JustinS
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Re: My first post and basement garage build.
Nice space, I've got a serious soft spot for E36 M's!
Nice space, I've got a serious soft spot for E36 M's!
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Mpower5266
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Its a flag, I stretched it over a frame I made a few years back.
I did a little cleaning and organizing today.
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Set up my fridge and this little shelf I threw a quick hammered paint finish on.
Everything in its place. Im a little ****. Haha
My project for tomorrow.
Its a flag, I stretched it over a frame I made a few years back.
I did a little cleaning and organizing today.
https://scontent-b.**.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/t1.0-9/10253785_10152087384636299_8250112706831846854_n.jpg
Set up my fridge and this little shelf I threw a quick hammered paint finish on.
Everything in its place. Im a little ****. Haha
My project for tomorrow.
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Very cool build, I really like the exposed brick--a very cool and unique look, and the exterior hot and cold water is genius!
For the stairs--red for the sides, black for the treads, white for all but three of the risers at the bottom which you could paint blue, purple and red to match the M logo. I'm a former E63 series M6 owner and have a thing for M-cars in general.
One more thing, this place is well populated by us OCD/**** types--welcome brother! How do you keep that white leather in your E36 pristine, the cashmere seats in my wife's Escalade make me nuts with blue jean transfer! (My khakis only rule was vetoed)
Very cool build, I really like the exposed brick--a very cool and unique look, and the exterior hot and cold water is genius!
For the stairs--red for the sides, black for the treads, white for all but three of the risers at the bottom which you could paint blue, purple and red to match the M logo. I'm a former E63 series M6 owner and have a thing for M-cars in general.
One more thing, this place is well populated by us OCD/**** types--welcome brother! How do you keep that white leather in your E36 pristine, the cashmere seats in my wife's Escalade make me nuts with blue jean transfer! (My khakis only rule was vetoed)
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mcmlvif100
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Agreed. Did this 20+ years ago at our previous house. Was great for washing cars, filling little kid's pools, hosing off the dog, etc. Moved to another house and it's one of the things that I really miss. Will be installing a couple of outside hot water faucets shortly (i.e. to the front and back of the house). Like before, I'll "hide" the hot water faucet handle so no one inadvertently waters the lawn with hot and overworks the water heater.
Agreed. Did this 20+ years ago at our previous house. Was great for washing cars, filling little kid's pools, hosing off the dog, etc. Moved to another house and it's one of the things that I really miss. Will be installing a couple of outside hot water faucets shortly (i.e. to the front and back of the house). Like before, I'll "hide" the hot water faucet handle so no one inadvertently waters the lawn with hot and overworks the water heater.
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Mpower5266
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I just clean them a lot man, haha. I also like your idea of how to paint the stairs.
I just clean them a lot man, haha. I also like your idea of how to paint the stairs.
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Idle Serge
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You have an awesome idea of turning that space into a garage! I like it!
You have an awesome idea of turning that space into a garage! I like it!
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Mpower5266
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I did a little more work of the last few weeks.
I finally got around to painting the stairs and the rest of the poles.
I went with the gray because well, I already had a gallon of it laying around.
Today I decided to do something about the giant workbench before it fell apart. I was in the basement when I moved in, its been handy but it was poorly constructed and way too big. Pictured below.
I started to take it apart and noticed that it was actually made out of treated wood, I decided to re-purpose it and use it to build two benches.
Starting the build. I told my dad that I was going to build a bench and he offered to help. Since he is an aeronautical engineer, it was way over designed.
Dealing with the odd sections of the wall that jut out.
Put the bottom shelf on.
Time for paint.
I threw the first coat on of the red and noticed some nail holes so I decided to fill them in.
It needs a few more coats and some touch up but I think its going to look pretty good.
In the next few weeks I am going to build another bench perpendicular to it for the corner. I cant wait to get it all together.
I did a little more work of the last few weeks.
I finally got around to painting the stairs and the rest of the poles.
I went with the gray because well, I already had a gallon of it laying around.
Today I decided to do something about the giant workbench before it fell apart. I was in the basement when I moved in, its been handy but it was poorly constructed and way too big. Pictured below.
I started to take it apart and noticed that it was actually made out of treated wood, I decided to re-purpose it and use it to build two benches.
Starting the build. I told my dad that I was going to build a bench and he offered to help. Since he is an aeronautical engineer, it was way over designed.
Dealing with the odd sections of the wall that jut out.
Put the bottom shelf on.
Time for paint.
I threw the first coat on of the red and noticed some nail holes so I decided to fill them in.
It needs a few more coats and some touch up but I think its going to look pretty good.
In the next few weeks I am going to build another bench perpendicular to it for the corner. I cant wait to get it all together.
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code4pay
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My bench is built around a wall pillar like that, sure makes for a solid bench!
My bench is built around a wall pillar like that, sure makes for a solid bench!
0150carmac
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taking shape nicely you doe a great job off it so far cant wait to see t finished
taking shape nicely you doe a great job off it so far cant wait to see t finished
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Mpower5266
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All painted up and in place, I cant wait to get started on the second half.
It matches the poles well.
And a quick pano.
All painted up and in place, I cant wait to get started on the second half.
It matches the poles well.
And a quick pano.
Idle Serge
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Mpower5266
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Well I got off work a little early today and it was kinda rainy and crappy so I decided to undertake a little project.
The hanging light was in the basement when I moved in, it works great but looked really bad. That is god only knows how many years of dirt, crust, and tobacco smoke stains, yep the old lady that lived her before me smoked in the house for years. I should post some pictures of the living area when I bought the place, it was awful. Anyway I dissembled and sanded the light.
After sanding and priming which I forgot to take pictures of, I put down some color.
Once it dried I put it back together, it doesnt look too bad for a $3 can of paint.
Eventually I will wire it in with a switch but for now I have it hung and I plug it in when I want it. It puts off a lot of light.
All and all not a bad little afternoon project, I am pretty happy with it.
Well I got off work a little early today and it was kinda rainy and crappy so I decided to undertake a little project.
The hanging light was in the basement when I moved in, it works great but looked really bad. That is god only knows how many years of dirt, crust, and tobacco smoke stains, yep the old lady that lived her before me smoked in the house for years. I should post some pictures of the living area when I bought the place, it was awful. Anyway I dissembled and sanded the light.
After sanding and priming which I forgot to take pictures of, I put down some color.
Once it dried I put it back together, it doesnt look too bad for a $3 can of paint.
Eventually I will wire it in with a switch but for now I have it hung and I plug it in when I want it. It puts off a lot of light.
All and all not a bad little afternoon project, I am pretty happy with it.
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Bagga
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Nicely done :-D
Nicely done :-D
theoldwizard1
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You bench looks nice especially with the paint job !
Something to remember for any future bench builds. Screwing into end grain is never a good solution. Too easy to split or loosen over time. Either of a pocket screw jig and go the opposite direction or apply glue to the end grain, insert 1 screw through the face board to hold everything in place and then drill 2 - 1/2" holes through the face board and into the end grain at least 2". Then insert 1/2" hardwood dowels with glue. Much stronger than nails or screws.
You bench looks nice especially with the paint job !
Something to remember for any future bench builds. Screwing into end grain is never a good solution. Too easy to split or loosen over time. Either of a pocket screw jig and go the opposite direction or apply glue to the end grain, insert 1 screw through the face board to hold everything in place and then drill 2 - 1/2" holes through the face board and into the end grain at least 2". Then insert 1/2" hardwood dowels with glue. Much stronger than nails or screws.
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Mpower5266
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Good advice, this bench was kind of a last minute build. I tore the other bench down to make room, I was going to get restaurant stainless steel prep tables for my bench eventually. This will work for now, I got on it and it didnt even creak and I am 265lbs.
I didnt work in my basement today but I did stop out by my other shop to do some detailing, I figured you might appreciate some pics.
All cleaned up.
You can kinda see my 944 under the cover and the project plane my dad and I have been working on in the back.
Good advice, this bench was kind of a last minute build. I tore the other bench down to make room, I was going to get restaurant stainless steel prep tables for my bench eventually. This will work for now, I got on it and it didnt even creak and I am 265lbs.
I didnt work in my basement today but I did stop out by my other shop to do some detailing, I figured you might appreciate some pics.
All cleaned up.
You can kinda see my 944 under the cover and the project plane my dad and I have been working on in the back.
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metalhead140
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Good looking bench!
Good looking bench!
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Mpower5266
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Finished the rest of my bench today.
Getting everything painted up.
Sophie "helping out."
All finished up.
Finished the rest of my bench today.
Getting everything painted up.
Sophie "helping out."
All finished up.
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JustinS
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Bench looks really good
Bench looks really good
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Mpower5266
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Thanks, I think I have about $15 total into it. Haha
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Thanks, I think I have about $15 total into it. Haha
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0150carmac
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you done a great job on this
you done a great job on this
Megadodo
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I think I would paint the wall around that last piece of bench, the reflective light will help enormously for any bench work going on. Leave the rest of the wall in brick if you like the look of course!
I think I would paint the wall around that last piece of bench, the reflective light will help enormously for any bench work going on. Leave the rest of the wall in brick if you like the look of course!
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Mpower5266
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Thanks for the kind words every one and I have been tossing this idea around. I might photoshop it a little later to see if I like it.
Thanks for the kind words every one and I have been tossing this idea around. I might photoshop it a little later to see if I like it.
Idle Serge
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Brilliant!
Brilliant!
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Mpower5266
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I scored this stool today at a local antique shop cheap.
I cant decide if I want to paint it or not but I will probably get some mahogany scrap from work to stain and replace the wood on the seat.
I scored this stool today at a local antique shop cheap.
I cant decide if I want to paint it or not but I will probably get some mahogany scrap from work to stain and replace the wood on the seat.
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Mpower5266
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I decided to refinish the stool.
Stained some birch plywood I snagged from work.
It might end up being too nice for the shop.
I decided to refinish the stool.
Stained some birch plywood I snagged from work.
It might end up being too nice for the shop.
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Mpower5266
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I finished up the stool tonight.
Picked up aircraft grade stainless screws, washers, and lock nuts from work. And drilled all the holes.
It doesn't look like the most comfortable seat in the world but I don't even feel the screws. I'm not lacking any padding in the rear end though.
Fully assembled, it came out much nicer than I could have ever hoped. It might be too nice for the shop, I may have to build a bar or something for it.
A little before and after.
I finished up the stool tonight.
Picked up aircraft grade stainless screws, washers, and lock nuts from work. And drilled all the holes.
It doesn't look like the most comfortable seat in the world but I don't even feel the screws. I'm not lacking any padding in the rear end though.
Fully assembled, it came out much nicer than I could have ever hoped. It might be too nice for the shop, I may have to build a bar or something for it.
A little before and after.
BellyUpFish
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Very nice!
Very nice!
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Mpower5266
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Thanks, this was my first attempt at finishing wood. I may take it off and put another coat on.
Thanks, this was my first attempt at finishing wood. I may take it off and put another coat on.
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Re: My first post and basement garage build.
Decent transformation. My garage too leads into my basement and it's great to have that much storage, even if it's not real work space.
I'd look into pulling a couple of those posts. The I-beam needed to eliminate those will be surprisingly cheap. A couple hundred dollars in steel and you could have unobstructed floor space.
Decent transformation. My garage too leads into my basement and it's great to have that much storage, even if it's not real work space.
I'd look into pulling a couple of those posts. The I-beam needed to eliminate those will be surprisingly cheap. A couple hundred dollars in steel and you could have unobstructed floor space.
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Mpower5266
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I had a contractor buddy look at it and he said it would be more trouble than it would be worth but a second opinion might be worth looking into. I should be ok with the poles for what I have planned though, we will find out saturday when I move my 2002 over. I hope it fits.
I had a contractor buddy look at it and he said it would be more trouble than it would be worth but a second opinion might be worth looking into. I should be ok with the poles for what I have planned though, we will find out saturday when I move my 2002 over. I hope it fits.
taumac
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What a great and interesting space you have. That bench come out great. Keep up the great work.
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What a great and interesting space you have. That bench come out great. Keep up the great work.
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Mpower5266
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New addition to the garage today. I finally got my 2002 moved over.
And I bonus shot of my parents garage. I need to do a thread on it. It's set up pretty nicely.
New addition to the garage today. I finally got my 2002 moved over.
And I bonus shot of my parents garage. I need to do a thread on it. It's set up pretty nicely.
sean Buick 76
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Very cool, what are your plans for this BMW?
Very cool, what are your plans for this BMW?
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Mpower5266
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I hope to finish restoring it, eventually. Haha
I hope to finish restoring it, eventually. Haha
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Mpower5266
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Your 02 is good looking man. I'm kinda going resto mod on mine. I have an early 02 front bumper, and a set of 40dcoe's so far. It should come out pretty interesting when I can get back on it.
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Your 02 is good looking man. I'm kinda going resto mod on mine. I have an early 02 front bumper, and a set of 40dcoe's so far. It should come out pretty interesting when I can get back on it.
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taumac
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The looks great
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The looks great
5 Stitches Garage
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Florida GJ Group
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