Above 1200 Sq/FT Mountain State Shop Build

[Maxcustody]

I couldn't get reliable wifi in my pole barn until I put in mesh, made a heck of a difference.

Living in rural WV my internet is the worst. It would not even work in my downstairs of the house. I got the mesh system for the house and it was the best purchase ever!

 

[jbrentd]

Do you mind sharing the details on the mesh system? I have something in my shop, but it's not the greatest.

 

[Maxcustody]

@jbrentd
Absolutely………here you go! I got the 2 pack for the house and then added another one for the shop.

ASUS ZenWiFi AX6600 Tri-Band Mesh WiFi 6 System (XT8 2PK) - Whole Home Coverage up to 5500 sq.ft & 6+ rooms, AiMesh, Included Lifetime Internet Security, Easy Setup, 3 SSID, Parental Control, White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083Q45V1V/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[pnut]

It’s sometimes the little mods that are the best. Added a small shelf for my Tri band mesh WiFi. Now I have full internet from the house.

What is involved in setting this up?

When I moved into my place recently, the previous owner had something similar. I could never get it to work, so I ended up just running a separate router in the garage. It works off a network cable run from the house.

 

[Maxcustody]

What is involved in setting this up?

When I moved into my place recently, the previous owner had something similar. I could never get it to work, so I ended up just running a separate router in the garage. It works off a network cable run from the house.

When I first got the system for the house I was dreading setting it up. I have tried different ones in the past and I know what a pain these things can be and a lot of times they don't work. This system can not be easier. I downloaded the app and it took literally 5 minutes and works perfectly. I was very surprised it was so easy. I bought the 3rd one off amazon, plugged it in near house modem, used the app and it connected and added this one to the system, again in 5 minutes and I was done. I unplugged it, took it to the shop plugged in and works perfect, could not be easier.

 

[eastmtn]

short story after reading this thread I ordered all the Stedlin stuff and canceled most of the Prevost order. I did order 3 safety couplers from Ebay (too late to cancel) so I will have those as back ups. I figure GJ guys can’t be wrong and I love supporting someone here and made in the USA products!! It will arrive Thursday.

I have Stedlin connectors also. After watching some Youtube videos about the inventor it was a no-brainer for me to stop buying Husky 2 stage decouplers that kept breaking every 6 months and switch to the Stedlin line.

 

[Z06Joe]

Love your setup. I am in MD and have been looking at building a similar setup however, I can't decide on if I want to go 40'W x 60'L or the opposite 60'W x 40'L.

I too reached out to Pioneer and Delmarva Pole Buildings. The crazy rise in price has slowed me down, but I might just pull the trigger and begin when I feel comfortable vs "waiting" for prices to come down.

 

[Maxcustody]

Love your setup. I am in MD and have been looking at building a similar setup however, I can't decide on if I want to go 40'W x 60'L or the opposite 60'W x 40'L.

I too reached out to Pioneer and Delmarva Pole Buildings. The crazy rise in price has slowed me down, but I might just pull the trigger and begin when I feel comfortable vs "waiting" for prices to come down.

Thank you! We went with the dimensions due to where it sits on our property. It really depends how you want to use it. With the way things are nowadays you just need to do it. You never know what tomorrow brings. Good luck and any questions let me know.

 

[Maxcustody]

Built an 8’ workbench, painted it and got a steel top fabricated for it. Came out perfect

 

[eastmtn]

That came out real nice. The steel seams fit neatly over the wood.

 

[Maxcustody]

Thanks! I was thinking of aluminum and he talked me into steel, so glad he did………. I had him do 2”bends on the face and back.

 

[jbrentd]

Nice bench Scott...looks pretty stout.

 

[Maxcustody]

Nice bench Scott...looks pretty stout.

Thanks Brent.

 

[FingerlessFreak]

Good looking bench! Im going back and forth now between a "butcher block" style out of 2x material or just throw steel on top!

 

[Cdubu52]

Scott, The bench looks great.

 

[Maxcustody]

Good looking bench! Im going back and forth now between a "butcher block" style out of 2x material or just throw steel on top!

Thanks. I have a wood top bench in my garage. That one was bought years ago. It was so much more satisfying building the new one.

 

[Maxcustody]

Scott, The bench looks great.

Thanks Chris.

 

[OutlawDrifter]

Just made my way through your thread. I like the space and that 8' bench should be plenty sturdy! That 2" on the back will make a big difference keeping stuff on the bench and not on the floor behind it.

 

[Maxcustody]

Thanks Marc! I appreciate you stopping by and checking out my build thread. I really like the way the bench turned out.

 

[gearhead1960]

Found your thread. Love the space. Not far from you and been through Berkeley many times. Look forward to updates as you post progress and projects....

 

[Maxcustody]

Found your thread. Love the space. Not far from you and been through Berkeley many times. Look forward to updates as you post progress and projects....

Thanks Mark! I appreciate you taking the time to check it out.

 

[Maxcustody]

I have been slacking on posting in my shop thread....................... not recent, but items not previously posted here.

-Some maintenance items, changed the oil on the ATV and Jeep. Also rotated all the tires on the Jeep.

 

[Maxcustody]

I refurbished an old Wilton Vise my FIL gave us. I think it came out pretty good.

 

[Maxcustody]

Added some hardware storage to the workbench.

 

[Maxcustody]

Pulled of the front wheel caps on the F250. I was going to pull these on the last tire rotation and forgot Plus this is the first time the truck has been on the lift since I moved the runway. Fits much better now.

 

[Maxcustody]

Picked up a brush grapple for the Bobcat. We have a lot of brush and downed trees to clean up on the property and this will be a game changer.

 

[Maxcustody]

Detailed the F250, spent hours on this.

 

[Maxcustody]

Added a chainsaw holder for the ATV.

 

[OutlawDrifter]

Interested to see how the chainsaw holder works out!

Detail job on the F250 looks great.

 

[Maxcustody]

Interested to see how the chainsaw holder works out!

Detail job on the F250 looks great.

Thanks! So far chainsaw holder has been great. I bought some cheap Amazon bar guards and cut one to fit, because it is not made to keep the guard on. I think the cheap one will work to keep it clean.

 

[Maxcustody]

Picked up a diesel transfer tank for the Bobcat. Really impressed with this, it is 58 gallons. Going to keep it stored in the shop, it has fork pockets so it will be easy to transfer from the truck.

 

[Toolfool]

Putting the lift to good use. Jealous.

 

[Maxcustody]

Not sure if I mentioned this when I moved the runway on the 4 post lift........................ Doing so made the aluminum inserts too narrow and no longer fit in the channel as designed. I took all 4 to the same guy who made my bench top and he added a 4" boxed section on each insert. They work perfect and he does such great work. With the jacks on there only 2 fit, so I have the others stored on the wall behind the camper.

 

[Maxcustody]

Putting the lift to good use. Jealous.

Yes Sir..............I tell my wife we save money every time I use it.

 

[Maxcustody]

Did another oil change and tire rotation on the Jeep. I also switched out all the old lug nuts for new ones....................many of them were swelled up and I could no longer fit the 22 mm socket on them.

 

[Maxcustody]

I have jackshaft openers for my doors and they don’t come with lights like a typical opener. I mounted a battery powered motion sensor light. Works great for $23

 

[Maxcustody]

The best Christmas present from my wife!

 

[zmotorsports]

The F250 detail turned out good. Looks great (for a Furd) . Joking aside, I love seeing clean and well maintained vehicles, no matter the make.

That grapple on the Bobcat is cool. I've not seen one of those before and can it being a big advantage to clearing brush.

 

[Maxcustody]

@zmotorsports

The F250 detail turned out good. Looks great (for a Furd) . Joking aside, I love seeing clean and well maintained vehicles, no matter the make.

That grapple on the Bobcat is cool. I've not seen one of those before and can it being a big advantage to clearing brush.

Thanks Mike! Pretty good for a Ford............ Hard keeping the Jeep clean with winter now. She drives that one everyday an hour each way to work.

Really looking forward to using the grapple, it will help with some of this............................

 

[zmotorsports]

Yeah, it will work great for that terrain.

I hear ya on the Jeep. Mine is filthy and is in dire need of a good cleaning, inside and out. The weather here just isn't cooperating. We did have three days last week where it wasn't raining or snowing so I cleaned the wife's Acura but didn't get to my Jeep. The truck also needs a deep cleaning as it still has bugs all over the front from a trip to Idaho a couple months ago. That's how far it is behind schedule on cleaning.