not least, the outlet on the other end of the bench.
The refurb is almost coming to a close until warmer weather gets here. If the money holds out, I'll start with working on the outside of the garage.
I did a little bit of work over the last few days, not much but it is some simple progress. I added a few bench outlets, which I have been dreading. It's not that it was hard but it meant crawling back and forth in the attics in the garage. This includes above the ceiling I just dropped, luckily I'm not a person in need of a diet.
While I was at it, I changed access to the back attic, replaced a swing down door with a scuttlehole like the rest. Unfortunately, it came out looking like ****. It will work for now till I replace the ceiling in the rear of the garage.
The initial plans called for 2 outlets, but I added a third to plug in the drill press. I used Romex but ran it in conduit to hide it. It also entailed bending one piece to fit the holes.
As you can see in this picture, I put the outlet on the end of the bench to keep it out of the way. I painted the boxes black to match the bench, along with black outlets. I still need to add a little chaulk around the conduit and paint it black, the bolt heads too.
Last but not least, the outlet on the other end of the bench.
The refurb is almost coming to a close until warmer weather gets here. If the money holds out, I'll start with working on the outside of the garage.
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LoRollinLS
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very nice refurb! i like how you insulated your block walls and also your glove clamp idea from many many posts back. kudos! 
very nice refurb! i like how you insulated your block walls and also your glove clamp idea from many many posts back. kudos!
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Nice progress, it looks good.
Nice progress, it looks good.
1Garageman
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Very nice JOB(S)!
I some how just now caught onto this forum of yours for the first time. I just read all 6 pages of it at once, with a lunch break in between and some other things. Great jobs all around! I am getting a lot of ideas for things to do and how to do them for my garage while admiring yours!
Very nice JOB(S)!
I some how just now caught onto this forum of yours for the first time. I just read all 6 pages of it at once, with a lunch break in between and some other things. Great jobs all around! I am getting a lot of ideas for things to do and how to do them for my garage while admiring yours!
OP
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Thanks. The garage was foramlly broke in. I parted out a '94 Lightning for a buddy of mine. I had to get it done for the Ford swapmeet next weekend. I made a helluva mess on the floor.
This is what it looked like upon arrival.
When it came into the garage.
After a few days.
I made two trips to the scrap yard today to get rid of 1660 lbs of steel.
Thanks. The garage was foramlly broke in. I parted out a '94 Lightning for a buddy of mine. I had to get it done for the Ford swapmeet next weekend. I made a helluva mess on the floor.
This is what it looked like upon arrival.
When it came into the garage.
After a few days.
I made two trips to the scrap yard today to get rid of 1660 lbs of steel.
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jktruck150
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Was there a reason he didn't want to fix it and drive it? Good job on the electric outlets! they look seamins with the black on black!
Was there a reason he didn't want to fix it and drive it? Good job on the electric outlets! they look seamins with the black on black!
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I lined up a deal with the previous owner. He had let his son drive it, doing construction. He got a DUI one night, after an acccident. I was on duty that night, responded to the accident and knew about it. The owner used to be the Service/safety director for our small town. I talked to him the next day at city hall, asked what was happening to the truck and not to sell it or let the insurance company get it with out talking to me. A few days later, he called me, I didn't have the cash but my buddy did and he bought it "right".
The insurance company totalled it out so it had a salvage title. It was a rusty pig underneath. It didn't have the proper "Lightning" life and was driven like just another vehicle.
I lined up a deal with the previous owner. He had let his son drive it, doing construction. He got a DUI one night, after an acccident. I was on duty that night, responded to the accident and knew about it. The owner used to be the Service/safety director for our small town. I talked to him the next day at city hall, asked what was happening to the truck and not to sell it or let the insurance company get it with out talking to me. A few days later, he called me, I didn't have the cash but my buddy did and he bought it "right".
The insurance company totalled it out so it had a salvage title. It was a rusty pig underneath. It didn't have the proper "Lightning" life and was driven like just another vehicle.
slimpickins
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Nice work! The OSB looks good with the black paint! It would have good durability too. No worries about scratches - just touch it up!
Nice work! The OSB looks good with the black paint! It would have good durability too. No worries about scratches - just touch it up!
Carriagedoorman
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You've got great taste in architectural style, a good eye for potential, and a patient / brave wife!
You've got great taste in architectural style, a good eye for potential, and a patient / brave wife!
BEAVO
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nice shop whats in the rest of your shop looks like some more rooms i know ones a bathroom.its looking good tho
nice shop whats in the rest of your shop looks like some more rooms i know ones a bathroom.its looking good tho
wrigh003
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I like it, a lot. Good looking space, but more importantly well thought out and solidly constructed. Years from now somebody will still be using that building and thinking “Man, I won the lottery, the old timer that built this thing really did a fine job.”
Unless they are trying to tear something out for some reason, in which case they might cuss you just a little.
I like it, a lot. Good looking space, but more importantly well thought out and solidly constructed. Years from now somebody will still be using that building and thinking “Man, I won the lottery, the old timer that built this thing really did a fine job.”
Unless they are trying to tear something out for some reason, in which case they might cuss you just a little.
str8axle55
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Great job on your shop, very well done. Time to get the Mustang back in there.
Great job on your shop, very well done. Time to get the Mustang back in there.
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Hopefully this week, it'll be back. When my buddy comes out to get his engine and cherry picker, I think I'll have him help me move it back over.
Hopefully this week, it'll be back. When my buddy comes out to get his engine and cherry picker, I think I'll have him help me move it back over.
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I ripped out that floor the winter before last. It was nasty as the previous owner used "used" motor oil to seal the floor.
I thin I might have done a thread on it.
Here is the thread on replacing that floor.
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=52789
I ripped out that floor the winter before last. It was nasty as the previous owner used "used" motor oil to seal the floor.
I thin I might have done a thread on it.
Here is the thread on replacing that floor.
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=52789
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One of the things I have been putting off is the "back splash" for the work bench top. I found a local place to get my diamond plate and had them shear it too.
before....a little blurry,sorry.
after...
another view of before....
same angle after....
One of the things I have been putting off is the "back splash" for the work bench top. I found a local place to get my diamond plate and had them shear it too.
before....a little blurry,sorry.
after...
another view of before....
same angle after....
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