Finally gonna build a new shop

[chevyCowboy]

i think all your cold is starting to move in on us here in the mid west.

 

[bison]

Nope. If it's that cold, my knuckles won't feel a thing. Just the way I like it. :thumbsup:

Why put yourself through the PAIN, right? :hihi:

Hell,come over quick!!,i got the perfect fun field job for ye :thumbsup:.I have to put a new injection pump on a mack truck(it involves splicing a new connector in the IP wiring harnass as well)It's only 0 here and the truck hasn't run all year(still summerdiesel in it).
Hope you don't have a big belly cause you have to crawl under it to time the flywheel and there's only a foot of clearance once the snow is shoveld away.:hihi:
Should be a piece of cake :agreed:

 

[3500GMC]

Be right up!

I'd help ya for sure. Damn logistics always gets in the way.

Oh my, summerdiesel.....A couple times I had to use the ol torpedo heater trick with some sheeting leaned up again the truck (FL 60 series Detroit) all the way around, after a while it got toasty. Just had to de-tox afterwards because of all the K1 fumes.. :sick: Got no choice but to get out in it when it won't fit in the garage...

That was only at zero F though...

One day I'll learn and build a nice big shop like bison!

 

[bison]

Well anyway,i got the painting done tonight,took 33 gal(almost a grand) to do it twice.
Certainly not a job i want to do again,12000 sq ft,6000 of it overhead with a roller on a stick makes for sore shoulders and a stiff neck.

I build me a little 8'x 8' storage room for oil and air tools and such in the corner with room on top to put the air compressor and spare tires.

I found me some money so i'm gonna get the 6 T5 light fixtures tomorow.

 

[JiFaire]

Simon, that is really looking good; well done! You must be happy with the way it's turning out!

 

[dmaxx3500]

looks great,but you should have sprayed it

 

[NVW]

Mine was prepainted (metal cladding)

Looks good Simon:thumbsup:

 

[handcannon]

That really looks good!! You can now pat yourself on the back for a job well done.---er--ah-- maybe your wife can do it for you, we don't want so see you wearing a sling.

jk-- paint really does wonders to make it brighter in there, and makes it look sooo goood.

Don

 

[ak diesel driver]

when are you going to move the tools in?

 

[btfarm]

Lookin' good Simon.

I woulda' loaned you my sprayer...

 

[bison]

looks great,but you should have sprayed it

Why?...Hard physical labor keeps me trim and slim and makes no mess.

 

[bison]

Mine was prepainted (metal cladding)

Looks good Simon:thumbsup:

Shoulda lend me your wallet

 

[bison]

when are you going to move the tools in?

I'm already moving the pieces i been needing like the welder and such,i got to hang the lights,build shelving, work benches and run the piping for the compressor first.
Its amazing how much need to be done yet.

How's your house coming along,..living in it yet??

 

[bison]

Lookin' good Simon.

I woulda' loaned you my sprayer...

Now you tell me!:rolleyes5:


Thanks for the compliments folks,i'm more than happy with this building:agreed:

 

[ak diesel driver]

I'm already moving the pieces i been needing like the welder and such,i got to hang the lights,build shelving, work benches and run the piping for the compressor first.
Its amazing how much need to be done yet.

How's your house coming along,..living in it yet??

If all goes well maybe late winter early spring

 

[3500GMC]

Well anyway,i got the painting done tonight,took 33 gal(almost a grand) to do it twice.
.

Look at that SHINE..

Who'd a thunk OSB would look so purdy.

Going to light up nice and bright (and efficient) with T5's..

 

[bison]

Well,i got a little bit more done.
The heaters are hanging and working,the lights as well....and man,..are they bright.:thumbsup:
I used only 2 out of the 6 sofar.

I put some used aluminum siding on the wall were the welding and machining is going to be done,..could've saved the paint that's now behind it but,..no use crying over spilled milk.

I build a 10 x 14 'storage area with balcony and stairs in an other corner with room for over 500 sq/ft of shelving,some of it in place.

i build shelves in the oil/tool room as well.

I moved some of the bigger tools over like the press,drill press,hacksaw and the A frame/hoist.

I used an old drawer cabinet and made a tool cart out of it by putting it on casters,holds a full set of tools and some.

The wall between the doors is were most mechanical activity will be done so i have a full set of tools on the wall and room for more,+the 2 old filing cabinets for electr hand tools and whatever.

And i build some brackets behind the stove to store flatbar and pipe and such.

 

[bison]

Some more pics

 

[ak diesel driver]

Simon all I can say is WOW!!! I'm impressed what a difference between the old and new. The wife probably has to come out there to see you anymore.

 

[JiFaire]

Looks great, Simon! Nice!

This is going to spoil you, ya know ... working out in the -40* is what's kept you so healthy!