Above 1200 Sq/FT Uncle HoHo's Big Mountain Playstation
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Wokspaces above 1200 squarefeet.
MrScott99
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Welcome back! This was always one of my very favorite threads. Often wondered where/why it had disappeared. Great to see you posting again.
Siding in the breezeway.
Figuring out how i am going to layout the planter wall caps.
Planters with the concrete caps installed. When I removed the columns to build the shop, I ended up cracking the concrete slab, you can see those cracks in these photos. The plan is to cut those out and repair them this summer.
I installed drainage pipes, and irrigation. I also used structural foam for half of the depth. Masonry veneer in progress in these photos. I found some small growing shade loving bamboos and planted hostas in between. I really like the look of the bamboo, they seem to be holding up hell over the last few years, even with the cold/snowy conditions.
Figuring out how i am going to layout the planter wall caps.
Planters with the concrete caps installed. When I removed the columns to build the shop, I ended up cracking the concrete slab, you can see those cracks in these photos. The plan is to cut those out and repair them this summer.
I installed drainage pipes, and irrigation. I also used structural foam for half of the depth. Masonry veneer in progress in these photos. I found some small growing shade loving bamboos and planted hostas in between. I really like the look of the bamboo, they seem to be holding up hell over the last few years, even with the cold/snowy conditions.
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red
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Becareful with the bamboo, their roots go everywhere. Neighbor had them grow under his pool liner. It was a real expensive mess to clean up.
That cedar is looking sweet especially on the ceiling in the breezeway.
That cedar is looking sweet especially on the ceiling in the breezeway.
Old Man Roger
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Ya, bamboo is no joke. Certain types are almost impossible to kill.
Shop Storage.
So, I have had a real need to get stuff organized in the shop and because the shop isn't finished, I want everything on wheels, to make it easy to move around. So, this is a mini project for inside the shop.
I have been liking the idea of recycling some office equipment for this purpose. I have used metal filing cabinets in the past, but i don't care for their size vs storage room they provide.
I like the idea of these, but not the price. New they are about $700 new, used on Craigslist is hit or miss and still a little expensive, most around $200-250 and most are beat up.
One of the online auction sites I peruse monthly had an auction liquidating a Boeing office building.
I bid on 5 of these and I got them for $30 a piece, they are all in perfect condition with 5 shelfs apiece.
First thing I did when I got them home was to remove the hardware and sand them all down with a random orbital sander using 220 grit paper.
The next was to purchase and install the wheels, these aren't the exact ones but similar I used 2 braking wheels per cabinet. Purchased them off amazon. There is no structure on the bottom of the cabinets to support these, just thin sheet metal. I installed some 3/4" plywood on the bottoms of these than secured the plywood through the sides of the cabinets. This made for a good solid platform for the wheels that support the cabinet well structurally.
Wheels installed and put a little weight in them to test. You can see the heavy screws I used to secure the plywood to the bottoms in this picture.
I did some research on spraying metal and decided on using this paint. This color matches my Snap on boxes pretty darn well.
I mixed with this hardner. Got this at tractor supply.
Mixed with a little Japan Drier strained into spray cup.
I cleaned them completely with some thinner, then sprayed them outside with a cheap Harbor Freight gun and used some disposable Harbor Freight inline moisture filters. This worked incredibly well.
This is by far my favorite one. I found this on Craigslist. I think it is more of a medical type of cabinet. Picked it up for $40. Same process as the rest of them, sand clean, paint. The drawers are fantastic, nice and heavy duty. If I can find more of these, I will absolutely pick them up.
There are holding up very well, paint is impressively tough, and they look incredible.
So, I have had a real need to get stuff organized in the shop and because the shop isn't finished, I want everything on wheels, to make it easy to move around. So, this is a mini project for inside the shop.
I have been liking the idea of recycling some office equipment for this purpose. I have used metal filing cabinets in the past, but i don't care for their size vs storage room they provide.
I like the idea of these, but not the price. New they are about $700 new, used on Craigslist is hit or miss and still a little expensive, most around $200-250 and most are beat up.
One of the online auction sites I peruse monthly had an auction liquidating a Boeing office building.
I bid on 5 of these and I got them for $30 a piece, they are all in perfect condition with 5 shelfs apiece.
First thing I did when I got them home was to remove the hardware and sand them all down with a random orbital sander using 220 grit paper.
The next was to purchase and install the wheels, these aren't the exact ones but similar I used 2 braking wheels per cabinet. Purchased them off amazon. There is no structure on the bottom of the cabinets to support these, just thin sheet metal. I installed some 3/4" plywood on the bottoms of these than secured the plywood through the sides of the cabinets. This made for a good solid platform for the wheels that support the cabinet well structurally.
Wheels installed and put a little weight in them to test. You can see the heavy screws I used to secure the plywood to the bottoms in this picture.
I did some research on spraying metal and decided on using this paint. This color matches my Snap on boxes pretty darn well.
I mixed with this hardner. Got this at tractor supply.
Mixed with a little Japan Drier strained into spray cup.
I cleaned them completely with some thinner, then sprayed them outside with a cheap Harbor Freight gun and used some disposable Harbor Freight inline moisture filters. This worked incredibly well.
This is by far my favorite one. I found this on Craigslist. I think it is more of a medical type of cabinet. Picked it up for $40. Same process as the rest of them, sand clean, paint. The drawers are fantastic, nice and heavy duty. If I can find more of these, I will absolutely pick them up.
There are holding up very well, paint is impressively tough, and they look incredible.
Old Man Roger
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Nice.
Finallygotit
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Thanks for the tip on the catalyst. I didn't know that was a thing to do. How long did it take for the paint to dry?
SilverJimmy
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Along this line, how much did you add? Ratios?Thanks for the tip on the catalyst. I didn't know that was a thing to do. How long did it take for the paint to dry?
I painted on a hot day, outside. The paint was dry to the light touch in <20 minutes. My purpose for using the catalyst hardener was to give the paint a tougher finish, I didn't want these all scratched up in short time in the shop setting.Thanks for the tip on the catalyst. I didn't know that was a thing to do. How long did it take for the paint to dry?
I used the 8/4/1 ratio.
8 parts paint
4 parts Acetone or another reducer
1 part catalyst
I also added about 2 tablespoons Japan dryer to the above mix.
rattle_snake
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Hot like over 100 F? 
I use same red paint (speakers in avatar) it takes days without extra stuff even in desert summer. Now I know the solution thanks!
I use same red paint (speakers in avatar) it takes days without extra stuff even in desert summer. Now I know the solution thanks!
red
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great idea for storage, now I have something else to hunt for on Craigslist.
Now to finish off the cabinets . . . thinking some snap on decals would finish them off?
Thanks for the tip on the catalyst, I always perferred oil over latex for durability just the drying time is a PIA.
Now to finish off the cabinets . . . thinking some snap on decals would finish them off?
Thanks for the tip on the catalyst, I always perferred oil over latex for durability just the drying time is a PIA.
jblnut
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Yeeeesssss !!!!! Uncle HoHo is back !!
PB screwed me over as well and I ended up taking one page of my gallery thread at a time each day and downloading the PB pic, uploading it to Flickr and reposting it all. Twas a mess !!
Shop looks great and I really like all the cedar. The paint tips couldn't come at a better time as I'm going to be painting a flatbed soon and was trying to find something durable. So thanks !!
Did you end up installing that Greenwood boiler ?? I ended up installing a Crown Royal 7400MP and love it for heating the house and shop.
PB screwed me over as well and I ended up taking one page of my gallery thread at a time each day and downloading the PB pic, uploading it to Flickr and reposting it all. Twas a mess !!
Shop looks great and I really like all the cedar. The paint tips couldn't come at a better time as I'm going to be painting a flatbed soon and was trying to find something durable. So thanks !!
Did you end up installing that Greenwood boiler ?? I ended up installing a Crown Royal 7400MP and love it for heating the house and shop.
Jayman17
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I’ve never seen that style of cabinet in your last photo, it looks really handy. All those cabinets turned out great and the price was a score. I have a few of those Boeing cabinets too.
Some stone veneer work. I used a blend of Eldorado Stones colors. Down at the lower portion of the shop that is near to the house I used the same wainscot sill that i used on the house.
Up above I had some leftover 3" cedar that I ripped down for the sills. Sloped for water to drain if needed. I fastened them with structural screws from the inside of the building.
I will point with a darker grey tinted grout.
Up above I had some leftover 3" cedar that I ripped down for the sills. Sloped for water to drain if needed. I fastened them with structural screws from the inside of the building.
I will point with a darker grey tinted grout.
PugetDude
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Glad this thread didn't turn into another another PhotoBucket Zombie Apocalypse.
Glad you're back. Look forward to updates!
Glad you're back. Look forward to updates!
jblnut
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Your shop is going to be a work of art when you're done with it all !!
I like all the cedar and rock stuff. Looks really nice !!
I like all the cedar and rock stuff. Looks really nice !!
red
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Nice job!
I enjoy following your thread (especially back in the day) you always take it to the next level of amazing.
I'm partial to the rounded look of river rock.
I cheated when we did the front of my brother's house. Used cement backer board over two layers of tar paper and added a 1/2 bag of modified thinset to a full bag of mortar mix. 20yrs later still looks great
I enjoy following your thread (especially back in the day) you always take it to the next level of amazing.
I'm partial to the rounded look of river rock.
I cheated when we did the front of my brother's house. Used cement backer board over two layers of tar paper and added a 1/2 bag of modified thinset to a full bag of mortar mix. 20yrs later still looks great
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kj_mustang
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Interesting that you did not screed mortar on the metal lathe before sticking the stones. I used El Dorado Limestone style on my foundation but I screed a scratch coat of mortar on all the lathe first and let it dry a day before sticking the stones. Do you use a grout bag or trowel for those big gaps? The whole project looks very nice!
This winter I got some exterior concrete work done. I intended on getting it done during the summer but found myself on the lake a lot instead. A very last-minute decision before the snow flies.
The slab will be a covered storage area, storage for firewood and misc. Incorporated some running footings in the slab, for the roof support posts. Set of stairs going up to the upper yard.
Upper slab with running footings to support the deck and stair systems to access the upper level. Rebar in all slabs at 16" oc also had fiber mesh in the concrete. I installed Vapor barrier under this slab, just as cheap insurance due to it being over the vault area. The pictures show the slabs cut. I had to wait a week to cut them due to the fact that it snowed 12" the day after I poured them. I did cover them with plastic and concrete blankets to keep them from freezing.
I also decided last minute to upgrade my fire pit area. Placed this 19' slab with a 5' center. It will eventually have a radius wall poured around the pit. I ran a couple sleeves under the slab in case I decide to ever convert it to propane. I formed the radius form with 2 layers of 1/4" Masonite board. My intention is to place slate over this slab with some snowmelt elements under the slate.
These are the forms i put together to pour the radius firepit walls. These will be sheeted with 1/4" Masonite to pour against.
The slab will be a covered storage area, storage for firewood and misc. Incorporated some running footings in the slab, for the roof support posts. Set of stairs going up to the upper yard.
Upper slab with running footings to support the deck and stair systems to access the upper level. Rebar in all slabs at 16" oc also had fiber mesh in the concrete. I installed Vapor barrier under this slab, just as cheap insurance due to it being over the vault area. The pictures show the slabs cut. I had to wait a week to cut them due to the fact that it snowed 12" the day after I poured them. I did cover them with plastic and concrete blankets to keep them from freezing.
I also decided last minute to upgrade my fire pit area. Placed this 19' slab with a 5' center. It will eventually have a radius wall poured around the pit. I ran a couple sleeves under the slab in case I decide to ever convert it to propane. I formed the radius form with 2 layers of 1/4" Masonite board. My intention is to place slate over this slab with some snowmelt elements under the slate.
These are the forms i put together to pour the radius firepit walls. These will be sheeted with 1/4" Masonite to pour against.
Fur down of the ceiling in the vault. I used 2x4 PT. I used a combination of 1/4" Redheads and expansion bolts as well as 3/8 wedge anchors. Pulled electrical in the ceiling and walls, conduits poured into the concrete.
Laying out for my slatwall system. all 3 walls will have 4x8' areas of slatwall. Ran some conduit for outlets behind the slatwall.
Craigslist score, I picked up 300 sq.ft. of this thin brick for less than $1 a square foot. A new church was being bult. they started installing some of this, and decided it was the wrong brick.
Started installing the brick using adhesive,
Shimmed between the bricks with some lath material until glue sets. trying for a rustic look.
Finished brick after pointed with mortar and striked. Turned out better than I imagined.
Laying out for my slatwall system. all 3 walls will have 4x8' areas of slatwall. Ran some conduit for outlets behind the slatwall.
Craigslist score, I picked up 300 sq.ft. of this thin brick for less than $1 a square foot. A new church was being bult. they started installing some of this, and decided it was the wrong brick.
Started installing the brick using adhesive,
Shimmed between the bricks with some lath material until glue sets. trying for a rustic look.
Finished brick after pointed with mortar and striked. Turned out better than I imagined.
red
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Wow, you know how long I've been looking for thin/face brick?
And once again you hit another Craigslist homerun!
Some people would give you a genuine "you s*ck" comment, but then again you keep hitting them out of the park.
BTW it's looks fanastic
And once again you hit another Craigslist homerun!
Some people would give you a genuine "you s*ck" comment, but then again you keep hitting them out of the park.
BTW it's looks fanastic
jb3
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That turned out amazing
What was the intended use for this vault again? Because im envisioning a wood floor and 4 or 5 wooden casks of wine with that brick
What was the intended use for this vault again? Because im envisioning a wood floor and 4 or 5 wooden casks of wine with that brick
Johnno
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that brick wall is definitely looking great! But then the whole place looks great! Thanks for letting us follow along
Jayman17
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Love the look of your vault so far! That brick really looks great.
softailgarage
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Damn dude, that place is gonna be amazing. Love the Cedar, rock and brick. Outstanding!
red, I surf craigslist and marketplace all the time. This is the first brick veneer that i actually liked that I was able to find. Thanks for your comments.
Johnno, thanks for the kind words!
Jayman17, thanks for the comments, they really keep the motivation going.
Softailgarage, Thanks!
Slatwall for the vault.
I furred out the wall with 3/4" Pressure treated 1x4" on 16" centers added some more to either side of the electrical boxes. Installed using 2" redhead expanding anchors. I added another layer of 1x4 on top these to clear the conduits.
Bricking up to the slatwall area.
I had a roll of carpet jute padding that I cut between the furring strips for some sound attenuation, it was pretty loud in here. Screwed 3/4" plywood over the furring strips,
I bought Proslat brand vinyl slatwall material for this. Ordered it through Home Depot.
I will install a work bench in this area. If a guy had any guns, this might be where he stored them.
I furred out the wall with 3/4" Pressure treated 1x4" on 16" centers added some more to either side of the electrical boxes. Installed using 2" redhead expanding anchors. I added another layer of 1x4 on top these to clear the conduits.
Bricking up to the slatwall area.
I had a roll of carpet jute padding that I cut between the furring strips for some sound attenuation, it was pretty loud in here. Screwed 3/4" plywood over the furring strips,
I bought Proslat brand vinyl slatwall material for this. Ordered it through Home Depot.
I will install a work bench in this area. If a guy had any guns, this might be where he stored them.
MacTexas
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I like the brick wall and the safe room.
