Pat Doble
08-20-2007, 11:48 PM
Well, my turning dedicated garage addition is finally done:) :) . Got tired of working in part of the garage with only two light bulbs. It made good sanding/finishing next to impossible (and got mighty cold during the winter, though standing on 6-8 inches of shavings does help keep the feet - and mice - warm).
Started framing the weekend after Memorial Day and finally wrapped up some of the last details this past weekend (though there are still a couple small things I'd like to add). It's a 14'X22' addition to a detached garage, fully insulated with entry only through the garage and at least for now serves only one purpose - TURNING:D . Other than the occasional around-the-house DIY project I do not partake in fl*twork, so no space 'wasted' there (the table and miter saws are staying in the 'old' garage).
With the exception of the concrete slab, all the work was done by the wife and me, with help from the FIL and BIL for a roofing weekend. 100A subpanel with plenty of outlets and a hardwired electric heater, cheapo BORG parquet flooring over the poly/sleepers with insulation/subfloor base, and some BORG cabinets and shelving. Plenty of lighting - everyone else squints when I turn the lights on :eek: - one circuit with 4 8' (4x4') T8's with 65000k color bulbs and one circuit with 6 6" can lights (that one doesn't get used too much). But after what I had before, I love all the extra light.
This weekend was only the 2nd time I've turned since the project started, and wow was it was great to get back to it. Now if I can just get the 15-18 logs/large chunks of wood cut up I just might be able to actually squeeze my car back into the garage (I made sure LOML got her side back last weekend:o - I'm gonna need all the goodwill I can get when I float the idea of mustard or mayo light - I just don't think the Rikon is going to cut it anymore - that bottom shelf is pretty much all stuff that is too big for it).
Boy this abyss is deep:rolleyes: :D :rolleyes: .
Should have some new pieces to show next week...
As always, thanks for looking.
Started framing the weekend after Memorial Day and finally wrapped up some of the last details this past weekend (though there are still a couple small things I'd like to add). It's a 14'X22' addition to a detached garage, fully insulated with entry only through the garage and at least for now serves only one purpose - TURNING:D . Other than the occasional around-the-house DIY project I do not partake in fl*twork, so no space 'wasted' there (the table and miter saws are staying in the 'old' garage).
With the exception of the concrete slab, all the work was done by the wife and me, with help from the FIL and BIL for a roofing weekend. 100A subpanel with plenty of outlets and a hardwired electric heater, cheapo BORG parquet flooring over the poly/sleepers with insulation/subfloor base, and some BORG cabinets and shelving. Plenty of lighting - everyone else squints when I turn the lights on :eek: - one circuit with 4 8' (4x4') T8's with 65000k color bulbs and one circuit with 6 6" can lights (that one doesn't get used too much). But after what I had before, I love all the extra light.
This weekend was only the 2nd time I've turned since the project started, and wow was it was great to get back to it. Now if I can just get the 15-18 logs/large chunks of wood cut up I just might be able to actually squeeze my car back into the garage (I made sure LOML got her side back last weekend:o - I'm gonna need all the goodwill I can get when I float the idea of mustard or mayo light - I just don't think the Rikon is going to cut it anymore - that bottom shelf is pretty much all stuff that is too big for it).
Boy this abyss is deep:rolleyes: :D :rolleyes: .
Should have some new pieces to show next week...
As always, thanks for looking.