Full Size 66
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Nice work, Iknow how the money thing works though. I own my own tree care and kill business. It's so slow I'm trying to find some kind of job too.
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sirswank
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shop looks good, very "humble" in appearance for it's size. fits in well with the home and area.
how does the ground not freeze if you get snow dumps like that?
how does the ground not freeze if you get snow dumps like that?
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tfi racing
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Thanks for the compliments,can't wait to get finished.One of the reasons I went with the stepped,double gable front was to make it blend in more with the surroundings.When it's done,it should appear to be attached to the house from the street.The ground doesn't normally freeze around here,not many days of freezing weather,the weather here is similiar to Seattle,that snowfall was the once in twenty years accumulation,normally it would be rain and lots of it!
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tfi racing
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Finally after almost two months of not much happening due to a case of financial embarrassment,its time to get moving so this place can start earning its keep.Nothing like 13 yards(meters,actually)of concrete to boost the spirits!Times may be tough,but concrete prices aren't showing it!
Hmmm,broom finish,I don't think so!
The good old Italian helicopter,this should finish it up nice.
The morning after,no headache here,the boys did a good job,after all they are gearheads as well.
Now its time to wait and watch it cure,can't wait to get some equipment in here!
Hmmm,broom finish,I don't think so!
The good old Italian helicopter,this should finish it up nice.
The morning after,no headache here,the boys did a good job,after all they are gearheads as well.
Now its time to wait and watch it cure,can't wait to get some equipment in here!
naki kid
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good to see you are back into the garage.you got a job now.Is Cedar south of Vancouver.the wife and myself went to Seattle and Vancouver in Aug. Sept 2002 loved Seattle, Vancouver was alright reminded me of were we live in New Plymouth, New Zealand.without the snow.
Red'n'WhiteRebel
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Nice place tfi. Feels real good to be in the home stretch eh?
How 'bout them Canucks?
How 'bout them Canucks?
e-tek
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Hey tfi - great to see you coming into the (long) home stretch! Like you said, at least you can get some stuff inside! Just make sure you build some shelves and benches so you can start organized - I have neighbours that started moving sh1t in and it's still a freekin' mess. he can barely get ONE car in his 4 car!! Shelves in boxes, no benches yet, insulation on the floor instead of on the walls....
As for the rotti - do you find everyone except the owners of them dogs hates them? They are so initmidating looking and the stories of them eating children just won't subside!
Looking forward to seeing more!
As for the rotti - do you find everyone except the owners of them dogs hates them? They are so initmidating looking and the stories of them eating children just won't subside!
Looking forward to seeing more!
Very nice shop. Can't wait to see it finished.
One question though, it doesn't look like you used any PT wood between the concrete frost wall and the stud wall, are you not concerned with rot there? I thought it was code in most places but then I am not a builder so maybe I am wrong.
One question though, it doesn't look like you used any PT wood between the concrete frost wall and the stud wall, are you not concerned with rot there? I thought it was code in most places but then I am not a builder so maybe I am wrong.
mangomadness
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Good Job! Looks great very nice shop Keep up the good work!!
Der Bugmeister
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Good to see another island garage in here...I'm just down in Duncan. Coming along nicely, despite all that snow we had.
What will you be working on in there when it's done? Just the 3 in the fleet you showed earlier, or other projects?
What will you be working on in there when it's done? Just the 3 in the fleet you showed earlier, or other projects?
JohnK007
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The good old Italian helicopter,this should finish it up nice.
"Italian helicopter"
Good one, I hadn't heard that one before! I have to remember that. 
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tfi racing
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Holy ****!Where has the time gone,haven't posted any updates since May!
Work has been sporadic and money a bit tight,but things are inching along...
C'mon in, the door maybe sideways,but it's open.
I put a grey sealer on the floor,a Canadian product called Techi-Seal.So far it is holding up fairly well,but hates lacquer thinner!I'm not looking for a showroom floor,just something that keeps oil and fluids from soaking into the concrete.
Doesn't take long to clutter things up,where will I put this **** when the drywall arrives next in the next week or so!Still have a bit of insulating and vapour barrier to finish up,must have ceiling boarded and insulation blown in before the colder weather hits.
It took all summer,but the exterior is finally 99% finished,just a few trim details and a few light fixtures to go.
Gotta get after that landscaping,damn weeds around here NEVER die!
This was my first vinyl siding attempt,time will tell if I did a good job or not,hopefully its all still on the walls when the winds hit!
Work has been sporadic and money a bit tight,but things are inching along...C'mon in, the door maybe sideways,but it's open.
I put a grey sealer on the floor,a Canadian product called Techi-Seal.So far it is holding up fairly well,but hates lacquer thinner!I'm not looking for a showroom floor,just something that keeps oil and fluids from soaking into the concrete.
Doesn't take long to clutter things up,where will I put this **** when the drywall arrives next in the next week or so!Still have a bit of insulating and vapour barrier to finish up,must have ceiling boarded and insulation blown in before the colder weather hits.
It took all summer,but the exterior is finally 99% finished,just a few trim details and a few light fixtures to go.
Gotta get after that landscaping,damn weeds around here NEVER die!
This was my first vinyl siding attempt,time will tell if I did a good job or not,hopefully its all still on the walls when the winds hit!
smsteve
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Hey TFI,
Looks great. Love the way the garage works with the house. Looking forward to see how you do up the interior.
Looks great. Love the way the garage works with the house. Looking forward to see how you do up the interior.
thetastelingers
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Great build thread. Lots of pictures with descriptions.
Nice place you have there.
Congratulations.
Nice place you have there.
Congratulations.
D KRAGER
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I'd second that, the garage looks much smaller from the curb than it really is!!!!
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tfi racing
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Let's try another update!:tard:I was almost done but deleted it instead of posting...Anyways,a bit of progress-stupid out of town work assignments really slow things down-but the extra cash sorta makes up for being away...
My back hurts just looking at this pile...40ish twelve foot sheets
The ONLY tool for the job,I would recommend a helper or two,but I did the boarding myself.My advice-get a better education,make a lot more money and PAY someone to do this!
If I didn't have to continually move this POS and all the other **** already in here,this job would go a lot quicker...
Ran out of drywall when these shots were taken,the areas above the doors are now boarded.
First coat of mud and tape-guess what-shoulda tried harder in school,maybe I would be able to drink beer and watch the crew I would be paying instead of doing this thankless messy job!
Move along now-no need to dwell on the hazardous temporary lighting and heater wiring...
If you have the space-you will fill it!30' of built in shelving,won't take long before I have to build more on the other side of the shop!
I haven't decided on what to make the doors out of yet,aluminum checker plate or corrugated tin,maybe something interesting will show up at the salvage yard.
Since I did just about everything else-why not some finishing carpentry.May not be show luxury estate quality,but good enough for a garage.It's amazing how a hundred or so bucks worth of MDF can transform a space...
A few more days of taping,sanding and navigating around all the obstacles,hopefully paint isn't too far away.It would be great to be working on cars again,this construction business may be best left to the pros!
My back hurts just looking at this pile...40ish twelve foot sheets
The ONLY tool for the job,I would recommend a helper or two,but I did the boarding myself.My advice-get a better education,make a lot more money and PAY someone to do this!
If I didn't have to continually move this POS and all the other **** already in here,this job would go a lot quicker...
Ran out of drywall when these shots were taken,the areas above the doors are now boarded.
First coat of mud and tape-guess what-shoulda tried harder in school,maybe I would be able to drink beer and watch the crew I would be paying instead of doing this thankless messy job!
Move along now-no need to dwell on the hazardous temporary lighting and heater wiring...
If you have the space-you will fill it!30' of built in shelving,won't take long before I have to build more on the other side of the shop!
I haven't decided on what to make the doors out of yet,aluminum checker plate or corrugated tin,maybe something interesting will show up at the salvage yard.
Since I did just about everything else-why not some finishing carpentry.May not be show luxury estate quality,but good enough for a garage.It's amazing how a hundred or so bucks worth of MDF can transform a space...
A few more days of taping,sanding and navigating around all the obstacles,hopefully paint isn't too far away.It would be great to be working on cars again,this construction business may be best left to the pros!
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Daniel Dudley
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Looks awesome from the street ! Well done.
CodeRedZ
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real nice work man
colt zantop
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looks great so far......
cdecker
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Great build! Especially love those built-in cabinets. Would love to do something like that in my future space! Got any rough dimensions?
T VETTE
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Looks like a winner to me!
smsteve
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Hey TFI,
Any updates?
Any updates?