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[Finallygotit]

And now we have OSB on the walls and windows were installed!







And the solar installation is complete.



Minus the new meter....

 

[cbacres]

Glad to see your contractors getting it done.

Here in Florida the point of the truss is always on the top.

On your solar electric meter, did they paint the conduit to match the houser was it existing? If they painted it, I’m impressed.

 

[Finallygotit]

Looking good, Dan!

All kinds of activities going on around your place!

Thanks Marc! I'm pretty impressed with the workmanship these folks are showing as this gets erected.


Happy dance!

 

[Finallygotit]

Glad to see your contractors getting it done.

Here in Florida the point of the truss is always on the top.

On your solar electric meter, did they paint the conduit to match the houser was it existing? If they painted it, I’m impressed.

Ya know Craig, I thought something looked off.

The solar folks painted all of the conduit from the panels to what you see in the pics. And they were a very neat and tidy bunch. Not one piece of packaging or anything left on the property. Quite happy with these folks so far.

 

[OutlawDrifter]

Nice when contractors take pride in their work.

 

[MacTexas]

Did you purchase the solar panels or are you renting them? The reason I ask is because I have a niece that lives in Suprise and the house she bought came with solar panels and a contract with a monthly payment.

 

[Finallygotit]

Did you purchase the solar panels or are you renting them? The reason I ask is because I have a niece that lives in Surprise and the house she bought came with solar panels and a contract with a monthly payment.

We bought the panels/system. We didn't want to go down the lease path. This should pay for itself within 6-7 years.

 

[tj675]

The new building and those solar panels are looking great!

 

[cros13]

Oh I'm getting exited! looking good so far brother!

Rudi.

 

[Finallygotit]

And we have a roof......mostly.

I found it really interesting that when the concrete was poured, the area seemed small-ish. Now that we have walls and a roof, the space feels much bigger. Man I can't wait!!!

 

[Finallygotit]

The new building and those solar panels are looking great!

Thank you TJ!

Oh I'm getting exited! looking good so far brother!

Rudi.

Thanks Rudi! Its been a long time coming. Still a ways to go though.

 

[OutlawDrifter]

Holy smokes, they are going through that like Grant took Richmond!

 

[Finallygotit]

Hahaha.....


And yet I sit here wanting them to go faster. Don't want to rush quality though, Marc. They are doing very well there.

 

[mmsheb]

What's the size of this again? Length, width, and ceiling height?
Mike

 

[Finallygotit]

What's the size of this again? Length, width, and ceiling height?
Mike

Sure Mike, 20' x 28' x 10'

 

[mmsheb]

Thanks. You should be able to fill that up in no time!
Mike

 

[Finallygotit]

Thanks. You should be able to fill that up in no time!
Mike

I have a whole 3 car garage full of stuff to put in there. Man I can't wait!

 

[slodat]

Looking good!

 

[Finallygotit]

And the carpentry is done! That took a whole four days!

Next is install gable vents and man door then another interim inspection. After that, roof and stucco, with spray foam insulation, electrical and plumbing mixed in.

 

[Finallygotit]

Looking good!

Thanks Steven!

 

[OutlawDrifter]

Right on!

 

[Duker]

And the carpentry is done! That took a whole four days!

Next is install gable vents and man door then another interim inspection. After that, roof and stucco, with spray foam insulation, electrical and plumbing mixed in.

NOW it’s starting to look like a shop! So don’t keep us in suspense....what’s the interior going to be? [emoji16]


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[Finallygotit]

Right on!

Thanks Marc!

 

[Finallygotit]

NOW it’s starting to look like a shop! So don’t keep us in suspense....what’s the interior going to be?

White? With lots of lights?
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Actually, my wife and I were doing some layouts this past weekend. Using graph paper, we made cutouts of the larger pieces of equipment and the floor plan of the shop.

This latest iteration is below and seems to work the best. Apologies up front, this is not Sketchup and about as low tech as it comes but it sure doesn't take long to do iterations. My wife's van is shown as it's the largest vehicle that we know will be on the lift.

We plan to use OSB on the interior walls and ceiling instead of sheetrock. This way I can hang whatever I want wherever I want.

 

[zmotorsports]

The shop is sure looking good Dan. That went up fast.

Just a thought, if you could put your milling machine in either of the two corners at an angle and your workbench under the window the mill wouldn't block your window and you could possible have a bit more room around the van when it is pulled in on the lift.

Just thinking out loud.

 

[StormcrowAz]

Dan – Looks great and some fantastic progress! This once again reminds me that when I start to think: “I could probably do this myself”, but a crew of guys that actually knows what they are doing knocks it out in a matter of days in what it would take me months to do…sometimes it is worth paying to have it done. I also like the concrete on the side and back of the shop. No fighting weeds there!

 

[santagary]

At 79 I had my first unforgetable ride in a 65 Factory 5 fuel injected 351 Windsor last week and yes...I burned my right ankle getting in and out. The initial and sudden acceleration actually gave me a back adjustment...sledge hammer is a good word to parallel the ride and experience!!

 

[Finallygotit]

The shop is sure looking good Dan. That went up fast.

Just a thought, if you could put your milling machine in either of the two corners at an angle and your workbench under the window the mill wouldn't block your window and you could possible have a bit more room around the van when it is pulled in on the lift.

Just thinking out loud.

Ya know Mike, a while back I was thinking of putting the mill in one of the corners and poo-poo'd that idea thinking that it would restrict me from loading long work pieces on the mill. Now I just asked myself, self, how many times have you had to hang a long work piece off the end of the table? Answer, ZERO.

I am now going to rethink the corner option. Thanks for mentioning that Mike!

Dan – Looks great and some fantastic progress! This once again reminds me that when I start to think: “I could probably do this myself”, but a crew of guys that actually knows what they are doing knocks it out in a matter of days in what it would take me months to do…sometimes it is worth paying to have it done. I also like the concrete on the side and back of the shop. No fighting weeds there!

Hi Todd, I have came to the realization a few years ago that, like you said, some things are worth letting the skilled tradesmen do; with supervision. That realization was after my first experience with a company move cross country. After that event, I was sold. Don't get me wrong, I still do lots of things by myself.

At 79 I had my first unforgettable ride in a 65 Factory 5 fuel injected 351 Windsor last week and yes...I burned my right ankle getting in and out. The initial and sudden acceleration actually gave me a back adjustment...sledge hammer is a good word to parallel the ride and experience!!

Thanks for stopping by santagary. I'm sorry you got snake bit. I bought some Kevlar/Nomex sleeves for my side pipes just so no one would have that happen while I take them for rides. Having that happen to someone would incredibly bum me out.


Oh, and Cobra's really are a lot of fun.

 

[GeoRoss]

Can you tell me who did your solar? It looks really well done with attention to detail.

 

[cbacres]

When you say stucco, is the outside going to be metal lathe?
That’ll make for a nice finish.

I metal lathed and stuccoed over the old t111 on my shop.

It’s fun to lay out everything on that nice clean slate!

 

[zmotorsports]

You're welcome Dan. Not saying that is absolutely what you should do it was just a thought so you didn't block your window and would maybe allow just a little more room between a vehicle on the lift and the wall with the window.

 

[Finallygotit]

Can you tell me who did your solar? It looks really well done with attention to detail.

Sure! We had this installed by Solar Solution AZ (solarsolutionaz . net) and we have been really happy with these folks. Considering the horror stories I have heard from friends and acquaintances, this was a welcome outcome.

When you say stucco, is the outside going to be metal lathe?
That’ll make for a nice finish.

I metal lathed and stuccoed over the old t111 on my shop.

It’s fun to lay out everything on that nice clean slate!

Craig, the process here would be to put 1" rigid foam sheet over the OSB then a felt paper then a chicken wire type screen or metal lath then the stucco. This should look pretty good when it's done, at least I hope so.

You're welcome Dan. Not saying that is absolutely what you should do it was just a thought so you didn't block your window and would maybe allow just a little more room between a vehicle on the lift and the wall with the window.

Again, my thanks for getting me to consider all options, Mike. Another set of eyes is always welcome.


Thanks for stopping by guys!

 

[Finallygotit]

And just like that, we have an overhead door!





Now, where's my man door and my vents, and my other vents.

 

[OutlawDrifter]

I like the window cutouts in the overhead door!

Is the door north or south facing?

 

[Duker]

White? With lots of lights?
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Actually, my wife and I were doing some layouts this past weekend. Using graph paper, we made cutouts of the larger pieces of equipment and the floor plan of the shop.

This latest iteration is below and seems to work the best. Apologies up front, this is not Sketchup and about as low tech as it comes but it sure doesn't take long to do iterations. My wife's van is shown as it's the largest vehicle that we know will be on the lift.

We plan to use OSB on the interior walls and ceiling instead of sheetrock. This way I can hang whatever I want wherever I want.

It looks good Dan! Had to bust your chops a little! Just an idea since you are using OSB..before you put those sheets up perhaps add some blocking where you might be adding cabinets or want to reinforce between studs. I did it in my metal shop and wish I had done more of it in the wood shop as I will have to use French cleats now to get the strength I need.


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[slodat]

Your CAD (cardboard aided design as Mike calls it) is a great way to do stuff like this. I second the notion of putting mill in a corner.

Are you going to paint the OSB?

 

[Finallygotit]

I like the window cutouts in the overhead door!

Is the door north or south facing?

Marc, those windows were a must have from my wife. Plus I like the additional natural light. That door is facing south. It's a fully insulated door. I plan to put heat reflective window tint on the glass too.

It looks good Dan! Had to bust your chops a little! Just an idea since you are using OSB..before you put those sheets up perhaps add some blocking where you might be adding cabinets or want to reinforce between studs. I did it in my metal shop and wish I had done more of it in the wood shop as I will have to use French cleats now to get the strength I need.

No worries Duker, I enjoy it! (and expect nothing less from you)

Once we set the layout in stone, I think I will go with your idea on the blocking; I had not thought of that. Between the blocking and the 2x6's I should be able to hang anything off that.

Your CAD (cardboard aided design as Mike calls it) is a great way to do stuff like this. I second the notion of putting mill in a corner.

Are you going to paint the OSB?

We haven't tried the new layout with the mill in the corner yet. Got home too late last night from work and needed to vent profusely to my wife. We will do that in the next day or two.


Steven yes, the OSB will be painted with exterior gloss white paint like I did in the previous shop. I loved the way the light bounced around in there.

 

[cbacres]

What about making one of the flood openings a dodder door?
It’d still function as a flood gate.

 

[Finallygotit]

What about making one of the flood openings a dodder door?
It’d still function as a flood gate.

I plan to cough*close*cough*those*cough after final inspection.

 

[Finallygotit]

Double post, got to get used to this new system.