My workshop / garage build...

[AveragePhil]

Very nice garage so far. Do you have any pics of your custom guns?

 

[JimVonBaden]

Looking forward to more photos! So far it looks really good!

Jim

 

[ARbuilder223]

Thanks guys, heres a few pix of the base cabinets / countertop..

 

[ARbuilder223]

few pix..countertop is 2pcs 3/4" plywood, top peice is a/b. Took FIR 2x4 ripped them for trim / for flush top..

 

[ARbuilder223]

More..

 

[-Brent-]

I really like the counter top. Nice work.

 

[ARbuilder223]

Thanks..its SOLID

 

[kyles974]

Epoxy coming on Monday..then the search for cabinets begins!.. any input on cabinets would be great! Thanks again guys..

Sorry if I missed it, but what brand epoxy is that?

Love the build thread

 

[ARbuilder223]

it was u-coat it if im not mistaken

 

[ARbuilder223]

Few pix of work over the weekend..

 

[ARbuilder223]

Finished door trim / floor trim. Used 1x4 treated, routered the edges

 

[ARbuilder223]

Hung wall cabinets, need another coat or two on countertop. next will be mounting TV,stereo..maybe Bar?

 

[ARbuilder223]

AveragePhil...heres a few:

 

[ARbuilder223]

More..

 

[ARbuilder223]

few others

 

[AveragePhil]

All I can say is WOW. Modern Warfare weapons in real life haha. Very good work sir.

 

[ARbuilder223]

Thank you..

 

[ARbuilder223]

Finally got a chance to get some work done this weekend

 

[ARbuilder223]

End cabinet

 

[ARbuilder223]

Also got some new toys for the garage!

 

[ARbuilder223]

The sony dvd/cd player holds 400 total..so no more having to change CD's or movies!

 

[ARbuilder223]

More pix of countertop..going to do 2-3 coats of clear to make it fairly slick...

 

[kippieland]

Holy Sh*t balls, I know what I am doing for my shop countertop! I have thought about using the floor expoxy before, but was to chicken to try it.....They look fantastic and tough as nails....very pro looking....great job!

 

[ARbuilder223]

Thanks, i actually used Behr high gloss paint..then sanded before the epoxy. i just used the rustoleum kit from Home depot..all 2 part, even the clear. Rustoleum said that the concrete epoxy bonds to latex paint well as long as its preped correctly..we love it

 

[admranger]

Note to self: don't piss off ARbuilder223.

Nice work! The countertops look excellent. Keep us informed on how they wear as time goes on.

 

[Omphaloskeptic]

ARbuilder223, very nice build you have going on there! Having never done an epoxy finish on a wood counter top, I'm wondering how the heck you applied the chips to the vertical surfaces? It appears that you got a very uniform distribution on both top and sides; what's the trick?

Very slick.

 

[ARbuilder223]

From what ive been told...it is not recommended to use epoxy on bare wood Due to the wood "breathing" leading to cracking / peeling. i actually painted 2 coats of grey exterior then sanded good with 80g..then epoxy. As far as the flakes...was a little different than floors. But stuck VERY well. just tossed then wife sprinkled the top to try to get a full profile as the floors are. dried for a day..brushed loose flakes off..then clear coat. Believe it or not..not too many flakes came off either. we are both pleased with the outcome of the countertop..just hope it stands time/wear.

 

[kippieland]

Thanks, i actually used Behr high gloss paint..then sanded before the epoxy. i just used the rustoleum kit from Home depot..all 2 part, even the clear. Rustoleum said that the concrete epoxy bonds to latex paint well as long as its preped correctly..we love it

Which kit did you use from Home Depot...they have lots of Rustoleum kits? Also, what did the gray paint do for the color?

I was thinking of using Rustoleum Laminate paint on mine...I'm not sure it would be as thick as the epoxy though.

Also, do you think you could use it on 1/2 OSB?

 

[ARbuilder223]

the plywood i used was cabinet grade..if you gonna throw flakes osb shouldnt be an issue. the reason i painted first was to "seal" the wood as best as i could. Also was told by Rustoleum that the epoxy has great bonding to water base paint after it sanded correctly. (less chance of peeling / cracking) The kit i actually used was the Epoxy Sheild Garage floor, then used the Gloss clear. was under 200 total..i only used 1/3 of the kits..save the rest for my bar top, etc.

 

[kippieland]

Thanks for the info.

 

[ARbuilder223]

No problem..anyone with any ideas on an indoor bar?? not sure if i should purchase one or just build custom, have roughly 25' of wall to play with..

 

[kippieland]

After seeing what you can do with a counter top, I think you should build it! I'm sure you can find some free plans online, or build it out of 2x4s and wrap them in nice plywood....or something!

 

[ARbuilder223]

Thats what my wife is wanting to do as well...probably epoxy the top as well, so all matches

 

[DesertRat64]

Really looking nice AR! As others said, I will be interested to see how durable the epoxy finish on the bench tops works out - it sure looks great in your pictures. Nice work on the trim edge for the top as well! I will continue to watch as you progress . . .
KD

 

[Omphaloskeptic]

As much as I like the finish you achieved on the workbench, I'd opt for a bar with some 'BLING'. I don't know how much floor space you've allotted for the bar area, so I'll just throw an idea out there. I've always liked the look of the cool, modern (1950's) motif for a bar. Wall cabinets/glass shelves with glass block and neon accents, chrome trim, retro bar stools. Kind of like a hangout the 'Rat Pack' would call home. lol

 

[ARbuilder223]

ha..thats what i was leaning to! After putting the 2nd coat of clear on i think the durability will do well. That 2part clear is some MEAN stuff..seriously! I wont be doing heavy work on it ( like tearing down a big block)..just minor tinkering/gunsmith work..

 

[FXDawg]

Also got some new toys for the garage!

I have that same surround sound in my living room. It sounds great!! The whole auto setup is great!

 

[ARbuilder223]

Yea Denon is a really good reciever..i have a Denon in my house as well, just different set up. Bought it new..still in box with covers off of CL for half the price Bestbuy was selling it for..he even threw in the xp monster wires too.

 

[kippieland]

Thats what my wife is wanting to do as well...probably epoxy the top as well, so all matches

Or you could do it in the brown epoxy...might give it a granite type look...either way it will look bitchin!

 

[ARbuilder223]

Applied last coat of clear last night, will post some pix later on today..was really impressed with the 2 part clear, came out slick and feels solid.