RivennHewn
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But, but, but, they’re the experts. Right?
Above 1200 Sq/FT New home, next chapter ....
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Wokspaces above 1200 squarefeet.
PugetDude
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Great idea on the install, John!Some progress. I bit the bullet and had IntelligentAir LLC install an 18K mini-split in the garage area and a 12K in the shop. He was originally going to mount them both on the south wall where the service panel is. He said I would probably need to install oscillating fans to push the air around the large spaces. When he arrived I asked why we couldn't install them back-to-back on the divider wall where they would circulate air better without additional fans. Answer: can't run the lines through the 2x4 wall, holes need to be too large. Well, let's mount both sets of lines on the outside of the shop wall. I can box them in to protect them. Nice and clean. I mounted some 3/4 plywood to both sides of the wall to mount the blowers to, ran a 4" wide strip of 3/4 ply across the wall, and the installers were suddenly excited to try something different. Ran the drain through the framing. Got everything connected and blowing hot and cold air. They took a lot of pics for their website. Then asked if they could hire me when they do other difficult installs. Experience has it's benefits.
And congratulations on getting ahead of the Florida summer weather.
rmack898
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Nice install John.
I'm using you as the guinea pig for AC in the shop.
I'm using you as the guinea pig for AC in the shop.
Actually, the boss was very receptive. He's probably in his mid-30's and admitted right away that he would never have thought about the method I proposed because he doesn't have the carpentry skills and experience. I also turned them on to these zip-tie clips I found on Amazon to strap the lines to the plywood. They really liked these.
Amazon.com: 100 Pcs Cable Zip Tie Saddle Type Mounts Base whih 8" Cable Ties Tapping Screw, Wire Cable Clips Organizer Holders Clamps Black : Electronics
ODIS
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Nice! WAY better than “sticky blocks” that some installers use.
Greatly enjoying all the progress on your shop space. Thank you.
I appreciate it, Ody.
Yesterday I beat myself up installing the uppermost row of 5/8" plywood wall covering. Can't afford enough for the entire walls right now, but thought I should get the top of the dividing wall done before spray foam or else the top cord of my trusses would be covered in foam, making it more difficult to sheath. This wore me out.
Today, Shorty delivered my Powermatic planer he was storing for me and we had a long chat. A lot to catch up on. By then it was late afternoon, so I installed a few of the imitation vapor proof light fixtures I had purchased for my Washington shop but never installed. I put LED Edison-type bulbs in them. Four more to go on the front of the building.
Yesterday I beat myself up installing the uppermost row of 5/8" plywood wall covering. Can't afford enough for the entire walls right now, but thought I should get the top of the dividing wall done before spray foam or else the top cord of my trusses would be covered in foam, making it more difficult to sheath. This wore me out.
Today, Shorty delivered my Powermatic planer he was storing for me and we had a long chat. A lot to catch up on. By then it was late afternoon, so I installed a few of the imitation vapor proof light fixtures I had purchased for my Washington shop but never installed. I put LED Edison-type bulbs in them. Four more to go on the front of the building.
rmack898
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Whoaaa, that might be a first. Shorty making a deposit instead of a withdrawal.
Nice looking lights John. I'd like to fid something similar for the back door of my shop.
cbacres
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I like those fixtures also, nice industrial look.
on your door trim, it looks like a gap to the inside. Did the trim get cut short?
You might want to fill with some poly caulk.
Maybe it’s just the picture.
Shop looking good!
on your door trim, it looks like a gap to the inside. Did the trim get cut short?
You might want to fill with some poly caulk.
Maybe it’s just the picture.
Shop looking good!
slodat
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I really like your lights. I have a bunch of the real deal that I took out of the "paint booth" in my shop. They will be repurposed similar to what you've done. Shop is looking great!
Are these them? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004QXRWPS/?tag=atomicindus08-20...
I installed a few of the imitation vapor proof light fixtures I had purchased for my Washington shop but never installed. I put LED Edison-type bulbs in them. Four more to go on the front of the building.
Might be those, or these https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0861X84ZM/?tag=atomicindus08-20 . I purchased them about six years ago and IIRC they were only about $22 each.
Chrisb62
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That looks awesome John.........have you considered replacing the cones with some bollards to prevent corner dings?
jbrentd
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Those look great and really give it a finished look. That's Hawaiian blue, right? I just installed some on my shop last weekend.
Michael B.
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“Push button timer”? Please share with the class. I have not seen that one yet.
SamYoung
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I'm a big fan of push button timers after installing one on our bathroom fan for post shower and #2 airing out. It's set to a single time via a dial inside and with humidity sensor to automatically turn on too incase you forget. Super convenient.
This is the one I have https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0184PH9TM/?tag=atomicindus08-20 .
In my WA shop I had one of these tied into a duplex receptacle in my assembly bench with my battery charger plugged into it, just in case I had one of the fire-starter chargers.
PugetDude
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Good call, wouldn't want the North Florida Safety Skool Lead Inspector poking around issuing citations.
rmack898
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He is easily bribed.
RickP
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Your new shop is looking really good! The outside looks almost completely finished, and you're making progress on the inside. I can only imagine how much water you get during a storm there -- your drainage measures look like they'll be able to handle anything that's thrown at them.
I can't wait to see the inside of the shop when you start moving in tools.
I can't wait to see the inside of the shop when you start moving in tools.
ODIS
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Wondering what TF is going to do with all the leaves that get stuck in the gutters... and then washed into his drainage system. I'll bet he has that all worked out!
PugetDude
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You're no longer in the Rain Shadow, John.
shortykorte
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A lot of leaves or pine needles and the oak are falling now. Rain yesterday morning should have been a good flush.
Yep Toolfool-San is good grasshopper. Wax on, wax off.
Yep Toolfool-San is good grasshopper. Wax on, wax off.
I purchased two 200watt 'parking lot' LED lights to illuminate the front apron area of the shop. They're big and heavy, so I was worried about how to install them without the weight (then add in the storm winds) distorting the metal siding. I picked up some 18ga channel and some 2x10 SYP and built bracing and backing that was bolted into the framing. Installing the lights by myself was interesting, but with a little ingenuity and temporary bracing, and lots of up and down the ladder and scaffolding, I was able to complete the installation. They light up the area like daytime.
Chrisb62
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Those look awesome John..... place is almost ready for a Florida meetup.
Also finished cutting in all my exterior outlets (all 6 of them). These Taymac 'In-use' covers are meant to mount on a weatherproof box, but the double stack was too much for my taste, so I did cut-in boxes and connected the 'In-use' boxes to them. My wife couldn't believe I was cutting holes in my brand new building.
Chrisb62
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That is probably the much smarter thing to do..........Thanks Chris. Maybe I should have the meetup BEFORE any of my tools are inside ?
Huh??? That badass lighting seems to play tricks on my eyes for your center door John. Now mind ya, I ain’t all there anymore but I seem to remember it being just a taaaad taller.
I miss sumttin?
Btw, looks great bud. Very happy to see the progress.
I miss sumttin?
Btw, looks great bud. Very happy to see the progress.
cbacres
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Rat traps in the tool box drawers!Thanks Chris. Maybe I should have the meetup BEFORE any of my tools are inside ?
RivennHewn
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I’m not jealous. WTF are you talk’n about?
Turning out to be a wonderful shop space.
Going to be some great **** coming outta there!
Wood for concrete, if ya know what I mean
Turning out to be a wonderful shop space.
Going to be some great **** coming outta there!
Wood for concrete, if ya know what I mean
shortykorte
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I already have a key…..