PAToyota
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Looks like you got a pretty good handle on the "****" in the last week! Looks great!
My Garage Addition
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DaveL.
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Damn that looks nice!
Wow, what a transformation! Amazing work!
Awesome workshop and daill driver garage. Looks like a party is in order, you have enough driveway space for a rather large one.
How do you like the tankless water heater, does it take long for the water to heat up?
Awesome workshop and daill driver garage. Looks like a party is in order, you have enough driveway space for a rather large one.
How do you like the tankless water heater, does it take long for the water to heat up?
JMURiz said:
The party was this past Saturday although I don't remember all of it.
The tankless heater works great. I don't think it takes more then 20-30 seconds longer to heat up than the old unit did. I blame most of that on the fact that I had to route the HW line back to where the old water heater was in order to tie-in to the rest of the house. That adds a good 30'.
PAToyota
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Might have to check IKEA out - I didn't see anything like that the last time I was in there...
This is the cabinet line I bought:
http://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs/stor...76*15729&storeId=12&catalogId=10103&langId=-1
I also thought about this line, but I'm no carpenter and the Udden's were much easier to get level.
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http://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs/stor...5576*15720*15725&categoryId=15725&cattype=sub
And these are the storage racks:
http://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs/stor...98*16201&storeId=12&catalogId=10103&langId=-1
http://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs/stor...76*15729&storeId=12&catalogId=10103&langId=-1
I also thought about this line, but I'm no carpenter and the Udden's were much easier to get level.
:http://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs/stor...5576*15720*15725&categoryId=15725&cattype=sub
And these are the storage racks:
http://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs/stor...98*16201&storeId=12&catalogId=10103&langId=-1
My initial attempt at a secondary workbench was dismal at best. I used an old office table to support my drill press, vise, and miter saw.
It was wobbly and ugly. My wife got me a workbench kit for Christmas. (http://www.2x4basics.com) It came with the legs, hardware, and instructions to build a workbecnh out of 2x4's. I decided on a 7'x3' bench and went out and spent $100 on the wood (the most expensive part was the 3/4" Maple 4'x8' sheet (cut down to 7'x3') I used for the top).
It took me a couple of hours to put together. For not being much of a carpenter, I did a damn good job (90% kit, 10% me ).
Now I have a much sturdier workbench plus a lot more room to work. The shelves make for nice storage, although they are bit limited on height.
It was wobbly and ugly. My wife got me a workbench kit for Christmas. (http://www.2x4basics.com) It came with the legs, hardware, and instructions to build a workbecnh out of 2x4's. I decided on a 7'x3' bench and went out and spent $100 on the wood (the most expensive part was the 3/4" Maple 4'x8' sheet (cut down to 7'x3') I used for the top).
It took me a couple of hours to put together. For not being much of a carpenter, I did a damn good job (90% kit, 10% me
).
Now I have a much sturdier workbench plus a lot more room to work. The shelves make for nice storage, although they are bit limited on height.
1320stang
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Well, too late for my .02, but I think I would have added a window above the add on garage door. Sort of a large blank space up there. I guess you could add a basketball goal. It all looks nice though.
rikbolen
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nice clean job egan......i really like the tankless water heater i gotta have one of those guys.
Hades12
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Wow, I thought you were a ***** with the first few pics but the final product really comes together nice.
Great Job.
Great Job.
Update:
This past weekend I finally finished my air distribution system. My compressor has been up and running for a while, along with a nearby hose reel (50') for air tools and filling tires. But I wanted a blowdown station at each workbench.
I really didn't want to go to any great expense (plus I can't braze very well), so I decided to run PE poly tube. It is 1/2" tube with a 3/8" inner, so it's very thick. It's rated for 250psi and we use it at work to connect air and N2 drops to equipment.
In order to route it cleanly, I ran it inside 3/4" conduit. This made for nice 90's, simple clamping to the wall/ceiling, and added protection in case the poly let loose.
Each blowdown station has a gauge, valve, and QD. Right now they're both setup for blow guns, but I could run anything off of them since they're fed from a 1/2" source.
I know it's not the most sophisticated system, but it works and it was cheap. Total cost = $20 filter + $50 conduit + absconded parts from work = $70. The regulator came with the compressor which I had bought previously for $300 used and I already had the hose reel.
This past weekend I finally finished my air distribution system. My compressor has been up and running for a while, along with a nearby hose reel (50') for air tools and filling tires. But I wanted a blowdown station at each workbench.
I really didn't want to go to any great expense (plus I can't braze very well), so I decided to run PE poly tube. It is 1/2" tube with a 3/8" inner, so it's very thick. It's rated for 250psi and we use it at work to connect air and N2 drops to equipment.
In order to route it cleanly, I ran it inside 3/4" conduit. This made for nice 90's, simple clamping to the wall/ceiling, and added protection in case the poly let loose.
Each blowdown station has a gauge, valve, and QD. Right now they're both setup for blow guns, but I could run anything off of them since they're fed from a 1/2" source.
I know it's not the most sophisticated system, but it works and it was cheap. Total cost = $20 filter + $50 conduit + absconded parts from work = $70. The regulator came with the compressor which I had bought previously for $300 used and I already had the hose reel.
Interesting use of the tubing, I wonder how it will hold up for that kind of shop use...I assume pretty well, just be careful not to cut it; at that height though, its out of the way, cool.
Has anyone used the garagepak systems?
I've looked into the 3 bay kit and just getting a bunch of extra straight tubing/bends to go to remote parts of the garage and shop.
Its a bit pricey, but is very durable, and modular.
Has anyone used the garagepak systems?
I've looked into the 3 bay kit and just getting a bunch of extra straight tubing/bends to go to remote parts of the garage and shop.
Its a bit pricey, but is very durable, and modular.
Great looking shop and garage you have built , Egan . What I was wondering is where did you get the track system you have to hang things on ? What is the brand name of it so i can google it . Again nice 
Hope my shop comes out looking that good . Dan
Hope my shop comes out looking that good . Dan
VintageGarage
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Great job. Please continue to post pictures as progress is made.
BoCRon
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Very enjoyable thread, everything looks great!
Annette
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Lu47Dan said:Great looking shop and garage you have built , Egan . What I was wondering is where did you get the track system you have to hang things on ? What is the brand name of it so i can google it . Again nice
It's the Gladiator series which is available at Lowe's and Sears (cheaper at Lowe's).
http://www.gladiatorgw.com/list.asp?catID=1
http://www.gladiatorgw.com/list.asp?catID=6
Woffski
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Wow man, very nice transformation. Looks like you touched all points!!! Great job!!!
Quiksilver
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Garage looks great!
I am not sure if I missed it, but, how big is the garage? Specifically, the area that the lift resides in. Just wondering how wide of an area I should allow for a lift when I build. Thanks, Chad.
I am not sure if I missed it, but, how big is the garage? Specifically, the area that the lift resides in. Just wondering how wide of an area I should allow for a lift when I build. Thanks, Chad.
Down Under Bloke
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Is your wife a member of the closet journal.
What does she put in there that's the biggest dam closet I have seen in my life.
What does she put in there that's the biggest dam closet I have seen in my life.
Down Under Bloke said:Is your wife a member of the closet journal.
What does she put in there that's the biggest dam closet I have seen in my life.
The sad part is that the old closet was full before she moved in a couple of years ago and my clothes take up 1/2 of the new closet.
Plus, I have more shoes than she does. beetroot72
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Egan said:For the record, here are the second floor changes which were required to appease the wife:
Holy Closet Space!!
300 sq.ft. or what?
I'd use it as a hidden "serenity now" room. Mini fridge, tv, internet, etc...
..."institution later"
Great job Bro! Sounds like ya got a pretty cool wife too.
Good, at least you are getting some use out of the closet as well. Those plans really help to realize just how big that garage is now, wow!Egan said:The sad part is that the old closet was full before she moved in a couple of years ago and my clothes take up 1/2 of the new closet.
Down Under Bloke
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Egan said:Who let you in here?
You should post up pics of that custom workbench you've got.
Come on out with it, don't hold out on us.
