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mockingbird812 10-11-2015 01:44 AM

Setting up Shop in Dayton (aka Cholla's Retreat)
 
Been chomping at the bit to get this set up. Here is what I started with. Detached unfinished 2 1/2 car garage at about 500 sq ft. with 9' 4" high ceiling.

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...3017-image.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...3018-image.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...3019-image.jpg
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mockingbird812 10-11-2015 01:55 AM

Re: Setting up Shop in Dayton (aka Cholla's Retreat)
 
Insulation is next. I was originally going to put new (er) equipment, cabinets, lighting, etc., but decided to mix things up a bit (note the odd installation of my 100 amp panel, in front of wall instead of within it - at least it has a panel).....

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...3023-image.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...3024-image.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...3025-image.jpg

mockingbird812 10-11-2015 02:16 AM

Re: Setting up Shop in Dayton (aka Cholla's Retreat)
 
I have really enjoyed reading/seeing everyone's contributions to these Garage threads. They helped me with the many choices I needed to make. Drywall's next with a ittle help from some friends. Last shot is of the highly sophisticated intercom system to be connected to the main house.....

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...3026-image.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...3027-image.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...3028-image.jpg
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mockingbird812 10-11-2015 02:42 AM

Re: Setting up Shop in Dayton (aka Cholla's Retreat)
 
Fixtures, flooring, colors, lighting, etc......

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...3031-image.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...3032-image.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...3033-image.jpg
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68l30 10-11-2015 11:50 AM

Re: Setting up Shop in Dayton (aka Cholla's Retreat)
 
Great job on the fans and lighting! I've had my eye on some 1940's fans in our machine shop.....one day they will be coming home with me!

BIG

Ryan1969Chevelle 10-11-2015 12:05 PM

Re: Setting up Shop in Dayton (aka Cholla's Retreat)
 
Looking great!!

Love the vintage theme!!

Ryan

mockingbird812 10-11-2015 06:22 PM

Re: Setting up Shop in Dayton (aka Cholla's Retreat)
 
Storage......

Old kitchen cabinets (found on CL)

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...3053-image.jpg

Berger out of Canton, OH Locker/cabinet well made

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...3055-image.jpg

70LS6454 10-11-2015 07:57 PM

Re: Setting up Shop in Dayton (aka Cholla's Retreat)
 
Looking great and coming along nice!

Ray

mockingbird812 10-12-2015 01:04 AM

Re: Setting up Shop in Dayton (aka Cholla's Retreat)
 
A few tools for the shop.......

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...3066-image.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...3067-image.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...3068-image.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...3069-image.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...3070-image.jpg

And some vintage industrial lighting (ceramic fixtures rated to 1500 watts)
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...3071-image.jpg


mockingbird812 10-12-2015 01:13 AM

Re: Setting up Shop in Dayton (aka Cholla's Retreat)
 
And this little beauty came my way from a new friend in southern Ohio. This fellow has a neat farm with some cool toys! Thanks Bentley! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...3072-image.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...3073-image.jpg

Innards are very nice...
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...3074-image.jpg

68l30 10-12-2015 02:09 AM

Re: Setting up Shop in Dayton (aka Cholla's Retreat)
 
That Columbian is a beast! Four inch? Is a resto in it's future? I finished up my Vintage Wilton earlier in the year....

BIG

mockingbird812 10-12-2015 01:13 PM

Re: Setting up Shop in Dayton (aka Cholla's Retreat)
 
Yes BIG, a &quot;604&quot; from the 40s/50s. It is tight and I like the patina. So, for now it will just get a good cleaning and lube.

mockingbird812 10-12-2015 01:22 PM

Re: Setting up Shop in Dayton (aka Cholla's Retreat)
 
Here is another delicate tool that I picked up by word of mouth from a friend. This Blackhawk is a beast. It is the &quot;S4&quot; model from approx. the 1930s. It is rated at 8,000 lbs and it weighs close to 200#. It works but will get a complete mechanical and cosmetice restoration.

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...3080-image.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...3081-image.jpg

mockingbird812 10-12-2015 05:44 PM

Re: Setting up Shop in Dayton (aka Cholla's Retreat)
 
In order to fit one of these.......

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...3098-image.jpg

I had to have some of my trusses reengineered.....

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...3099-image.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...3100-image.jpg
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mockingbird812 10-12-2015 06:12 PM

Re: Setting up Shop in Dayton (aka Cholla's Retreat)
 
I try to plan ahead and am successful sometimes [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif[/img]. These strategically placed boards will support my overhead air hose reel being relocated from my AZ shop....

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...3103-image.jpg

68l30 10-13-2015 12:02 AM

Re: Setting up Shop in Dayton (aka Cholla's Retreat)
 
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mockingbird812</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Yes BIG, a &quot;604&quot; from the 40s/50s. It is tight and I like the patina. So, for now it will just get a good cleaning and lube. </div></div>

Great vise, it will serve you well and your childrens children ! I have a 604 M2 at work, it has seen lots of use and abuse.

BIG

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...3124-image.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...3125-image.jpg

68l30 10-13-2015 12:06 AM

Re: Setting up Shop in Dayton (aka Cholla's Retreat)
 
I'm envious of the Blackhawk, my Grandad had one I remember playing on as a kid. Can't wait to see that beauty in some color!!

BIG

cook_dw 10-14-2015 01:49 AM

Re: Setting up Shop in Dayton (aka Cholla's Retreat)
 
Great work on the shop!! Definitely diggin' the vintage hardware!!

m22mike 10-15-2015 12:08 PM

Re: Setting up Shop in Dayton (aka Cholla's Retreat)
 
Very nice Sam.. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Mike

enio45 10-15-2015 02:07 PM

Re: Setting up Shop in Dayton (aka Cholla's Retreat)
 
nice sam

mockingbird812 10-15-2015 02:48 PM

Re: Setting up Shop in Dayton (aka Cholla's Retreat)
 
As mentioned in another thread, I decided to put in a professionally installed epoxy floor. I had a good experience with this in AZ, but had concerns about the tougher climate in the mid-west. Mike G. has used this process in the mid-west and AZ and recommended a company called Premier Garage. It ain't cheap, but overall met my requirements for how I would be using my shop.

Right off the bat, a problem showed up. When the slab was created in 2003, my flooring guys said it appears the original concrete guys got behind the power curve and the concrete was setting up too fast for them to keep up with it so, it looks like they added significant amounts of water so that the cement rose to the top so that they could smooth it sufficiently. Well this creates a weak top layer and as soon as my guys started to diamond grind it, the top surface began to crumble. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/crazy.gif[/img] So, plan B was to do a deep coarse grind to get down to the strong concrete level (about 1/8&quot;).

Here is the initial diamond surface grind (note store bought gray epoxy paint applied a few years ago by previous owner) and the crumbly aftermath....

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...199-image1.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...200-image2.jpg

And then, the results of the deep, coarse grind. This provides a good foundation for an epoxy slurry that will even out the imperfections (This is being done later today)....

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...201-image4.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...202-image5.jpg

mockingbird812 10-15-2015 02:53 PM

Re: Setting up Shop in Dayton (aka Cholla's Retreat)
 
Here is a way to even the odds with the higher moisture content in concrete in the mid-west vs. the dry southwest. This is a moisture barrier. It really penetrates down into the relatively porous concrete and creates a strong barrier. Theoretically if your concrete has a measurement of 4% moisture or greater you should use this. My concrete was right around 4% and I opted to use it to hedge my bets. This went down yesterday and today the epoxy slurry goes on top to even out the coarse floor surface....

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...03-image10.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...204-image8.jpg
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Postsedan 10-15-2015 03:57 PM

Re: Setting up Shop in Dayton (aka Cholla's Retreat)
 
Very nice....as usual Mike G. has great advice. I love garage builds.....please keep the progress pics coming.

Is your '69 Chevelle going to live in this beautiful garage?

Dan

mockingbird812 10-15-2015 08:38 PM

Re: Setting up Shop in Dayton (aka Cholla's Retreat)
 
Here is the epoxy slurry mentioned earlier. This is to fill in and level the rough surfaces caused by the deep grinding required of the less than optimal surface of my floor. Tomorrow should be the epoxy paint (medium gray) and the clear coat. I am hoping to not use flakes as I want the vintage look to the floor. We'll see....

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...3210-image.jpg

cook_dw 10-16-2015 01:26 AM

Re: Setting up Shop in Dayton (aka Cholla's Retreat)
 
Check out that reflection.. Sweet...

mockingbird812 10-18-2015 10:43 PM

Re: Setting up Shop in Dayton (aka Cholla's Retreat)
 
The fellows finsihed up this afternoon and I really like it. The surface that they started with was a big challenge but they were able to get down to a stable surface of the concrete for the epoxy to adhere to. They placed saw cuts to divide the four sections up.

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...3364-image.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...3365-image.jpg

Xplantdad 10-18-2015 10:49 PM

Re: Setting up Shop in Dayton (aka Cholla's Retreat)
 
Looks good Sam!

Postsedan 10-20-2015 11:11 AM

Re: Setting up Shop in Dayton (aka Cholla's Retreat)
 
Very nice [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Dan

mockingbird812 10-21-2015 01:08 AM

Re: Setting up Shop in Dayton (aka Cholla's Retreat)
 
Time to start putting stuff (back) up, warts and all. The Western Electric is from the 30s. I fabbed up a couple of vintage looking dry cells with hidden alkaline batteries to power the phone. Note the &quot;Weatherhead&quot; note pad. This was from my Grandfather's auto parts store - it is dated 1938....

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...3445-image.jpg
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mockingbird812 10-21-2015 01:16 AM

Re: Setting up Shop in Dayton (aka Cholla's Retreat)
 
The lower portion of the wall pictured above will get this treatment....

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...3446-image.jpg

Postsedan 10-21-2015 01:29 AM

Re: Setting up Shop in Dayton (aka Cholla's Retreat)
 
1938..... So cool [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img]

Dan

68l30 10-21-2015 01:46 AM

Re: Setting up Shop in Dayton (aka Cholla's Retreat)
 
[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/drool.gif[/img] That phone set up is sweet. The overhead lamp and simplicity are speaking volumns to me. Can't wait to see what else surrounds it!

BIG

SS427 10-21-2015 12:42 PM

Re: Setting up Shop in Dayton (aka Cholla's Retreat)
 
Nice!

Woj 10-21-2015 01:34 PM

Re: Setting up Shop in Dayton (aka Cholla's Retreat)
 
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mockingbird812</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The lower portion of the wall pictured above will get this treatment....

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...3446-image.jpg
</div></div>

I like the corrugated material for the lower portion of the wall. I was going to do that as well in my detached garage, but I found I was going to lose a couple of inches of width in the garage. Just enough to mess up parking three cars abreast.

Garage is looking nice Sam.

Phil Woj. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

mockingbird812 10-21-2015 03:57 PM

Re: Setting up Shop in Dayton (aka Cholla's Retreat)
 
Thanks guys. Yeah Woj, I hear you - every inch counts and also, for the record, I am for breasts as well! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img]

Canuck 10-21-2015 03:58 PM

Re: Setting up Shop in Dayton (aka Cholla's Retreat)
 
Sam
just getting caught up on your progress, its going to be awesome, when is the open house?

Paul

mockingbird812 10-21-2015 03:59 PM

Re: Setting up Shop in Dayton (aka Cholla's Retreat)
 
Will advise Paul, but you gotta bring a muscle car!

markinnaples 10-23-2015 07:29 PM

Re: Setting up Shop in Dayton (aka Cholla's Retreat)
 
Congrats, garage looks killer.

mockingbird812 10-24-2015 11:44 PM

Re: Setting up Shop in Dayton (aka Cholla's Retreat)
 
Here is the finished bump-up that gives me 16 more inches to accomodate the 4 post lift, The receptacle on the right is a 220V 30 A line that I ran to provide power to the lift......

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...3522-image.jpg

Mr. Chevy 10-25-2015 12:08 AM

Re: Setting up Shop in Dayton (aka Cholla's Retreat)
 
Looks great Sam!!

Rich


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