That is the same size as mine, though I did put a 10'x40' overhanging porch on the front of it, and love sitting out there when I take a break. I also move my tools out there to cut down on dust when I can.
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That is the same size as mine, though I did put a 10'x40' overhanging porch on the front of it, and love sitting out there when I take a break. I also move my tools out there to cut down on dust when I can.
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Love following along on your shop build. Do you have any other shop layout views you'd care to share? I love the idea of the 3/4 wall and placement of a finishing booth. I'm definitely going to incorporate a similar approach.
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A full length patio cover is in the plan for us as well although it will be more a family gathering area. Once there is more concrete than dirt between house and shop it will really open things up for cleaner activities like BBQ's. The rear of the property will still be available for the little heathens to ride their go-cart, dig holes and generally do the the wild animal act most of us did as youngsters.Originally Posted by Greg Hines, MD
Here's the general idea so far with most large items in place. I had to represent a lot of things with just blocks (larger machine models had too many details) to speed up working with the file. For my purposes I didn't need nut and bolt detail on the machines so don't hold me to machine types and formats
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Last edited by glenn bradley; 05-23-2021 at 11:18 AM.
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Prep'ing for the DC shed pad.
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Slab done . . .
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HVAC appears.
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One outdoorunit up.
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Pathway for lineset.
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More fun with HVAC tomorrow.
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Are you routing the line sets within the walls? That would be a very clean looking install.
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Yes. Since the walls were to be exposed at this stage I opted for the cleaner more protected path. All links between the indoor and outdoor units will be in-wall, the weep drains will be as well.
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Here's a peek at the condensate line.
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Last edited by glenn bradley; 05-30-2021 at 5:10 PM.
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That's an excellent setup!
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Thanks Jim. I overlooked a valve that I need for system vacuum / testing; should be here soon. Still, we got the line sets and power run for one of the systems.
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Last edited by glenn bradley; 05-31-2021 at 8:44 AM.
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Nice, clean install!!!!! Is there anything in that wall entry for the line sets that "discourages" critters?
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It is a solid plastic, flanged "box" with the trim ring press-fit. I will add caulk at the top and sides of the trim frame to shed water and 'glue' it in place. You cut the holes yourself. My approach was to drill holes that accepted the 1/2" and 1/4" copper lines closely. I cut off the factory flares (we wanted the line sets the proper length anyway) and removed the nuts.
I cut the insulation a bit long so that it is sort of spring-loaded where it meets the box both inside and out. There is also caulk around the pipes. The electrical is in Liquid-Tight conduit and fittings. We are not super rural but, we are far out enough that we have plenty of ground squirrels, skunks, insects, etc.
All the outdoor outlets, lights and service boxes have generous foam gaskets on the outside and will be caulked in the inside. The doors will need to be figured out as some will be used daily (this is a residential door and should be easy), some monthly and others only a few times a year. This shop will be better sealed than my previous one as much for critters as for HVAC considerations.
It has been a little problematic getting a valve and adapter that are required for the HVAC line testing. I can get them, just not quickly. they should be here in a few days and IF they are finally the right ones we can forge ahead and actually get the HVAC units running. Currently we are stopped here.
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There is, of course, plenty of other stuff to be done while I wait.
P.s. You will find these boxes from $15 to $50. I paid $16 at Amazon. They mount inside, outside, upside down (apologies to Dr. Suess) depending on your requirement. The box and rings come in a few colors but, if primed, take paint well.
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I bought one of these, and feel like it was money well spent.
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My only thought would be that there isnt alot of infeed for the tablesaw.
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Good catch and also . . . true. Over the last couple of decades I realize that I cut 4 x 8 sheets so rarely that the dimension I have planned is fine. I can comfortably run a full sheet of 60" x 60" baltic birch ply which is the type I use almost exclusively. I have a track saw for initial breakdown of other sheet goods.
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