Post by: stlaser on July 21, 2021, 09:13:50 PM
Flash back to fall of 2018 in which I had purchased back my prior company 6 months earlier and I needed a work space. I then purchased the 1125 sq ft shop & it’s been a good space, lots of growth and twists and business turns since.
Fast forward to now and I know what I currently need and have secured the next space going forward. So over the coarse of the next three months I’ll be outfitting the new shop and then moving equipment into it.
New space 16’ wide single overhead door, 1500 sq ft, 22’ ceilings. First job is to add extra insulation to the roof between the z channels as this will lower heat bills in winter and help with keeping temps lower in summer. I’ll be having some electrical upgraded and new lighting and ceiling fans installed next. I’ve already started procuring steel for the mezzanine that will house my new office along with a space elevated for compressors and air storage. With Charles help last week I ordered the mini split for that space.
Single largest difference between then and now is I literally have the floor plan on CAD and have been moving lifts and equipment around to best fit space and work flow.
Post by: KensAuto on July 21, 2021, 10:25:17 PM
Post by: stlaser on July 21, 2021, 10:31:25 PM
You know the rules.
Yeah, I haven’t taken any pics yet. It’s in same development as my existing shop, actually right across the isle. I’ll update with pics shortly when we’re actually making some progress too.
Post by: Flyin6 on July 22, 2021, 06:14:18 PM
He's likely just faking it
Since there's no proof!
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Post by: oklawall on July 23, 2021, 06:34:27 PM
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Post by: stlaser on July 23, 2021, 08:19:17 PM
Well by seeing your shop I think that you could use the extra space
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I agree :likebutton:
Post by: stlaser on July 24, 2021, 01:00:16 PM
Currently trimming up recycled oil field drill pipe for mezzanine/ office structure supports
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Post by: KensAuto on July 24, 2021, 04:14:21 PM
p.s don't get a hernia
Post by: JR on July 24, 2021, 04:29:13 PM
Post by: stlaser on July 24, 2021, 04:43:59 PM
So is this next to or across from current location?
Almost straight across uphill, I’ll be retaining the other shop and leasing it for income. Plan is to be out of old shop by end of August.
Prior to really moving anything in I need to get the ceiling double insulated (they add insulation between z channels). I’ll add ceiling lights then, fans and move some existing wall lights and the electric ceiling mounted heater to make room for office.
Post by: stlaser on August 06, 2021, 11:20:02 AM
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Current state of new shop this morning. The electricianan is going to start preliminary wiring on ceiling w/ mc4 prior to adding extra ceiling insulation R30 so the wiring will be hidden by insulation making a cleaner look. Ceiling heater and a couple lights need moved on left wall to make room for office on mezzanine. Picked up a couple 16’ tall x 9’ x 3’ pallet racks with ten 9’ horizontal beams per rack. Shelves are each rated at 5k. Once lighting, fans and lift wiring is complete I’ll start slowly moving to new shop while building mezzanine.
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Post by: TexasRedNeck on August 06, 2021, 01:51:44 PM
Remind me the dimensions vs the original shop?
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Post by: stlaser on August 06, 2021, 03:42:12 PM
As neat and clean as it will ever look.
Remind me the dimensions vs the original shop?
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This is very true….
Old shop, 30’ wide x 50’ deep 2 overhead doors and L shape with one bay half as deep 1125 sq ft w/ 14’ ceilings
New shop 30’ x 50’ rectangle w/ 22’ ceilings and single 16’ wide overhead door
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Post by: stlaser on August 12, 2021, 05:38:16 PM
Sparkies hard at work, they don’t trust my color blind wiring……
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Post by: EL TATE on August 12, 2021, 05:57:34 PM
Post by: stlaser on August 12, 2021, 08:39:03 PM
it's a little concerning when most the wiring is green red and black and white and you ask, which of the 3 black wires goes with the white one?
I’m technically not color blind, I just pretend when I run short on certain colors…… :wink:
Ceiling insulation crew due in end of next week, will be a combined total of R49 :shocked: which technically is true but not. You see they sandwich R19 above Z channels and under roof decking. So it’s probably half at around R8 I’d guess. It takes an R30 to fill the void in between Z channels. Paying $3.26 a sq for the insulation installed.
Post by: stlaser on August 12, 2021, 09:57:03 PM
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Lights moved and pre-wired for ceiling fans and high bay led’s along with the two lifts which will reside in back of space. Wall lights and ceiling heater were moved from south (left) wall to make room for mezzanine / second story office.
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Post by: TexasRedNeck on August 12, 2021, 11:48:18 PM
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Post by: stlaser on August 23, 2021, 01:37:39 PM
Insulation day, adding it between the ceiling Z channels. First they hang banding every 2’ to support it.
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Post by: JR on August 23, 2021, 01:41:44 PM
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Neither, I don’t drink white claws…. :tongue:
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Post by: oklawall on August 23, 2021, 03:12:00 PM
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Neither, I don’t drink white claws…. :tongue:
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Post by: stlaser on August 23, 2021, 08:21:36 PM
Not bad for two guys in 6-7 hours of actual work, more than half way done. Guessing 3 hours tomorrow and they’ll be out of there.
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Post by: stlaser on August 24, 2021, 07:52:15 PM
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Insulation hung
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Post by: JR on August 24, 2021, 08:18:21 PM
No get it dirty!
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Post by: TexasRedNeck on August 24, 2021, 09:33:00 PM
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Post by: stlaser on August 24, 2021, 09:52:41 PM
If you’d have invited me up and rented the lift, provided whiskey and BBQ I’d have hung lights and wired it for free
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That would have been a great idea, I have a scissor lift we use. I can wired it and run conduit, I did in other shop I just have way too many irons in the fire at the moment.
Getting busier by the day and I was approached today to go to work for a pretty large outfit albeit boring work compared to what I do now. I’m entertaining it currently as it’s not something I can just brush aside due to who asked and compensation. My two largest concerns are working for someone else again and running employees. Neither of those are very appealing, it would be a challenge though.
Post by: JR on August 24, 2021, 10:32:44 PM
Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 24, 2021, 10:44:55 PM
In the great words of Don pray about it…If you’d have invited me up and rented the lift, provided whiskey and BBQ I’d have hung lights and wired it for free
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That would have been a great idea, I have a scissor lift we use. I can wired it and run conduit, I did in other shop I just have way too many irons in the fire at the moment.
Getting busier by the day and I was approached today to go to work for a pretty large outfit albeit boring work compared to what I do now. I’m entertaining it currently as it’s not something I can just brush aside due to who asked and compensation. My two largest concerns are working for someone else again and running employees. Neither of those are very appealing, it would be a challenge though.
The great words of Dave!! Jump in both feet first and remember you always have a good spot to fall back on!
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Post by: TexasRedNeck on August 25, 2021, 09:16:48 AM
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Post by: Sammconn on August 25, 2021, 09:35:24 AM
There’s the title of a new book!
Shop coming along nicely Shawn.
Post by: stlaser on August 25, 2021, 09:47:30 AM
Shawn managing people. “The Snowflake Incinerator”. Lol
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Yeah, probably. We discussed employees briefly. I told him I had a revolving door policy, door goes both ways…..
Post by: stlaser on August 25, 2021, 10:07:56 AM
Ha!
There’s the title of a new book!
Shop coming along nicely Shawn.
Funny, thank you
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Electricanans that are electricanin……
Lights are wired, next is moving some stuff and start erecting mezzanine.
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Post by: stlaser on August 31, 2021, 10:34:31 PM
https://xnet.hypertherm.com/Xnet/library/download/?file=HYP174110
I sold my old hypertherm 30 to Norm a month or so ago or traded for unknown treasures in the future may be a better way to put it…..
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Post by: stlaser on August 31, 2021, 10:57:05 PM
Oh, super jelly. That’s the one I have and the one I want
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:likebutton: Yup, been eyeballing this for awhile. Hypertherm is and has been hands down the best plasma units on the market for years. Nothing else compares, these are getting hard to get. I was initially quoted a dec lead time but my local air gas store manager went to bat and tracked one down within the region at another store for me. More details to come shortly on the second half of this purchase…..
Post by: KensAuto on August 31, 2021, 11:16:45 PM
I kept my 30, mainly because it's handy to have a 110v version around the house.
Post by: stlaser on August 31, 2021, 11:21:02 PM
She'll cut over 1", albeit slowly!
I kept my 30, mainly because it's handy to have a 110v version around the house.
I think that’s only sever cut right? Like 8-10” per min……
Edit: I just looked sever cut at 5 ipm
Post by: JR on August 31, 2021, 11:40:59 PM
So is a table in the future?
Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 31, 2021, 11:58:44 PM
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Post by: stlaser on September 01, 2021, 09:29:19 AM
That is the one that is cnc table compatible too. At least what I have been seeing is the cheap ones don't work right.
So is a table in the future?
When it comes to hypertherm the model 30xp and 30 air are both compatible. Anything then larger than those two will work with a table. I believe my other was old enough it was not compatible but I never checked honestly.
Post by: Flyin6 on September 01, 2021, 05:33:53 PM
Ha!Ya know, I like that!
There’s the title of a new book!
Shop coming along nicely Shawn.
Post by: stlaser on September 01, 2021, 06:14:33 PM
Ha!Ya know, I like that!
There’s the title of a new book!
Shop coming along nicely Shawn.
Yeah, next Friday I run over to NE to discuss. I’m pretty sure I’m not going to do it. I don’t have the time nor do I want to. If I had nothing else going on it would be one thing but it’s not the case or even close.
So yesterday I caulked all the saw cut lines in the concrete in new shop. Keeps floor dry from collecting in them. I was told it was 24 hour stuff by developer who gave it to me. Came in this morning and it’s tacky, nothing on empty tube. I googled it and 5-7 day cure time…..
I have a fan on it now. Bummer
Post by: JR on September 01, 2021, 06:32:49 PM
Post by: stlaser on September 01, 2021, 08:35:28 PM
Can you warm it up or not needed with themps?
95 yesterday, 88 today so I don’t think it’s the temps. Stinks to high heaven in there so I have overhead door cracked and my large 40” floor fan running. I’ll see what it’s like tomorrow morning.
Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 01, 2021, 11:04:34 PM
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Post by: stlaser on September 01, 2021, 11:26:29 PM
What brand is it? Sika?
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Masterseal NP1
He’s used it for years on these units, buys it by the case of 30. Took 15 tubes to do the new shop.
Post by: TexasRedNeck on September 02, 2021, 05:59:31 AM
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Post by: KensAuto on September 03, 2021, 11:40:44 PM
Good stuff. Used it a few times but didn’t remember it taking that long. Oh well. Like Bob said. Memory is the second to go and I don’t remember the first.Heck, as slow as he is I figured it would've dried in the tube before he could put the first bead down.
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Post by: stlaser on September 13, 2021, 08:28:09 PM
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Mezzanine will house small office as well as a landing to get the air compressors and air storage out of the way.
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Post by: TexasRedNeck on September 14, 2021, 08:35:04 AM
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Post by: stlaser on September 14, 2021, 05:11:33 PM
Erecting columns
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Post by: stlaser on September 15, 2021, 04:08:44 PM
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Some things really should be a two man job….. held together by a couple tack welds and prayers atm
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Post by: EL TATE on September 15, 2021, 05:29:44 PM
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Two beams up so far, few to go….
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Post by: stlaser on September 15, 2021, 06:04:47 PM
Too bad you don't know any good welders :evil:
Very true
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Some things really should be a two man job….. held together by a couple tack welds and prayers atm
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Post by: stlaser on September 15, 2021, 09:23:13 PM
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Nah, I said should be. Of course just because it should doesn’t mean it is. Fully welded up top, still need to get some real welds on base.
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Post by: TexasRedNeck on September 17, 2021, 07:36:34 AM
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Post by: stlaser on September 17, 2021, 09:24:41 AM
I was just thinking. Would a shipping container have fit in there that you could have put some legs on to get it up in the air to make an enclosed space?
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That was my first thought actually. However, it quickly got nixxed for several reasons. First being price and lack of availability. Second I would have had to modify the exterior to clear the garage door as not quite enough depth once on stilts.
After laying the shop out on cad the best bet is what I’m doing currently. Probably just as expensive though.
Post by: Flyin6 on September 17, 2021, 10:23:12 AM
So where does the time come from? Building two vehicles/customer rigs/other projects and products, and a family to boot?
Post by: stlaser on September 17, 2021, 02:33:31 PM
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You can see back end of excursion sitting in front of old shop in bottom picture.
All the east to west horizontals are up in place and fully welded. Need to go buy some more for the north to south horizontal tie in’s. Once those are up I can build the staircase then paint it. After that I’ll start framing the floor of the office and deck it.
After that I’ll most likely be in a holding pattern on rest of office building out until I get all the equipment moved / wired.
Current plan is to keep old shop for differential reman assembly work only. Need to hire and train a few guys. Big things coming!
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Post by: stlaser on September 17, 2021, 02:39:08 PM
Coming together quickly
So where does the time come from? Building two vehicles/customer rigs/other projects and products, and a family to boot?
You’re one to ask! Not enough time, been working 6+ days a week. I try to not do too much one day, you know day of rest. However, it’s been full throttle lately. I know I’m not in my 30’s anymore. Get going around 5 am and I’m whipped by 5-6pm. Used to do 3 or 4am to 9 or 10pm daily. Just don’t have it anymore. But there is a plan and I’ll be hiring several guys soon if all goes well.
Post by: Flyin6 on September 17, 2021, 03:55:47 PM
Gets worseComing together quickly
So where does the time come from? Building two vehicles/customer rigs/other projects and products, and a family to boot?
You’re one to ask! Not enough time, been working 6+ days a week. I try to not do too much one day, you know day of rest. However, it’s been full throttle lately. I know I’m not in my 30’s anymore. Get going around 5 am and I’m whipped by 5-6pm. Used to do 3 or 4am to 9 or 10pm daily. Just don’t have it anymore. But there is a plan and I’ll be hiring several guys soon if all goes well.
Best thing is to not give in
Live it like you are still 30 something and then just get used to the disappointment :sad:
Post by: stlaser on September 17, 2021, 05:25:54 PM
Gets worseComing together quickly
So where does the time come from? Building two vehicles/customer rigs/other projects and products, and a family to boot?
You’re one to ask! Not enough time, been working 6+ days a week. I try to not do too much one day, you know day of rest. However, it’s been full throttle lately. I know I’m not in my 30’s anymore. Get going around 5 am and I’m whipped by 5-6pm. Used to do 3 or 4am to 9 or 10pm daily. Just don’t have it anymore. But there is a plan and I’ll be hiring several guys soon if all goes well.
Best thing is to not give in
Live it like you are still 30 something and then just get used to the disappointment :sad:
Agreed, will not submit! Unlike Ken with H……..
Post by: JR on September 17, 2021, 10:27:08 PM
Hope you already had all that steel. I just got a couple pieces for the bobcat, wow are prices up (thanks joe)
Post by: stlaser on September 17, 2021, 10:52:03 PM
Boy Don hit the nail on the head there. If I get 6-8 hrs work in I am dead now. Just not there anymore.
Hope you already had all that steel. I just got a couple pieces for the bobcat, wow are prices up (thanks joe)
It’s all secondary or surplus sub $500 other than the base plates cut from 1/2” and the stair treads are surplus left over from structural steel fabricator. Only new steel will be the two 8” @ 11.5# c channels I just sent out for quote for stair runners.
So I’m hoping all in less than $1k for steel structure and I’ll be really happy. I did have to cut off brackets and then grind clean the welds on bottoms of beams they put on to create camber for the mobile homes. It wasn’t easy or a fun job but it’s done.
As for Joe being the cause not really, as a steel guy that was more of Trumps doing as a nod to the US Steel industry just sayin.
Post by: JR on September 17, 2021, 11:07:50 PM
Hey, joe deserves much more than he gets. I give Trump a pass really, even on this. Yep he did do the tariff thing.
Post by: stlaser on September 18, 2021, 12:13:59 AM
Wish I had a outlet around here. I have a couple projects and the $$ is nuts.
Hey, joe deserves much more than he gets. I give Trump a pass really, even on this. Yep he did do the tariff thing.
Most of my surplus comes from private parties around here, fb marketplace and homoslist
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Post by: stlaser on September 18, 2021, 12:53:01 PM
The two post lift angles slightly to the back corner once installed. In order to keep some working room around it I angled it back then stuck the 4 post in other back corner square with the walls. This leaves front by door open for jobs that are quick turn. I don’t do a lot of small jobs on lifts. It’s always several days of work with axle swaps and suspension being a one man show currently (which is changing in near future now)
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Now that I’m back from all the better half’s scheduled vacations I started work on the office / mezzanine again. Was able to get the cross tie ins installed and welded. Next will be 2x8 joists then decking and floor insulation followed by some thin sheeting underneath so lights can be hung. Office walls and finishing that will probably wait until next year I think as I just have too much going on currently.
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Post by: stlaser on October 07, 2021, 10:07:04 PM
Refresh my fading memory shawn, what is it you will have going on under all that?
Machining operations, possibly a small plasma table (haven’t decided yet)
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Moving and organizing
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Post by: JR on October 08, 2021, 05:42:08 PM
Post by: Flyin6 on October 08, 2021, 08:06:09 PM
Same-same like we have all become accustomed to doing while a proper oil change to a vehicle.
This is a shop cleaning, Real Man style!
Thanks for setting the standard S!
Post by: Flyin6 on October 08, 2021, 08:20:05 PM
There is something very wrong with most of us
Can I get an Amen?
Tex builds a cabin that is better than my 7500 sq ft castle!
We look at a brain transplant as same day surgery
Shawn wants a run-around Junker, so he buys a couple of trucks, parts and pieces them and swaps the factory motor for a Cummins. (Makes you wander what he considers a nice car?)
One guy on this forum wanted to take a couple flying lessons. Today he is a commercial pilot
Someone else, actually a couple of you wanted a get-away
Years later one tore down a mountain and is still building. The other is having grizzly bear problems, so we'll just have to wait and see how that turns out
One member lives north of the north pole (And has thoughts of moving further north!)
One man lost his mind. Last I talked to him, he was studying the female human brain. I want to think he is happy.
We have truckers and farmers, financiers, and a rocket dude. Not just a rocket dude, but one of the guys that made the thing fly off into space, then return home and land upright.
We have warrant officers who think they are officers and officers who think they are warrant officers. And of course, Sergeants who don't care what either thinks!
Are we over achievers or do all of us suffer from a vast inferiority complex? (And is that what really drives us)
We have military guys and we have Air Force people.
We have Dave's, and we have some who have learned to understand and cope with them. (Does that mean we are understudies in abnormal psychology?)
We have some leaders, some followers, and also some who are still wondering about what just happened!
And, having said all that, we still seem to have a darned good time sharing news of our eccentricities with one another!
Post by: stlaser on October 08, 2021, 08:24:44 PM
Nice, I can see some racks in my future!
I’ll be building or buying and modifying more shortly…..
Post by: stlaser on October 08, 2021, 08:29:48 PM
I'd call this a through "Shop cleaning."
Same-same like we have all become accustomed to doing while a proper oil change to a vehicle.
This is a shop cleaning, Real Man style!
Thanks for setting the standard S!
Definitely, took some scrap yesterday around a ton actually. Things will get sorted out so they don’t make the cut to the new shop if they’re not needed.
I’m back to leasing out my old shop. My gut tells me to take a years lease on it. If the reman stuff works out I’ll take it back over and fill it out next year this time. This way I’m not paying overhead on two places while spending lots of money to get things rolling. Also only heating one place too this winter.
Post by: stlaser on October 12, 2021, 05:00:35 PM
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8’ x 5’ platform for both air compressors and additional air storage tank. Sticking with the surplus theme this is all secondary or recycled material other than about 20’ of 1” x 1/8” Flat that I boxed in ends of grating with to make it look cleaner when walking down stairs. Yes the grating has a couple spots that were cut and I may fix later but not structurally detrimental as is.
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Post by: stlaser on October 12, 2021, 05:03:32 PM
Open space upper right where grating ends is going to be a 4’ x 5’ closet accessible from inside the office for storage.
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Post by: JR on October 12, 2021, 05:27:51 PM
Like most things they act like its gold out here.
Post by: stlaser on October 12, 2021, 05:34:36 PM
Man I would love a few sheets of the grating. Makes a great welding table too.
Like most things they act like its gold out here.
I’m buying some 3’ wide lengths for 30 cents a pound later this week. Using it for trailer decking, I wouldn’t want it as a weld table. Maybe table to plasma amd torch on but that just me.
Post by: JR on October 12, 2021, 05:46:33 PM
What goes that work out to, $100 plus a sheet?
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Top of stairway header cut from chunk of 12” C channel. Goal is to make staircase removable to access compressors for maintenance etc w/o a long reach forklift. So it will bolt into this at the top and potentially float at bottom. I may install a couple anchors at base if I don’t care for how it walks.
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Post by: stlaser on October 12, 2021, 06:52:46 PM
Yeah, I hear you on cutting on them for what they cost now. I had a nice one I got free.
What goes that work out to, $100 plus a sheet?
Oh I bet it’s higher than that new. Our neighbor to laser shop back home IKG (which I think was bought out) big Texas company built grate decking. They built the location in Garrett, IN mainly to ensure they could be competitive on the Makinac Bridge which was supposed to have all its tread replaced at some point. We did all the custom fab grate jobs for them.
Post by: JR on October 12, 2021, 09:26:57 PM
Last piece I "found" in a parking lot one night,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Flyin6 on October 12, 2021, 10:02:12 PM
Post by: stlaser on October 12, 2021, 11:05:25 PM
I see used stuff thats not bad, but they want $$ to ship, nothing local.
Last piece I "found" in a parking lot one night,,,,,,,,,,,
Yeah, I picked this up 4 years ago maybe for scrap price.
Post by: stlaser on October 12, 2021, 11:05:49 PM
^^^^^^^^^^Nice work!!!^^^^^^^^^^^
Appreciate it :likebutton:
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Placed the first air compressor in the mezzanine. I had started by picking it from above which is the preffered method with top heavy items. However, with the mast and hanging from chains it was too tall to fit between garage door track and top of mezzanine. After a little indecision on my part I was able to successfully pick it from below and hoisted it into its current position.
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Other compressor moved into place and rolled the 4 post over to new shop. Need the electrician to get at it next.
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Post by: stlaser on October 15, 2021, 09:05:18 PM
Taking shape nicely.
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Slowly, it’ll get there.
Post by: JR on October 15, 2021, 09:11:49 PM
Post by: stlaser on October 15, 2021, 09:18:35 PM
Plus your still doing the regular business, right?
Correct, although I’m behind and worked last two weeks straight. As of the moment I’m doing a lot of walking back n forth between shops for different processes etc. Going to take most of tomorrow off, customer dropping an axle first thing in am then I’m out for family time (middle daughter is here for weekend from MT ST) and anniversary dinner with wife tomorrow night. Hard to believe she’s put up with me this long.
Post by: oklawall on October 15, 2021, 10:51:39 PM
Post by: stlaser on October 16, 2021, 09:13:35 AM
Happy Anniversary
Thanks
Post by: stlaser on October 16, 2021, 10:59:32 PM
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I’m supposed to meet up to buy a NOS Enco 12x36 gap bed lathe tomorrow too. It’s still mostly boxed up currently by pictures. I’ve been going back and forth with a guy on this for several months. It’s been sitting in a storage unit about an hour from me and owner lives on western slope. He’s driving over tomorrow and needs it gone so I think we’ve come to an agreement on price for me to make it go away. Comes with 3 & 4 jaw chuck
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My old smaller lathe will be for sale shortly.
Post by: JR on October 16, 2021, 11:08:52 PM
Enco is based in NV and is OK unit (chinese). I think they changed the one letter (EMCO) which is the lathe I have. I had a 13/40 jet gab bed that was not bad. It was made in china. I had another made in Taiwan that was tight but to small (9x20)
Love to see this all setup!!!
Post by: stlaser on October 16, 2021, 11:16:06 PM
Shawn, that was the same Plasma table I ordered and canceled. Supposed to be great units. Did you get it with the recommended cutter and 3rd axis? Kinda wish I had not cancelled but space is an issue at home. I may look at the Lincoln unit too now, they are based in Sparks with showroom.
Enco is based in NV and is OK unit (chinese). I think they changed the one letter (EMCO) which is the lathe I have. I had a 13/40 jet gab bed that was not bad. It was made in china. I had another made in Taiwan that was tight but to small (9x20)
Love to see this all setup!!!
JR, third axis? If you mean torch height control yes it is ordered.
As far as the lathe, yeah it’s either Taiwan or most likely chinaman depending on age of manufacture. My retired machinist buddy has basically same unit and it’s fine for what I need it for, can’t beat the price.
Post by: JR on October 16, 2021, 11:21:41 PM
My 13/40 was pretty good, but that was a good 20 years ago. Got burned up in a garage fire and I still got a grand for it.
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Post by: JR on October 17, 2021, 04:51:05 PM
Looks like you work with axles now and then,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: stlaser on October 17, 2021, 05:48:49 PM
Looks like you work with axles now and then,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Nah, they just keep following me home. I may have a problem…… :tongue:
Post by: stlaser on October 19, 2021, 09:08:11 PM
Another piece of equipment moved and waiting on my electrician. Need to figure out what oil this needs too. Found a pdf copy of manual and sent it to postnet to have them print and spiral bind it.
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Post by: JR on October 19, 2021, 09:45:38 PM
Post by: KensAuto on October 19, 2021, 10:37:18 PM
This is what I used on my recent service a couple weeks ago, for the gear box and ball oilers:
Mobil - 100817 DTE 26, Hydraulic, ISO 68, 1 gal. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PM9KTC8/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_WZSQDPFVW5K7S354QJW7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
And this for the ways :
Mobil 100772 Vactra No.2 Way Oil... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B7XZKVF?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Post by: stlaser on October 20, 2021, 08:47:43 AM
Very similar to my Grizzly... the stand looks identical but green.
This is what I used on my recent service a couple weeks ago, for the gear box and ball oilers:
Mobil - 100817 DTE 26, Hydraulic, ISO 68, 1 gal. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PM9KTC8/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_WZSQDPFVW5K7S354QJW7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
And this for the ways :
Mobil 100772 Vactra No.2 Way Oil... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B7XZKVF?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Thanks for the link on the gear box oil, pretty sure I have way oil in a cabinet somewhere
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After a quick trip to HD this morning I had some free time this afternoon to start framing up the floor to the office space. I really need it framed and luan hung underneath so electrician can wire / hang my under mezzanine lights next week when he comes for the equipment. Trying to get him a longer to do list. Once that is done I’ll go back and stuff insulation from top side and throw down the sheeting. It will most likely stay that way until later this winter when I frame up the office if and when I get more time.
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Office floor framing complete, yes there are a couple extra joists when I have them running directly over the support beams. I do trust my welds but as a structural consideration it just made sense for an extra $20……
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Post by: TexasRedNeck on October 21, 2021, 08:53:30 PM
seriously, something to consider here, some rubber isolation pucks between the wood and the metal every 16 inches may serve you well to reduce vibration and noise from the compressors.
Looking good, carry on!
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Post by: stlaser on October 21, 2021, 09:19:43 PM
Shawn, Shawn, Shawn….so much fail….
seriously, something to consider here, some rubber isolation pucks between the wood and the metal every 16 inches may serve you well to reduce vibration and noise from the compressors.
Looking good, carry on!
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Hmmmm, compressors already have rubber 1” isolation pucks under them both. Had not considered it under the wood framing. Not sure if I like that idea honestly.
I have considered adding more posts under compressor area and making that a seperate structure if the vibration is too much. As it is only the office area is attached to the wall. By adding posts the compressor section would be free standing in of itself.
Post by: KensAuto on October 22, 2021, 12:50:02 AM
Yes, I'm jealous
Post by: JR on October 22, 2021, 02:50:07 AM
Post by: stlaser on October 22, 2021, 06:06:10 AM
So, the massive steel structure wasn't strong enough so you had to add a years pay worth of wood?
Yes, I'm jealous
So that’s $300, I actually didn’t think that was too bad. I bought 3/8” ply for underneath 5 sheets which I probably need 6 or 7 we’ll see how good I am cutting and that was $110
But yeah the top floor decking plywood is insane still. As it is I’m still less in this mezzanine than the one in old shop 3 years ago since I used recycled steel for the structure.
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Post by: Flyin6 on October 22, 2021, 10:11:53 AM
Shawn, Shawn, Shawn….so much fail….I have to agree on this one.
seriously, something to consider here, some rubber isolation pucks between the wood and the metal every 16 inches may serve you well to reduce vibration and noise from the compressors.
Looking good, carry on!
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Hockey pucks are cheap. Run a bolt from the frame, through the pucks and into a nut or something welded to the steel frame.
Would also facilitate pulling the entire shelf as a single unit when it comes time to move/upgrade again.
But, as you wish is best for you...
Post by: stlaser on October 22, 2021, 10:40:24 AM
Just use a good amount of glue, lay all the sheets on and then follow the profil with a router and bearing. No cutting needed unless you joist spacing is off somewhere
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Dave, what are you talking about?
Don, compressors already sitting on pucks see above comment.
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Post by: JR on October 22, 2021, 12:27:23 PM
Post by: stlaser on October 22, 2021, 04:24:33 PM
You said you had some cutting to do, I wouldn’t try and cut those angles, I’d run a flush cut router bit and you will have a clean line that follows the framing. As long as you joists are spaced correctly you should only need to cut the one side and the angle section on the garage bay sideI get what you’re saying now. Yes the steel used mobile home I beam isn’t exactly straight as an arrow. Reality is it’s a ceiling to hold insulation up and hang lights on for under the mezz. Beams and ceiling get the flat black treatment. If it’s not perfect and it isn’t you won’t know and if you do you’re just asking for issues. Floor joists are straight and good.
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Post by: JR on October 23, 2021, 03:45:49 AM
Post by: stlaser on October 23, 2021, 08:46:33 AM
Yes, black hides stuff but will make that area dark. I can see treating the beams, but do the ceiling in white.
:huh:
JR I’m not following. I want the ceiling dark, it’s not going to make the lights any less effective as they’re pointed or throwing light down not up.
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I finished the 3/8” plywood ceiling under the mezzanine so the electrician can hang the lights. He’s going to wire them from above between joists for a cleaner look. No he’s not picking his nose, however he may or may not be sniffing a sharpie…..
Post by: stlaser on October 26, 2021, 09:25:40 AM
And I walked into lights under the mezzanine this morning.
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Post by: stlaser on October 26, 2021, 02:29:00 PM
LED of course? Nice
LED vapor tight lights from Hi-hyperlite.com I’m ordering two more so had to look it up…..
In case someone wants it, they have a 4 pack too that is less per unit.
https://hi-hyperlite.com/products/led-vapor-tight-light-capsule-series-1pack?_pos=2&_sid=ac5056184&_ss=r&variant=37130951721134
Post by: Flyin6 on October 26, 2021, 07:58:44 PM
Thanks for the link!
Post by: stlaser on October 26, 2021, 09:34:18 PM
I just got all mine up except for the last two outside lights
Thanks for the link!
Yes sir! :likebutton:
Post by: stlaser on October 31, 2021, 07:05:29 PM
Then it dawned on me this morning like a light bulb. I picked up 2 lengths of c 4” channel x 20’ Friday for a custom trailer job I need to complete for a customer this week. So in the morning I’ll be tack welding those back to back to make a beam. I will then clamp / chain those to the forks on the forklift and will hoist that air tank out of the loft. It should be interesting……
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As promised, no missing digits and no one died
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Post by: JR on November 01, 2021, 04:48:14 PM
Post by: stlaser on November 01, 2021, 06:40:44 PM
Yet,,,,
Right, but I don't think either of those will have anything to do with a shop buildout..... :popcorn:
Post by: JR on November 01, 2021, 07:33:54 PM
Post by: stlaser on November 01, 2021, 07:36:40 PM
Close to the final location, need to finish plumbing everything up now that the tank is in the new shop.
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Post by: oklawall on November 02, 2021, 07:04:11 AM
Very well done
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Post by: stlaser on November 02, 2021, 08:02:17 AM
You know you should have taken the air out of that tank. That would have taken about 500# off of the weight. That air under pressure has a lot of weight to it. LOL
Very well done
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Post by: JR on November 02, 2021, 11:09:33 AM
Daughters first birthday, wife calls crying because when she blew the balloons up they didn't float,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,(true story)
Post by: oklawall on November 02, 2021, 11:20:21 AM
I think it was lighter or so my wife thinks,,,,,,,,,,,,,LOL
Daughters first birthday, wife calls crying because when she blew the balloons up they didn't float,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,(true story)
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Post by: stlaser on November 02, 2021, 03:03:55 PM
I think it was lighter or so my wife thinks,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Daughters first birthday, wife calls crying because when she blew the balloons up they didn't float,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,(true story)
Should have told her it’s because she blew them up with a lot of hot air…… :tongue:
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Friday state of shop chaos
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Post by: JR on November 05, 2021, 06:33:13 PM
Post by: oklawall on November 05, 2021, 07:30:46 PM
On a side note the daughter and son inlaw put their house on the market there in Firestone. The first bid came in 110K over what they paid 3 years ago. This may ut down on the reasons for coming up there
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Post by: stlaser on November 05, 2021, 07:51:18 PM
With being a bigger shop and no Ford taking up space you have a bunch of room.
On a side note the daughter and son inlaw put their house on the market there in Firestone. The first bid came in 110K over what they paid 3 years ago. This may ut down on the reasons for coming up there
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Bummer, where are they headed?
Post by: stlaser on November 05, 2021, 07:52:29 PM
Filled that quick. Where's the 2 post?
So it, mill, drill press, tube bender and a bunch of steel parts yet to move.
Post by: oklawall on November 05, 2021, 07:55:25 PM
They are wanting to move back to Oklahoma but son inlaw needs to follow the natural gas jobsWith being a bigger shop and no Ford taking up space you have a bunch of room.
On a side note the daughter and son inlaw put their house on the market there in Firestone. The first bid came in 110K over what they paid 3 years ago. This may ut down on the reasons for coming up there
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Bummer, where are they headed?
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Post by: stlaser on November 05, 2021, 09:27:27 PM
Sean that space fills up quick. #LGB
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Luckily everything listed has a place in my master plan. But yes it fills up quick, I’ll be cutting down some 16’ racks and changing them from 36” deep to around 12-18” to take advantage of height in the shop. I also acquired 13 old school automotive parts cabinets in a bulk purchase so I’ll be hanging those in various places.
Speaking of #LGB I have a new shop banner due in soon.
Post by: stlaser on November 05, 2021, 09:28:32 PM
They are wanting to move back to Oklahoma but son inlaw needs to follow the natural gas jobsWith being a bigger shop and no Ford taking up space you have a bunch of room.
On a side note the daughter and son inlaw put their house on the market there in Firestone. The first bid came in 110K over what they paid 3 years ago. This may ut down on the reasons for coming up there
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Bummer, where are they headed?
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I understand
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Post by: JR on November 05, 2021, 11:54:32 PM
Can't wait till I begin to fill my shop. Found a couple spiral stair cases that my work temp and later be a good option on the far end.
Been looking at forklifts, big lathe after I'm dried in.
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Post by: stlaser on November 06, 2021, 07:31:28 AM
I noticed some Mog axles in that picture up there. Oh boy!! What ya gonna do with em!!
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406’s, going to only use the portals and do a disc conversion on them w/ fabricated 9 center section. Most likely go under the bobbed 71 c60. Have a caddy 500 th400 eco-205/205 then. Plus some gigantic 50+ inch tires.
Post by: stlaser on November 06, 2021, 07:52:57 AM
I figured everything had a place, just looks cluttered.
Can't wait till I begin to fill my shop. Found a couple spiral stair cases that my work temp and later be a good option on the far end.
Been looking at forklifts, big lathe after I'm dried in.
I’m sure it looks cluttered as I had just moved several items over from old shop and there’s several jobs in process in those pics. The fun of working thru a move as setting up shop.
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New steel storage rack 3’ tall from mostly secondary steel and drops.
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Post by: stlaser on November 09, 2021, 06:47:00 AM
Those may hold a little weight
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Post by: EL TATE on November 09, 2021, 09:37:13 AM
you'll fit right in at SEMA;-)I noticed some Mog axles in that picture up there. Oh boy!! What ya gonna do with em!!
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406’s, going to only use the portals and do a disc conversion on them w/ fabricated 9 center section. Most likely go under the bobbed 71 c60. Have a caddy 500 th400 eco-205/205 then. Plus some gigantic 50+ inch tires.
Post by: stlaser on November 09, 2021, 09:40:55 AM
Better organization, I wanted to be completely moved already but I’m trying not to bring stuff in until it has a permanent home.
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Post by: stlaser on November 09, 2021, 09:42:58 AM
you'll fit right in at SEMA;-)I noticed some Mog axles in that picture up there. Oh boy!! What ya gonna do with em!!
:tongue:
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406’s, going to only use the portals and do a disc conversion on them w/ fabricated 9 center section. Most likely go under the bobbed 71 c60. Have a caddy 500 th400 eco-205/205 then. Plus some gigantic 50+ inch tires.
Do I hear a sponsorship proposal?!? :wink:
The thought had crossed my mind of building it to show, not good for much else.
Post by: EL TATE on November 09, 2021, 09:46:30 AM
Post by: stlaser on November 09, 2021, 09:55:06 AM
I'm only half joking, I'm all for it. start looking for parts now, lol. can't tell you how many bro-dozers were out there without front drivelines this year.
I have the big components, other than wheels / tires but I saw the jl w/ no tires on it…..
Post by: EL TATE on November 09, 2021, 12:17:09 PM
I'm only half joking, I'm all for it. start looking for parts now, lol. can't tell you how many bro-dozers were out there without front drivelines this year.
I have the big components, other than wheels / tires but I saw the jl w/ no tires on it…..
yup that was a big thing too. they play it off like they're showing off the brakes and suspension but then you notice the brakes' manufacturers are not listed on the sponsors list...
Post by: wyorunner on November 10, 2021, 07:56:35 PM
I'm only half joking, I'm all for it. start looking for parts now, lol. can't tell you how many bro-dozers were out there without front drivelines this year.This a common thing here on Oahu. Lift your rig as high as possible, leave out front driveshaft, and 14” rims with 28” tires… pointless but way too popular
Post by: JR on November 10, 2021, 08:05:40 PM
Wish I knew you were on Oahu, I was there in July could have said hi.
Post by: wyorunner on November 10, 2021, 09:16:34 PM
Funny, I see 2x4 out here all the time all jacked up. looks funny as heck with nothing there.Not by choice, But it’s only temporary. Let me know next time your down!
Wish I knew you were on Oahu, I was there in July could have said hi.
Post by: stlaser on November 10, 2021, 09:29:33 PM
Post by: JR on November 10, 2021, 09:59:21 PM
Plasma table was delivered in three very heavy boxes today, details soon
:popcorn:
Read a lot about that one. May jump again but a building takes a big more priority now.
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Moved some more stuff into its new home in the shop. #FJB
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Post by: KensAuto on November 13, 2021, 03:55:01 PM
Post by: TexasRedNeck on November 13, 2021, 05:36:26 PM
Love the bricks under the parts bins. Getting to the lowest on my bin rack is a pain. I may copy that
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Post by: stlaser on November 13, 2021, 05:41:10 PM
Let’s the locals know where you stand.
Love the bricks under the parts bins. Getting to the lowest on my bin rack is a pain. I may copy that
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I use concrete blocks under my shop press too, grabbed those at HD this morning for $1.67 a piece so for $15 I couldn’t make a steel rack to lift it that cheap.
BTW, shop is located in Weld county co. Which is largest oil producing county in state and full of ranchers. Hippies can pound sand……..
Post by: JR on November 13, 2021, 09:32:34 PM
Post by: Bigdave_185 on November 13, 2021, 09:39:18 PM
With those bricks there is now a handy place for floor jacks/standsIf seen a few wall mount hooks for jacks Stands that seem stupid handy!!! Iv been waiting to see a set on a shelf
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Post by: stlaser on November 15, 2021, 08:57:49 AM
Gunna need to step up your game Charles…..
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:likebutton: Waiting for my "Lets Go Brandon" stickers. Funny how so much of this stuffin backordered.
3 weeks for that flag
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It was in mid 60’s today so I moved the mill and tube bender over to the new shop this afternoon. Only machine left is 2 post to move then a lot of parts yet.
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Parts washer upgrades, new remote filter setup and new pump / hoses plus diesel as the fluid = much better flow.
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13 new to me old parts cabinets, paying Shelby to clean them out and re-box / inventory all the parts as they go back to guy I bought cabinets from as part of deal.
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Post by: JR on November 22, 2021, 05:49:16 PM
I have been using the TSC cleaning 1000 fluid, works darn good and well under $50 for 5 gal.
Post by: TexasRedNeck on November 22, 2021, 06:57:36 PM
Thinking about a 4 link set up for the rear of the Bus with air bags.
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So in at the shop this morning cutting and threading pipe to repurpose old shop airline into new shop system. In background of first pic is boxes upon boxes of NOS auto parts my daughter is inventorying for the owner.
According to my wife tomorrow (Friday is our thanksgiving dinner).
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Post by: JR on November 25, 2021, 02:12:24 PM
Post by: stlaser on November 25, 2021, 03:17:19 PM
I have to look at those again. What could you ever need that is over 4'x4' (within reason). That is just a great size.
Well, technically it’s 4x3 I believe. But you can always cut in sections if needed and weld together. Again I’ll use it for one off and prototyping parts and then order bulk laser cut as always. But small run jobs quick can be done on it.
I’m down to needing half a dozen fittings to finish air system and probably have to cut and thread one last pipe to feed the second air reel that still needs hung. Oh so close, but figured 6 hours today was enough, feeling accomplished for the day.
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7 cabinets hung, 6 more to go……
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Post by: JR on December 01, 2021, 07:04:08 PM
Post by: stlaser on December 01, 2021, 07:15:14 PM
Never seems enough room for storage.
I’m going to put an 18” deep shelf on top of those cabinets too
Post by: JR on December 01, 2021, 07:32:59 PM
Key to clean garage/shop is having a place to put everything, mine is a mess!!!
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Post by: stlaser on December 01, 2021, 08:56:22 PM
Looks good Shawn. How are the walls constructed? They must be sturdy to hold all that
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Thanks guys
Charles, it’s a 6” steel channel standing vertical every 5’
I anchor the uni-strut (shallow 13/16 version) in the valley of the corrugated sheeting which is right at 13/16” deep so cabinets get bolted to uni-strut with 3/8” bolts and spring clips.
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Post by: stlaser on December 02, 2021, 01:49:43 PM
Well done sir. Now for the mini fridge for tasty beverages :wink:
Oh it got moved in long ago from old shop….
Nate, I’ll wait until I get office complete for microwave as we have one in clubhouse I use on occasion.
Post by: Bigdave_185 on December 02, 2021, 03:26:12 PM
Put a real fridge with microwave in there....lolThis is the greatest option.
We built a kitchen in a hvac guys shop. It was so sweet to go cook team lunch and heat up real food lol
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Post by: wyorunner on December 02, 2021, 04:19:35 PM
A clubhouse at a garage sized storage facility, Almost sounds like your shop is on a golf course.Well done sir. Now for the mini fridge for tasty beverages :wink:
Oh it got moved in long ago from old shop….
Nate, I’ll wait until I get office complete for microwave as we have one in clubhouse I use on occasion.
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Spent day finishing off shelving racks and relocating items from floor and off 24’ trailer into racks. Then hung a couple cabinets finishing that space. Earlier in the week I bartered off four small cabinets towards a gm 60 kingpin so I only have one cabinet left to hang now, thank goodness.
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Post by: stlaser on December 09, 2021, 07:06:46 PM
How fun will that be using the top shelf next to the garage door track lol
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That’s why it’s sheet metal storage, and other stuff I can sit up there with man lift. At 16’ high it’s not the shelf I use for quick turn over.
Bob, those are 16’ tall x 9’ wide x 3’ deep (2 uprights and 10 horizontals) I paid right at $450 a set for reference.
And for the record this shop layout is so much better it’s silly. Been needing this for awhile now.
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Office subfloor glued and screwed in place, used 5 sheets total with very little scrap. Which is good because that stuff is a hair over $60 a sheet with the D loving governor’s share….
It really stiffened up the frame work laterally as well. I imagine once walls are erect and framed they will help as well.
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Post by: Flyin6 on January 23, 2022, 07:02:55 PM
Not T&GOur decking, like the 3/4" stuff or that 21/32 stuff they pass off as 3/4 can run $80+ a sheet. That's nutz!
I just may floor the cabin with 3/4" planking. I figure I lay down something, then come over with the boards, then cover them with something to weather proof, then lay down the fake wood flooring stuff.
Post by: stlaser on January 23, 2022, 08:44:30 PM
Not T&GOur decking, like the 3/4" stuff or that 21/32 stuff they pass off as 3/4 can run $80+ a sheet. That's nutz!
I just may floor the cabin with 3/4" planking. I figure I lay down something, then come over with the boards, then cover them with something to weather proof, then lay down the fake wood flooring stuff.
I believe this is the 19/32 stuff which was fine as the joists were max 16” center and due to steel I beam framing several places half of that as I had extra joists either side of the beams running parallel to the joists. I’m going to run furring strips on back wall instead of framing up a true 2x4 wall. Then tie the rest of the 2x4 walls into that back steel wall which has insulation behind it. It will give me a little more floor space and strengthen the structure as well.
I need to get windows purchased next then start framing walls.
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Post by: stlaser on January 24, 2022, 10:58:44 PM
Fun stuff, building a life!
Big things coming…..
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I did however, remove some old hub caps from my scrap bin and hang them in my electricians shop (he builds 67-72 gm trucks only) because we thought he needed some diversity and inclusion in his life……
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Post by: JR on March 24, 2022, 10:35:09 PM
Post by: stlaser on March 24, 2022, 10:49:24 PM
Did you make your Jib? Looks like something I will have to invest in soon I hope!
Yes, 14” diameter x 3/4” thick oil field pipe 14’ tall, used 6” c channel welded back to back for the I beam and then 3/8” cable.
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Post by: stlaser on March 25, 2022, 08:17:09 AM
Post by: TexasRedNeck on March 25, 2022, 09:31:49 AM
Have you ever used that epoxy and all thread as anchors?
I swear by it now.
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Post by: Bob Smith on March 25, 2022, 11:41:34 AM
Post by: stlaser on March 25, 2022, 01:30:48 PM
Yeah should be fine. Just curious.
Have you ever used that epoxy and all thread as anchors?
I swear by it now.
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Yes, about 25 years ago in a specialty application because it wasn’t as available then as now. However, something to keep in mind. I drill the slab all the way thru. If I need to remove these in the future I just pound them down and grout the hole in. What I’m doing in my old shop. Epoxying them not so much….
Post by: TexasRedNeck on March 25, 2022, 05:09:06 PM
Bob, the physics are amazing, it’s stronger than the surrounding concrete. stainless allthread and epoxy is stupid strong.
Sika, is the brand I use.
https://usa.sika.com/en/construction/concrete.html
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Post by: stlaser on March 25, 2022, 10:36:21 PM
Post by: JR on March 26, 2022, 12:02:52 AM
No rules, I own it. All I’m saying is grout matches the floor better than a cut off stud. To each their own.
Just coat it all then match later. I'd use the epoxy too. I've heard expansion bolts can crack the cement on the bottom basically making the cement thinner.
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Post by: TexasRedNeck on March 26, 2022, 08:29:15 AM
Plus you don’t have to wait for the stuff to cure, either. So thats a plus in the favor of mechanical fasteners
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Post by: stlaser on June 18, 2022, 06:19:06 PM
h jokes daily in his older age. It’s very tempting……
As of today I have the walls to my office / efficiently apartment framed up. I started hanging 2x6 ceiling joists and ran out of time. Had to go to an early Father’s Day lunch with 2 of my 3 girls. I’m going to try and get ceiling joists and all framing complete tomorrow.
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Post by: Flyin6 on June 19, 2022, 09:45:28 AM
I finally closed on the new shop last week. Old shop I had floor epoxied and I have received a deposit check on it. I’m selling it and collecting almost 30% increase in value over last three years after expenses. I’ve decide a recession is coming and I don’t want to be a land lord. I do want to cash out and look for my NW Montana ground if and when things take a price hit. Ken is begging me to be his neighbor and tell himThat place is looking great, Shawn!
h jokes daily in his older age. It’s very tempting……
As of today I have the walls to my office / efficiently apartment framed up. I started hanging 2x6 ceiling joists and ran out of time. Had to go to an early Father’s Day lunch with 2 of my 3 girls. I’m going to try and get ceiling joists and all framing complete tomorrow.
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Post by: JR on June 19, 2022, 02:22:01 PM
Yep a recession is looming, feds have way to much control over stuff!
$400 in fuel this weekend, ouch.
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Framing done
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Post by: stlaser on June 20, 2022, 04:25:18 PM
Hi speed internet, AC, mini fridge and a microwave. Has all the makings of a bachelor pad.
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Probably not far off in your assumption Charles….
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Well the commute to the office will be short….
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Right…… :knucklehead:
Post by: KensAuto on June 21, 2022, 12:10:18 AM
First day back from Idaho my 1 employee gave me his 2 weeks. I actually didn't see it coming after 8 years of working together.
I'd welcome you as a neighbor, if you can afford it. Property up there is going sky high like everywhere else. Guess we bought at the perfect time. (Worth triple+ what we paid)
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Post by: stlaser on June 21, 2022, 06:57:30 AM
Not sure I’ll buy this year unless it’s a good deal. Most likely wait for dust to settle and see where everything shakes out. Wife has two years to finish her latest degree then we can live wherever as long as we have good internet and thanks to musk shouldn’t be an issue.
Several things on my laundry list are in this order. Water source on property, good whitetail hunting and fishing close by. I’ve been talking to a realtor near Helmville, MT for sometime now and it’s atm where I’m concentrating my search. But that could and may change…..
Post by: Flyin6 on June 21, 2022, 09:32:33 AM
I am also thinking about selling everything.Not just there Ken
First day back from Idaho my 1 employee gave me his 2 weeks. I actually didn't see it coming after 8 years of working together.
I'd welcome you as a neighbor, if you can afford it. Property up there is going sky high like everywhere else. Guess we bought at the perfect time. (Worth triple+ what we paid)
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Kentucky is going up fast
I paid something around $840 an acre
Now $3,000+ for basic stuff, and even $10K/acre for good field.
Gave $75K cash for my farm
Could sell it today for over $400K
With that shed developed into a cozy cabin/house, and the barn completed, I could be looking at a cool million in the not too distant future.
Not gonna do it, but...
Post by: JR on June 21, 2022, 12:44:21 PM
I get bot offers on mine all the time. I tell em $400K
Post by: Flyin6 on June 21, 2022, 03:16:30 PM
Scary part is
1. I think we will get there
and
2. What will I be able to buy, then?
My home: Built it for $500k. 5123 heated, 7500 total on 2.5 acres in an equestrian community, surrounded by horse farms.
Last estimate I had on it was $969K!
That's not cool
Sure, I am increasing my wealth
but
the higher valuation is only increasing taxes/tax base, so it is actually a hindrance.
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Crash pad / office coming together. The 70’s circa wood paneling came from friends basement remodel for a case of beer. Plan is to trim it out and paint it a light color. El cheapo ship lap look
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Post by: Sammconn on October 02, 2022, 06:51:01 PM
Of note, when we were in Iceland, many places had used laminate flooring on the walls as a feature wall at least. Looked good enough that we’re likely doing a wall or more with our leftovers at the lake.
Post by: stlaser on October 02, 2022, 09:05:10 PM
Looking good Shawn.
Of note, when we were in Iceland, many places had used laminate flooring on the walls as a feature wall at least. Looked good enough that we’re likely doing a wall or more with our leftovers at the lake.
Thanks, I could see that working out well. Keep us posted
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