andyztoy
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this garage is going places looks great
The Bay View Garage
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1/2 Cup
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Awesome and well done, thanks for posting.
wrxdan2002
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Any details on your barn sash windows?
The windows date to the late teens / early twenties. Our house was built in 1930, so when we built the garage, we did what we could to build something that would look like it was built in the same era.
The builder would have included a cheap vinyl sliding-window in the build that would have been out of scale with the building, and would have looked like new construction. So, we sourced the window from the same local architectural warehouse that we had been using to source house parts in our home restoration. By using our own window, we also got a credit for $150 from the builder.
We got the bank of three windows as a complete unit, delivered, for the same price. The result, (I think) makes the garage look like it fits into the scheme / style / era of the property.
I took the sashes out, stripped them and painted them (outside) and bead blasted the original exterior window hinges.
So, for the same money, we have a garage that, from the outside, looks like it was built 80+ years ago, then recently resided. (because, who in their right mind would build a brand new garage and put in an 80 year old bank of windows?!)
A guy on the crew asked with confusion, "where'd you get that old dinosaur?", with an implied, "why?"
Long winded answer, I know, but I really like those old windows.
The locker / display cabinet is an initial prototype built for Snap-on by a supplier as a limited-run promotional item. Because its an early prototype, with less-than Snap-on level build quality, (looks good to the average passerby, but the welds are atrocious) the prototype can't be sold to the public. Occasionally, when Snap-on has damaged or prototype tool storage / items, they are made available to employees at a deep discount on the condition that they not be resold to professionals / the general public.
...I work for snap-on as an industrial designer, and I'm not afraid to admit that my tool storage setup may slightly exceed my abilities as a mechanic
Thanks on the garage - its getting there!
Yes! The poor, neglected charger isnt getting any love on this thread. Traveling for work this week, but I'll try to post some soon.
The Charger is really (one of) the cars that solidified my love of cars / garages / tinkering (though I was taking cars apart long before...). It started as a father-son project car when I was 17.
As far as the garage progress, I started insulating on Monday, so I have real, visible progress to report soon...
OJ Bartley
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This looks like it's going to be a great finished space. I'm sure your planning and forethought will pay off in the end, and I'll be watching to see it.
Charger72
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Looks like my first post is going to be about your Charger, I have a '72 a would also love to see some pictures of your '71. Enjoying your garage progress and that is a nice Porsche.
madoc1
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looking good. really like the "smart" idea of the pic dream blog.
...I work for snap-on as an industrial designer, and I'm not afraid to admit that my tool storage setup may slightly exceed my abilities as a mechanic
A new GJ star is born! I love those windows,the logos and what you have planned. I can't wait to follow your progress.
gtr cook
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Gorgeous Porsche and love the details.
Thanks again to all for the kind words! Work-related travel and trying to spend (some) time away form the garage with my wife and the dog have kept me working at a snail's pace...
I did manage to spend the entire weekend on the garage though. As I write this, I'm sitting in a (very nearly) fully insulated garage with the heater going and the space at a very comfortable 65 degrees, when the outside temp is in the teens.
The bulk of my Saturday was spentframing out a closet for the air compressor / stuff I don't want to look at. I think if I were a framing contractor I'd starve to death, as I spent a whole day framing a closet...
Weird angles, and relative inexperience, combined to make for a tedious project. I did have the chance to revisit high school geometry though.
Anyhow, garage is insulated and closet is built. All in all a productive weekend. I have a bit more to do before my father-in-law comes this weekend to help me drywall the ceiling, but I'm well on my way to a finished space.
I'll post some pics in the next few days.
I did manage to spend the entire weekend on the garage though. As I write this, I'm sitting in a (very nearly) fully insulated garage with the heater going and the space at a very comfortable 65 degrees, when the outside temp is in the teens.
The bulk of my Saturday was spentframing out a closet for the air compressor / stuff I don't want to look at. I think if I were a framing contractor I'd starve to death, as I spent a whole day framing a closet...
Weird angles, and relative inexperience, combined to make for a tedious project. I did have the chance to revisit high school geometry though.
Anyhow, garage is insulated and closet is built. All in all a productive weekend. I have a bit more to do before my father-in-law comes this weekend to help me drywall the ceiling, but I'm well on my way to a finished space.
I'll post some pics in the next few days.
Ok - Finally, some pictures (and visible PROGRESS!)
I have a (nearly) completely insulated space! (still have to buy one last roll of insulation to close up the last gap in the ceiling along the back wall)
I built out a closet to house the compressor in the corner (before):
I've already managed to fill it with ****!
I plan to drywall the inside of the closet, and will then build out some shelving to keep things organized
I've also got the fuse panel cover installed:
You might also be wondering "why is there roofing felt on one wall?"
I plan to cover this wall with dark-stained, salvaged pallet wood, which will undoubtedly have a few gaps between boards. The felt is there so that you can't see framing / insulation through any of those small gaps.
I am probably going to hate myself when I actually start deconstructing 20+(?) pallets, but I got this idea in my head and can't shake it. I'm committed to the pallet wall!
First though, I plan to Drywall everything else. That starts this weekend. I can't wait to see the space completely "closed in".
You might also notice that the garage isn't all that bright. Right now I'm just using the halogen "accent" lighting as my main light source. Once the drywall is up, I'll install the main "task lighting". Speaking of which, I've finally decided on what that lighting will be:
I'll also have sconces on either side of the window above the couch:
I absolutely MUST have these lights! They're exactly what i was looking for and they're super inexpensive, from IKEA! Problem is they don't sell the sconces online. Looks like I'll be driving the 3+ hour round trip to IKEA in Illinois sometime soon...
...and more pictures, since I'm at it:
more to come...
I have a (nearly) completely insulated space! (still have to buy one last roll of insulation to close up the last gap in the ceiling along the back wall)
I built out a closet to house the compressor in the corner (before):
I've already managed to fill it with ****!
I plan to drywall the inside of the closet, and will then build out some shelving to keep things organized
I've also got the fuse panel cover installed:
You might also be wondering "why is there roofing felt on one wall?"
I plan to cover this wall with dark-stained, salvaged pallet wood, which will undoubtedly have a few gaps between boards. The felt is there so that you can't see framing / insulation through any of those small gaps.
I am probably going to hate myself when I actually start deconstructing 20+(?) pallets, but I got this idea in my head and can't shake it. I'm committed to the pallet wall!
First though, I plan to Drywall everything else. That starts this weekend. I can't wait to see the space completely "closed in".
You might also notice that the garage isn't all that bright. Right now I'm just using the halogen "accent" lighting as my main light source. Once the drywall is up, I'll install the main "task lighting". Speaking of which, I've finally decided on what that lighting will be:
I'll also have sconces on either side of the window above the couch:
I absolutely MUST have these lights! They're exactly what i was looking for and they're super inexpensive, from IKEA! Problem is they don't sell the sconces online. Looks like I'll be driving the 3+ hour round trip to IKEA in Illinois sometime soon...
...and more pictures, since I'm at it:
more to come...
Modern Jess
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Love those lights. The garage is starting to take form!
ChevyEFI
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I'm going to have to see those lights installed to better appreciate them. If you need some shipped, let me know.
It's fun to see your appreciation for so many design elements and put them together. Keep it up.
It's fun to see your appreciation for so many design elements and put them together. Keep it up.
99blaze
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Really nice job so far I like what you've done
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Thanks Chevy EFI! Very generous offer, though I think we'll make the trek, as my wife wants to browse the assortment of shoe racks with fun-to-pronounce Swedish names. I'm mostly over their flat-pack furnature, but man does IKEA have good organizational solutions. And linens, lighting...
I'm still figuring how these "design elements" fit together; there's a vague vision in my head...but it's still hard to envision all of these elements in one space. Only one way to find out...
With help from my Father-in-law, along with a rented drywall jack, I got the ceiling drywalled this weekend (and since taking these photos, now have most of the walls done as well)
Seeing the "finished" wall, with spot lights lighting it, has me thinking about what goes there. I ordered these Prints a while back with the intention of eventually framing / hanging them on this wall:
I'm not looking forward to all of the taping / mudding / sanding that has to come first though
more to come soon...
Seeing the "finished" wall, with spot lights lighting it, has me thinking about what goes there. I ordered these Prints a while back with the intention of eventually framing / hanging them on this wall:
I'm not looking forward to all of the taping / mudding / sanding that has to come first though
more to come soon...
Sunbimmer
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Wow you're getting there, great progress looks already very different.
What a little drywall can do.
Really dig the prints
What a little drywall can do.
Really dig the prints
Modern Jess
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Looks great! Hanging drywall is really gratifying. However...
I'm not looking forward to all of the taping / mudding / sanding that has to come first though
Having just done a bunch of that myself, and speaking from experience... yeah. It *****. Sorry, man.
Wow you're getting there, great progress looks already very different.
What a little drywall can do.
Really dig the prints
It is amazing what drywall does for a space - it feels so much brighter and bigger.
putting the rarely used, space-hog pinball machine in my basement helps make it feel bigger too...
Yes - hanging drywall has been "fun" and extremely gratifying. However, spending this weekend with drywall dust in my eyes while I sand a ceiling is going to ****. I swore after finishing our master suite in the house that I'd never again do my own drywall but, of course, here I am
Your solution to avoid drywalling a ceiling was great BTW!
Modern Jess
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Heh. Wish I could have come up with something similar for the walls!
Sconnie
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Yes - hanging drywall has been "fun" and extremely gratifying. However, spending this weekend with drywall dust in my eyes while I sand a ceiling is going to ****. I swore after finishing our master suite in the house that I'd never again do my own drywall but, of course, here I am
Your solution to avoid drywalling a ceiling was great BTW!
Hey MKE Mike, I'm not too far from you, up in the West Bend area.
Have you tried using a big damp sponge to clean up the joint compound? It's a hell of a lot easier than sanding and doesn't create any dust. I worked in building maintenance for several years and never sanded any drywall.
Hey Sconnie - A fellow Wisconsinite! - I've never heard of anyone doing this, but I'm going to give it a shot. Is there a specific type of sponge that works well? (like the kind you'd use for grouting tile?) Also, I assume you want your compound dry, just as you would if you were sanding?
Definitely going to give it a go, anything to avoid getting drywall dust in my eyes...
Modern Jess
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I'm going to give this a try as well. I've been doing some research on this, and apparently you really can use a barely-damp sponge to "sand" the drywall -- and yes, it should be fully dry when you start.
I already have the sponge from a grout job I did. Home Depot has them (and everywhere else I think). They look like the attached pic. One side is just plain sponge and the other side is kind of scrub-y.
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OJ Bartley
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Mike I love those prints, any more info on them? That Gulf-liveried Porsche is gorgeous.
Sconnie
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A grout sponge is perfect for smoothing joint compound. Modern Jess has it right, you want it just barely damp and have a big bucket handy for rinsing
It works great, you'll wonder why anyone goes through the hassle of sanding.
It works great, you'll wonder why anyone goes through the hassle of sanding.
Well, life, and daily-driver maintenance has gotten in the way of actually mudding / sanding (though doing a brake job and sway bar links on my driver was a whole new experience in a heated, drywalled garage!)
I do have ALL of the drywall up and everything is taped though...
Did you give this a go? How'd it work out. (I suppose I could check your thread, but it's late and I'm feeling lazy...)