Agreed, poor design by the engineers, or more likely bean counters. Add the $10 module to the original opener and charge $15 more. I'd have gladly paid a bit more to avoid the frustration and have to have this extra device to make it all work as it should.
Speedy's Garage 3.0
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Everytime I complete a project in the new garage it re-affirms what a good idea it was. If any of you are on the fence, DO IT. I think I'm going to sleep out there one night this week and no I'm not joking. I've got some updates to a few things I'll post soon. Rockstar fridge is stocked and I'll be setting up the Quincy QT-54 compressor and Maxline air system soon.
farmall308
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any update
I'll have a pretty significant one pretty soon. I've really been enjoying the garage and have completed several projects in it already, reaffirming what a great idea it was.
Air system install and Quincy compressor install is next, followed by TV and sound system. Lift will be last.
Air system install and Quincy compressor install is next, followed by TV and sound system. Lift will be last.
farmall308
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Sweet man how about that tool box
farmall308
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How does the top drawer hold up to the weight does it sag any
farmall308
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The drawer pulled out how deep is the inside of the box
5" deep or so. Enough to fit a Husky cut off wheel no problem.
thetastelingers
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HAHA so far I've only got me 2013 tundra to work with the liftmaster stuff.
Was very confused until I read Speedy's post about it.
Guess I'll be ordering one.
HemiRamOn22s
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I'm glad i saw this as well. Ill be putting in 6 of their openers between the house and shop.HAHA so far I've only got me 2013 tundra to work with the liftmaster stuff.
Was very confused until I read Speedy's post about it.
Guess I'll be ordering one.
A few updates......
Got the Quincy QT-54 compressor in. 60 gallon and 2 stage 175psi should be plenty for anything I'll ever need to do. Got it on sale at Northern Tool with free delivery. They said it would take 2 weeks but I had it in 2 days. Direct ship from Quincy and showed up in a nice crate on a pallet. Took me 20 minutes to disassemble the crate to get to the compressor. Only thing I didn't realize is it doesn't come with a power cord whip. I figured I could just hit HD and get one similar to what you'd use for a clothes dryer but no dice. I had to get wire and a plug and build it. Cost about $20 I think.
Then I had to figure out how to get the air from inside the closet to the regulator mounted on the outside of the closet. I figured this would be an easy question for the guys on GarageJournal forums, but no one had any good ideas since the closet is sheetrock inside and out, so I came up with my own solution. Mounted some poplar 1 x 6 across two studs and used 3/4" hardline through a hole in the wood. This also gave me a nice mount point for the regulator and insures a sturdy install. I had to have a custom whip hose made that was 1/2" male pipe thread on one side for the compressor and 3/4" swivel on the other for the pipe connection. $75 for that. If I had it to do all over again, I'd probably just use the 1/2" Maxline rather than 3/4 as I didn't know I would have such a hard time finding 3/4" fittings and connections. With the compressor being 1/2" that's likely the bottle neck anyway but it's done now.
I made sure the pipe sloped toward the regulator so any condensation would flow to the filter.
Had a neighbor come over and help me move the 508lb compressor in to the closet. He had some of those moving straps that go over your shoulder and under the item being moved that made it super easy. We literally just stood up and walked in to the closet. I picked up a 3/4" rubber mat from Tractor Supply and cut it to the size of the floor in the closet for more sound deadening. A razor knife dipped in water for lubricant and a large T-square made cutting it easy.
Finally, I just connected it all up. I had to really tighten the swivel joint to get it to not seep air. Quincy specifically stated not to use teflon tape, but to use pipe sealant. If I had it to do over again I'd use teflon tape AND pipe sealant.
Finally, a buddy came over last weekend and helped me get the RapidAir MaxLine system installed. I picked up a jig from a guy on GarageJournal who had recently done his to make straightening the pipe very easy. I went with the 3/4" kit, but they drilled the distribution blocks for 1/2" NPT, so I had to get reducers down to 1/4" for my air fittings. Another reason I'd likely just do the 1/2" kit if I had it to do again. I don't think bigger was necessarily better in this case. The systems was pretty easy to install, but be sure you have a solid plan. I used graph paper to map out exactly how I'd run the lines and exactly how much pipe I would use. I had right at 5 feet left at the end of the day. If you mess up it'll cost ya as the pipe is only sold in 100' rolls. I chose the MaxLine because it could be run much straighter than the standard RapidAir system. Maxline is vinyl inside and out with an aluminum core so it holds whatever shape you bend in it. Fittings are expensive, but the M7500 kit comes with plenty. I had to pick up one extra "T" and used one extra 90° elbow in a corner that was too difficult to run as a solid piece. The kit was on sale for about $150 and is a steal IMO for what you get. it looks great and works great. I put 100psi in the lines, shut off the compressor valve, and left it for 3-4 hours to test how well the pipes would hold air on their own. After 4 hours it still had 60psi in it, so not bad. I don't think you'd ever get it 100% air tight though. I tightened all the fittings VERY tight and used teflon tape and pipe sealant as well. With the compressor valve open, but the compressor turned off, it has held 90psi at the regulator for a week and the compressor tank has about 100psi left in it.
None of the brass parts below come with the kit. I had to get 1/2 to 1/2 reducers, then decided to use 45° adapters to keep the quick connect from sticking straight out. Those little pieces add up quick. I think I had $20 in all of them and I had to order the 45s online as I could not find them locally at all.
All that's really left for the shop is some entertainment stuff and the lift.
I've only shopped at Northern tool a couple of times and to be honest I'm not impressed. The associates seem helpful enough, but their corporate policies for returns and what not aren't confidence inspiring. I had leftover parts from the Maxline kit. I had my receipt. The store manager almost refused to let me return them because it was past 30 days. She wanted to give me $150 in store credit which I didn't need. I also had a lot of issues purchasing the air compressor as well which seemed odd with me standing there trying to hand them money. I'll use them as a last resort in the future.
Got the Quincy QT-54 compressor in. 60 gallon and 2 stage 175psi should be plenty for anything I'll ever need to do. Got it on sale at Northern Tool with free delivery. They said it would take 2 weeks but I had it in 2 days. Direct ship from Quincy and showed up in a nice crate on a pallet. Took me 20 minutes to disassemble the crate to get to the compressor. Only thing I didn't realize is it doesn't come with a power cord whip. I figured I could just hit HD and get one similar to what you'd use for a clothes dryer but no dice. I had to get wire and a plug and build it. Cost about $20 I think.
Then I had to figure out how to get the air from inside the closet to the regulator mounted on the outside of the closet. I figured this would be an easy question for the guys on GarageJournal forums, but no one had any good ideas since the closet is sheetrock inside and out, so I came up with my own solution. Mounted some poplar 1 x 6 across two studs and used 3/4" hardline through a hole in the wood. This also gave me a nice mount point for the regulator and insures a sturdy install. I had to have a custom whip hose made that was 1/2" male pipe thread on one side for the compressor and 3/4" swivel on the other for the pipe connection. $75 for that. If I had it to do all over again, I'd probably just use the 1/2" Maxline rather than 3/4 as I didn't know I would have such a hard time finding 3/4" fittings and connections. With the compressor being 1/2" that's likely the bottle neck anyway but it's done now.
I made sure the pipe sloped toward the regulator so any condensation would flow to the filter.
Had a neighbor come over and help me move the 508lb compressor in to the closet. He had some of those moving straps that go over your shoulder and under the item being moved that made it super easy. We literally just stood up and walked in to the closet. I picked up a 3/4" rubber mat from Tractor Supply and cut it to the size of the floor in the closet for more sound deadening. A razor knife dipped in water for lubricant and a large T-square made cutting it easy.
Finally, I just connected it all up. I had to really tighten the swivel joint to get it to not seep air. Quincy specifically stated not to use teflon tape, but to use pipe sealant. If I had it to do over again I'd use teflon tape AND pipe sealant.
Finally, a buddy came over last weekend and helped me get the RapidAir MaxLine system installed. I picked up a jig from a guy on GarageJournal who had recently done his to make straightening the pipe very easy. I went with the 3/4" kit, but they drilled the distribution blocks for 1/2" NPT, so I had to get reducers down to 1/4" for my air fittings. Another reason I'd likely just do the 1/2" kit if I had it to do again. I don't think bigger was necessarily better in this case. The systems was pretty easy to install, but be sure you have a solid plan. I used graph paper to map out exactly how I'd run the lines and exactly how much pipe I would use. I had right at 5 feet left at the end of the day. If you mess up it'll cost ya as the pipe is only sold in 100' rolls. I chose the MaxLine because it could be run much straighter than the standard RapidAir system. Maxline is vinyl inside and out with an aluminum core so it holds whatever shape you bend in it. Fittings are expensive, but the M7500 kit comes with plenty. I had to pick up one extra "T" and used one extra 90° elbow in a corner that was too difficult to run as a solid piece. The kit was on sale for about $150 and is a steal IMO for what you get. it looks great and works great. I put 100psi in the lines, shut off the compressor valve, and left it for 3-4 hours to test how well the pipes would hold air on their own. After 4 hours it still had 60psi in it, so not bad. I don't think you'd ever get it 100% air tight though. I tightened all the fittings VERY tight and used teflon tape and pipe sealant as well. With the compressor valve open, but the compressor turned off, it has held 90psi at the regulator for a week and the compressor tank has about 100psi left in it.
None of the brass parts below come with the kit. I had to get 1/2 to 1/2 reducers, then decided to use 45° adapters to keep the quick connect from sticking straight out. Those little pieces add up quick. I think I had $20 in all of them and I had to order the 45s online as I could not find them locally at all.
All that's really left for the shop is some entertainment stuff and the lift.
I've only shopped at Northern tool a couple of times and to be honest I'm not impressed. The associates seem helpful enough, but their corporate policies for returns and what not aren't confidence inspiring. I had leftover parts from the Maxline kit. I had my receipt. The store manager almost refused to let me return them because it was past 30 days. She wanted to give me $150 in store credit which I didn't need. I also had a lot of issues purchasing the air compressor as well which seemed odd with me standing there trying to hand them money. I'll use them as a last resort in the future.
HiWind
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nice call on the 45deg fittings .... the whole space looks very nicely thought out.
You can use this egg box type foam on the inside of the compressor room door ... shd make a big difference ... or just egg carton itself (not very neat but almost free ex the glue)
You can use this egg box type foam on the inside of the compressor room door ... shd make a big difference ... or just egg carton itself (not very neat but almost free ex the glue)
Thanks and good suggestion on the egg carton. That door is an exterior solid core door so it actually deadens the sound great. I ran a test and using a sound meter on my phone with the compressor running and me standing 3 feet from the closet, the decibels were 76. When I talked it was 82 as a reference point.
Open the compressor closet door and the decibels went to 83 and LOUD. I got some video of it I'll post up later on. 15 feet from the shop door the decibels drop to 70.
Outside you can't hear it at all. I was surprised by that.
Open the compressor closet door and the decibels went to 83 and LOUD. I got some video of it I'll post up later on. 15 feet from the shop door the decibels drop to 70.
Outside you can't hear it at all. I was surprised by that.
HiWind
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wasfast
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Super nice shop. One thing to at least know is the foam material for the egg crate style foam is very flammable. They do make versions with fire retardant in it but the price climbs quickly. Not likely to have an ignition source in the compressor room but just FYI.
farmall308
Member
How's the garage and the tool box doin
shortykorte
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Very nice shop. Clean layout and execution.
Have you considered painting the air lines?
Have you considered painting the air lines?
Really enjoying it. The advice to make it as big as I could was excellent and I'm glad I took that advice. That tool box is just plain awesome for the money. The only issue I've had is the top mat wants to kind of bubble up from the tool box. I'm guessing due to heat expansion. I set a case of oil on it to push the bubble back down and with the cool air it's gone. Worse case I can always put some fresh tack adhesive under it if I have to.
Very nice shop. Clean layout and execution.
Have you considered painting the air lines?
Not really. I like the blue to be honest.
djones1a
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A little hell kitty??
meow
No **** jay, ya caved in and got one eh? Congrats buddy and whatta ya do with version 1? Did she find a good home or did you keep it just to beat on at the track.
Cam
novawagonmaster
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So, I'm in the early stages of a garage rebuild. Just cruising around on GJ looking for ideas. Then I find Speedy and Cam. Feels like home already, LOL!
Jay, the garage came out sweet. Can't wait to see the lift in there. You're going to love it!
Jay, the garage came out sweet. Can't wait to see the lift in there. You're going to love it!
No **** jay, ya caved in and got one eh? Congrats buddy and whatta ya do with version 1? Did she find a good home or did you keep it just to beat on at the track.
Cam
Yeah man it had been eating at me for a while, especially when Craig beat me by .05 at the track in his Hellcat vs Orange Krush. Lee at Laukemper made me a deal I couldn't refuse so I went and go it. Auto this time though
Laukemper did me a fair deal on trade for Orange Krush and it did go to a great new owner who I think is planning to attend ChallengerFest with it, and has already attended the HRPT this year.
Now it's a party! Glad to see ya Jon.
Xporter
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What a great looking place, congrats on the ride as well!
Kickass jay. That's one sweet toy and now that you don't have a Manny to worry about and can actual go fast, you gonna at least do a lower pulley? 
Wuz up brutha Jon?! Well you certainly came to the right place to build your garagemahal
What's the plan, going big with full on service and Fab capabilities?
Wuz up brutha Jon?! Well you certainly came to the right place to build your garagemahal
What's the plan, going big with full on service and Fab capabilities?
Blue Seducer
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Great looking garage. What did you do for sound and entertainment?
aelliott1286
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Hey Jay! I've been watching your youtube videos about the maxline setup and really loved your setup! You mentioned in the video that you were going to sell the straightening tool. I was wondering if you still had that tool or know of someone who is selling theirs. The tool from their website is way overpriced! I'd like to try to build it myself but don't have the specs for it. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!
bad_idea
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Nice looking shop. I'm in the planning stages of mine and you have given me ideas. Great. 
Now I NEED a bathroom. I saw yours and it clicked that I have a bladder the size of a walnut. It is a nuisance running in the house every hour or two.
Now I NEED a bathroom. I saw yours and it clicked that I have a bladder the size of a walnut. It is a nuisance running in the house every hour or two.So I'm finally getting around to a video series on my youtube channel of the shop build. I have tons of footage from the build, all the city stuff I had to go through, HOA, etc. I'll start a new thread with that in it. First piece of content will go live on Saturday 10am CST.
garageInfo
Member
Speedy - first very nice garage. On the compressor room, you mentioned a fan. Are you just using a bathroom exhaust fan ran out to a roof vent?
Thanks! I think I covered the fan specs in one of the shop series videos, but yes it's a light fan combo like you'd find in a bathroom. I think it was about 50 CFM and does a nice job. I did also remove the seal from the bottom of the door so cool air would be drawn in at the floor level.
garageInfo
Member
Did you vent it to the outside or just into the garage itself?