Teamchevy's Garage/Shop Build
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I read the entire thread I thought too! Just wanted to make sure you had the right one! 
Update for Nov 8
Electrical done!! My dad came by this morning after I installed the plugs & switches and gave me a hand while I put up the lighting. Another thing off the list! Oops, still have to wire in the compressor, as soon I can figure out to get if off the trailer and into the corner!
Any ideas??
Dave
All Lights On:
View from the other end:
One row at a time, all on their own switches:
Outside Lights:
Compressor on Trailer:
Electrical done!! My dad came by this morning after I installed the plugs & switches and gave me a hand while I put up the lighting. Another thing off the list! Oops, still have to wire in the compressor, as soon I can figure out to get if off the trailer and into the corner!
Any ideas??Dave
All Lights On:
View from the other end:
One row at a time, all on their own switches:
Outside Lights:
Compressor on Trailer:
Update for Nov 9
Well, I didn't get the compressor off the trailer today.
I do have some manpower coming over tomorrow morning, so with a Fridge dollie, we're going to manoeuver it off the trailer and into the corner.
I did put the Camaro in to see what it looks like in it's new home.
Dave
Well, I didn't get the compressor off the trailer today.
I do have some manpower coming over tomorrow morning, so with a Fridge dollie, we're going to manoeuver it off the trailer and into the corner.I did put the Camaro in to see what it looks like in it's new home.
Dave
787B
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Re: Update for Nov 8
Looking good, Dave! Do you have, or can you borrow, a shop crane? I've unloaded any number of things from my truck by-myself with mine including the HF 13-drawer rolling cabinet and a 950 lb Snap-On mid-rise scissor lift. I know I've seen at least one other thread with an 80 gallon compressor unloaded from somebodies truck with a shop crane.
Oops, still have to wire in the compressor, as soon I can figure out to get if off the trailer and into the corner!
Looking good, Dave! Do you have, or can you borrow, a shop crane? I've unloaded any number of things from my truck by-myself with mine including the HF 13-drawer rolling cabinet and a 950 lb Snap-On mid-rise scissor lift. I know I've seen at least one other thread with an 80 gallon compressor unloaded from somebodies truck with a shop crane.
Keep
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You can "walk" the compressor. Back the trailer as close to the location you want it. Then slightly tilt the compressor, just enough to take the weight off one foot, and walk it into the corner.
For the 80 gal you might want a buddy to help out.
This will only work if you have a ramp on the trailer!!
For the 80 gal you might want a buddy to help out.
This will only work if you have a ramp on the trailer!!
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Keep
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BTW the shop looks great. Very jealous!
dcastine
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Nice Camaro Dave - reminds me of my old '77 Z28 I had a few years back! Great cars - HAVE FUN BROTHER!!!
Update for Nov 10
Well, my uncle, his friend and a cousin came by today and we were able to get the compressor off the trailer. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. We walked it down the trailer, while it was hooked to the car, used a set of ramps and walked it to the floor, all on the skid. Used a dollie and moved close to the corner, took it off the skid and walked it into the corner. Used some tapcon screws and lagged it to the floor. Next up is to get power to it and run a line to test it!
Spent the rest of the day moving some tools and equipment in as well:
I know the walls aren't done and neither is the floor, but I've had stuff in boxes for quite awhile since we moved, I had to unload some of them and make the place look more lived in:
Dave
Well, my uncle, his friend and a cousin came by today and we were able to get the compressor off the trailer. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. We walked it down the trailer, while it was hooked to the car, used a set of ramps and walked it to the floor, all on the skid. Used a dollie and moved close to the corner, took it off the skid and walked it into the corner. Used some tapcon screws and lagged it to the floor. Next up is to get power to it and run a line to test it!
Spent the rest of the day moving some tools and equipment in as well:
I know the walls aren't done and neither is the floor, but I've had stuff in boxes for quite awhile since we moved, I had to unload some of them and make the place look more lived in:
Dave
red69ss
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garage looks great and I really like the camaro. why did you put the compressor inside the shop verses outside? seems like it would be very loud when running, mine is.
zeebad1
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Looking good Dave. I thought I saw you over here too.
You know that you're just going to have to move all that stuff to paint now!!
You know that you're just going to have to move all that stuff to paint now!!
787B
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Belt-driven aren't that loud, at least compared to oil-less. But it's still a valid question given that he's building from scratch. A dog house hanging off the back or side would have kept it out of the weather and the neighbors happy, while freeing floor space and ear space inside. Dave?
First, I guess I didn't do enough research here or really look into the location for the compressor. This is the first one I've owned. I've had a couple of comments on other sites as well about putting a pad outside and building a "doghouse" for it due to the noise it'll make. Something I guess future builders can take to heart when designing from scratch. I'm surprised how many people comment on the noise factor, but aren't they wearing hearing protection? I'd think if you're using a die grinder you would wear some ear plugs at least? I can still move it outside in the spring if I find it too noisy. I was thinking about closing it in with soundproof insulation in the walls and a vent for fresh air. We'll see how it goes. I appreciate the feedback though!
Dave
Looking good Dave. I thought I saw you over here too.
You know that you're just going to have to move all that stuff to paint now!!
Thanks. I know, I know, I just didn't have the time to paint this week and I have to move all of my stuff from the house garage so we can park the daily drivers in it for the winter. My stuff has been packed away for over a year and I had to made it a little homey! I'm leaving the rest for after I get the paint done, so I think I can work with what I have!
Dave
Hit-By-Thunder
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Thank you Dave for the pictures!!!!
I am building a 24X24 with 9' 6" ceiling. I too have a pilke of pictures. I will start a thread soon. We started pretty much the same day as you too. I built it all myself other than the concrete work. I want to start a thread sooooo bad but want all the pictures together.
sooooo sooooo glad you are posting pictures, please keep them coming
from another "local" a few provinces to the west, Alberta
Rob/HBT
I am building a 24X24 with 9' 6" ceiling. I too have a pilke of pictures. I will start a thread soon. We started pretty much the same day as you too. I built it all myself other than the concrete work. I want to start a thread sooooo bad but want all the pictures together.
sooooo sooooo glad you are posting pictures, please keep them coming
from another "local" a few provinces to the west, Alberta
Rob/HBT
Update for Nov 14
Well, I have been doing a few other things since the last update. I finally wired up the compressor and tested it out, so that's off the list. I still need to hook up the filter & regulator, but I have to get some more fittings and hose. I may run some pipe so I can drain off the moisture as well. I raked and seeded three sides around the garage and back to the house. Then I had to re-wire the dryer in the house. When the panel was re-worked, we found that somone had installed the dryer using #12, not #10 as required, so I did that on Friday, bit of a pain in the ****, but it's done now. On Saturday I added some metal studs to frame and drywall the opening of the re-worked electrical panel in the house so I can put new doors on it. A neighbor gave me a metal cupboard he was going to toss, so I'll clean it up, paint it and store some tools in it. Last vacation day today, back to work tomorrow. But at least I can go to the garage after work and start having some fun soon!!
Dave
Compressor tied in
Regulator & Filter
A friend's water trap, something I may do next week
Seeded yard
"New" Cupboard
Well, I have been doing a few other things since the last update. I finally wired up the compressor and tested it out, so that's off the list. I still need to hook up the filter & regulator, but I have to get some more fittings and hose. I may run some pipe so I can drain off the moisture as well. I raked and seeded three sides around the garage and back to the house. Then I had to re-wire the dryer in the house. When the panel was re-worked, we found that somone had installed the dryer using #12, not #10 as required, so I did that on Friday, bit of a pain in the ****, but it's done now. On Saturday I added some metal studs to frame and drywall the opening of the re-worked electrical panel in the house so I can put new doors on it. A neighbor gave me a metal cupboard he was going to toss, so I'll clean it up, paint it and store some tools in it. Last vacation day today, back to work tomorrow.
But at least I can go to the garage after work and start having some fun soon!!Dave
Compressor tied in
Regulator & Filter
A friend's water trap, something I may do next week
Seeded yard
"New" Cupboard
scott37300
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The only concern I would have with the water trap you posted would be when the water collects on the first down pipe and the up pipe(the U section in the middle) it would sit in the bottom with no where to go unless the air blows it all the way up the U?
Garage is looking good.
Garage is looking good.
Hit-By-Thunder
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that is a sweet cupboard!!!!!! clean it up and it will make a sweet "flammables" locker.
me too, I'm with Scott on the water trap
seeding the yard????? We are sitting at a balmy -12C with a stiff breeze and a skiff of snow on the ground and I have to go hook up my outside electrical. Then call for a rough in inspection on the electrical. brrrrrrr
Rob/HBT
me too, I'm with Scott on the water trap
seeding the yard????? We are sitting at a balmy -12C with a stiff breeze and a skiff of snow on the ground and I have to go hook up my outside electrical. Then call for a rough in inspection on the electrical. brrrrrrr
Rob/HBT
I like your idea for lighting. I am going with the same sized garage and one of my "must have's" is proper lighting. My current 2 car garage has the standard 2 light bulbs so any evening or door-down work always leave me with dark zones under the car , even with portable light sources.
Are you just using a standard 3 knob light switch ? That's how I pictured doing mine, turn on only as many as I need at any one time.
Are you just using a standard 3 knob light switch ? That's how I pictured doing mine, turn on only as many as I need at any one time.
I'll try to get a picture for you later! The first 2 rows are on a single pole switch. The third row is on 2 three way switches, one at the pedestrian door and the other over at the garage door. The two above the work bench on on one single pole switch. They're also positioned slight forward so when the hood of the vehicle is open, it should still throw light under the hood.
Dave
q20v
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Hey Dave,
I just read through your build thread and your garage looks great! Right now I have a 20x20 garage in Ottawa but for my next house I will want a garage almost exactly the same as yours. The only thing I'd do differently is either build an enclosure for the compressor, or have a small extension added during build for it.
I just painted my OSB walls white, red, black, and grey. I used Behr exterior Matt finish paint, and I found that priming is a must!! I primed before painting the white, and still needed several coats (like 4 or 5). Maybe 2 coats of primer would have helped.. I don't know.
What thickness is your OSB? I LOVE the fact that I can screw anything anywhere (you know what I mean!).
Maybe I missed it, but are you planning to cover the floors with anything?
Again, your garage looks awesome and keep the pictures coming!
Barry
I just read through your build thread and your garage looks great! Right now I have a 20x20 garage in Ottawa but for my next house I will want a garage almost exactly the same as yours. The only thing I'd do differently is either build an enclosure for the compressor, or have a small extension added during build for it.
I just painted my OSB walls white, red, black, and grey. I used Behr exterior Matt finish paint, and I found that priming is a must!! I primed before painting the white, and still needed several coats (like 4 or 5). Maybe 2 coats of primer would have helped.. I don't know.
What thickness is your OSB? I LOVE the fact that I can screw anything anywhere (you know what I mean!).
Maybe I missed it, but are you planning to cover the floors with anything?
Again, your garage looks awesome and keep the pictures coming!
Barry
Hit-By-Thunder
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They're also positioned slight forward so when the hood of the vehicle is open, it should still throw light under the hood.
Dave
Dave, great minds think alike
what I did (am doing) was 2, 8' track lights in each bay with 4 heads on each pointing under the hood. I pulled the truck in (longest vehicle) propped the hood open, got up on the step ladder and followed the line on the hood to the ceiling. This is where the tracks are mounted. The heads hang down about 6" so it will be even better. PM me your e-mail, I'll send you some build pictures if you want
Rob/HBT
I guess it's an option, if you plan for it. I understand some people want it outside, up here I guess you could insulate it, but I think it still needs fresh air. I figure that I'll be wearing hearing protection for the most part, while using grinders and such, unless it's painting I guess!
Dave
Dave, great minds think alike
PM me your e-mail, I'll send you some build pictures if you want
Rob/HBT
PM Sent
Dave
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I thought this garage looked familiar. I have been watching your progress on VCCA Chat II, and was going to suggest you post It on Garage Journal and here you are! I must of missed It here. Looks great, nice job.
Richard
Richard
Update for Nov 20
Well, it took a couple of trips back & forth to the hardware store, but I have my airline plumbed to the compressor. Had a couple of air leaks, but after a few turns with the pipe wrench, they're gone. Now...what's next...yeah, get the fittings installed on some air tools so I can try them out!!
Dave
Some guy installing the pipe (she didn't tell me she had the camera ready!):
Compressor end:
The whole run, about 18 ft total:
The business end!:
Well, it took a couple of trips back & forth to the hardware store, but I have my airline plumbed to the compressor. Had a couple of air leaks, but after a few turns with the pipe wrench, they're gone. Now...what's next...yeah, get the fittings installed on some air tools so I can try them out!!
Dave
Some guy installing the pipe (she didn't tell me she had the camera ready!):
Compressor end:
The whole run, about 18 ft total:
The business end!:
scott37300
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The air system looks nice, what size pipe did you use and what kind of flexible hose from the compressor to the pipe?