jlylec
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very nice...great write up too. I love seeing the design phase through near completion in 4 pages. well done!
New Post-Modern Garage/Workshop
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Fun pain
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Where did you get that stain and epoxy? and how much did it run you? How much does it cover? and one last thing, how long was it before you applied it? from fresh pour to staining.... That looks awesome...
Update: Insulation & Drywall
Finally installed insulation and drywall inside. I went with Rockwool insulation for the improved sound insulation and fire resistance:
On top of this they used 5/8" Fire Rated drywall painted with high-wear flat paint (Naturel).
I must admit it looks a bit too "refined" right now...I'm planning on fixing that quickly with lots of tools, supplies and other interesting equipment. The first of which was delivered today:
Next step: setup!
Finally installed insulation and drywall inside. I went with Rockwool insulation for the improved sound insulation and fire resistance:
On top of this they used 5/8" Fire Rated drywall painted with high-wear flat paint (Naturel).
I must admit it looks a bit too "refined" right now...I'm planning on fixing that quickly with lots of tools, supplies and other interesting equipment. The first of which was delivered today:
Next step: setup!
K2sno311
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Can't wait to see the progress on the setup!! By the way, great choice on floor finish... makes the place really look good
Driveway work & some inside organization
Quick update:
I did some work last week cleaning up & organizing the interior. I'm preparing to run the piping for the Air Compressor next week once the final parts arrive:
My big task for the weekend was to arrange the bricks for the retaining edges of the driveway. In between we've placed crushed granite. Topsoil & sod will go on top:
Quick update:
I did some work last week cleaning up & organizing the interior. I'm preparing to run the piping for the Air Compressor next week once the final parts arrive:
My big task for the weekend was to arrange the bricks for the retaining edges of the driveway. In between we've placed crushed granite. Topsoil & sod will go on top:
BHR4CE1
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Lookin Good!
Chandos
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Re: Finally have lights!!!
Where'd you find the bottom lamp? I like it a lot.The main lights were installed today. I was worried that the lights wouldn't work well since they're designed for high ceilings, but I'm very happy with the result. They produce a nice, bright, even light, and they're not too harsh. And they look good!
I will be adding additional task lights. I'm also considering adding a couple wall sconces under the windows mainly for looks. I'm tempted to add something more "industrial" like these:
Or even better:
440-6 Shaker
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Restoration Hardware produces some of the best looking stuff out there...
But be prepared to dig way deep into your pockets...
Rockcam
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Beautiful project, nicely detailed.
Great work.
Great work.
Cobra4B
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Love the style. What the heck are they building behind the fence?
KissMyWhiteSS
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Great Build.
Bogdan M.
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Those lamps are incredible!
Great project btw!
Great project btw!
jimmie jam
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Nice. Very nice build!
RaysnCayne
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Beautiful garage! It almost feels odd to call it a garage when the theme is so pure and the result is so clean.
That's what you meant to say, right?
Their lights are pretty awesome though.
That's what you meant to say, right?
Their lights are pretty awesome though.PCMusicGuy
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The build looks great! If you get a chance, PM your contractors contact info.
Sunbimmer
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WOW man I didn't check this one for a while, FANTASTIC job 
Awesome floor, love the colors.
Awesome floor, love the colors.
KPSquared
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This is turning out great. Nice work on making the front page!
I love the renderings. It makes it so easy to visualize what you're going to end up with.
Keep the updates coming. This is a beautiful and unique space!
I love the renderings. It makes it so easy to visualize what you're going to end up with.
Keep the updates coming. This is a beautiful and unique space!
VWPORSCHEGT3
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Beautimus.. love it , looking forward to seeing it look used, or worked in lol
gussteve
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lookin good
Thanks for all the positive comments. I'm planning on posting an update this weekend with the next steps. Specifically I've been working on setting up the air line system so I can run my new Plasma Cutter:
And here's a sneak peek at my latest tool being delivered:
It was tricky just getting the boxes out of the street!
And here's a sneak peek at my latest tool being delivered:
It was tricky just getting the boxes out of the street!
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Thanks for all the positive comments. I'm planning on posting an update this weekend with the next steps. Specifically I've been working on setting up the air line system so I can run my new Plasma Cutter:
And here's a sneak peek at my latest tool being delivered:
It was tricky just getting the boxes out of the street!
You will like the Tormach...I just sold mine to get another bridgeport ( after I sold it to buy the Tormach )...but those are very cool little machines and very easy to use....I kinda went the other way and ordered a new fab table.... Very nice build!! What side of Houston is that?jvo
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Looks like a real nice setup you are building. In the beginning, you stated you were going to do some welding. The dirty room - clean room thing is the one single thing I would do also , if I were doing it all over again. If I were you, I would put a wall down the middle to separate them. That ****** welding smoke gets everywhere, and turns your walls and ceilings black and dirty also. I do quite a bit of welding in mine, so if you're doing minimal it might not be so bad. Anyway, nice place you have.
Richard Cranium
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so what did you use for air lines, please show a close up pic... Thanks Rich
CustomCareDetailing
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Wow, I don't know if I should call this a garage or a work of art. It looks great and I'll definitely be keeping track of this build.
itsme_Bernie
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Man, that is inspiring! Beautiful design- I love the way you separated the car-garage from the rest of the shop with the partial divider. Probably a useful wall to mount tools?
SpeedCoach
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That looks a lot like the 3/4" stuff from rapidair
madoc1
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first class work! i'm going to bet you are on the west side of houston- possibly in the montrose area or near by. keep up with pics please.
jim
p.s. sure hope you made those condo bldrs behind you pay for the fence
jim
p.s. sure hope you made those condo bldrs behind you pay for the fence
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RivennHewn
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"disinclined to acquiesce"
I think I have a new favorite term.
I think I have a new favorite term.
Equipment Challenges
I had a frustrating day trying to get heavy object A onto base B. It's supposed to be doable with an engine hoist, but I've concluded you need to use one bigger than the one I have:
Now I have to decide whether to buy a bigger engine hoist, or to buy a gantry crane...didn't really want to do that yet...
BTW, yes, the air lines are 3/4" Maxline. And yes, I'm in the Montrose area of town.
I had a frustrating day trying to get heavy object A onto base B. It's supposed to be doable with an engine hoist, but I've concluded you need to use one bigger than the one I have:
Now I have to decide whether to buy a bigger engine hoist, or to buy a gantry crane...didn't really want to do that yet...
BTW, yes, the air lines are 3/4" Maxline. And yes, I'm in the Montrose area of town.
mdbeck1
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Re: Equipment Challenges
You can always go pick up a dozen or so landscape timbers (or 4X4s) and build a square frame under the mill. Then lift one side at a time and continue to add timbers. That will help you get it to the right height so that you can slide it over.
Whatever you do be careful. Things that heavy can kill you if they fall on you.
...another idea... if it's under 1,000 lb you can pick up a HF Hydraulic scissor cart for about $250.00. It would be low enough to get the mill on it with the hoist but can be raised to put the mill on top of the platform.
You can always go pick up a dozen or so landscape timbers (or 4X4s) and build a square frame under the mill. Then lift one side at a time and continue to add timbers. That will help you get it to the right height so that you can slide it over.
Whatever you do be careful. Things that heavy can kill you if they fall on you.
...another idea... if it's under 1,000 lb you can pick up a HF Hydraulic scissor cart for about $250.00. It would be low enough to get the mill on it with the hoist but can be raised to put the mill on top of the platform.
mdbeck1
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...another idea... call a tow truck. His winch should be taller. Of course you'll probably have to put the two together on the driveway and that could be another problem.
mdbeck1
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A suggestions: Get some 4X4's, cut them to say 2 feet long and build a "log cabin" under the mill at the highest possible height you can reach. Let the mill down on top. Then you have a choice. You can:
1. Figure out a different method to grab the mill with the engine hoist and lift it the rest of the way. OR
2. Get a floor jack and lift one side of the "log cabin" (or the whole thing) and slide the mill onto the base.