Post by: Flyin6 on January 16, 2023, 06:26:11 PM
The one I use for most of the projects you read about here if they are automotive in nature happens in that garage. I have a dedicated 25X25 wood shop where some projects get built, and a smaller 24X24 where she used to park her car but now fills with
I started yesterday on this project, hoping to close out all of that well before I get consumed with the spring cleanup and working at the farm.
Generally, it is just a disorganized mess. I want work to flow, and things put up instead of out, gathering dust.
I started with a plan to do this in areas/stages. The recent snowfall caused something strange to happen. Because I have a continuous ridge vent, the powdery snow blown around by 50 mph winds actually piled the snow up in the ceiling space above the garage. When it warmed that snow melted and water started coming out of the ceiling at one point a ceiling 8-foot old-school fluorescent fixture ripped free from the drywall and is more or less dangling up there. The ceiling is quite high, 16 feet in there.
So, I knew I needed to fix that, and I quickly decided to swap out the fluorescent for high bay LED. I guess that started it. I figure that if I am going to get in there and start tearing things apart, I might as well just change everything I don't like.
With that thought serving as the spark, I started with the plan.
I would have already climbed up and changed out the light fixtures, but nothing is just that simple. You see my super tall 15-foot step ladder is down in my barn. And that farm is one muddy mess. So I decided while I'm waiting out a few dry days in a row to be able to get down there and not sink in some mud hole, I'd just get started on the next project, and that would be this ugly wash basin corner:
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Post by: Flyin6 on January 16, 2023, 06:35:50 PM
I ordered a 36 X 72 free-standing closet cabinet, and two 30 X 31 X18 base cabinets. I'll cut in a piece of 3/4" plywood which I will waterproof and place a tub into, in the same approximate position. I'll create some sort of a black splash, perhaps out of aluminum diamond plate, and add a couple of metal wall cabinets.
I placed those on order with Lowes and I was out the door with my military discount for just under $1,500 including the tub/wash basin and fixtures.
I also picked up a gallon of Sherwin Williams interior lates in a color pretty close to what's in there already. The gallon and supplies rang up for $74
That puts the total so far at $1570.
Here is the progress of tearing out the old and cleaning the walls. I went Winchester on puddy so I suspect one of my daughters has been shopping in my garage recently!
Post by: Atkinsmatt on January 16, 2023, 07:11:35 PM
Post by: Bigdave_185 on January 16, 2023, 08:06:40 PM
Good luck with organizing the wife’s stuffs lol
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Post by: TexasRedNeck on January 16, 2023, 08:29:57 PM
I highly recommend a poly aspartic coating. Just got mine done and now I need to finish painting the last wall
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Post by: Flyin6 on January 16, 2023, 08:33:46 PM
I’ve used the galvanized roofing for my walls around my wash sink. It cleans up easy shed water just as easy and never gonna rust out in my life. That makes a good sturdy back splash if you ask me.That is a great idea!
Good luck with organizing the wife’s stuffs lol
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Post by: Flyin6 on January 16, 2023, 08:35:13 PM
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I highly recommend a poly aspartic coating. Just got mine done and now I need to finish painting the last wall
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[/quo(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230117/0f50b5fb6fe86abdf55a4f8f38ad6310.jpg)That looks terrific.!
I highly recommend a poly aspartic coating. Just got mine done and now I need to finish painting the last wall
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Post by: Bob Smith on January 16, 2023, 09:12:41 PM
Am very interested to follow the lift install. Although I am still looking at a four post rather than the two post. My neighbor thinks we can do the installation ourselves, me not so much.
Post by: Atkinsmatt on January 16, 2023, 09:16:40 PM
Post by: Bigdave_185 on January 16, 2023, 10:02:34 PM
Just fyi. I don’t picture Charles doin much of that on the fancy house garage
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Post by: stlaser on January 16, 2023, 10:19:18 PM
Don, you are looking at a lot of work. Then all the work changing the new Jeep to your wants and needs.
Am very interested to follow the lift install. Although I am still looking at a four post rather than the two post. My neighbor thinks we can do the installation ourselves, me not so much.
I installed both of mine, it’s not hard.
Post by: TexasRedNeck on January 16, 2023, 11:23:14 PM
Tex, What product did you use? I am wanting to do mine also.Dave’s right. That garage is for the purdy vehicles.
I used that best of all products…the strokeacheck coating system.
Platinum floor coatings in Houston did the grinding and 3 part system. Lifetime warranty against hot tire pick up. About 5.25/sq ft
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Post by: dave945 on January 17, 2023, 07:26:12 AM
I guess I won’t be doing that in the entire 6000 sqft garage. Maybe over near the house entrance to make cleanup easier.Tex, What product did you use? I am wanting to do mine also.Dave’s right. That garage is for the purdy vehicles.
I used that best of all products…the strokeacheck coating system.
Platinum floor coatings in Houston did the grinding and 3 part system. Lifetime warranty against hot tire pick up. About 5.25/sq ft
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Post by: Flyin6 on January 17, 2023, 10:38:10 AM
Now, when I had the garage built, I had them color impregnate the crete with black color. The scheme of maneuver then was to someday have it polished up. Perhaps that is what I will do, not sure yet.
And yes, Bob, a lot of work, so I'm biting it off in chunks.
The plan is to get this whole wall done and the corner built-in. Then next up is the suspension install w/o the lift. (Wife is not good with $5K on that). After getting the lift installed, then I will get back on the garage and knock out another project. All in all, I should be able to knock it out by springtime.
Off to patch holes in the wall for now. Maybe some paint today!!!
Post by: Bigdave_185 on January 17, 2023, 10:40:33 AM
Polished is the most superior way to finish a shop floor. I’ll fight anyone who says otherwise
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Post by: Nate on January 17, 2023, 11:10:59 AM
does nobody realize the miracle we all just looked at?!
there is an actual metal table in the welding area!
Post by: Flyin6 on January 17, 2023, 02:47:52 PM
Our local sunbelt rentals will rent you the polishing equipment to do your self if that peaks your interest anyWho wants to fight him?
Polished is the most superior way to finish a shop floor. I’ll fight anyone who says otherwise
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Post by: Flyin6 on January 17, 2023, 02:49:45 PM
What is the matter with all of you!!!That thing is not a welding table! That's a storage table. My best welding table burned up! The welding table I use is currently getting a fresh piece of Masonite attached to it! ;-)
does nobody realize the miracle we all just looked at?!
there is an actual metal table in the welding area!
Come on!
Post by: Bigdave_185 on January 17, 2023, 04:20:33 PM
What is the matter with all of you!!!Obviously it’s photo shopped. Not real
does nobody realize the miracle we all just looked at?!
there is an actual metal table in the welding area!
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Post by: Flyin6 on January 17, 2023, 06:59:30 PM
New app? You just right-click on wood and select steel from the drop-down menu, and Voila'What is the matter with all of you!!!Obviously it’s photo shopped. Not real
does nobody realize the miracle we all just looked at?!
there is an actual metal table in the welding area!
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A steel
Post by: Flyin6 on January 17, 2023, 07:02:42 PM
I started this morning with patching more holes, dents, divots, gouges, nail-pops, and tow missile hits. One of those is not true!
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I had enough time remaining to start to trim out the door and staircase. I got about 90% of the black done, but none of the gray. THe silver parts will be painted with the same wall paint and the wood will finally get some garage floor gray paint.
Post by: Flyin6 on January 17, 2023, 07:22:51 PM
Cost now: $1614
Post by: Bigdave_185 on January 17, 2023, 08:05:44 PM
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Post by: Flyin6 on January 18, 2023, 06:50:51 PM
Frame material ?Well, since you asked...
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2x4 pressure treated for the floor contact part, then 2x4 fir for the rest
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I noticed that when I screwed down the strips I had nail pops galore. I guess I compressed that old wall board which seems to have something else in there because it is taking a 3" screw to get good purchase into the studs.
Post by: Flyin6 on January 18, 2023, 07:00:50 PM
So being all dressed up and nowhere to go, I went back to painting.
I now have the staircase mostly done. Part of it has a single coat and part has two. I'll finish that up tomorrow and get everything hung back on it.
That old sign was a Christmas gift from a long time ago. I washed it up and it looks like it survived.
Post by: Bigdave_185 on January 18, 2023, 08:31:18 PM
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Post by: JR on January 19, 2023, 05:29:23 PM
My youngest has been collecting road signs, walls are covered in his room. I use this one I got from a base closing in the "bay area" for my backspalsh.
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I started the day by building the second-floor cabinet and at least one wall cabinet. I needed to see how the latter mounted so I could place blocking in the wall prior to throwing up the metal.
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I saw the guys who built my barn using this nibbler tool, so I picked one up.
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on January 19, 2023, 11:04:27 PM
Check out the road warrior 2023 4275.
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Anyway, I'll need to build that countertop fitted with a sink, then fill in the gaps and trim it all out before I call that corner done.
Post by: Bigdave_185 on January 21, 2023, 04:19:43 PM
What ya gonna do for a top in the corner with a sink?
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Post by: Flyin6 on January 21, 2023, 04:52:37 PM
Gonna run any under cabinet lights so you have lumens on the counter top?Good question.
What ya gonna do for a top in the corner with a sink?
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I plan on cutting down 3/4" birch ACX to fit, then trace out the opening for the sink. It will be angled to capture a bit more room. Once it is fitted and have a backsplash fitted, my plan is to coat the thing in epoxy garage floor paint/stuff on all sides, two coats. I want to use that theme throughout the garage. Simple, easy, cost-effective, and I think it will look pretty good.
No lighting planned at the moment.
The whole garage is getting new lighting in a coming installment. The 700-watt equivalent high bays. They scatter out enough light that I shouldn't need any additional lighting.
Post by: Flyin6 on January 29, 2023, 05:53:40 PM
I got sick working the last day I posted on the 21st. I am still sick today on the 29th. Tested neg for Covid but it feels like that. Can't breathe, so much mucus...
The bottom line is when you reach a point when the recovery just seems to need a bit of a jump start, a day's work can help.
So I pushed it.
No points on great work quality, and I was pretty slow, but I started in with the track saw bringing a sheet of ACX down to size.
Post by: Flyin6 on January 29, 2023, 05:55:06 PM
I cut the filler panel out of the scrap while I was at it.
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Next, I measured several times for the sink cutout, and actually got it right.
Post by: Flyin6 on January 29, 2023, 06:05:37 PM
I plan to mount that into the far corner of the sink to give me the most room. The tub is not all that big, so I gotta use what room I'll have. It's too late, but I should have built it deeper to allow for a bigger tub, but it is what I have made it to be, so...
Post by: Flyin6 on January 29, 2023, 06:06:52 PM
Post by: JR on January 29, 2023, 06:25:25 PM
Funny how us old guys don't heal like we used to.
Post by: Flyin6 on January 29, 2023, 06:32:04 PM
Nice work, Sink will be nice but got you some wasted storage room there too. Nothing a saw and a couple hinges won't fix.And we think alike too
Funny how us old guys don't heal like we used to.
I was just looking at that space too. A couple of cuts, a piano hinge and voila' a little cubby where I can store more spiders and mice!
Post by: Bigdave_185 on January 29, 2023, 08:52:03 PM
Nice is what came to mind when I seen the open corner lol hell I hate them bastards!!Nice work, Sink will be nice but got you some wasted storage room there too. Nothing a saw and a couple hinges won't fix.And we think alike too
Funny how us old guys don't heal like we used to.
I was just looking at that space too. A couple of cuts, a piano hinge and voila' a little cubby where I can store more spiders and mice!
You say you are gonna do an epoxy top for the counter?
Why no get some galvy steel and wrap it… it won’t scratch, won’t rust, cost much less then the epoxy I’d assume.
Any local hvac guy worth his weight aught to be able to bend your framework up with easy. Hell take the top off and tell him I want this wrapped can you do that?
You guys and the hardon for epoxy (https://media4.giphy.com/media/3cXmze4Y8igXdnkc3U/giphy.gif)
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Post by: Flyin6 on January 29, 2023, 10:25:14 PM
That's an interesting idea, never thought of that.Nice is what came to mind when I seen the open corner lol hell I hate them bastards!!Nice work, Sink will be nice but got you some wasted storage room there too. Nothing a saw and a couple hinges won't fix.And we think alike too
Funny how us old guys don't heal like we used to.
I was just looking at that space too. A couple of cuts, a piano hinge and voila' a little cubby where I can store more spiders and mice!
You say you are gonna do an epoxy top for the counter?
Why no get some galvy steel and wrap it… it won’t scratch, won’t rust, cost much less then the epoxy I’d assume.
Any local hvac guy worth his weight aught to be able to bend your framework up with easy. Hell take the top off and tell him I want this wrapped can you do that?
You guys and the hardon for epoxy (https://media4.giphy.com/media/3cXmze4Y8igXdnkc3U/giphy.gif)
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Well, already purchased the epoxy.
and
I really just wanna get done with this. I still have some new lights to wire in, then finally can get back to installing that Clayton lift on the Jeep.
And
That's what I really want to be doing!
Post by: JR on January 30, 2023, 12:29:38 PM
Post by: Flyin6 on January 30, 2023, 04:02:00 PM
Speaking of all that, I drilled in the faucet and fitted all that.
Post by: Flyin6 on January 30, 2023, 04:04:24 PM
Post by: Flyin6 on January 30, 2023, 04:06:47 PM
and ripped a sheet of 3/4 MDF, or MWB (Medium welding board) and set that on the old work bench.
Post by: Flyin6 on January 30, 2023, 04:08:30 PM
Post by: stlaser on January 30, 2023, 04:38:08 PM
Gunna plumb a tank of diesel up thru that supply hose? :popcorn:
Post by: Flyin6 on January 30, 2023, 10:49:26 PM
That’s a good looking parts washer there Boss :likebutton:I plan on keeping that sink so clean it could be used for a pre-op scrub!
Gunna plumb a tank of diesel up thru that supply hose? :popcorn:
Post by: stlaser on January 31, 2023, 07:00:14 PM
That’s a good looking parts washer there Boss :likebutton:I plan on keeping that sink so clean it could be used for a pre-op scrub!
Gunna plumb a tank of diesel up thru that supply hose? :popcorn:
Hear that Ken? I think he’s referring to being ready to tackle H’s feet…….
Post by: Flyin6 on February 01, 2023, 11:31:12 AM
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I thought I'd finish with a layer of clear epoxy over that.
Post by: Flyin6 on February 01, 2023, 11:34:55 AM
I also coated the opposite work bench top.
Post by: Flyin6 on February 01, 2023, 11:38:30 AM
Oh, JR, and I finished creating a door out of that lower panel. You were so right in thinking that. Afterward, I had that, "What was I thinking," moment. I mean it would have been a pain in the rear to chase a possible leak without it.
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I fitted the side panel screwing it to the floor, the lower cabinet, the countertop, and the upper cabinet.
Post by: Flyin6 on February 01, 2023, 07:29:15 PM
The protrusion of the side panel was made that way to provide a lot of real estate to hang things from. That comes tomorrow and the organization begins.
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I am still fighting those faucet supply lines. The spigot assembly that came with that tub has two lines protruding from the valve assembly. They are small lines and are too short to reach the supply spigots sticking out of the wall. I went to find some extension or something but came up with a whole lotta nothing.
Once I figure that out, I can silicone that tub into place, make the connections, and call this part of the project nearly complete.
Nearly complete because I have not trimmed around the metal because I haven't decided on how I was going to do that yet.
But I'm ready to clear up the bay and make it useful once again.
Post by: Flyin6 on February 17, 2023, 12:43:10 PM
I had a bunch of old license plates that were tacked up all over the place. Wanting to tidy up some I created this little piece of "garage art" which looks much better.
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Post by: Flyin6 on February 17, 2023, 06:15:28 PM
I did the second "artsy" thing adding pieces from all over in a collage of automotive stuff, mostly plates
Post by: Flyin6 on February 17, 2023, 06:17:03 PM
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I really gooped that stuff on there, not caring if it dripped off the sides. I'll just come back and touch up with black paint afterward.
Post by: Flyin6 on February 17, 2023, 06:21:32 PM
Bob, you were right! That was a lot of work!
Whew
Awaiting right after I get the new lighting installed is the whole other end of the garage!!!!!!!
Post by: Bigdave_185 on February 17, 2023, 11:30:48 PM
Post by: Flyin6 on February 18, 2023, 11:52:13 AM
I’ll suggest you add a mirror of some type to the sink corner. I find going to the store with clean hands and a grease smudge on my face a distraction to the poor autozone working, they can’t seem to spit out what model motor your vehicle has when I have grease on my face. Mirror helps for cleanin up before you get into a pickup that’s brand newYea, I can see that. Add some "Depth" to the corner as well...
Post by: JR on February 18, 2023, 04:47:51 PM
Post by: Flyin6 on February 18, 2023, 10:11:21 PM
Does the sink work yet?Sure does.
First time until now...no leaks