marty_p
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Can't wait for more progresss pics!!! 
My Shop/Man Cave in Central Ky
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Firebrand
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Looking sweet! It's tough to keep working in an unheated space during the winter, but think of the "extra" time you'll have once temps climb and Spring arrives! Not to mention the completed and upgraded shop space!
I am working out in the cold as well and here in NH things are chilly again. Temp was -4*F this morning and I will be out all day in it again at our local snowmobile Groomer Barn prepping for a radar run event tomorrow.
I am working out in the cold as well and here in NH things are chilly again. Temp was -4*F this morning and I will be out all day in it again at our local snowmobile Groomer Barn prepping for a radar run event tomorrow.
Scoutman
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That's my thought too. I hate that all that space is going to be wasted. That would be perfect for a heater, horizontal air compressor, or just hidden storage.
Either way, nice build. Keep it up.
Either way, nice build. Keep it up.
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4StarCstms
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Here are those photos ... Got another piece up, and was FINALLY able to start putting stuff back against the wall.. AWESOME! haha I know ... I'm easily amused but its awesome to be able to push stuff back against the wall, and know that I don't have to move it again right away ... thou I will when I finish the ceiling and the top of the wall.
Photo's ...
Photo's ...
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Otts's Garage
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YAY! Progress! Looking good, hanging that stuff solo ain't easy either. Good to see you are making good head way with it! won't be too long before you will be in the mudding phase.
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4StarCstms
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Bit more done ... I'll finish up the insulation goin across after the game -
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4StarCstms
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Todays Update -
Gettin farther and farther along ...
Gettin farther and farther along ...
Motown 454
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It looks great nice work.
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4StarCstms
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It takes awhile when its just me, myself, and I. No complaints about the music thou when its just me! haha
Can't wait to get it all finished up, so I can start doing the fun stuff, Cabinets, organizing, and get back to turning wrenches, Woodworking, etc etc
Can't wait to get it all finished up, so I can start doing the fun stuff, Cabinets, organizing, and get back to turning wrenches, Woodworking, etc etc
BRONCONUT
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Very nice looking, I do agree with perdueSD and Scoutman though I would have used that space for something.
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4StarCstms
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If I would have used it for storage, I'd have lost the clean look by having access doors. I have plenty of overhead storage as the other half of the ceiling is a Loft that provides plenty of storage should I need it. Its one of those Sacrifices that must be made for aesthetics sake.
Thanks for the
Thanks for the
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4StarCstms
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Small Update
Finally framing up those LAST two wall sections - what a PITA
Finally framing up those LAST two wall sections - what a PITA
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JC23
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Nice going, Scott. I always said big projects are like eating an elephant. Ya take 'em one bite at a time...
You picked out colors yet? Or are all us painters gonna have to come down there and tag the place? haha
You picked out colors yet? Or are all us painters gonna have to come down there and tag the place? haha
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4StarCstms
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I'm bout sick of eating this big azz elephant ... but the end is near, I'd say I'm on the last Hind quarter ( hmmm BBQ'd elephant)
Colors, yes, Walls are to be Dark Grey on the bottom, white on the top, with a Black Stripe in the middle to divide the two, with some 1/4" Orange Pinstripping on either side of the black.
Same for the Epoxy floor, Dark Grey with White, Black and Orange chips..
But if you want to come on down I've still got that mural to put on the wall ...
And I am thinking about doing a Open House BBQ kinda thing for my local GJ bretheren ...
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4StarCstms
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More pics ...
My Roll Around Cart I started back in the summer - Waiting on the $$ to order the 8 sets of drawer Slides .. Still need to finish the top.
since I am out of drywall I started on the cabinets. There will be a tall one on each end, holding things like yard/garden tools - ladder, etc etc Can't put the face frame on it yet, Still need to paint the cabinet case .. all built with Lock Joint Dado's & biscuits and a few screws thrown in for good measure
My Roll Around Cart I started back in the summer - Waiting on the $$ to order the 8 sets of drawer Slides .. Still need to finish the top.
since I am out of drywall I started on the cabinets. There will be a tall one on each end, holding things like yard/garden tools - ladder, etc etc Can't put the face frame on it yet, Still need to paint the cabinet case .. all built with Lock Joint Dado's & biscuits and a few screws thrown in for good measure
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Otts's Garage
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cabinet turned out pretty good. I see a little bowing but nothing that front won't fix. it fits well in the corner......almost like it was made for it!
Ha!
Honestly, I thought that cabinet was going to be in the opposite corner up by the doors. Hence why I was suprised by the hieght.
curious to see how the other cabinet work turns out.
Ha!
Honestly, I thought that cabinet was going to be in the opposite corner up by the doors. Hence why I was suprised by the hieght.
curious to see how the other cabinet work turns out.
nhmercracer
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Looks great!
Run some low voltage wire for speakers on either side of the arch before you close everything up. I think those areas would be a good spot for sound, along with objects d' garage art.
Run some low voltage wire for speakers on either side of the arch before you close everything up. I think those areas would be a good spot for sound, along with objects d' garage art.
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dlenkewich
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I envy your framing.
I get by fine, but me and the tape measure just can't seem to stay on the same page. Your wood work looks great.
I get by fine, but me and the tape measure just can't seem to stay on the same page. Your wood work looks great.
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4StarCstms
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@ nhmercracer its in the works. Just gotta pickup the wire - It'll be a bit before I get the $$ to do the ceiling and all (need a drywall lift)
@ dlenkewich Thanks! Its a bit of a PITA working with something that isnt square, the floor slopes, but with trial and error (I made PLENTY of errors believe me) all it takes is some practice.
@ dlenkewich Thanks! Its a bit of a PITA working with something that isnt square, the floor slopes, but with trial and error (I made PLENTY of errors believe me) all it takes is some practice.
JC23
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That cabinet is looking mighty fine, Scott. Great job of taking those BITES! haha.
Do you have access to an engine hoist? I used one to put my OSB ceiling up. We just made a attachment out of wood to hold the d-wall. Don't have any pics but as it swings up, we made it level out at nine feet tall. Piece of cake!
Do you have access to an engine hoist? I used one to put my OSB ceiling up. We just made a attachment out of wood to hold the d-wall. Don't have any pics but as it swings up, we made it level out at nine feet tall. Piece of cake!
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4StarCstms
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JC - I can Rent one for 40 bucks. I just need the money to get all the drywall, plus I need to redo the wiring, and blah blah blah ... LOL
Bit by bit I suppose. I just wish I had the money to throw at my space as alot of the others around here.
Bit by bit I suppose. I just wish I had the money to throw at my space as alot of the others around here.
Hit-By-Thunder
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you drive for a living, right? Come pick me up, I am free labor, I have a drywall lift that you can have and I'd love to visit and help cook for the BBQ
Scott, the place is coming along great (as usual) nice updates
Rob/HBT
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4StarCstms
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you drive for a living, right? Come pick me up, I am free labor, I have a drywall lift that you can have and I'd love to visit and help cook for the BBQ
Scott, the place is coming along great (as usual) nice updates
Rob/HBT
Yeah, I drive for a living - been outta work since the 2nd (thou I'm back to work now) so I got alot done.
Thanks for the
bradleykd
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Shop looks awesome! Where at in Central KY are ya?
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4StarCstms
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Just across the Scott County Line in Harrison County in the middle of nowhere - its quiet. Lived in Gtown for 11 years, couldnt wait to get the heck outta there.
bradleykd
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lol, I like it here...
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4StarCstms
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Guess it depends on the part of town your in. I was not in the greatest part ... miss the DSL thou
kywildcat
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What kind of hoist are you needing? I have a nice heavy duty ceiling hoist that Im not using right now...........It's just hanging there with nothing to pick up. Let me know if you're ever in the Ft. Knox area, and you can use it till your finished.
Send me a PM if interested!!
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flyin99
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Love your shop!! You are doing a great job! Keep up the great work and pix!! 
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4StarCstms
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@ kyWildcat - Thanks alot for the offer - by the time I drive over and get it and bring it back, I'll be out enough fuel to buy one .. haha Your a good two hours away. Thanks though.
@Flyin99 thanks! the encouragement from ya'll help me stay motivated
@Flyin99 thanks! the encouragement from ya'll help me stay motivated
Call me the Breeze
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I really like the arched cove. Gonna be real cool to hang in there !
JC23
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Needs a BIGGER clock! haha
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4StarCstms
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Out in the sticks in Harrison County. When It gets closer to completion I'll get up with ya. Too big of a Mess right now. Can't really put anything away Yet and its driving me NUTS!
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4StarCstms
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Another small update
Arch is Done..sorta haha
Paint Sample..The Orange Stripes are too wide. Gonna do up another one with orange middle and black stripes.
Arch is Done..sorta haha
Paint Sample..The Orange Stripes are too wide. Gonna do up another one with orange middle and black stripes.
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Call me the Breeze
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They look wide on the small panel, but when held up against the wall they dont look too wide
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4StarCstms
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I dropped em back to 3/4" wide and flipped the black and orange colors. The black was just a bit too much with the dark grey on the bottom, so it looks better with the wide orange and smaller black strips. Pics shortly
JC23
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I'm thinkin' that clock will go in the center of the wall under the spots, eh?
Or up on top of the arch?
Or up on top of the arch?