Shop taking shape, bit by bit...

[Neville Stewart]

Well after much work, windows & doors cut out, the stucco finish is going on. I'll be "weathering" it in soon, get the power turned on, and then move in the tools.
Heres a few pics, one of my sweetie, planing some trim for the windows,stucco application. All after many many weekends of work. Neville

[Dave Ray]

Looks to be coming along nicely. Please give a little more info, like size of shop, construction problems, tips. Naturally we need more pic's, the one's you sent are great. I really like what I see.

[Anthony Anderson]

Very nice Neville. But like Dave said more pictures and details, it helps me live vicariously:). That is going to be one awesome shop. Keep up the good work, and keep us posted. Regards, Bill

[Jim Becker]

Thanks for the followup, Neville! It's looking good!

[Neville Stewart]

The shop is 40 x 40 x 18, with a 10 tall lean to on one side ( included in the ( 40x40) with two "offices" ( 1 ABOVE THE OTHER ) and the rest an open plan shop. Used a metal subframe for expanse and used SIP(Structural Insulated Panels ) panels for walls & roof. Cut out windows & doors with a Prazi Beam cutter - worked out great. Bought lots of unused windows & doors on Craigslist as I was able to use whatever size I found. Saved a bundle. eg two double paned sliding doors 6' x 8' new - $ 50 each.
Main doors at either end will be 10x10.
Not sure exactly where things will go yet, but I did place lots of outlets in the concrete. I will AC my spot on the ground floor & the office above. lower will be hand tool area & assembly. I hope to enclose an area apx 10 X 20 for a shopbot, and maybe other noisy things, Carvewright, compressor etc.
PIC 1 will build hand tool & office above - lots of windows by scaffold.
PIC 2 better view of windows
PIC 3 proposed Shopbot area on right, I may enclose it with leftover SIP cutouts.
PIC 4 view towards other end ( front )
PIC 5 view out my work room & office, will have a covered porch out there. I'm about 15 mins. from 6th st. if you know Austin.

[Travis Porter]

Very nice. Would love to have a shop that size myself.

[Dave Ray]

Neville, thanks for additional pic's and info. This is a beautiful shop in the making, love all that space. Even jealous of your view. I like the way you bring all sorts of things together. Please us informed as to your progress. Happy Turkey Day

[lou sansone]

very nice shop. looks like it is going to take advantage of good natural light. best wishes
lou

[Neville Stewart]

This is a view towards the "office". This will be a covered deck that overlooks that nice view. There will be a small BBQ and a wee fridge aswell :-)

[Neville Stewart]

They just started painting today & got two walls done, $900 well spent. It would have taken me a month of weekends.

[lou sansone]

nice colors
what is the surface that was painted ?

lou

[Neville Stewart]

If I understand you correctly, the SIP walls are covered in stucco.

[John Miliunas]

"Shop", my foot! With all that expanse and all those windows, I'm thinking "Studio" better describes it! :) Wow, Neville, that's one very impressive area. Can't wait to see it all together w/the tools and such. Be sure to keep us updated! Well done. :) :cool:

[Jim Becker]

WOW! That looks outstanding! 'Amazing what a painter that knows what they are doing can do...and in far less time than most of us... wow! Excellent choice in colors, too. Goes well with your "Green" construction building!

[Neville Stewart]

Yes, Studio... I like that might allow me to charge 30% more :-)
actually I've been playing around with names, maybe I'll add "Studio" now.

[Carol Reed]

Nice digs. I once owned a ShopBot. What do you plan to make with yours?

[Neville Stewart]

Well, I'm building a new house out of an old barn and I think I would like to make cool doors and such for the house, & who knows maybe even sell some :-)

[Chuck Wood]

"Shop", my foot! With all that expanse and all those windows, I'm thinking "Studio" better describes it! :) Wow, Neville, that's one very impressive area. Can't wait to see it all together w/the tools and such. Be sure to keep us updated! Well done. :) :cool:

WOW!!!!!!!!! is exactly right! VERY NICE! You can't hide money! LOL:D

[John Bailey]

Great lookin' shop Neville. I second the motion to keep us posted.

John