I got home from the symposium and was just super excited like I always am after I go to one of those. Started putting up the walls to the shop and got 7 panels up. I'll pick up more wood tomorrow so I can finish up in the next few days. The walls aren't quite as crooked as the ceiling but still have to make some odd adjustments which is why there is a gap or two that need filling.
I may actually be able to start moving stuff in by the weekend, although I do have weekend plans, so maybe next week.
Not the first one but the second guy is supposedly on his way this morning. I guess we will see if it actually happens. At least this guy has a secretary who is polite and seems to know what's happening.
I have everything done except some pieces inbetween the windows and around the garage doors. Have to take the day off to take the dogs to vet and shop for a new bed. Hopefully finish up the wood tomorrow and paint it and I can start moving stuff in.
Mr Lucas was recently caught by a roving reporter having moved things in before the shop was done. Gasp.
Admittedly, they were portable things, moved with some flimsy excuse about a trip to Georgia or something.
(I do admit to moving the table saw into my own shop before the studs were even up in the walls, and setting up the lathe and big BS before the insulation and paneling were installed. And before the wiring was finished...)
Looking good, John. Consider French cleats if you haven't already. Easy to do now but difficult once you get built out and moved in. Sorry I missed Turning Southern Style but my son was married last weekend so my wife would not let me attend the symposium. : )
I got the last 5 boards up today. I also had to shim out almost all the electrical outlets. I went to buy 1/2" OSB and all they had was 5/8" which was less expensive. Then I had a problem of a lot of the 2x4's in the walls had warped or weren't aligned in the first place so some of the outlets were recessed further than they should have been because the screws simply wouldn't pull the panels down. Oh well, wasn't much of a problem. Anyway I'm going to start painting early tomorrow so should have it done by lunch. Won't get many tools moved in this weekend because we have too much on our plate but you can bet I'll be working on it hard the rest of the week. I have a Demo in Georgia in Thursday so that will cut into my move time. I'm getting really excited about it.
No just me and the roller. It is a pain. Got one wall done and realize I'm going to need another gallon at least. Gotta take the garbage to the dump so I'm headed to the hardware again for another gallon.
Don't know if it will survive your winters but get some stuff called Ridex or something similar. It is living bacteria and will keep your lines clean and the stuff in your tank liquid. I had to clean my own tank many years ago, something about as much fun as it sounds like! A layer of solids at the top of the tank about a foot thick bound together by an unbelievable amount of hair.
After that experience I became a regular user of Ridex. A few years later I became curious as to if it was working. I didn't plan on ever cleaning a septic tank by hand again. I pulled the lid and found nothing but black water. Been a believer in Ridex ever since. I would put it in every spring as soon as things warm up, maybe once or twice more. It may survive winters if your tank is deep enough, I don't know. Supposed to put it in regularly anyway.
Needless to say I have no affiliation with Ridex other than as a very happy customer! I am on an old farm with a septic system now and am fixing to go send some Ridex down the toilets after typing this while I am thinking about it.
The garage part of my shop is 24x36. Took me about 6 hours to paint the ceiling(twice for the needed coverage). It's taken me about 4 hours to paint the walls however I will have to hit it lightly with a second coat and still have to paint the areas up near the trim and over the garage doors. Hope to have that done by the time I have to get cleaned up for some dinner guests. If not I'll finish it in the morning.
Gonna let them dry overnight and look to see if I need to put on a second coat but it looks pretty good right now. They canceled my early morning appointment so I will have the time to do that if necessary. If it looks good then I will start moving boxes and machines in.
I got home from the symposium and was just super excited like I always am after I go to one of those. Started putting up the walls to the shop and got 7 panels up. I'll pick up more wood tomorrow so I can finish up in the next few days. The walls aren't quite as crooked as the ceiling but still have to make some odd adjustments which is why there is a gap or two that need filling.
