Scott Parks
08-23-2005, 5:42 PM
First of all, I'm alive and well, and pretty much unpacked at our new house in Colorado. Thanks to those who were concerned and asking how the move went.
Second, I know that there are many garage/shop projects posted here already. But now it is my turn to do it, and do it MY way.:D This will be MY garage (but has to be able to park 2 vehicles). So anyway, I'm looking forward to starting from scratch and making all the shop improvements to meet my needs.
The garage is a typical 3 car garage, 19' deep. Unfinished, except for the common wall to the house.
http://home.comcast.net/%7Esparks75/garage1.jpg
First off, on closing day, I managed to get over to the new house and "prep" it for our arrival. I started off with a $5 garden hose from Wal-Mart and 3 gallons of Muriatic acid. After 2 acid washes, and a thorough rinse, I applied the first coat of U Coat It light gray epoxy (www.ucoatit.com) (http://www.ucoatit.com%29). That took about 3 hours total. Next morning, applied second coat of epoxy, and sprinkled in the blue and black flecks. (1.5 hours). Then had to go to work. Came home from work, and painted 3rd coat. This coat is a UV auto tire resistant hi-gloss 2 part Eurathane. The clear coat took about an hour to apply. I then left the house untill we showed up with the moving truck about a week later. When I returned, I was excited to see how great the floor looked! So far, I really like this floor system. It is easy to sweep and clean, and it looks awesome! A lot of neighbors have come by and commented on my cool floor. At $775 + acid it better be good!
http://home.comcast.net/%7Esparks75/garage2.jpg
Now that we are moved in, the garage is a mess. I have no storage. So for now, there are still a lot of boxes piled in the middle. (In my way)
Meanwhile, on to the electrical. The existing wiring was pathetic. (1) 15amp 110v circuit, with (2) outlets...
So my over-engineered solution... Subpanel for the garage. Here's my subpanel that will tie into my main breaker panel. It is a 100 amp rated box with 6 slots. I have 2 guage stranded copper feeding it from my main box. From here are (2) 20 amp 110v circuits, one for the north wall, and one for the south, each with 2 outlets (GFIC protected, of course). The 50 amp 220v circuit will serve a 'dedicated' 5hp dust collector (future), or can also be used for a welder, should I ever aquire one. The 20amp 220v circuit will be dedicated to my tablesaw.
http://home.comcast.net/%7Esparks75/subpanel2.jpg
Now I'm not sure exactly where I'll be setting up the DC, or the tablesaw. So for now, I'm terminating the 50a 220 into this handibox, and leaving the wires un-attatched from the breaker. I will be terminating the tablesaw circuit into another similar box. After I drywall, I will then continue with conduit on the finished wall to where I will be installing the tools...
http://home.comcast.net/%7Esparks75/subpanel.jpg
Tonight, I might get to add the wire for the tablesaw circuit.
Yesterday, I also fished a wire into the existing light switch to add a ceiling fan. I roughed in the wire for the fan. When I went to hook it up and add another switch, I had a *shocking* discovery. The monkey who wired this house, wired the neutral HOT in my existing switch box!:mad::mad::mad: I can't figure this out. I asked the neighbor if he could come and figure it out. (he's a general contractor). He said that his electrician did a lot of the houses on this street, and he may have done my house. So now, I'm waiting for this guy to show up and take a look at that circuit. Also, while he's here, I'll have him check my subpanel installation and *criticize* it. So, I'm waiting for him, before I hook it up to my main panel.
Second, I know that there are many garage/shop projects posted here already. But now it is my turn to do it, and do it MY way.:D This will be MY garage (but has to be able to park 2 vehicles). So anyway, I'm looking forward to starting from scratch and making all the shop improvements to meet my needs.
The garage is a typical 3 car garage, 19' deep. Unfinished, except for the common wall to the house.
http://home.comcast.net/%7Esparks75/garage1.jpg
First off, on closing day, I managed to get over to the new house and "prep" it for our arrival. I started off with a $5 garden hose from Wal-Mart and 3 gallons of Muriatic acid. After 2 acid washes, and a thorough rinse, I applied the first coat of U Coat It light gray epoxy (www.ucoatit.com) (http://www.ucoatit.com%29). That took about 3 hours total. Next morning, applied second coat of epoxy, and sprinkled in the blue and black flecks. (1.5 hours). Then had to go to work. Came home from work, and painted 3rd coat. This coat is a UV auto tire resistant hi-gloss 2 part Eurathane. The clear coat took about an hour to apply. I then left the house untill we showed up with the moving truck about a week later. When I returned, I was excited to see how great the floor looked! So far, I really like this floor system. It is easy to sweep and clean, and it looks awesome! A lot of neighbors have come by and commented on my cool floor. At $775 + acid it better be good!
http://home.comcast.net/%7Esparks75/garage2.jpg
Now that we are moved in, the garage is a mess. I have no storage. So for now, there are still a lot of boxes piled in the middle. (In my way)
Meanwhile, on to the electrical. The existing wiring was pathetic. (1) 15amp 110v circuit, with (2) outlets...
So my over-engineered solution... Subpanel for the garage. Here's my subpanel that will tie into my main breaker panel. It is a 100 amp rated box with 6 slots. I have 2 guage stranded copper feeding it from my main box. From here are (2) 20 amp 110v circuits, one for the north wall, and one for the south, each with 2 outlets (GFIC protected, of course). The 50 amp 220v circuit will serve a 'dedicated' 5hp dust collector (future), or can also be used for a welder, should I ever aquire one. The 20amp 220v circuit will be dedicated to my tablesaw.
http://home.comcast.net/%7Esparks75/subpanel2.jpg
Now I'm not sure exactly where I'll be setting up the DC, or the tablesaw. So for now, I'm terminating the 50a 220 into this handibox, and leaving the wires un-attatched from the breaker. I will be terminating the tablesaw circuit into another similar box. After I drywall, I will then continue with conduit on the finished wall to where I will be installing the tools...
http://home.comcast.net/%7Esparks75/subpanel.jpg
Tonight, I might get to add the wire for the tablesaw circuit.
Yesterday, I also fished a wire into the existing light switch to add a ceiling fan. I roughed in the wire for the fan. When I went to hook it up and add another switch, I had a *shocking* discovery. The monkey who wired this house, wired the neutral HOT in my existing switch box!:mad::mad::mad: I can't figure this out. I asked the neighbor if he could come and figure it out. (he's a general contractor). He said that his electrician did a lot of the houses on this street, and he may have done my house. So now, I'm waiting for this guy to show up and take a look at that circuit. Also, while he's here, I'll have him check my subpanel installation and *criticize* it. So, I'm waiting for him, before I hook it up to my main panel.