Tripp's Garage (name pending)

[Tripp P.]

Been lurking for a while. This site is addicting, so many good ideas. So I'm finally posting pics of my garage. I bought my second house 1 year ago and it came with my 1st garage. It's been a ton of work. It's still has a way to go.


Garage started as soon as we moved in. It had stud walls, one outlet, and two light bulbs. We added lots of outlets, recessed lighting, insulation, and drywall. Moved in in October walls were painted the night before Christmas. All the work was done by me with the support of my forgiving wife. I know that seems like a long time, my average work week is about 70hrs. Since I'm at work so much i had lots of time to plan.

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[Tripp P.]

Here's pics of the start of my bench area. Gib crane was added in November it had to be cut down 2ft before moving here.

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With the cabinet lights almost all in. I let my wife start painting. She makes a mess but loves doing it.

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[Kevin54]

Nice job. What year of Goat is peeking out in the second pic? '66 or '67?

 

[V-10 Killer]

Looks like a nice build. I look forward to seeing more

 

[Tripp P.]

Nice job. What year of Goat is peeking out in the second pic? '66 or '67?

The Goat is actually only a lowly Tempest. It a '67 with a 400 poncho motor and a 4 speed. I bought her 12yrs ago for $900. 3 trannys, 2 drive shafts, and a couple rear ends later she's still just as much fun as when I got her.

 

[mb1]

Looks good! I think I might have to copy your workbench framing. I picked up some solid core wood doors for cheap to use as a bench top.

 

[Kevin54]

I like your attention to detail on the cabinets. Crown moulding, cabinet lighting Not your first time building a cabinet I see. If you would you may want to post a pic of your cabinets here http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=110832&page=7 so others may get an idea.

 

[Tripp P.]

Still getting the hang of this posting thing. Hope everyone can see the images. Back to the pics.

Had to use the space over the garage door. I have 9ft ceilings so there's lot of room.

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With most of the cabinet cases done and hanging I had to do something with the floor. Went with VCT I only wish I did it first so it went under the bench. But the bench is built to accommodate the slope in the floor. Big lag bolts hold it in place.

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Finished the bench top with floor also. So far it seems to be holding up pretty well.

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[Tripp P.]

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The one in use pic I have right now. Bike repair.

 

[Tripp P.]

Here is the cabinet in progression on the other wall.

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When i did the doors for that one I finished the ones over the garage door

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[NUTTSGT]

name pending ? Tripp's Crypt ?

 

[NUTTSGT]

Wow, now that I have checked out the thread, it looks damn good. You do some nice work man. The cabinets over the door look good and I love the step cabinet, makes use of wasted space.

 

[Tripp P.]

I want to have a proper name just haven't thought of one yet.

 

[Tripp P.]

Wow, now that I have checked out the thread, it looks damn good. You do some nice work man. The cabinets over the door look good and I love the step cabinet, makes use of wasted space.

Thanks. Still have a ton of work to do but its coming along.

 

[Daniel Dudley]

Very nice job. I think a really cool name would be Tripp's Garage.

 

[couchmechanic]

Very nice detail on just about everything. How did you get the lights under the cabinets? Really nice feature.

 

[shopnut]

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Fine work there - it really looks great.

I noticed your laminate on the benches and I intend to do something similar on a couple of work surfaces (although with a metal look laminate). I know you haven't had them in too long and I saw your comment, so I will be back later to ask how you like them in 6 months or so before I do mine. Any more comments you can add now?

Keep up the good work!

 

[Tripp P.]

Very nice detail on just about everything. How did you get the lights under the cabinets? Really nice feature.

The lights under the cabinets are just 24in florescent. I built the cabinets with a 4in recess in the bottom to hide the lights. The lights over the cars are standard kitchen undercabinet lights.

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All the lights plug in. The outlet over the window is switched. Here's kind of how the wires run.

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Shopnut the bench top has been in almost 6 months. I too am curious to see how it hold up. So far no major issues with it. I do think the edging is a must it will keep the edge from curling. The end "grain" joints are still flat. Water is the only real problem. I've spilled a few things on it already just cleaned it up right away. I waxed it with the floor wax when 1st finished and dust it off with a bench brush when cleaning up.

 

[FirstGenZq8]

it looks awesome! where did you get the molding you have running along your VCT by the garage door?

 

[shopnut]

Shopnut the bench top has been in almost 6 months. I too am curious to see how it hold up. So far no major issues with it. I do think the edging is a must it will keep the edge from curling. The end "grain" joints are still flat. Water is the only real problem. I've spilled a few things on it already just cleaned it up right away. I waxed it with the floor wax when 1st finished and dust it off with a bench brush when cleaning up.

I really think laminate is a good choice for me since it is easily renewable and I agree with you on needing to hold the edges down. Your edging looks similar to the nosing that I used on my stair treads.

One thing that concerned me with this mounting style is that dirt will be a bit hard to wipe off because of the raised perimeter of the trim. It seems a brush would probably work on dust (it works great on my stairs), but a rag might have problems if I'm trying to wipe off grimmy stuff. I'm considering the idea of routing out a groove in the edge of the laminate for the perimeter aluminum angle (much like the interlocking grooves that are already there). I fear router bits won't last long cutting into that tough laminate so it may not even be feasible.

Is this even worth a try or do you not find cleanup an issue? Thanks.

 

[oldno3fan]

it looks awesome! where did you get the molding you have running along your VCT by the garage door?

x2 inquiring minds want to know looks good

 

[Tripp P.]

it looks awesome! where did you get the molding you have running along your VCT by the garage door?

x2 inquiring minds want to know looks good

The edging was found in the flooring section at Menards. They carry a couple of different sizes mine is the 2in wide. It came in weird lengths like 3, 6, and 10ft. Went with 3 6ft lengths because 10tf doesn't fit in the car so well. As Shopnut guessed the bullnose an the bench was in the same rack at the store.

 

[Tripp P.]

I really think laminate is a good choice for me since it is easily renewable and I agree with you on needing to hold the edges down. Your edging looks similar to the nosing that I used on my stair treads.

One thing that concerned me with this mounting style is that dirt will be a bit hard to wipe off because of the raised perimeter of the trim. It seems a brush would probably work on dust (it works great on my stairs), but a rag might have problems if I'm trying to wipe off grimmy stuff. I'm considering the idea of routing out a groove in the edge of the laminate for the perimeter aluminum angle (much like the interlocking grooves that are already there). I fear router bits won't last long cutting into that tough laminate so it may not even be feasible.

Is this even worth a try or do you not find cleanup an issue? Thanks.

Clean up really is not an issue. The lip is only .050 its harder keeping the grooving in the bullnose clean. I cut the laminate with the table saw on the shopsmith it cuts really hard. Burned edges and a little smoke. You could 45 degree bevel the edge then cut a opposite bevel on the aluminum that would be flush. The laminate I have measured .260 thick so .25 aluminum angle would be just about perfect.

 

[Tripp P.]

Bought some new Wiha screwdivers a couple or weeks ago. Made a quick rack for them and on the wall they go. Right over the bench were your always looking for one.

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Also labeled so I know which one is missing.

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Here's as it is now minus the big old computer moniter.

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Still need to before it starts snowing:
move brigdeport and lathe home
build cabinet next to steps for sink
make door for tall cabinet on end of bench
build drawers for last opening in bench next to bridgeport

 

[shopnut]

Clean up really is not an issue. The lip is only .050 its harder keeping the grooving in the bullnose clean. I cut the laminate with the table saw on the shopsmith it cuts really hard. Burned edges and a little smoke. You could 45 degree bevel the edge then cut a opposite bevel on the aluminum that would be flush. The laminate I have measured .260 thick so .25 aluminum angle would be just about perfect.

Thanks for your input. And I like the idea of a bevel retention method. Flush would be great for sliding parts off the edge of the bench so it can be lifted up easy (think cylinder head or something heavy).

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Very nice. I just love machined aluminum. No doubt, that was a fun little Bridgeport project for you. Were the labels milled or stamped in?

 

[Tripp P.]

Thanks for your input. And I like the idea of a bevel retention method. Flush would be great for sliding parts off the edge of the bench so it can be lifted up easy (think cylinder head or something heavy).


Very nice. I just love machined aluminum. No doubt, that was a fun little Bridgeport project for you. Were the labels milled or stamped in?

I could have done it with a manual mill, but I cheated and ran it through one of cnc mills during break one day. 15 minutes from drawing to part in hand. I was in a hurry didn't want to have to stay late. Had to get home to hang it up.

 

[Wingnut65]

I could have done it with a manual mill, but I cheated and ran it through one of cnc mills during break one day. 15 minutes from drawing to part in hand. I was in a hurry didn't want to have to stay late. Had to get home to hang it up.

Boy, some people have all the fun at work! I was hoping you could teach us an old workshop trick to engrave aluminum!

Nice place Tripp. I noticed the Shopsmith behind the Tempest. I built many projects on my dad's wood lathe setup. My brother has it now, so it is still in the family.

For a name, I was thinking of 'Time Tripp'. Might just work with old tools and a '67 Tempest. Or, how 'bout 'Tyme Tripp'?

 

[shopnut]

Good ones Wingnut65.

Here are some more garage names to get you thinking...

Power Tripp Garage
Tripp back in Time
What a Tripp (Garage)

Bad thing is, you won't be able to change the name of your thread. Unless you sweet talk the moderators. (But have you SEEN those guys? - j/k mods!)

 

[Kevin54]

As far as the trim goes on the benchtop, an alternative to routing would be to add a bead of caulking along the edge where the two meet. It would seal from dirt going underneath and also provide a small ramp for the dirt to go up and over. Me though, I'd just fire up the airhose and blow the dirt off of everything.

 

[Tripp P.]

Thanks for all the garage name ideas. I'm still thinking on it I'll come up with one sooner or later.

Got some new pics of ideas. I would like to put a sink out here so I added to the cad so you guys could take a look.

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The laundry room in the house is on the other side of the wall. Hopefully that makes plumbing slightly easier. The other thing is what to do with the small portion of step. Maybe an emptys bin? Would like it to be built in whatever it ends up being. I already have a sheet of stainless for a backsplash and one of these

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This other pic will have to do until the real one gets here

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Some shots from the outside looking in

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[shopnut]

Sink would be perfect there since there is water in the wall. And you can wash up right before stepping into the house.

 

[silverdub]

wow, looks great!

 

[Kevin54]

Sink would be great there and as Shopnut stated, it gives you a place to washup before heading in. On the other side, if there is room, add a plastic trashcan as a liner inside the bin and use it to store dirty shop rags. Pull the trashcan out and head to the washing machine.

I need to ask with the tile floor...did you just now do it, or has it been through a winter yet? And if it has been through a winter, do you park any daily drivers in there? If so, how do you deal with the snow?

The reason I ask is that my wife likes the looks of tiles but with our garage the water tends to run to both corners and will create a puddle if you don't stay on top of it. I'm thinking of one of the roll out mats that will direct the water to the door, but wonder how you tiles stand up in winter snow.

 

[Tripp P.]

Sink would be great there and as Shopnut stated, it gives you a place to washup before heading in. On the other side, if there is room, add a plastic trashcan as a liner inside the bin and use it to store dirty shop rags. Pull the trashcan out and head to the washing machine.

I need to ask with the tile floor...did you just now do it, or has it been through a winter yet? And if it has been through a winter, do you park any daily drivers in there? If so, how do you deal with the snow?

The reason I ask is that my wife likes the looks of tiles but with our garage the water tends to run to both corners and will create a puddle if you don't stay on top of it. I'm thinking of one of the roll out mats that will direct the water to the door, but wonder how you tiles stand up in winter snow.

The floor has not been though a winter yet. Hoping nothing terribly bad happens over the winter. We usally don't have the daily driver in the garage, only to do maintance. Our house is off a dirt road so the car is always dirty. Not that I mind a WRX is suppose to be dirty. The wife has be hinting at wanting it indoors this winter. I have seen full rubber mats for under it with a lip all the way around. Thats probably the way I'll go if it cames inside.

 

[twistedchief]

I like wow nice job tripp p.

 

[NUTTSGT]

I think you could market that screwdriver rack, definately a nice piece.


I'm still holding out for my name suggestion of Tripp's Crypt, a place so nice, you'd be happy to take it with you or buried in it for eternity.

 

[Tripp P.]

Updates

Been super crazy at work, six weeks straight going on seven. Oh, for a day off.
Any one who says tool and die is dead can come work with me. Weatherman is predicting snow next week. So we decided to move some equipment today. These are the first machines my dad acquired. I don't think he paid for them more of a get it out of here. So I've been running these at his house for the last twenty years or so. He has an old tall drafting stool as soon as I was big enough to get in it I was turning on this lathe. So it kind of cool there in my garage now. They need some scrubbing but I think they will clean up fine.

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And here is my bonus freebie from a really nice guy I work with. I've been looking for one for a while now.

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So now my winter list just got longer got to build some tables next to get the lathe and drill press off the floor. Thats it for now I'll draw up a few thing and get them posted.

 

[Tripp P.]

Started cleaning the mill up for repaint. Had to pick it up again to slide the plastic underneath it. Its really straining the crane, but so glad to have it. Getting it off the trailer was so easy.
I decided to repaint all the machines so they match. The mill is just the worst one. Hit the paint with a small brass hammer and it takes huge flakes of paint off. It probably been repainted a few times in its life.

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A couple minutes with a paint remover wheel on a 4.5 grinder cleans it up pretty nice. Its just a little big. I need to get more plastic and dig the car cover out before I make too much of a mess.

 

[Tripp P.]

Finally a whole day off. The time change made it a little weird I normally get up at 3am. So today I was ready to go but had to wait for the wife and kiddo to wake up first.

The mill is in its new home. Had to lift it again to pull the plastic from under it. Also put some 4x4 under it to lift it up a bit. Just need to run power to it and rebuild the spindle again. It feels like I just did it but it was like 8 years ago.
Might convert it to cat30 tooling since its going to be apart.

Here is everything covered in plastic 4.5in grinders can make quite a mess. Then need to protect everything from overspray.

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The drill press got its own stand. The table is solid maple, all mortise and tenon construction. Its really rigid. The wife stained it black gave it a couple of coats of clear this morning. Came out great just need a steel top.

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Came across a full 4x8 sheet of plywood so my last big cabinet got a door. Because of location this one was tricky.

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This is how everything was cut here. The shopsmith table only does 10in safely.

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I had these slides in a box from scraping out a machine.

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The door up. My wife said she'd paint it this week sometime.

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Thought I'd share my trick for laying out screw holes in cabinets. Not for finish work unless you use plugs. Works great out in the garage.

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I made my square but any would work. There is a set of holes every inch 3/8 down from the top. Layout the shelf lines from the top. Lay the square out top edge with the top of shelf line. The line of holes is now dead center in a piece of 3/4 plywood. I drill and countersink so though the square first remove back though with the countersink.

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That's it for today.

 

[NUTTSGT]

I like the sliding door, sweet.


BTW, when you copy/paste the image code from PB, you don't need to click the tag when posting pictures.


What color did you paint the Bridgeport ?