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Canuck
08-10-2016, 05:38 PM
It's been some time since there were some new entries on here. So here is an update! For about four years Lloyd Costley (Edgemont Village)and myself have been looking for a suitable commercial building to purchase to combine our workshops, have some rental space and invest in a property that could give us a decent appreciation over time.
We viewed over 30 properties over the past four years and submitted 6-8 offers that just went no where.
In Nov 2015 we were shown a 3500 sq ft building about to be listed and got an offer in right away. Our offer subject to minimal conditions was accepted immediately with a Mar 1 2016 closing.
Attached are some early photos, overgrown property 50x50 rear yard. The main area is a 2600 SQ ft open shop with 14 ft ceilings in 1500 sq ft, 300 sq ft low ceiling , a Devillbis Paint Booth and plenty of storage in the old office areas, 900 sq ft.

This was a view from the back , completely overgrown
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/shop61_zpslw18bsvs.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/shop61_zpslw18bsvs.jpg.html)

Previous tenant was a sign manufacture, lots of tables, temp walls built everywhere.
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/shop71_zpswp7wvosw.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/shop71_zpswp7wvosw.jpg.html)

Electrical was a nightmare
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/shop70_zpsfkbeuq1v.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/shop70_zpsfkbeuq1v.jpg.html)

Canuck
08-10-2016, 05:52 PM
We knew we had work ahead of us as this 60 year old building needed a lot of upgrades to get to code. The building was sound with a new roof, East and West walls were concrete block and the posts and beams were solid redwood.

In some order we needed the back lot cleared,This was done by the Vendors son before we took possession.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/Shop%203_zpssp4pqjl2.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/Shop%203_zpssp4pqjl2.jpg.html)

The back wall would need to be replaced and a new larger 10 foot door opening built.
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/Shop%204_zpslc2wtpip.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/Shop%204_zpslc2wtpip.jpg.html)

With the lot cleared we had a combination of old asphalt, concrete and soon to return Japanese Knotweed.
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/shop9_zpstydsmmyq.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/shop9_zpstydsmmyq.jpg.html)

Canuck
08-10-2016, 05:59 PM
First Order of business was to gut what we didn't need from the building

All electrical back to the panel.
Temp walls but save the good building materials.
Insulation
Rotted back wall
Old light fixtures.
Old boiler system.
Olds garage doors (barn style sliders)
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/shop%207_zpssrjldxbb.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/shop%207_zpssrjldxbb.jpg.html)

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http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/shop14_zpsqzorrdaq.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/shop14_zpsqzorrdaq.jpg.html)

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We now had a clean slate to start working with,Week of Mar 1 2016

Canuck
08-10-2016, 06:14 PM
Week of March 1.
With an electrician on hand to start the electrical rework Lloyd and I tackled the back wall. It had been constructed with 2x4 60 years ago and covered with clapboard on the outside and chip board on the inside, everything was rotted.

The wall for the low bay area was addressed first, this is where we learned of some of the challenges going forward and I leared what a precision carpenter, woodworker Lloyd is. With his penchant for "overbuilding" I stated that if he had been a consultant on the Titanic, it would still be afloat today.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/shop72_zpsjusf0tof.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/shop72_zpsjusf0tof.jpg.html)
2x8 studs, anchored to concrete base and side wall, pressure treated sill and wrapped in waterproof membrane, with lots of Butyl seal.
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/shop94_zpskureptrh.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/shop94_zpskureptrh.jpg.html)

Our plan was to repurpose as much of the building materials as we could. there were about 10 sheets of good 3/4 inch plywood and 2x8 studs that had bben used for interior platforms that we would use for sheeting the new back wall.

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mockingbird812
08-10-2016, 06:37 PM
Yeah baby! That's what I am talking about. Thanks for setting this up Paul. I know there are LOTS of folks who love these updates.

<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Ryan1969Chevelle
08-10-2016, 07:08 PM
Space, now I am jealous:-)

Ryan

Edgemontvillage
08-11-2016, 06:01 AM
<span style="font-weight: bold">I reserve the right to vigourously defend myself in connection with this thread...</span> Paul and I set out to create a car hobby shop to restore and warehouse our cars. When we bought the subject building we had to decide whether to demo the 60 year old timber beam, former valve shop (later used for movie prop creations then as a printing shop) that was neglected and unloved or reno it into a vintage shop with idiosyncrasies and character. As you will see we decided on the latter. The reno process that began in March 2016 has been interesting, challenging, expensive, frustrating, sometimes painful (I could keep going) and highly rewarding. You couldn't ask for a better partner than Paul.

<span style="font-weight: bold">Here are a few more early photos:</span>

Back yard overgrowth, view from the back door of the shop building (be afwaid):
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z396/edgemontvillage/Grant/Before%202_zps3o9ufalm.jpg
Low Bay Warehouse with Printer's Workshop including original (circa 1955) Valve Shop Foreman's Office - back right behind clock wall
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z396/edgemontvillage/Grant/Before%203_zpsrqmtehbf.jpg
High Bay Warehouse showing Printer's layout area, Paint Booth doors (right side) and milling area substructure at back of shop below striped canopy (that was a brick s-house to deconstruct)
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z396/edgemontvillage/Grant/Before%201_zpsxhrxynd4.jpg
High Bay Warehouse, view of front slider door and early demo
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z396/edgemontvillage/Grant/Debris_zps214aagz2.jpg
Front Driveway with one of a few dumpsters that we needed.
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The Boiler Room Chimney...we'll get to this later
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Edgemontvillage
08-11-2016, 07:03 AM
Back of the Shop (only a Mother could love), back yard cleared, low bay exterior wall framed and door installed. http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z396/edgemontvillage/Grant/168C0B6E-31D8-4345-8EE2-C3C384B2C4F0_zpsadsnkelq.jpg
More Back Door (seen enough?!). It hadn't likely been opened in years.
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z396/edgemontvillage/Grant/16157D5B-AE4A-4DCF-B628-DADDD92F8223_zpsfvc1zmes.jpg

Ryan1969Chevelle
08-11-2016, 08:58 AM
Looks like it will be a fantastic vacation home:-)

Ryan

earntaz
08-11-2016, 12:27 PM
Keep those pieces of Dexion -- they always come in handy for something ... TAZ <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/no.gif

mockingbird812
08-11-2016, 01:21 PM
Liking it...........a lot. Its like you two picked up the dusty, slightly rusty, dingy vintage car that everyone else overlooked and now you are giving it the TLC (and blood, sweat, and tears) necessary to bring her back to her old glory. You guys see the potential!! Thanks for taking us along on your adventure!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

markinnaples
08-11-2016, 01:58 PM
Great project. Find anything interesting in all that old stuff?

Edgemontvillage
08-11-2016, 03:13 PM
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: markinnaples</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Great project. Find anything interesting in all that old stuff? </div></div>

Yes we did, mostly buried large format fasteners and hardware from the original valve shop. Nothing of value just archaeologically significant to the building's history. Some of it we kept and will find a way to display in the finished product.

markinnaples
08-11-2016, 03:22 PM
Very cool that you're maintaining some of the building's history.

Canuck
08-11-2016, 04:29 PM
Thanks for jumping in Lloyd, needless to say neither one of us has spent any time on our cars this summer due to the &quot;project&quot; Sams description of the old building basically described the cars I restore as well.
What evolved over the past 5 months on our various skills was interesting as their was the occasional &quot;good Grief&quot;, &quot;WTF&quot; and &quot;really, are we building for a cat 5 hurricane?&quot;. The results will show.

Canuck
08-11-2016, 05:21 PM
More photos of the tear out and completion of the back wall.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/shop112_zps1xiq6llv.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/shop112_zps1xiq6llv.jpg.html)

Framing started for the new rear door. We centered the door in the new back wall to allow for better Hoist and tool box location in the shop as well as even access to the back lot.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/shop111_zpslfhw0z0n.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/shop111_zpslfhw0z0n.jpg.html)

With the new wall assembled on the ground it was time for &quot;tilt up&quot;. The uneven proportions of the 60 year old upper beam caused some challenges in getting the wall securely on place. Having spent much of the Saturday evening using sledge hammers top and bottom to no avail, it was time to get out the heavy metal.
Using a 7000 LB Yukon XL as an anchor point, a 30 foot cargo strap and a ratchet come a long, the wall was eased into place and Lloyd emptied an air nailer magazine (500 nails) to secure the wall forever.
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a shot from the back of the lot. realizing we had a drainage problem, we opted to install all pressure treated plywood along the bottom row of the back wall. More on drainage later.
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Edgemontvillage
08-11-2016, 05:44 PM
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Canuck</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thanks for jumping in Lloyd, needless to say neither one of us has spent any time on our cars this summer due to the &quot;project&quot; Sams description of the old building basically described the cars I restore as well.
What evolved over the past 5 months on our various skills was interesting as their was the occasional &quot;good Grief&quot;, &quot;WTF&quot; and &quot;really, are we building for a cat 5 hurricane?&quot;. The results will show. </div></div>

<span style="font-weight: bold">Project Musings 1.0 </span>
- 8 layer walls
- Nothing plum, square or straight
- Alice in Wonderland Room
- Slatwall or Slotwall?
- Knotweed Nemesis
- 1 Panel per Day Quota
- Nail Gun &quot;Rent not to Own&quot;
- If 3 are good 4 nails are better
- Horsetails
- Asphalt Phil
- CB
- Demo Man
- Drainage
- Titanic 2.0
- Greg BFF
- Wine Powered Forklift
- Sawdust
- Electrical Quote Surprise
- Cedar Twist
- Tree Trimming - Bby FU
- Orange Cones and Hilti Fasteners
- Hitchcock Seagulls
- &quot;Repairs&quot;
- Ladder Legs
- Welcome Siren
- Dismantling the Watch
- Country Music and Peter Pan
- Door to Nowhere
- Is the power to the boiler disconnected?
- Windex Clear
- Running Man
- Blinding LEDs
- Urban Hillbilly Metal Men
- Floor Grinding Monster Machine
- Summit Frequent Flyer
- Home Depot Pro Parking
- Grandview BT No Show
- Painter Disappearance
- I hate drywall

Canuck
08-11-2016, 06:16 PM
Musings:
Butyl Rubber = Dumdum for buildings!

Atuckman
08-11-2016, 06:32 PM
i love this thread

Edgemontvillage
08-11-2016, 06:34 PM
The height (12') and width (~30') of the new 2 x 8 high bay wall framing necessitated 2 sections. As the large timber header beam had a distict &quot;twist&quot; to it, trying to tilt up, fit and align the header plates was...well...difficult hence the GMC Yukon powered solution.

Demo Begins on the High Bay wall:
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z396/edgemontvillage/Grant/Demo%20Saw_zpstmml4sog.jpg

First Sticks of New Framing for the High Bay. Note the exposed vertical timber beam - a thing of the past:
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z396/edgemontvillage/Grant/New%20Framing_zpsc80kb7p2.jpg

Our Good Friend MEJ Playing Pickup Stix:
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z396/edgemontvillage/Grant/Demo%202_zpsnb5pfpvy.jpg

Another View of the First Section of Framing Installed - Exterior View
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z396/edgemontvillage/Grant/Back%20Wall%20Framing_zpsqpkmp4tu.jpg

Interior View of the First Section of framing with the original Slider Door still in place (blue edge)
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z396/edgemontvillage/Grant/Wall%204_zpsurrz5kfc.jpg

Full Back Wall Reframed, Slider Door eliminated and new Overhead Door relocated and roughed in.
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z396/edgemontvillage/Grant/Framing_zpsadl53lnq.jpg

mockingbird812
08-11-2016, 07:32 PM
Keep it coming boys. You guys are having too much &quot;fun&quot;!! Makes my project look like a walk in the park!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Canuck
08-12-2016, 03:11 PM
Heading into week 2 we made progress on the back wall and prepared for installation of new doors. Our barn roller doors had to be cut down.
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We had to build out a transom for the front door as we we going with a 12x10 opening to allow the door to open above the cross beam.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/shop86_zps0dbmcaqc.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/shop86_zps0dbmcaqc.jpg.html)

We started to. Tyvek the back wall the week the doors were being installed.

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Rear door almost done.

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Canuck
08-12-2016, 03:30 PM
With doors in and the building sealed again we were ready for some inside work, including painting and floor prep.
Wall condition before and after painting.
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http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/shop57_zpsoge8d8x7.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/shop57_zpsoge8d8x7.jpg.html)

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Derek the painter, no he did not rattle can paint thr inside.


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Next submission will be about the floor and interior modifications.

Canuck
08-15-2016, 05:00 PM
The last two weeks of March had a lot of moving parts as a lot of interior work was being done:
Electrical routing
Led Lights arrived and installation began.
Floor grinding and application of epoxy.
Drainage

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Test area for floor epoxy
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Filling the divots
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Our cladding for the back wall arrived on Mar 26 and the plan was to have start installing it that weekend. With heavy rain tha last week of March we decided we needed to install a drain. This turned out to be a full weekend project renting concrete cutting saws (we broke the first one)jack hammers and digging through clay that had not been touched in 60 years.
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Drainage pipe in wrapped with cloth and taped.
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Add gravel.
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Canuck
08-15-2016, 05:15 PM
We made the decision to use LED lights through out the shop, split into a few zones with a dimmer on the high bay lights.

Lighting arrived.

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Going up.

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Bright lights

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In keeping with a vintage look we also purchased some barn lights, I got this inspiration from Sam Griffiths when he installed a real vintage light in his shop.We went with Edison Style Led bulbs, not a lot of light but great effect.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/image_zpsqwcvjl43.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/image_zpsqwcvjl43.jpeg.html)
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mockingbird812
08-15-2016, 05:34 PM
Man, you guys are all in! This is a terrific project and I for one love seeing it come together! Well done! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

P.S. your electrical handy work looks a tad better than your predecessors! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif

P.S.S. Just saw your vintage style lights - glad you took some inspiration from my project - that is what these threads are all about!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/laugh.gif

Canuck
08-16-2016, 05:03 PM
The first week of April. We had several rooms inside that mended attention, one is being designated the &quot;machine Room&quot;. Home for all buffers, grinders, drill press, hydraulic press. Lloyd called it the Alice in Wonderland room as it wasn't square, plum or flat. It needed new drywall and an Old filled in door that led to the neighbours front lot.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/CB%20door_zps0zfydtec.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/CB%20door_zps0zfydtec.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/DSK1-PM31/Pictures/CB%20door2_zpspwoe9gqz.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/DSK1-PM31/Pictures/CB%20door2_zpspwoe9gqz.jpg.html)

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Ceiling up. Lloyd solicited our neighbour Greg, who runs a woodworking business across the street. Greg has been a great help on many occasions,including Drywall. He has also come to our assistance many times with his forklift. For compensation he would only take contributions of a decent Red Wine. Greg refers to Lloyd and I as &quot;office workers&quot;.
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Primed and first coat of paint.

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Canuck
08-16-2016, 05:15 PM
Back outside, with good weather forecast we opted to have the back lot paved. Remember all that overgrowth, it turned out to be Japanese Knotweed a very invasive and re occurring weed. Our New lot only looked like this for two weeks as the Knotweed grew back through the ashphalt. We will be getting some new paving done next spring.

Before the paving started we needed to remove the old Chimney. I wanted to use the big ass tow strap and truck. The chimney seemed wobley enough so we thought it would come down with a push!


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Hole dug for new catch basin.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/shop32_zpswp8nno7p.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/shop32_zpswp8nno7p.jpg.html)

Basin arrived about 30 minutes before the paving started.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/shop91_zpsgpxvictg.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/shop91_zpsgpxvictg.jpg.html)

With Gregs Forklift assistance, the basin was in in about 30 minutes.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/shop34_zpsh9d6zler.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/shop34_zpsh9d6zler.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/shop%2038_zps7co5s7ut.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/shop%2038_zps7co5s7ut.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/shop36_zpstswnd4fp.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/shop36_zpstswnd4fp.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/shop35_zpspiefjc2h.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/shop35_zpspiefjc2h.jpg.html)

Ryan1969Chevelle
08-16-2016, 05:44 PM
Great progress!!!

The neighbors will be very happy!!

I see you moved cars in already and a vintage gas pump:-)

I am so jealous of the &quot;space&quot; no need to move things to move things to move things so a &quot;space&quot; appears:-)

Ryan

Xplantdad
08-16-2016, 06:29 PM
Looks great, guys!

Plowman
08-16-2016, 09:52 PM
x2 looks great too.

Canuck
08-16-2016, 10:09 PM
Ryan

Cars have been in since Mid April. we work around them.

68 Charger &quot;Bullitt Tribute&quot; is mine.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/image_zpskzvd1tde.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/image_zpskzvd1tde.jpeg.html)

1971 442 is mine and was there for a few hours in March to get acquainted with the new space.
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/image_zpsebovzzkc.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/image_zpsebovzzkc.jpeg.html)

1969 Camaro Z28 belongs to Mike P a friend and tenant who has space to store and work on his car.
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/image_zpslrhhpbis.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/image_zpslrhhpbis.jpeg.html)

The other 69 Camaro is a resto mod, owned my Mike B, storage only along with his 63 Impala Resto Mod.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/image_zpsiy0bsatn.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/image_zpsiy0bsatn.jpeg.html)
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/image_zpskfkvqfkk.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/image_zpskfkvqfkk.jpeg.html)

All covered UP.
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/image_zpsvpijy1fs.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/image_zpsvpijy1fs.jpeg.html)

My 68 Z28
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/image_zpsldhdinq5.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/image_zpsldhdinq5.jpeg.html)


Not shown or there yet are Lloyds 69 Z28 undergoing restoration or my other 1971 W30 convert also undergoing restoration.

If we parked cars only for storage we could get 16 cars in there &quot;cheek by Jowl&quot;. Our Max will be 8 on the floor. I am planning to ad a movable stacker for two of may cars. Lloyd and I will both have twin post hoists for working area.

scuncio
08-17-2016, 02:18 AM
Looks great, awesome work. What did you use on the floor?

Canuck
08-17-2016, 03:50 AM
The floor is a two part epoxy coating. Mostly clear with a tint for patina.

Tracker1
08-17-2016, 12:07 PM
Love how you saved the old wood beams and used the vintage lights. Great job guys!

Ryan1969Chevelle
08-17-2016, 12:42 PM
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Tracker1</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Love how you saved the old wood beams and used the vintage lights. Great job guys! </div></div>

I second that!!!

Character:-)

Ryan

Zman1969
08-17-2016, 12:46 PM
good job guys, looks like nice place to work.
Love the bronze Z!

MosportGreen66
08-17-2016, 02:19 PM
Awesome guys... quickly becoming my favorite thread!

Keep it up!

Dan

markinnaples
08-17-2016, 02:35 PM
Looks great, lots of nice cars there.

m22mike
08-17-2016, 03:40 PM
Great thread, you two are kickin' butt. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Mike

Canuck
08-17-2016, 05:05 PM
Some of this work was completed in late March.

We had 8 glass panels above the Low bay area and the only windows into the shop area.
For security we added bars which also gave the windows a vintage look of mutton bars.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/shop11_zpspmll2jpy.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/shop11_zpspmll2jpy.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/shop%2012_zpsyf1s38xw.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/shop%2012_zpsyf1s38xw.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/shop60_zps9royzqio.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/shop60_zps9royzqio.jpg.html)

On the outside back wall we opted for Corrugated metal siding. We thought we could compete this in a weekend , it took almost 2 months before the last panel was up.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/shop85_zpsqlo0wocc.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/shop85_zpsqlo0wocc.jpg.html)

Completed at last:

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/shop52_zpsem68nqsx.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/shop52_zpsem68nqsx.jpg.html)

mockingbird812
08-17-2016, 05:35 PM
Love the corrugated steel. Great look. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif I will be doing wainscoting w/ corrugated steel on 2 of my shops walls.

Canuck
08-18-2016, 06:03 PM
Through May and June we concentrated on some of the smaller stuff like getting the back wall insulated. We had to leave it in this state for a while as we waited for the electricians to install light boxes and power outlets.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/shop40_zpsvduirvmo.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/shop40_zpsvduirvmo.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/shop17_zpslolumrdy.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/shop17_zpslolumrdy.jpg.html)

The building initially had three washrooms, we wanted to consolidate down to one and create a &quot;wet room&quot; for parts washer, stainless sinks, storage cabinets and floor drain. We needed to open a 24&quot; opening to 40&quot;.
A jack post was installed before demo as this was a load bearing wall.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/New%20Shop/shop82_zpswkfrxlry.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/New%20Shop/shop82_zpswkfrxlry.jpg.html)

with our vertical cut made it took about 5 swings and a mulligan to bring down the brick.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/shop83_zpsk3e027rz.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/shop83_zpsk3e027rz.jpg.html)

Canuck
08-18-2016, 06:14 PM
We ordered up 1/4 inch C beam channel from a local machine shop cut and drilled to measure.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/image_zpsmc0p9zxx.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/image_zpsmc0p9zxx.jpeg.html)

We welded tabs at the top and bottom for strength and ran anchor bolts both sides front and back.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/shop46_zpsqeyio0vf.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/shop46_zpsqeyio0vf.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/shop49_zpsspgoyho6.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/shop49_zpsspgoyho6.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/shop47_zpsbzpypcsk.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/shop47_zpsbzpypcsk.jpg.html)

Ryan1969Chevelle
08-18-2016, 07:08 PM
You guys are killing it!!!!

A &quot;wet room&quot; you will be able to clean parts without messing up the whole shop:-)

Ryan

Canuck
08-18-2016, 09:52 PM
I think we could still make a mess!

Ryan1969Chevelle
08-18-2016, 10:19 PM
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Canuck</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I think we could still make a mess! </div></div>

Well said!!!

Ryan

COPO
08-20-2016, 04:13 PM
Great thread. Awesome shop space.

Canuck
08-22-2016, 05:40 PM
From Mid June to Mid July allowing for attending to our day Jobs, vacation time, family commitments we managed to piece the last parts of the back wall interior. Option one was to clad in the same corrected metal as the outside, second option was to go for a barn look with vertical red cedar, rough side out and stained dark to match the vertical posts. The ceilings and upper beams had been sun bleached over the years and so there would be a contrast.

We opted for the cedar on the advice of helper Mike J.

All boards were routed to provide overlap as there would be twisting and shrinkage as they dried out, next step was pre assemble to make sue we had the right fit.
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/wall4_zpsurawtjhn.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/wall4_zpsurawtjhn.jpg.html)
After pre assemble the planks were stained, convenient use of the paint booth.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/stain1_zps4ck4j7vj.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/stain1_zps4ck4j7vj.jpg.html)

Assembly started on the low bay wall

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/wall5_zpstceuuctj.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/wall5_zpstceuuctj.jpg.html)

Low bay wall finished and all trimmed out.
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/wall11_zpsqhqkxepb.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/wall11_zpsqhqkxepb.jpg.html)

Canuck
08-22-2016, 05:54 PM
The high bay wall required planks 12 feet long, again routed for an overlap and 6 cutouts had to ne made for electrical boxes.


Mr C climbing the corporate ladder for plank fitment. Notice the use of all the latest safety gear.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/shop55_zpsolumu67j.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/shop55_zpsolumu67j.jpg.html)

With 5 planks left to go it seemed a good idea to sign off on the wall build. It was known as the 8 ply wall, studs,3/4 outside sheeting, Tyvek, cladding, insulation, vapor barrier, 3/8 sheeting and cedar plank. WE signed off with moniker we had earned for the construction.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/wall9_zpsbs7pz0cg.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/wall9_zpsbs7pz0cg.jpg.html)

We carried over the use of barn lights on this wall, and had a separate switched box for neon signs for four locations in the shop.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/wall20_zpsgmqsl2t6.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/wall20_zpsgmqsl2t6.jpg.html)
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/wall8_zps1561klj4.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/wall8_zps1561klj4.jpg.html)

Trim out of door transoms as well in cedar.
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/wall16_zpsan46rj3k.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/wall16_zpsan46rj3k.jpg.html)

mockingbird812
08-22-2016, 08:07 PM
Ooochee Mama <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/laugh.gif! Lookin' good! First class operation!!!!!!!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif


P.S. &quot;corporate ladder&quot; good one!
P.S.S. security camera <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif Good for peace of mind!!!

Canuck
08-22-2016, 08:35 PM
Sam

we installed a 5 camera recording and security system, tied in with a monitored cell based alarm. Alarm had some great features.

Paul

Ryan1969Chevelle
08-22-2016, 09:05 PM
This will be an epic shop!!!!

Ryan

Canuck
08-23-2016, 04:44 PM
Here are some of the amentias that were in the shop wand we decided to keep them as there would be some future use, plus they add to the rustic character.

Ceiling mounted chain hoist bracket.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/bld1_zpsbsdlezc8.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/bld1_zpsbsdlezc8.jpg.html)

I beam running at front of building.
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/bld2_zpsid7azufj.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/bld2_zpsid7azufj.jpg.html)

Our Paint booth doors, soon to be replaced with checker plate.
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/shop78_zpscoabrugu.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/shop78_zpscoabrugu.jpg.html)

Suppression system for paint booth, we had this fully re activated.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/shop54_zpsxohjzumd.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/shop54_zpsxohjzumd.jpg.html)

Canuck
08-23-2016, 04:54 PM
One of the building features was a swing crane installed at the front door. I really wanted to keep this both for historical and future use purposes. On closer inspection it interfered with our gas line and it impeded the installation of a new overhead door. It had to go!! Our neighbour Greg assisted with his forklift and we had to cut off the bolts that ran through the block (nasty job). Bye Bye Crane.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/crane1_zpsozfwqpzm.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/crane1_zpsozfwqpzm.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/crane3_zpsuirkjove.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/crane3_zpsuirkjove.jpg.html)

Paul

Canuck
08-24-2016, 05:02 PM
On the left is what we called the boiler room:

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/shop%2019_zps6ahhqdva.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/shop%2019_zps6ahhqdva.jpg.html)

This is what we took out of there:

]http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/shop15_zpsjplnfrkh.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/shop15_zpsjplnfrkh.jpg.html)

Then we took the chimney down.

http://vid285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/shopvid1_zpsiplpypf5.mp4

Painting came next along with new facia and soffett:
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/Boiler2_zps7u1vmlse.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/Boiler2_zps7u1vmlse.jpg.html)

Everything painted out:

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/Boiler1_zpsjbz1lclo.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/Boiler1_zpsjbz1lclo.jpg.html)

Inside was painted a bright white:

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/boiler3_zpsg4obmele.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/boiler3_zpsg4obmele.jpg.html)

This will be home to the compressor, steel shelving for items we don't need in the shop.
Air and a outside water lines will be plumped into here.

Canuck
08-29-2016, 09:18 PM
With the back and interior of the building mostly complete, except for some minor details we need to tackle the front and replace a wall before we started to finish out our &quot;wet room&quot;

The wall as it looked in May:

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/Bldg%20126_zpshdeqbv27.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/Bldg%20126_zpshdeqbv27.jpg.html)

With high bay area painted and trim finished in July&quot;
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/12bdc72e-5eba-48fa-b57b-f16bde014834_zpsabvmyqcc.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/12bdc72e-5eba-48fa-b57b-f16bde014834_zpsabvmyqcc.jpg.html)

Vinyl siding removed on Friday Aug 26,
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/siding_zpsbdpinpxa.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/siding_zpsbdpinpxa.jpg.html)

Canuck
08-29-2016, 09:25 PM
Here are some early photos of the three washrooms during demolition.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/bath12_zpsdud3xyh0.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/bath12_zpsdud3xyh0.jpg.html)
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/bath%2011_zpsiq8em9bf.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/bath%2011_zpsiq8em9bf.jpg.html)

All unnecessary walls removed, all we had left was the &quot;prison toilet&quot;.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/toilet2_zps0lilb6ld.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/toilet2_zps0lilb6ld.jpg.html)

With Privacy screen.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/toilet_zpstkxrvuon.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/toilet_zpstkxrvuon.jpg.html)

Canuck
08-29-2016, 09:43 PM
Lloyd and I were facing busy work schedules for September and had not done a lot in August due to vacations and other commitments. We decided we were going to demo and rebuild the exterior wall on Sunday Aug 28 with and early start and a commitment to get it closed on the same day:

7:00 AM new temporary support wall built into place.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/bath4_zpsrm66dkqp.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/bath4_zpsrm66dkqp.jpg.html)

Pass through was created for building materials extra TP and reading materials. Coincidentally it looked like a mini church window and given the fact we worked on Sunday this was as close as we got to being reverent.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/bath3_zpsaur93f6t.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/bath3_zpsaur93f6t.jpg.html)

By 8:30 we had the old wall down, you can see the rot at the bottom below the window.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/bath2_zps2d8ui2al.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/bath2_zps2d8ui2al.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/bath5_zpshmawhur2.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/bath5_zpshmawhur2.jpg.html)

After cleaning, we stated building the new wall for tilt up. We got to this about 1:00 PM after a trip to Home Depot to pick up additional material. See sections of the old wall on the driveway.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/bathy7_zpsbw4l18kv.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/bathy7_zpsbw4l18kv.jpg.html)

We used pressure treated 2x4 on the bottom plate, then wrapped in Blue Skin waterproof membrane and with a Butyl rubber seal at the bottom.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/bathy7_zpsbw4l18kv.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/bathy7_zpsbw4l18kv.jpg.html)
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/bath9_zpsqmznkw24.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/bath9_zpsqmznkw24.jpg.html)

Canuck
08-29-2016, 09:51 PM
Our old wall was made up of 2x4, then a horizontal 3/4 inch t and G siding, a 3/4 shiplap vertical siding, followed by a Styrofoam :insulation&quot; and them Vinyl siding. In order to keep the same thickness for the new Vertical Metal siding we would put on we needed to double sheet 3/4 inch plywood to keep the outer surface even.

The bottom sheet is pressure treated 3/4 inch plywood and the top and inner layer is 3/4 inch sheeting grade.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/bath10_zpsuwthwm5w.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/bath10_zpsuwthwm5w.jpg.html)

By 6:00 PM we were done, all closed in and we are ready to resume work on the bathroom, Wet room and exterior wall as time permits in Sept and October.

Inside view finished.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/bath11_zpsxvkwucwt.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/bath11_zpsxvkwucwt.jpg.html)

mockingbird812
08-30-2016, 12:28 AM
Whew, I'm exhausted, er, I mean, YOU guys must be exhausted!!!!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

enio45
08-30-2016, 06:23 PM
very nice work for sure

your going to need a garage where you can do work :-))))))

StriperSS
08-31-2016, 02:04 AM
Very nice Paul! You'll have to have a house warming party!

Canuck
08-31-2016, 06:12 AM
Planning for end of October.

Canuck
09-06-2016, 06:29 PM
This is my 2003 Yukon XL which has been used to deliver a lot of the building supplies to the building:

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/bldg126_zpsapfev9cc.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/bldg126_zpsapfev9cc.jpg.html)


It has also earned the privilege of parking in the PRO lot at Home Depot:

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/pro%20parking_zpsuxr7nwbi.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/pro%20parking_zpsuxr7nwbi.jpg.html)

On Friday Sept 2 Lloyd and I went for more supplies, we spotted another tradesman's van in the lot and felt compelled to share:
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/van1_zps2uuucnux.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/van1_zps2uuucnux.jpg.html)
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/van2_zpslijrf8zx.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/van2_zpslijrf8zx.jpg.html)

Not sure what business he was in, the color chart may indicate he is a painter. Noteworthy accessories are the coat hangers, mops and the climbing rope around the mirror. the dash had about 7 years worth of receipts, coffee cups and who knows what else. The appearance of the van would indicate someone who doesn't give a sh%t. However the van appeared to have been recently painted (with a roller) and the wheels had new paint. Couldn't resist the photo.

Canuck
09-06-2016, 06:36 PM
We did get some work done on Friday, completed the TYvek after we did some rot repairs to the lower wall and commenced with the metal cladding on the front East wall:
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/Tyvek1_zpsranglzae.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/Tyvek1_zpsranglzae.jpg.html)
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/clad1_zpsz7ao7i7n.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/clad1_zpsz7ao7i7n.jpg.html)
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/clad2_zpswthan274.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/clad2_zpswthan274.jpg.html)

Our friend Mike P volunteered to do some painting on the weekend and finished the West wall just before sunset:

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/CB%20wall2_zpsddyn7taa.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/CB%20wall2_zpsddyn7taa.jpg.html)

Making use of the good weather, we are focused on getting as much outside completed this fall and finish up the inside stuff when we lose the daylight and good weather.

Charley Lillard
09-06-2016, 06:40 PM
That wall is a nice clean slate for the Graffiti Brothers...

njsteve
09-09-2016, 12:16 AM
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Canuck</div><div class="ubbcode-body">This is my 2003 Yukon XL which has been used to deliver a lot of the building supplies to the building:

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/bldg126_zpsapfev9cc.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/bldg126_zpsapfev9cc.jpg.html)


It has also earned the privilege of parking in the PRO lot at Home Depot:

</div></div>

Wow, and it's a Quadrasteer equipped 3/4 ton example! Have you run into any issues with the unique parts for that rear steer system (yet)?
(I am a closet Suburba-phile with my '95 K2500 diesel 'Burb)

Canuck
09-09-2016, 07:00 AM
Re 2003 Yukon XL
Truck has been very reliable. Nothing related to Quadrasreer has given any problem.
Had an inner carrier bearing fail at 80,000 miles, now has 120,000. Bearing failure caused by dealer putting wrong fluid in at 60,000 mile service, could not prove their neglegence. Had all bearings replaced at a cost of $2600.00. Special tools and some specific seals required, vehicle at dealer for three weeks awaiting parts during GM bankruptcy period in 2010.

Paul

Edgemontvillage
09-17-2016, 09:37 PM
While Paul was travelling I though I would tackle a small project still on the &quot;we'll get around to that&quot; list. The fire door between the hall to the front office area and the warehouse needed rehanging and a cedar surround added.

The fire door and steel frame were hastily hung by someone lacking carpentry skills and seemingly very little patience. Although the steel door and welded frame were in good condition they were barely hanging on with only a few fasteners and were way out of plumb and level.
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z396/edgemontvillage/Grant/Door%20Surround%20Before_zpsowrkzlf6.jpg

I started by re-framing the top of the door and adding some blocking to the vertical rough-in studs so the frame could be reoriented plumb and level. I also added some plywood spacers around the outer door frame to allow the surround cedar planking to be slid under the frame edge for a more tailored look.
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z396/edgemontvillage/Grant/Door%20surround%20Fitting_zps3lqnfis4.jpg
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z396/edgemontvillage/Grant/Door%20Surround%20Reframe_zpszp0nxqil.jpg

As the few remaining screws were undersized I though I would use larger torx head fasteners for added strength and to give the frame an industrial look much like the welded support frame on the adjacent Wet Room entrance. And yes, the door frame is now level and plumb...
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z396/edgemontvillage/Grant/Door%20Surround%20Fasteners_zpsdpenkhlp.jpg
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z396/edgemontvillage/Grant/Door%20Surround%20Level_zpsfvvou1zd.jpg

Vertical cedar planks were then cut to size, routed for overlap joints and the edges eased for a better ascetic. A filler strip was added under the right side plank to account for the difference between the block wall recess and the door frame. I made a header molding by ripping a strip of cedar plank on the table saw and routing the edge with a roundover bit. All the pieces were then dry fitted, disassembled then stained and finish installed with nails and glued in place.
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z396/edgemontvillage/Grant/Door%20Surround%20Reassembly_zpslb4kpdx7.jpg

All that's left to do is paint the door frame and door - nice to get that one off the list
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z396/edgemontvillage/Grant/Door%20Surround_zps4h1c1z9i.jpg

mockingbird812
09-18-2016, 01:00 AM
Yeah baby - lookin' good! Nicely done! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Ryan1969Chevelle
09-18-2016, 01:55 PM
Count the number of times the words plumb, level, and square are used:-)

Thank goodness some people understand how important that is:-)

Ryan

Canuck
09-18-2016, 02:44 PM
The building itself is not plumb,level or square,but everything done to it since March is.

Ryan1969Chevelle
09-18-2016, 08:12 PM
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Canuck</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The building itself is not plumb,level or square,but everything done to it since March is. </div></div>

A+

Ryan

ZL1.FUN
10-29-2016, 06:34 PM
Good job, And good post

Canuck
11-29-2016, 06:40 PM
Its been a few months since the last post, not that we have not been doing anything, its just that business trips, family, work in general and MCACN got in the way of us finishing any particular phase, plus there were setbacks.
Over the next week I will post updates on what we achieved in the past 3 months.
First here is where we left off with the outside:
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/clad2_zpswthan274.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/clad2_zpswthan274.jpg.html)

After getting this done we discovered the entire remaining sill was rotted. Don't know how two car guys who have had to deal with rust over the years would thing a building was any different.
A sample of what we found:
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/wall104_zpsru3nl2my.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/wall104_zpsru3nl2my.jpg.html)
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/wall105_zpsfmzgopnq.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/wall105_zpsfmzgopnq.jpg.html)
We peeled back the Tyvek and opted to do a bottom up repair replacing the sill and the botten 12 inches of stud along with scabbing in brace pieces.
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/wall101_zpssz3ipteg.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/wall101_zpssz3ipteg.jpg.html)
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/wall103_zpsdm88rrte.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/wall103_zpsdm88rrte.jpg.html)

After everything was complete we were able to complete the siding, All this word was done Oct 27-29.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/wall110_zpskk0j4z4k.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/wall110_zpskk0j4z4k.jpeg.html)
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/Wall100_zpslscr0thw.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/Wall100_zpslscr0thw.jpeg.html)

Next update will be the wetroom.

mockingbird812
11-29-2016, 06:57 PM
Doing it right! Makes you feel better. Looking very nice. Love the corrugated metal siding!!!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

markinnaples
11-29-2016, 07:11 PM
Yes, that &quot;siding&quot; looks industrial-cool.

napa68
11-30-2016, 12:50 AM
Looking good guys!

Canuck
12-01-2016, 05:27 PM
During the time we could spend at the shop Sept to November we also tackled the bathroom/Wetroom. There used to be 3 washrooms here and this is what it looked like:

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/bath%2011_zpsxa0fpq2m.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/bath%2011_zpsxa0fpq2m.jpg.html)
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/bath12_zpsdud3xyh0.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/bath12_zpsdud3xyh0.jpg.html)

After our friend and helper MEJ did the demolition all that remained was the prison toiler and a lot of old plumbing under the floor:
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/bath25_zpsaygzxhrp.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/bath25_zpsaygzxhrp.jpg.html)

We hired the plumber to dig up the floor and lay in the new waste plumbing along with a floor drain and a shower drain:

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/bath26_zpssjzy72jv.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/bath26_zpssjzy72jv.jpg.html)

Canuck
12-01-2016, 05:41 PM
Once the floor was back filled Lloyd and MEJ did a run to HD and bought 32 bags of Concrete mix to fill the void:
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/cement1_zpswfw0lljv.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/cement1_zpswfw0lljv.jpg.html)

Transparently 32 bags was not enough so work was halted before the drain area could be filled in:

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/cement%202_zpskaxpzec9.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/cement%202_zpskaxpzec9.jpg.html)

5 bags later we had a level floor:
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/bath%2030_zpsnl65idei.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/bath%2030_zpsnl65idei.jpg.html)

Canuck
12-01-2016, 05:55 PM
Next up was the framing of the wall for the shower and toilet area, the remainder will be the wetroom for stainless sinks, parts washer and beer fridge (wet room has multiple meanings):

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/bath27_zpstgx7ta8x.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/bath27_zpstgx7ta8x.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/bath29_zpswwudldel.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/bath29_zpswwudldel.jpg.html)

Bathroom fan installed and ducted to a previous rooftop vent:
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/bath32_zpsdbittiah.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/bath32_zpsdbittiah.jpg.html)

Fan for Wetroom:

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/bath31_zps8p2esaks.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/bath31_zps8p2esaks.jpg.html)

Along with this plumbing got ruffed in:
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/Bath20_zps7t12pwvl.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/Bath20_zps7t12pwvl.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/bath23_zps2mpg2wyb.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/bath23_zps2mpg2wyb.jpg.html)

And Hot and cold water for the shop area, also located near the front door and driveway where we have drainage.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/plumb1_zps9se8hsv5.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/plumb1_zps9se8hsv5.jpg.html)

That brings us up to date on these areas, we are slowly getting our equipment moved in, more on that on next post.

Paul

mockingbird812
12-01-2016, 06:12 PM
So Paul, in other words we can call this new digs of yours the &quot;dog house&quot;. If yr significant others send you to the &quot;dog house&quot; you will be self-sustaining for eternity all while having a blast! <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">I get it!!! </span></span><<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/laugh.gif Nicely played and top notch work!

Canuck
12-01-2016, 08:10 PM
Sam

My wife knows that for years I have said all I need for accommodation is a 6 car garage and a hot plate.
I also own an Airstram trailer and have toyed with storing it on the back lot...... couldt think of a better plan!

Speaking of Dogs, I brought our Pug to the shop last Saturday, he is very curious and likes to hang around people even when they are busy working. lloyd was doing some electrical and Percy provided some job site security!

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/Percy_zpstsv7a3ja.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/Percy_zpstsv7a3ja.jpg.html)

mockingbird812
12-01-2016, 08:12 PM
<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif

Xplantdad
12-02-2016, 12:08 PM
Great stuff Paul and Lloyd!

Canuck
12-06-2016, 05:47 PM
while we are in the process of finishing off the plumbing and the wetroom with nothing exciting to show, i thought I would share some photos of our shop equipment, some of which we had and more are recent acquisitions.

First or paint booth, we stripped off the old filters to the updraft area and vacuumed out the old debris, consisting of sawdust, sand and paint layers spanning 20+ years:
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/New%20Shop/paint1_zpscm1am1sc.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/New%20Shop/paint1_zpscm1am1sc.jpg.html)
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/New%20Shop/equip7_zpsaodrbgua.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/New%20Shop/equip7_zpsaodrbgua.jpg.html)

Ground down the old metal to get a smooth surface:

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/New%20Shop/equip8_zpsnm4iuzsb.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/New%20Shop/equip8_zpsnm4iuzsb.jpg.html)

And reinstalled the filters, the place came with a large box of these that should last a few years:

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/New%20Shop/equip15_zpsb1buvjfi.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/New%20Shop/equip15_zpsb1buvjfi.jpg.html)

Paul

Canuck
12-06-2016, 05:53 PM
here is a bad ass table we bought at a bankrupt garage auction in February, we send it out to have it sandblaster and powder coated:

We added casters and two intermediate shelves, it weighs 400 lbs and steers like the Queen Mary.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/New%20Shop/equip2_zpsssdafnj4.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/New%20Shop/equip2_zpsssdafnj4.jpg.html)

Columbia 604 vice bolted in, wheeling it over to the drill press was a challenge:

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/New%20Shop/equip4_zpsa3g5hsyo.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/New%20Shop/equip4_zpsa3g5hsyo.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/New%20Shop/equip14_zpstzc4rcrt.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/New%20Shop/equip14_zpstzc4rcrt.jpg.html)

Canuck
12-06-2016, 05:57 PM
Some other eq from my old shop:

Paint and Chemicals cabinet:

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/New%20Shop/equip16_zps1fgbimtg.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/New%20Shop/equip16_zps1fgbimtg.jpg.html)
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/New%20Shop/equip17_zpsuvllrh8w.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/New%20Shop/equip17_zpsuvllrh8w.jpg.html)

Compressor placed in compressor room and will be attached this week.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/New%20Shop/equip5_zpsc5llsgxm.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/New%20Shop/equip5_zpsc5llsgxm.jpg.html)

Sand blasting cabinet, this will eventually be moved outside under a canopy:

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/New%20Shop/equip6_zps0kidrswa.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/New%20Shop/equip6_zps0kidrswa.jpg.html)

Canuck
12-06-2016, 06:03 PM
Here are some items purchased off Ebay and Craigslist and on line:

Double sided 15 inch industrial clock, works like a charm and will be wall mounted:

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/New%20Shop/equip10_zpsd0aubyzs.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/New%20Shop/equip10_zpsd0aubyzs.jpg.html)

Compreesed air oil drain and waste containment:
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/New%20Shop/equip12_zpsabbhl5v9.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/New%20Shop/equip12_zpsabbhl5v9.jpg.html)

This is our parts washer, has a large solvent tank, agitator and various attachments, found on CL, brand new and value priced:

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/New%20Shop/equip11_zpsedmwjuhv.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/New%20Shop/equip11_zpsedmwjuhv.jpg.html)


Made in Canada!!!

m22mike
12-06-2016, 07:46 PM
Great job guys. I love your roll around table and the clock is cool.

Mike

Edgemontvillage
12-12-2016, 03:14 PM
Progress continues on the shop albeit at a modest pace, Paul is working on buttoning up and pressure testing the labyrinth of plumbing and air lines in the bathroom &amp; wet room before we can move on to insulation/vapor barrier then drywall during the holiday break. Electrical in almost complete in this area however light switch relocation, exhaust fan testing and provisioning for a smoke detector are still on the list. I have been chipping away at some of the framing tasks; still to do is a closet for the wet room/bathroom plumbing and elimination of a hallway door opening. With limited time available on the weekend I built an 11' bulkhead in the main front office to warehouse hallway to contain some unsightly conduit and exposed low voltage wiring prior to drywall.

Hall bulkhead framing.

http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z396/edgemontvillage/Grant/Grant%20Bulkhead_zpskcfq6gt8.jpg

mockingbird812
12-12-2016, 03:53 PM
Since when is conduit unsightly? <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif Nice work Lloyd!

Ryan1969Chevelle
12-12-2016, 04:40 PM
This renovation is top knotch!!!

PS: I just made the connection between Lloyd that I have met at MCACN a few times and &quot;Edgemontvillage&quot; (This is not an easy pseudonym :-)

Ryan

Canuck
12-12-2016, 05:49 PM
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mockingbird812</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Since when is conduit unsightly? <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif Nice work Lloyd! </div></div>

Whenever Lloyd says its unsightly! It was ugly under there.

mockingbird812
12-12-2016, 06:04 PM
In my case, rightly or not, I have gone out of my way to expose conduit, gas pipes, air lines, etc. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/rolleyes.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/12/full-1691-54216-img_9631.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2016/12/full-1691-54217-img_9677.jpg

Canuck
12-12-2016, 06:51 PM
Sam
The area Lloyd boxed in was a mess of Security and telco wiring with some new conduit. In other areas of the shop we have a combo of exposed pipes and semi hidden that I will post photos on later this week now that out wet room is complete.

Paul

DW31S
01-08-2017, 04:34 PM
Where is the Snap-On clock?

Canuck
01-08-2017, 07:48 PM
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/IMG_0205_zps2f6scuas.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/IMG_0205_zps2f6scuas.jpg.html)

This one?

Charley Lillard
01-08-2017, 08:07 PM
Did you miss the part where the clock hooks over the wall plug ?

Canuck
01-08-2017, 08:09 PM
Just hung for testing, clock goes elsewhere in shop.

68l30
01-09-2017, 04:26 PM
Nice clock, I like the old Script. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif Way better looking than my Snap-On Racing clock...





BIG

DW31S
01-10-2017, 02:14 PM
I thought I sold you a clock with a Brunette on it.

Edgemontvillage
01-10-2017, 10:35 PM
Ahead of the holiday break Paul and I embarked on the arduous and unpleasant job of insulating and installing vapor barrier in the Wet Room and Bathroom in preparation for drywall. Snow and freezing temperatures are becoming increasingly rare where we live and in fact until December 2016 we hadn't seen a snowfall in over 1,000 days. When we do experience snow its a couple of inches and gone in a day or two. Well this year has been different, cold temperatures have persisted and several inches of snow has accumulated. <span style="font-style: italic">Soooo </span> returning from an HD run with fresh supplies, while backing down the warehouse driveway Paul mis-navigated just a smig, dropped a rear wheel over an 18&quot; drainage ledge and shunted the Yukon into our recently renovated, minty fresh corrugated steel clad wall... What immediately followed was a gathering of neighbours who came to our aid. One brought 2 bags of salt...OK...thanks...another towed the Yukon out and off the ledge with his 5 Ton cube van to safety. Worked like a charm. The final result was a damaged wall panel and end cap that will be replaced in the spring with the Yukon taking the brunt.

<span style="font-size: 14pt">Impact - Oh sh*&amp;</span>
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z396/edgemontvillage/Wall%201_zpsydvnkloc.jpg
<span style="font-size: 14pt">
First Responder with Salt provisions. Too little too late?</span>
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z396/edgemontvillage/Wall%20Impact%205_zpskpwevwly.jpg

<span style="font-size: 14pt">Good Samaritan neighbour with Truck and tow rope</span>
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z396/edgemontvillage/Wall%20Impact%202_zpstysfbbuv.jpg

<span style="font-size: 14pt">Dangling Damage</span>
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z396/edgemontvillage/Wall%20Impact%203_zpsqef0xlou.jpg

<span style="font-size: 14pt">Following a liberal application of Newfie Chrome (AKA duct tape) its all better (don't mind the quarter panel).</span>
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z396/edgemontvillage/Wall%20Impact%204_zpsjtsfdoei.jpg

Canuck
01-10-2017, 10:52 PM
You can always count on a business partner to be there when you need him..... with a camera and commentary!

That dent BTW, not including tail lamp, repair estimate $1700.00 The building not so much!

Ryan1969Chevelle
01-10-2017, 11:19 PM
&quot;NEWFIE CHROME&quot; only you can use that slang:-)

Ryan

Canuck
01-11-2017, 06:40 PM
Ryan
Newfie's like myself refer to that a Duct Tape, personally I only own one roll as I seldom have need for it. Lloyd on the other hand owns several rolls in many colors, that particular one was branded by Snap On as he prefers the good stuff. He was very adept at applying it and appeared to have lots of years of experience in its application, that is why I let him have at it.

Paul

Edgemontvillage
01-11-2017, 10:38 PM
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Canuck</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ryan
Newfie's like myself refer to that a Duct Tape, personally I only own one roll as I seldom have need for it. Lloyd on the other hand owns several rolls in many colors, that particular one was branded by Snap On as he prefers the good stuff. He was very adept at applying it and appeared to have lots of years of experience in its application, that is why I let him have at it.

Paul
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Yes, I do own several rolls of duct tape and in more than one color. That way I don't run out when Paul needs to borrow a role or two...

mockingbird812
01-12-2017, 11:10 PM
<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/haha.gif

Tracker1
01-12-2017, 11:27 PM
CUBE VAN??!!

This is how real Newfies get towed:

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2017/01/full-3497-55886-camro2.jpg

Ryan1969Chevelle
01-12-2017, 11:31 PM
This Thread is officially derailed:-)

Just the way I like it:-)

Ryan

Canuck
01-13-2017, 05:18 AM
Drywall tomorrow I promise!

Edgemontvillage
01-13-2017, 02:52 PM
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Canuck</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Drywall tomorrow I promise! </div></div>

Drywall teaser (Identity protected...)

http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z396/edgemontvillage/Drywall_zpsmfz9qpwt.jpg

Canuck
01-13-2017, 06:00 PM
Looks like something from the cover of National Inquirer.

Snow man got your ears on?

Canuck
11-30-2017, 11:20 PM
https://www.flickr.com/photos/160925234@N04/shares/k9Nsm7

test

HawkX66
12-01-2017, 04:39 PM
https://www.flickr.com/photos/160925234@N04/shares/k9Nsm7

test
You need to select the "bbcode" to post pics in a thread from flickr. You can't do it from an android either, but I see you're using an iPhone. Maybe you can from that.

Canuck
12-01-2017, 07:01 PM
Thanks Dave, trying to get this tread back on track with a new photo host!

HawkX66
12-04-2017, 12:39 PM
Thanks Dave, trying to get this tread back on track with a new photo host!
You're welcome. Flickr has it's limitations and quirks, but overall it's a good choice. Looking forward to more pics!

Edgemontvillage
12-11-2017, 11:59 PM
Teaser...

Ryan1969Chevelle
12-12-2017, 01:27 AM
Building a bar and a lounge out back?

Ryan

Canuck
03-10-2018, 12:02 AM
Ever since Photobucket held us for ransom I have not posted shop renovations. Except for some front cladding we are 90% complete on the outside and 98% on the inside.
Lloyd and I have actually done some car restoration work in the past few months to take a break from "two soft office types attempt building overhaul"

I will go back to last January and give a overview what we accomplished
Finishing wet room and bathroom with shower,

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/IMG_3788_zpsry0mjccp.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/IMG_3788_zpsry0mjccp.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/IMG_4166_zpsu69zzidd.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/IMG_4166_zpsu69zzidd.jpg.html)
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/IMG_3826_zpsg6ovcf3e.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/IMG_3826_zpsg6ovcf3e.jpg.html)


http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/IMG_4290_zpsy7w9dewz.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/IMG_4290_zpsy7w9dewz.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/IMG_4301_zps382itcvl.jpg[/URL

[URL=http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/IMG_4363_zps3nstt87t.jpg.html]http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/IMG_4363_zps3nstt87t.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/IMG_4301_zps382itcvl.jpg.html)

Canuck
03-10-2018, 12:09 AM
This was our first tile floor, we hired a guy who knew a guy. Bad move!

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/IMG_4308_zpsvwsdbkm6.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/IMG_4308_zpsvwsdbkm6.jpg.html)

We borrowed a jack hammer and tore up first floor.


http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/IMG_4321_zpsu2cbiclz.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/IMG_4321_zpsu2cbiclz.jpg.html)

We bought new tiles.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/IMG_4327_zpsrmq9cy3z.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/IMG_4327_zpsrmq9cy3z.jpg.html)

We went back to one of the pros,who had given us a higher quote(head down,cap in hand,walk of shame)
Good guy Danny, felt our pain, had us promise it would never happen again,and put down our new floor.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/IMG_4340_zpsqrvkw1bq.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/IMG_4340_zpsqrvkw1bq.jpg.html)


I had to check to see if base was level, it was, Danny was insulted, he confiscated my level.


http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/IMG_4356_zps8tdtbmi2.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/IMG_4356_zps8tdtbmi2.jpg.html)


http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/IMG_4344_zpsvanuvs8u.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/IMG_4344_zpsvanuvs8u.jpg.html)

Green tape is Danny's reminder to not walk on his perfectly laid floor, and call him first for future tile jobs.

Canuck
03-10-2018, 12:29 AM
Once wetroom/bathroom was completed, we installed our fridge, lockers and sink.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/IMG_4365_zpsmgqdqmyz.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/IMG_4365_zpsmgqdqmyz.jpg.html)
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/IMG_4364_zpsrfoziugy.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/IMG_4364_zpsrfoziugy.jpg.html)
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/IMG_4615_zpsbbhwpobg.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/IMG_4615_zpsbbhwpobg.jpg.html)

Canuck
03-10-2018, 12:31 AM
Plumbing updates tomorrow.

mockingbird812
03-10-2018, 12:41 AM
Paul, now that is going to be some operation and first rate at that. Nice. Keep the photos and updates coming!!

m22mike
03-10-2018, 01:23 AM
OK,
I know what's up, you guys are just going to live there, awesome..:biggthumpup:

Canuck
03-10-2018, 01:31 AM
Waiting at the airport for a further delayed flight. Soooooo post some more.

Borrowing an idea from Sam, I built a heat dispenser before air entered the shop.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/IMG_4169_zpsdpwuidga.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/IMG_4169_zpsdpwuidga.jpg.html)

We had to move the air 40 feet to the front of the shop, and 20 feet +- to either side, total copper pipe for air was over 200 feet.

Regulators were placed at every imaginable location with spares for future consideration, dedicated ones were put in for parts washer agitator and potential air jacks for hoists.


http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/IMG_4439_zps0dmnbkm8.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/IMG_4439_zps0dmnbkm8.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/IMG_4437_zpshjnweypy.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/IMG_4437_zpshjnweypy.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/IMG_4438_zps9rjymg5f.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/IMG_4438_zps9rjymg5f.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/IMG_4409_zpsbhgjjnkn.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/IMG_4409_zpsbhgjjnkn.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/IMG_4360_zps5szv00go.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/IMG_4360_zps5szv00go.jpg.html)


We had air hoses to reels custom made locallly.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/IMG_4298_zpslrk9vp9r.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/IMG_4298_zpslrk9vp9r.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/IMG_4297_zps6tse4lt3.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/IMG_4297_zps6tse4lt3.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/IMG_4440_zps1r5uttk3.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/IMG_4440_zps1r5uttk3.jpg.html)

And we used proper standoffs for secure and vibration fee pipes.
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/IMG_4341_zpszigsjgxr.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/IMG_4341_zpszigsjgxr.jpg.html)

Canuck
03-10-2018, 01:37 AM
OK,
I know what's up, you guys are just going to live there, awesome..:biggthumpup:

"Hey,what about them Bears"

There is room in the backlot for my Airstream trailer, I might have to live there.

mockingbird812
03-10-2018, 01:46 AM
Ha, and I borrowed that idea from my hydraulic/pneumatic shop! Good for you!!

olredalert
03-10-2018, 12:07 PM
----Paul,,, Love the sink! Can you tell us about the specifics?......Bill S

Xplantdad
03-10-2018, 02:06 PM
Looks great, Paul!:cool2:

x77-69z28
03-10-2018, 02:22 PM
Wow, very impressive!
Buddy

Ryan1969Chevelle
03-10-2018, 07:12 PM
Make sure to post pictures when the “Weaver Wing” is completed :-)

Ryan

Canuck
03-11-2018, 01:02 PM
Make sure to post pictures when the “Weaver Wing” is completed :-)

Ryan

Follow the Trend of "Scotia Center" or "Rogers Arena". , naming rights are always up for Grabs.
Weaver Wing, does have a nice note to it.

Canuck
03-12-2018, 05:24 PM
----Paul,,, Love the sink! Can you tell us about the specifics?......Bill S

Bill
It's a dual 20x20 with 18 inch left drain board. It available through a restaurant supply house available in 16 and 18 ga stainless. We went with 16.It's known as a clean up sink. Total width is 62 inches and we had 62.5 inches of wall to work with? Also went with the sprayer.
Canadian price about $850.00. That might work out to $300 US. It's off shore made so they may be banned in the US. Made in USA version will run $3000 to $8000. (Attempt at some trans border humor).

mockingbird812
03-12-2018, 06:05 PM
Bill
It's a dual 20x20 with 18 inch left drain board. It available through a restaurant supply house available in 16 and 18 ga stainless. We went with 16.It's known as a clean up sink. Total width is 62 inches and we had 62.5 inches of wall to work with? Also went with the sprayer.
Canadian price about $850.00. That might work out to $300 US. It's off shore made so they may be banned in the US. Made in USA version will run $3000 to $8000. (Attempt at some trans border humor).

On behalf of all us Yanks, we resemble your remarks! ;>))

Canuck
03-12-2018, 07:31 PM
Thanks Sam,
Couldn't help myself in light of recent trade diccussions I posted I had a "sinking " feeling it may not go over.
Trust me CANADA does not want to "steel" any business from the US.
That's it I am "tapped " out now.

Paul

Edgemontvillage
03-13-2018, 03:54 PM
Bill
It's a dual 20x20 with 18 inch left drain board. It available through a restaurant supply house available in 16 and 18 ga stainless. We went with 16.It's known as a clean up sink. Total width is 62 inches and we had 62.5 inches of wall to work with? Also went with the sprayer.
Canadian price about $850.00.

We later added a stainless shelf that works well for supplies.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4801/26909500648_c730821634_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/GZUe2J)[/url] [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/156633854@N02/] (https://flic.kr/p/GZUe2J)

Edgemontvillage
03-13-2018, 04:01 PM
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4779/38979436960_36980bd89b_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/22otNzW)[/url] [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/156633854@N02/] (https://flic.kr/p/22otNzW)

Paul...dare we talk about this?...


.

Canuck
03-13-2018, 10:34 PM
Not unless you want to get into hot water.

Edgemontvillage
03-14-2018, 12:27 AM
Not unless you want to get into hot water.

...hot water...not much chance of that.

Canuck
03-15-2018, 03:27 AM
Sooooo,on the subject of the water heater, we ordered and installed a Siebel tankless water heater, that by all accounts would serve our needs. After four months of testing and rechecking everything we did and finally calling Seibel they told us their tankless heather would not work in Canada because our water was too cold.
I asked them if they were sold in Michigan and Colorado and he said yes. Decision made, return unit to Home Depot and install a conventional unit.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/IMG_0269_zps2vqhhkhn.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/IMG_0269_zps2vqhhkhn.jpg.html)

Other amenities in the bathroom were an access panel for the water pressure valve and clean outs.


http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/IMG_4338_zpsvm5fwpua.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/IMG_4338_zpsvm5fwpua.jpg.html)

And a stainless steel sink.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/IMG_4760_zpsrbld2txf.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/IMG_4760_zpsrbld2txf.jpg.html)

And for privacy Lloyd built a door.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/IMG_0270_zpsiiwj641r.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/IMG_0270_zpsiiwj641r.jpg.html)

Notice, the brace pattern is a "Z". No coincidence there will be three Z28's in the shop.

Edgemontvillage
03-16-2018, 04:33 PM
I built the door from red cedar sourced locally in keeping with other millwork we've added to the reno. As cedar is dimensionally unstable it was necessary to glue and biscuit join the frame then I added architectural bolts for strength. The field boards were first overlap routed and float inside the frame as they expand and contract significantly with weather and humidity. On the inside I routed the frame rail for a closure pull and latch. There will be an automotive themed outside handle added when Paul gets to it.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/820/40801375482_553d9dab2a_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/25atHr5)[/url] (https://flic.kr/p/25atHr5)

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4794/39033752690_352fe39641_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/22thbL3) (https://flic.kr/p/22thbL3)

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4773/26973364698_e2bc8a97ce_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/H6xxA3) (https://flic.kr/p/H6xxA3)

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/785/39949283125_8fc8ab4dff_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/23Sbw4x) [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/156633854@N02/] (https://flic.kr/p/23Sbw4x)

mockingbird812
03-16-2018, 05:10 PM
Beautiful workmanship and attention to detail. Given the "instability" of cedar, a sliding door is a pretty ideal application. You guys do GREAT work. Keep those cards and letters coming!!

Edgemontvillage
03-16-2018, 06:12 PM
Beautiful workmanship and attention to detail. Given the "instability" of cedar, a sliding door is a pretty ideal application. You guys do GREAT work. Keep those cards and letters coming!!

Thanks for the kind words Sam!

Canuck
03-16-2018, 06:17 PM
All in, inclining Lloyd's valuable time, that is a $5000.00 door

Paul

Edgemontvillage
03-16-2018, 06:21 PM
All in, inclining Lloyd's valuable time, that is a $5000.00 door

Paul

$160 (Canadian) in materials, $4,840 in labor.

Canuck
03-20-2018, 09:42 PM
By late April we were substantially completed our renovations and upgrades. This include replacing the electrical mast into the building, which was a big hurdle onto itself. We needed this to apply for our necessary permanent occupancy permits and business license.
Although not running a business here all commercial buildings require one. Once the application was made we waited for a building inspector. On the day of his inspection he came into the shop, looked around with a 270 degree sweeping glance and said
" so what are you guys doing ?"
"Private car storage and lite restoration of our own cars, mostly mechanical" I say.
"looks good to me"says the inspector,I will file the paperwork for your license,and then you can call the fire marshal" ,
"Thanks" I say. Total inspection time 60 seconds.
10 days later we get the Fire Marshall in
conversation goes like this:
" so what are you guys doing ?"
"Private car storage and lite restoration of our own cars, mostly mechanical" I say.
"looks good to me, you guys did nice work,you got the right extinguishers" says Fire Marshal Bob.
With all permits now stamped we were now ready to complete the shop with hoists.
First to arrive was a Hoffman 6000lb twin screw hoist that I have owned for 20 years,and had been moved from my old shop. Install was done in 4 hours.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/IMG_4798_zpsxe8hlo2a.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/IMG_4798_zpsxe8hlo2a.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/IMG_4799_zpsu5kybe7p.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/IMG_4799_zpsu5kybe7p.jpg.html)

About a week later the two new Bendpak hoist arrived. A 9000 LB twin post and a 9000 Lb stacker with a dolly kit for moving it if necessary.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/IMG_4820_zpsb1lhzmhf.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/IMG_4820_zpsb1lhzmhf.jpg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/IMG_4821_zpsgu5o0fvq.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/IMG_4821_zpsgu5o0fvq.jpg.html)

The stacker

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/IMG_4828_zpsyksg8est.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/IMG_4828_zpsyksg8est.jpg.html)

The stacker is placed in front of the rear dood. Cars can be loaded from either direction but have more maneuverability coming from the back yard.
We had to move it in December when we had a Sea Can delivered (another story).

So as of August we were fully functional!

Lloyd will add more photos and commentary.

Crush
03-20-2018, 09:45 PM
Very nice! What are your ceiling heights?

Canuck
03-20-2018, 09:47 PM
12 feet to bottom of beams and 14 feet to ceiling, The right side area is 9 feet.

Ryan1969Chevelle
03-20-2018, 10:09 PM
I am Code 57!!!

Ryan

Ryan1969Chevelle
03-21-2018, 12:44 AM
I am 1969 Glade Green Code 57 with envy :-)

Ryan

mockingbird812
03-21-2018, 12:55 AM
Smashing bit of work you two lads have there. Just love it!!!!!

MosportGreen66
03-21-2018, 12:26 PM
Very cool! Beautiful shop.

What arrived in the ocean box??

Dan

Edgemontvillage
03-21-2018, 02:19 PM
Very nice! What are your ceiling heights?

When we purchased the building lighting consisted of dead and dying florescent tube fixtures so one of our early decisions was to upgrade all the warehouse lighting to commercial grade 5000K dimmable LED. No replacing tubes, low power consumption and the light is bright white.

Here is the shop during demo. Where you see the pile of material (including insulation) is where Paul's lift is now located.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/801/39129641150_1599de1d4c_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/22BKD4m)[/url] [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/156633854@N02/] (https://flic.kr/p/22BKD4m)

Edgemontvillage
03-21-2018, 02:31 PM
Arrival of the new lifts. As the saying goes, like a boat its best to have a neighbor who owns a forklift rather than own one yourself (and is happy to help). At the helm is our very helpful shop neighbor Greg S.

Lift Arrival
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4783/40214339274_4d0202bc43_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/24gB129)[/url] (https://flic.kr/p/24gB129)

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/805/40214339344_df734a1a25_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/24gB13m) (https://flic.kr/p/24gB13m)

Unloading
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4776/40881040882_64f4c327b6_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/25hw2bs) (https://flic.kr/p/25hw2bs)

Placement prior to installation
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/793/40029028825_ce97356053_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/23ZeeFp) (https://flic.kr/p/23ZeeFp)

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4776/40029029005_8dd4fd3a88_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/23ZeeJv) (https://flic.kr/p/23ZeeJv)

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4795/40029028495_0326de5ac1_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/23ZeezH) [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/156633854@N02/] (https://flic.kr/p/23ZeezH)

Edgemontvillage
03-21-2018, 02:48 PM
"Before and After - SW Corner" - during demo / framing and following 4 post lift installation. New framing, cedar finishing, overhead door, steel man-door, LED overhead lighting, LED period lighting, epoxy floor, concrete block repair & paint, electrical, plumbing, window security, air system and decommissioning of ancient H/W heating system. "Hey Lloyd, is the power off to the boiler?" "Yes..."

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/802/39129963730_233f7b216b_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/22BMhX5)[/url]

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4776/26066827387_a5b5178e41_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/22BMhX5)

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/796/27068767108_dd4dc52bce_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FHriCp) (https://flic.kr/p/HeYvpb)

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/786/27068545238_c7aea246fa_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/HeXnrQ) [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/156633854@N02/] (https://flic.kr/p/HeXnrQ)

Canuck
03-21-2018, 05:47 PM
Very cool! Beautiful shop.

What arrived in the ocean box??

Dan

Ocean Box???

Ryan1969Chevelle
03-21-2018, 05:59 PM
Ocean Box???

Sea Container spelled in American :-)

Ryan

Markyodb2
03-21-2018, 06:03 PM
Nice lift!

Canuck
03-21-2018, 06:49 PM
we do have a Sea Can, as we call it in the back lot, not seen in these photos, used for equipment and part storage,not in immediate use.

Tracker1
03-21-2018, 11:31 PM
we do have a Sea Can, as we call it in the back lot, not seen in these photos, used for equipment and part storage,not in immediate use.

Also my bedroom when I visit.

Canuck
03-21-2018, 11:45 PM
will this do?

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/86106946-5D48-4BF2-AF94-0F171EE1C051_zpspy7yrovf.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/86106946-5D48-4BF2-AF94-0F171EE1C051_zpspy7yrovf.jpeg.html)

Or you could have the choice of an upper,middle or lower bunk!

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Tracker1
03-22-2018, 01:11 AM
Lower...I foresee night terrors.

The first one looks like what I can afford in the Toronto housing market.

Canuck
03-22-2018, 09:37 PM
By October we were ready to squeeze in one more exterior project before the colder weather hit.
The plan was to replace a front wall that was mostly glass and 50-60 year old framing a door. We planned to do one side at a time as the two together could not be completed in the time frame we had available.
Ordered up the new framing and steel door.
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/7B44EB8B-2FA2-4C22-A79C-556B8CF21FBA_zpsqopowtnj.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/7B44EB8B-2FA2-4C22-A79C-556B8CF21FBA_zpsqopowtnj.jpeg.html)
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With a 7:00AM start on Oct 7 we got the glass removed and some of the siding off within an hour.

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Lloyd demonstrates the latest in correct position while preparing to start up the sawsall. Notice the new approach to safety gear compared to a year ago when he would be 8 feet up a ladder, with no safety equipment at all. Thats Lloyds son Rob in the background, master carpenter.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/327C0869-6314-48FB-ABB9-C70771E94974_zpswkmasb1y.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/327C0869-6314-48FB-ABB9-C70771E94974_zpswkmasb1y.jpeg.html)

Didn't take long to have everything loosened up for the demolition bin.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/CF511808-C2E4-4A46-BDF8-96B53B141FF2_zpsxauljjm5.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/CF511808-C2E4-4A46-BDF8-96B53B141FF2_zpsxauljjm5.jpeg.html)

Rob and Lloyd were too busy working to take any interim photos but by nightfall, the studs were up and a combination of permanent and temporary sheet was in place to lock up for the night.
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/BEB80AA3-C496-434B-A26A-43ABA44492D0_zpsdxzantv5.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/BEB80AA3-C496-434B-A26A-43ABA44492D0_zpsdxzantv5.jpeg.html)

Canuck
03-22-2018, 09:59 PM
The next day the sheeting was finished and the door installed and Tyvek up to wrap up day 2.
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Canuck
03-22-2018, 10:05 PM
Work commenced the next weekend with sheeting up the interior with insulation,vapor barrier and plywood.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/DD51F8B3-54B9-43AD-8BDD-5EDE9E537000_zpsqwla01lr.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/DD51F8B3-54B9-43AD-8BDD-5EDE9E537000_zpsqwla01lr.jpeg.html)

Door all in:

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Ryan1969Chevelle
03-22-2018, 10:45 PM
Love the shop!!!

Ryan

Canuck
03-23-2018, 07:17 PM
By late October we were finishing off the siding interior and exterior. we opted for the corrugated steel in and out as neither one of us wanted to do drywall more than we needed to.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/CC646CAF-7810-492F-AC9A-538EA8C6F84C_zpssxpd124p.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/CC646CAF-7810-492F-AC9A-538EA8C6F84C_zpssxpd124p.jpeg.html)

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Finished entrance from the inside, vertical cedar to match other areas of shop.

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And here is a front shop, areas to the left of here is the other half of the front,this will be completed by the end of April with a new steel roll up door giving parking and storage access to one more car.

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mockingbird812
03-23-2018, 07:36 PM
Love the corrugated steel!!!!

Canuck
03-27-2018, 09:44 PM
Taking a break from shop renovations and been doing some car work (what a concept).
Recent tasks include a lot of media blasting so it was time to do some maintance on the blast cabinet. Have had this one since 1997.

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New Led light strips.

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And new gloves and window shield.
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CamarosRus
03-28-2018, 09:37 AM
Would you please describe your Commercial Hollow Metal entrance door(s) so I can shop online for similar.

Do they swing out for security ???

Brand name etc

I want to replace my cheap wood (metal clad) swing in shop door with something like yours.

My shop is stick framed 2x6 with Cedar Lap Sided Exterior

Thanks

Canuck
03-28-2018, 06:38 PM
Would you please describe your Commercial Hollow Metal entrance door(s) so I can shop online for similar.

Do they swing out for security ???

Brand name etc

I want to replace my cheap wood (metal clad) swing in shop door with something like yours.

My shop is stick framed 2x6 with Cedar Lap Sided Exterior

Thanks

Chuck, we installed three of these doors, they are all 36x80 hung inside their own frame. The frame can be dismantled for install in an existing opening. The door frame can expand up to 10 inches.
It opens outward for security but primarily fire and building code. I think the brand is Accurate Door, which is a local manufacture. Its not carried by the big box stores. Ours were acquired locally though an outfit, Jacks Building Supplies. Additional hardware we installed were automatic closer and double Medeco locks.

Good luck with your plans.

Paul

HawkX66
03-29-2018, 02:33 PM
Taking a break from shop renovations and been doing some car work (what a concept).
Recent tasks include a lot of media blasting so it was time to do some maintance on the blast cabinet. Have had this one since 1997.
And new gloves and window shield.

I like your LED light strips. How do you think they're going to hold up? I'm going to "restore" my blast cabinet and lighting is one of the things I'd like to upgrade.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/447/32432957741_fbfbda405f_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/RpZooz)

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/759/32432955501_5117c32c77_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/RpZnHX)

Canuck
03-29-2018, 06:15 PM
One option from the LED store was plastic covers to protect the strips. I am just going to use clear packaging tape that can be replaced when its gets clouded up. We have used Led strips before but they got damaged by a guest user.

HawkX66
03-29-2018, 06:53 PM
One option from the LED store was plastic covers to protect the strips. I am just going to use clear packaging tape that can be replaced when its gets clouded up. We have used Led strips before but they got damaged by a guest user.
Thanks. I'll have to see if I can get crafty. Even my glass viewing window gets hammered after a while.

Canuck
03-29-2018, 08:15 PM
Thanks. I'll have to see if I can get crafty. Even my glass viewing window gets hammered after a while.

Are you using plastic protective shields, available from Harbor freight and Eastwood.

Paul

HawkX66
03-29-2018, 10:32 PM
Thanks. I'll have to see if I can get crafty. Even my glass viewing window gets hammered after a while.

Are you using plastic protective shields, available from Harbor freight and Eastwood.

Paul
Unfortunately it was already too late when I found out about them. I have a spare glass panel. When I go to change it out I'll pick up some of those protective shields.

Canuck
05-22-2018, 05:26 PM
When we started on the building 27 months ago we were dedicating the front room to parts storage. Not long after we started reos we were considering configuration for additional car staorage. The east front room had unrestricted access to the street and the though of converting it into a single car storage, and still room for parts was hatched. It was not a priority two years ago but put on the too do list. This past March we agreed that May would be a good time to get this done.
The plan was to demo the old wall and build a new one with an opening for a car.
Here is what we started with:
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/FullSizeRender_zpsxoiowbea.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/FullSizeRender_zpsxoiowbea.jpg.html)

Friday May 18th, construct a temporary support wall.

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8: AM Saturday May 19,the man door gets opened for the first time in xx years.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/9BFC8437-9BCE-4589-96A2-DF3D8738784D_zpsyzwrkori.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/9BFC8437-9BCE-4589-96A2-DF3D8738784D_zpsyzwrkori.jpeg.html)

The demo begins
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Thats Mike J doing the demo, he has been assisting us on many occasions. He is good at demo. Picks stuff apart in small chunks.

By noon we had a cleared opening to start the new construction.
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Canuck
05-22-2018, 05:39 PM
By 2:00 PM we had started the stick build, after 4 trips to Home Depot (less than a mile away) to get the right materials.

Like everything else on this building project we over build, level and plum.
If 2x6's are called for we used 2x8.
If 3 boards on the header are called for we use 4.
Header gets screwed,glued and power nailed ,with Lloyd emptying the chamber several times. The way he works that power nailer I swear he wants to be an artillery gunner.
The level on top of the header is picture perfect, given the age of the building this was a major accomplishment.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/49D03CFF-8E43-4CF0-895A-726630E4EB4C_zpswgxwfj35.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/49D03CFF-8E43-4CF0-895A-726630E4EB4C_zpswgxwfj35.jpeg.html)

By 5:30 Saturday we were framed!!

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Time for a meal, tidy up tools, go home and feed the dog.

Canuck
05-22-2018, 05:51 PM
Early in the evening we started to close in the wall. The priority was to have it secure overnight and resume outside work the next day.

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So Here is where we left off on Saturday night, permanent and temprary sheeting was in place. left side pressure treated plywood on the bottom and regular on top. The right side sheeting was just to secure the opening.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/4AB57F63-8252-4C98-AC31-3E654F92BAA4_zpsqfnswc9d.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/4AB57F63-8252-4C98-AC31-3E654F92BAA4_zpsqfnswc9d.jpeg.html)

Canuck
05-22-2018, 05:57 PM
Sunday Morning 9:AM start, Mike P, a shop regular committed to be there at 9, he showed at 11:00. Mike J. <his demo work done took the day off!

Game plan,get the wall ready for door install on Tuesday Morning.
To Do list
Tyvek
Insulation
vapor Barrier
Trim out inside for door install.
Stand back and be proud of a job well done.
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/D5006687-8C20-43F1-8472-29586D10DA36_zpscmxorklc.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/D5006687-8C20-43F1-8472-29586D10DA36_zpscmxorklc.jpeg.html)

I have a penchant for "waste not want not", so we used up the Tyvek from other work on the building and bought a small roll to finish up. Lloyd was not happy that we would not be numbers matching on the Tyvek.

Closed up for the day with the opening ready for the door guys.

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Canuck
05-22-2018, 06:15 PM
Monday, a holiday here in Canada,not much shop work was done, Tidy up, remove temp wall.
Lloyd took his Ferrari out, Mike P was out in His Mustang and I tool the Z our for a 50 mile ride and some rowing through the gears.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/DSK1-PM31/Pictures/New%20folder%20_3_/image_jpg1_zpsne9jrath.jpg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/DSK1-PM31/Pictures/New%20folder%20_3_/image_jpg1_zpsne9jrath.jpg.html)


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Canuck
05-22-2018, 06:42 PM
Tuesday May 22, door guys showed up at 7:45 30 minutes ahead of schedule:

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They said 90 minutes to do the install, they were done in one hour.
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Last steps will be to trim out front of building and finish inside, should take about a week, time permitting. This will be followed by re landscaping the front to do away with the lawn.

Tracker1
05-25-2018, 11:46 AM
Nice work guys. Yeah, that grass needs to be replaced with a concrete launch pad.

markinnaples
05-25-2018, 01:19 PM
Nice place, and nice cars. Any pics of the Ferrari?

Lynn
05-25-2018, 03:41 PM
1. what is the R value on the roll up door?

2. What brand is the roll up door?

mockingbird812
05-25-2018, 04:55 PM
Looking real good boys! That’s going to be quite a set up! :headbang:

Canuck
05-25-2018, 08:18 PM
Thanks Sam,after the steel siding is on,we are in the done column for building envelope.
There will always be minor stuff.

Canuck
05-26-2018, 04:46 AM
1. what is the R value on the roll up door?

2. What brand is the roll up door?

Brand is ,Roll Up Door
R factor is somewhere between R14 and R20.


Paul

Lynn
05-26-2018, 12:34 PM
Thanks.

Edgemontvillage
05-26-2018, 04:00 PM
Brand is ,Roll Up Door
R factor is somewhere between R14 and R20.


Paul

The door is manufactured locally in Vancouver BC by Smart Garage Door, the door insulation doesn't have a specified R rating, instead its described as "Reflective 98% Thermal Break Radiant Barrier Blanket".

Edgemontvillage
06-03-2018, 01:32 AM
Bit more progress today, trimmed out the new roll-up door frame with rough cedar and added a 4" header to visually match height of man-door. All primed and caulked, ready for paint.

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Canuck
07-31-2018, 06:23 PM
Last post,June 6, a lot has happened, all with the intention of completing the last yard, more like the last mile.
What did we do?
Completed siding.
Completed Drainage
New compressor.
First the building.
In the fall I ordered all the steel and trim I needed(or thought I needed) to complete the building. with the front construction completed by the end of May it was time to install the last of the trim and sheeting.
Obstacle #1, some of the drip rail has been used inside so we were short. Ordreed up the two pieces, new pieces were not wide enough, re order, wait one more week.
Got all trim in place and started on installing the siding, many cuts needed to be made on the remaining sheets and I calculated we would finish the job with no extra sheets,wrong. On Friday July 13 ,installing the last sheet I found it was a leftover from the side and 1 inch shorter. Re order time!!!!
The guys at Dicks Lumber responded quickly and by Wednesday we had what we needed, not one sheet but two, they must have decided ,"these guys always screw up the order so lets ship an extra, we know they will need it".
Sooooooooooo, finally on Friday July 20th, the last sheet went up!!!!
Lloyd, ready to cut.
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/92AEF817-28A7-49A6-888B-A9FA241FC0F5_zpsus8zemjo.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/92AEF817-28A7-49A6-888B-A9FA241FC0F5_zpsus8zemjo.jpeg.html)

Measuring for the screw holes:

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/D2D18D60-797D-4C3A-AAE3-CA561C03EB78_zpsgrtzyefz.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/D2D18D60-797D-4C3A-AAE3-CA561C03EB78_zpsgrtzyefz.jpeg.html)

Driving the last screw.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/84C9F9F0-9E25-42B9-A810-8B0B5E11A05A_zpshbkvwytg.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/84C9F9F0-9E25-42B9-A810-8B0B5E11A05A_zpshbkvwytg.jpeg.html)


And so we are finished the exterior of the building 2 years and 5 months after we started.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/64331E6A-D5DD-45CC-8796-C85F5605EEDE_zps5jdfmg13.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/64331E6A-D5DD-45CC-8796-C85F5605EEDE_zps5jdfmg13.jpeg.html)

A view from the inside:

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/33D983BA-AD2E-448E-A7B3-72B8D437ECEB_zps5dghhlhz.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/33D983BA-AD2E-448E-A7B3-72B8D437ECEB_zps5dghhlhz.jpeg.html)


Next post will be about the drainage.

Edgemontvillage
08-05-2018, 03:02 PM
Next is the landscaping...

Tracker1
08-07-2018, 04:52 PM
Lol

Canuck
08-07-2018, 08:24 PM
I hope Lloyd gets his Camaro back soon,he needs a diversion!!

firstgenaddict
08-14-2018, 01:09 PM
I hope Lloyd gets his Camaro back soon,he needs a diversion!!


We need a diversion back to Lloyd obsessing about his Camaro... those threads are INFORMING! BTW I love the building, great idea on the corrugated metal siding. LOOKS PERFECT!

enio45
08-16-2018, 01:49 PM
wow- some great progress from the last time i visited!

u guys do excellent work!

Canuck
08-16-2018, 04:06 PM
Thanks Eddie
Waiting for the city to install a new curb for access to that door,then Lloyd adds the wisteria,rhododendrons, maybe a cactus plant and we are done on the outside.
Inside we are fully functional with a new compressor(next submission) and now using the paint booth. and almost forgot the 65 inch TV always on Velocity Chanel or Golf.

Paul

Canuck
08-16-2018, 04:53 PM
A carry over from my Old shop was this Campbell Hausfield 80 gallon two stage compressor. It worked great for me for 20 years. We had it moved to the new shop and installed in the "compressor room".

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/AAA521B1-3EF8-4E4B-A0AC-F68392E80972_zps2mu3bcmr.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/AAA521B1-3EF8-4E4B-A0AC-F68392E80972_zps2mu3bcmr.jpeg.html)

It got hard use in the first year at the new shop with a lot of hours sandblasting,and the wear and tear started to show. Aside from the water in our lines we were getting blowbye.

Decision to replace: Lloyd had a hankering (hankerin) for a rotary compressor, super quiet and lots of capacity. Upon shopping around we found we could get what we needed for our budget but were advised against it due to our sporadic (limited) use.
We opted for a 10 HP,120 gallon horizontal tank and a Boge refrigerated dryer.

New baby arriving:

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/733D1CF0-D4CC-4932-BF05-7F2DAF10F91A_zpsfyjcmqtx.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/733D1CF0-D4CC-4932-BF05-7F2DAF10F91A_zpsfyjcmqtx.jpeg.html)

Notice the made in Canada flag.

One of the challenges was getting it out to the back of the building where the compressor room was.
Plan A was to move the car under the stacker and move the unit with the forklift. The forklift was 1 inch taller than the highest clearance of the lift. Letting the air out of the forklift tires was out of the question and they were solid rubber.
Plan b was to move the compressor over the lift by narrowing the pathway. This was done.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/BAAA5B8F-0D86-4E0A-86CB-CF1CCB86E651_zpsssf49u0l.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/BAAA5B8F-0D86-4E0A-86CB-CF1CCB86E651_zpsssf49u0l.jpeg.html)

And the move was complete, next step was to get it in the room. The new compressor was specked out for clearance and we only had one inch on each side to get it through the door.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/55266B3D-AF99-4538-AD12-1915CBB7E615_zpsyt5suqwf.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/55266B3D-AF99-4538-AD12-1915CBB7E615_zpsyt5suqwf.jpeg.html)

Within 2 hours we were up and running with volumes of clean dry air.

firstgenaddict
08-21-2018, 04:14 PM
My GOD you are going to love the drier...
I love having one and clean cool dry air is so pleasant and doesn't wear out your air tools near as quickly.

Lynn
08-24-2018, 10:54 PM
Not to hijack the thread; but school me on dryers. I see many compressors with driers, most are not refrigerated. How effective is a non refrigerated drier? Seems if it were big enough, it would bring the temp back down close to ambient. I thought about using an old A/C condensing unit (with a bad compressor.... just bypass the compressor). Run your air into the condensing coil and back out into the compressor tank. Wire it up so the fan kicks on any time the compressor is running.

Stupid idea? Not worth the trouble? I guess back to my original question, what I really want to know is if a non refrigerated aftercooler/dryer is even worth the effort. Or does it have to be refrigerated to be effective?

Thanks.

Edgemontvillage
08-25-2018, 05:14 PM
Thanks James and Eddie!, the shop project has come a looong way since you (Eddie) visited us last summer and we're getting close to the end of our rehab of the exterior envelope, the Brooklyn RS Z/28 is getting some renewed attention...and I'm looking forward to getting it in the shop to start the assembly and more component restoration in the fall!

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1857/44250065361_40a29de7d1_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2aqe9Mp)[/url] (https://flic.kr/p/2aqe9Mp)

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1895/43344528665_8e4f6a358f_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/293d3gK) (https://flic.kr/p/293d3gK)

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1815/43525517284_745950c80d_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/29jcDTb) (https://flic.kr/p/29jcDTb)

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1862/42442794860_cc8b01bf08_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/27Ewqeb) [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/156633854@N02/] (https://flic.kr/p/27Ewqeb)

MarcDant
08-25-2018, 11:10 PM
That's a real healthy looking z28 you are working on & your shop looks like a very comfortable place to work in . Will this Z have white or black stripes.

Edgemontvillage
08-25-2018, 11:48 PM
That's a real healthy looking z28 you are working on & your shop looks like a very comfortable place to work in . Will this Z have white or black stripes.

Thanks Marc, as the Z is Hugger Orange with no vinyl top the stripe callout is white.

firstgenaddict
08-26-2018, 08:11 AM
WOW your 69 is looking GREAT, I didn't realize you were so far along.

enio45
08-26-2018, 03:03 PM
hugger orange done right is very stunning!

great work!

Canuck
11-22-2018, 05:27 PM
Ok ,Back to the shop, where we left off was finishing the outside of the building. Next steps were to create two tracks to allow access and revamp the front landscaping. The revamp included a new walkway to the front door.

https://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/51A8CDD9-B886-49EB-9A41-0AB9473AD5F3_zpsjtrtwewi.jpeg (https://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/51A8CDD9-B886-49EB-9A41-0AB9473AD5F3_zpsjtrtwewi.jpeg.html)

Followed by the new tracks for entry to the parking bay:

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/E5495AE8-9EF0-4EB4-B260-F9DE66DEBD67_zps7evyefmd.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/E5495AE8-9EF0-4EB4-B260-F9DE66DEBD67_zps7evyefmd.jpeg.html)

The city would not alter the front curb as there is a engineering spec for a lot our size to only have one driveway entrance, so we have to live with race ramps to mount the curb.

Base rock and cross drainage:

https://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/032E3A1A-C3D1-4C4C-8192-FF0E80A0A81E_zpsz2pbvcvf.jpeg (https://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/032E3A1A-C3D1-4C4C-8192-FF0E80A0A81E_zpsz2pbvcvf.jpeg.html)

Let the pour begin:
https://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/B376FA75-B396-46FC-8A00-E32E681D34A7_zpsp6oivhor.jpeg (https://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/B376FA75-B396-46FC-8A00-E32E681D34A7_zpsp6oivhor.jpeg.html)

https://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/878DDD91-B652-4F12-BFFA-825B1850C0AE_zpsetodwycy.jpeg (https://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/878DDD91-B652-4F12-BFFA-825B1850C0AE_zpsetodwycy.jpeg.html)

Next steps were replacing the lawn with a less maintenance product River rock.
We estimated 4 yards and it took six, thats 18,000 pounds if you need to know. Hired a couple of grunts to do this.

https://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/29EB25FB-027D-4644-8226-7C29437B62CE_zpsbeyv38xi.jpeg (https://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/29EB25FB-027D-4644-8226-7C29437B62CE_zpsbeyv38xi.jpeg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/A81CB018-6E66-4B90-833D-20801C38A5A9_zpsvavxwgls.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/A81CB018-6E66-4B90-833D-20801C38A5A9_zpsvavxwgls.jpeg.html)
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/E6C0C5C6-A42B-446C-85A0-124998C631B6_zpsyc2gkpph.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/E6C0C5C6-A42B-446C-85A0-124998C631B6_zpsyc2gkpph.jpeg.html)
https://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/D49BDE34-4FDB-4C1C-A59F-A68A957BC119_zpsmvrqsf7k.jpeg (https://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/D49BDE34-4FDB-4C1C-A59F-A68A957BC119_zpsmvrqsf7k.jpeg.html)

Canuck
11-22-2018, 05:54 PM
With access to the new front room,it was time to put down the new floor. we went with Swis Trax as they were local. Grey and black pattern was chosen and the plan to do the entire parts room and entrance way in the future.
https://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/D569ACB6-374C-4530-8D02-349C785AA8AD_zpsmsd8dl63.jpeg (https://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/D569ACB6-374C-4530-8D02-349C785AA8AD_zpsmsd8dl63.jpeg.html)

This stuff is easy to install and was down in 3 hours with all trimming.

https://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/7C30F7EA-0AE9-4A55-8BEB-E4FBFCAB1995_zpsrcoblodd.jpeg (https://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/7C30F7EA-0AE9-4A55-8BEB-E4FBFCAB1995_zpsrcoblodd.jpeg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/5F7858FD-0D2B-40E7-B670-7029EC40524A_zpsklwdz9qh.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/5F7858FD-0D2B-40E7-B670-7029EC40524A_zpsklwdz9qh.jpeg.html)

with base trim installed:

https://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/5C5183B7-D80A-437F-8307-714ACFA409C2_zpsqqeqoq4g.jpeg (https://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/5C5183B7-D80A-437F-8307-714ACFA409C2_zpsqqeqoq4g.jpeg.html)

After six months of construction (weekends only) I was finally able to get my parts shelves into this room.

https://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/24B62E21-C70E-4E6E-8EEB-BA87B453DA9D_zpskcrcpztd.jpeg (https://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/24B62E21-C70E-4E6E-8EEB-BA87B453DA9D_zpskcrcpztd.jpeg.html)

Looking good from the curb.

https://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/8EFAD1F6-002E-453C-9779-EF66CB3FB4CC_zpsyw3s1bla.jpeg (https://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/8EFAD1F6-002E-453C-9779-EF66CB3FB4CC_zpsyw3s1bla.jpeg.html)


And a novel idea, park a car in there.

https://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/A13BDD07-2BEA-437C-BC29-5CF5B1F3FD67_zpscf4dr6kr.jpeg (https://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/A13BDD07-2BEA-437C-BC29-5CF5B1F3FD67_zpscf4dr6kr.jpeg.html)

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/2A7DE150-50FA-4D10-8621-998447504AC4_zpsbmtgopgh.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/2A7DE150-50FA-4D10-8621-998447504AC4_zpsbmtgopgh.jpeg.html)

Xplantdad
11-22-2018, 08:06 PM
Nice work Paul and Lloyd! :biggthumpup:

mockingbird812
11-22-2018, 10:32 PM
Me like Paul!!! :laugh: Nice catching up with you at the show. LOVE LOVE LOVE you guyses shop!!!!

:biggthumpup::3gears::biggthumpup::3gears:

Canuck
11-22-2018, 10:57 PM
Sam
Glad to see you at the show as well. Lloyds Camaro comes into the shop next week, so timing is everything!

Edgemontvillage
11-23-2018, 03:54 AM
Since we're almost finished the front of the shop we decided to add some landscaping for contrast. Once they settle in we'll trim the Yews to shape in the spring. We still need to build a small retaining wall at the property line to contain the stones.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4853/45097316095_a3c658b492_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2bH6wUF)[/url] (https://flic.kr/p/2bH6wUF)
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4880/44193089240_450d13e7e4_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2akc8Lu) (https://flic.kr/p/2akc8Lu)
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4898/44193088940_e64a4bb384_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2akc8Fj) (https://flic.kr/p/2akc8Fj)
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4807/45097315865_6034a8fc24_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2bH6wQH) [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/156633854@N02/]Lloyd Costley (https://flic.kr/p/2bH6wQH)

enio45
11-23-2018, 03:59 AM
I'm beginning to think that no work is going to happen in this place.....maybe a front for a strip club?

I think i see a pole there disquised as ceiling support.....just saying!!

Canuck
11-23-2018, 05:18 AM
“gentleman’s club”.

Canuck
11-23-2018, 05:19 AM
I'm beginning to think that no work is going to happen in this place.....maybe a front for a strip club?

I think i see a pole there disquised as ceiling support.....just saying!!

The shrubs came from one of Lloyd’s “hedge funds”

enio45
11-23-2018, 01:22 PM
I would expect nothing less!

Edgemontvillage
11-23-2018, 01:40 PM
The shrubs came from one of Lloyd’s “hedge funds”

Dad joke...

Edgemontvillage
11-24-2018, 09:38 PM
Sam
Glad to see you at the show as well. Lloyds Camaro comes into the shop next week, so timing is everything!

Some of the Z/28 arrived at the shop today! Just in time... Since we like woodworking so much I'm going to rebuild the flimsy buck and add casters

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4838/44214471230_c0b4da06a5_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2an5HTu)[/url] [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/156633854@N02/] (https://flic.kr/p/2an5HTu)

Crush
11-24-2018, 10:49 PM
Nice snap on set up!

Canuck
11-24-2018, 10:53 PM
Nice snap on set up!

It’s called a tool condo!

Crush
11-24-2018, 11:42 PM
It’s called a tool condo!

No kidding! I just bought my first Snap-on a couple years ago, already full!!

m22mike
11-25-2018, 12:28 PM
Some of the Z/28 arrived at the shop today! Just in time... Since we like woodworking so much I'm going to rebuild the flimsy buck and add casters

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4838/44214471230_c0b4da06a5_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2an5HTu)[/url] [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/156633854@N02/] (https://flic.kr/p/2an5HTu)

Great talking with Lloyd and Paul at MCACN, Lloyd, hope we see this cool Z come together with a......BUNCE..... of pictures here..:Can-I-Have-It:

Mike

Edgemontvillage
11-25-2018, 04:04 PM
Built a new, more secure buck and added locking, swivel casters for mobility. Transferring the clip was a 3 guy job, 2 guys to lift, carry and relocate the clip and a third guy to yell "careful!, careful!, careful!"

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4821/45312545844_69c0ebfbed_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2c37Ddq)[/url] [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/156633854@N02/] (https://flic.kr/p/2c37Ddq)

dykstra
12-03-2018, 11:49 AM
Very cool! Looking awesome!

Crush
12-03-2018, 12:07 PM
Some of the Z/28 arrived at the shop today! Just in time... Since we like woodworking so much I'm going to rebuild the flimsy buck and add casters

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4838/44214471230_c0b4da06a5_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2an5HTu)[/url] [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/156633854@N02/] (https://flic.kr/p/2an5HTu)

Where did you get the wood on back wall behind tool box ?

Edgemontvillage
12-03-2018, 02:39 PM
Where did you get the wood on back wall behind tool box ?

Its Canadian red and white cedar S1S2E in 1" x 6" planks that were edge (rabbet) jointed then edge nailed. It was sourced mostly from a local building supply store, Dicks Lumber.

mockingbird812
12-03-2018, 03:50 PM
Built a new, more secure buck and added locking, swivel casters for mobility. Transferring the clip was a 3 guy job, 2 guys to lift, carry and relocate the clip and a third guy to yell "careful!, careful!, careful!"

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4821/45312545844_69c0ebfbed_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2c37Ddq)


Ha ha! Good one. "Third guy" is usually the owner of the car or the one who will have to fix the goobers when the moving job is done!!!! Love the vintage style lights!!!

Canuck
02-10-2019, 03:44 AM
Latest piece of shop equipment arrived on Thursday. Haven been smitten by the beautiful results of vapor blasting, we took the plunge and ordered a system in November. A 6 week build wait and our unit shipped late January. Got the machine to our shop And did the setup and test today. Results are amazing. Will be posting more before and after shots.
https://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/00AE557A-285C-4AAF-A29D-618B31ABCD16_zpsh3l0bfmq.jpeg (https://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/00AE557A-285C-4AAF-A29D-618B31ABCD16_zpsh3l0bfmq.jpeg.html)

Lots of cool plumbing.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/8614FA25-82EC-4E6D-A1B3-DDFE754675A9_zpsatb2tghg.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/8614FA25-82EC-4E6D-A1B3-DDFE754675A9_zpsatb2tghg.jpeg.html)

Nos disc brake pad with some surface rust
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/B1698A8F-48AB-41CF-98D3-517C10114271_zps8qforhgv.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/B1698A8F-48AB-41CF-98D3-517C10114271_zps8qforhgv.jpeg.html)

And after Vapor blasting.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll49/paulolds/9BB9827F-D653-4E02-9376-140D3F76A093_zpsfhkivent.jpeg (http://s285.photobucket.com/user/paulolds/media/9BB9827F-D653-4E02-9376-140D3F76A093_zpsfhkivent.jpeg.html)

Edgemontvillage
02-10-2019, 09:39 PM
He're Paul on the maiden voyage of the VHT VH800P FL Closed Loop vapor blaster, it does produce some impressive results. The machine was made in Lincolnton, NC and was in transit for about a week during its 2,900 mile trek to Blaine, WA.. It must have encountered some cold temperatures along the way because it arrived with freeze damage. It is tested at the factory and wasn't fully drained prior to shipping so the hose nozzle split and one of the pressure T-fittings also cracked and spewed water on startup.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7842/46326821604_ef58c4a6f8_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2dzK54w)[/url] (https://flic.kr/p/2dzK54w)

Freeze Damaged T-Fitting
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7824/47001808602_58a71c57cb_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2eBoybo) (https://flic.kr/p/2eBoybo)
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7840/47053721531_32719aa931_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2eFYC5T) (https://flic.kr/p/2eFYC5T)

Freeze Damaged Nozzle
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7924/47053721811_d9c010c672_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2eFYCaH) [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/156633854@N02/] (https://flic.kr/p/2eFYCaH)

mockingbird812
02-10-2019, 10:30 PM
Wow, unbelievable results. Congrats on the new toy! :smile:

enio45
02-11-2019, 02:54 PM
loving it!!!!!!!!!!!

can i have it?

Edgemontvillage
02-11-2019, 03:34 PM
The vapor blaster produces a very clean, sealed surface on cast iron and steel leaving a burnished-like sheen. For most applications this is fine however with cast iron its a brighter finish than I prefer so IMO cast parts need to be treated to dial-in that brown-gray fresh casting color range. Following vapor blasting I use a semi-solid oil and, in the case of spindles and steering arms, bake them at 400 degrees for about 90 minutes to achieve the fresh cast look. As the oil bakes into the cast it heat seasons the metal and also serves as a natural rust inhibitor.

Freshly vapor blasted spindles and steering arms.
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7888/33168858418_17c0b1f19e_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Sx252h)[/url] (https://flic.kr/p/Sx252h)

Baking in the "Easy-Bake" oven
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7901/33168858588_f4025f1961_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Sx255d) (https://flic.kr/p/Sx255d)

Before and after heat seasoning (The seasoned spindle appears much darker in the photo than it does in person)
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7889/40079264283_8c37ff961d_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/244EGVZ) (https://flic.kr/p/244EGVZ)

Heat seasoned steering arms
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7860/40079264363_448c5a1dce_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/244EGXn) [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/156633854@N02/] (https://flic.kr/p/244EGXn)

Canuck
02-11-2019, 04:28 PM
I hope Sherrie was out when you used the ovens for your baking party?

Edgemontvillage
02-11-2019, 06:07 PM
I hope Sherrie was out when you used the ovens for your baking party?

To keep the peace my Easy Bake (read toaster oven) is for use with parts only.

Ryan1969Chevelle
02-11-2019, 09:02 PM
Those parts are heat seasoned just like Nanna used to make :-)

Lloyd: What is semi solid oil?

Ryan W31

Edgemontvillage
02-12-2019, 12:26 AM
Those parts are heat seasoned just like Nanna used to make :-)

Lloyd: What is semi solid oil?

Ryan W31

A semi-solid oil is any (non-contaminated) oil that isn't a fluid at room temperature. For example, motor oil is not, coconut oil is a semi-solid. I happen to use coconut oil which comes in a paste form in food grade however other semi-solid oils work as well.

Ryan1969Chevelle
02-12-2019, 10:50 AM
A semi-solid oil is any (non-contaminated) oil that isn't a fluid at room temperature. For example, motor oil is not, coconut oil is a semi-solid. I happen to use coconut oil which comes in a paste form in food grade however other semi-solid oils work as well.

Learn something every day, never heard of such a thing.

Ryan W31

Edgemontvillage
02-12-2019, 02:07 PM
Learn something every day, never heard of such a thing.

Ryan W31

I picked up the technique from a couple of sites that deal with cleaning and restoring cast iron cookware like frypans - seems there's a web site for every pastime. More or less the same material so the process was transferable.

Ryan1969Chevelle
02-12-2019, 10:00 PM
I picked up the technique from a couple of sites that deal with cleaning and restoring cast iron cookware like frypans - seems there's a web site for every pastime. More or less the same material so the process was transferable.

You guys are cooking up some good stuff!!

When you get bored I can send work west!!!

Ryan W31

firstgenaddict
02-17-2019, 10:12 PM
How it leaves Aluminum and bare steel absolutely floors me.
I am sold.
I appreciate your research on the cast iron restoration as well that is very interesting as I see cast iron cooking oddities quite often, just thought the stuff was wall art... maybe not.

enio45
02-17-2019, 10:16 PM
i swear this is not a garage but a bake house!! i knew it!

Edgemontvillage
02-19-2019, 02:55 AM
How it leaves Aluminum and bare steel absolutely floors me.
I am sold.
I appreciate your research on the cast iron restoration as well that is very interesting as I see cast iron cooking oddities quite often, just thought the stuff was wall art... maybe not.

Thanks James, vapor blasting also does a nice job on brass and on copper plate by dressing and burnishing the copper without stripping. I've used it on rubber which works well and plan to experiment with plastic. Its a versatile process.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7927/46418658214_2c4cd2a7ff_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2dHRKTm)[/url] (https://flic.kr/p/2dHRKTm)

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7822/47142380891_de709f0c89_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2ePP2qx) [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/156633854@N02/] (https://flic.kr/p/2ePP2qx)

firstgenaddict
02-21-2019, 03:10 PM
That's neat, they were machined after copper plating.
The finish is so nice for carb base plates etc.
I imagine the finish it will leave on an aluminum intake will mimic what came out of the vibratory tumbler WINTERS used to remove the green casting sand.

Canuck
02-21-2019, 06:52 PM
It was the finish on aluminum housings that sold us on VB. Bell housings, Muncie cases,alternator cases.

Edgemontvillage
02-22-2019, 02:36 AM
Some examples of the results possible with steel and aluminum:

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7896/40206557393_ebcaedd73e_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/24fV7JM)[/url] (https://flic.kr/p/24fV7JM)

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7866/46257314085_cbff233e0b_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2dtAPU2) (https://flic.kr/p/2dtAPU2)
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7918/40206557903_fded6332a0_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/24fV7Tz) (https://flic.kr/p/24fV7Tz)
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7874/46257316765_050e880c25_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2dtAQGe) [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/156633854@N02/] (https://flic.kr/p/2dtAQGe)

m22mike
02-22-2019, 10:55 AM
WOW......:worship:

Ryan1969Chevelle
02-22-2019, 11:02 AM
So the parking brake pedal Assy went in looking like S$&@ and came out looking like Jewlery?

Magic?

Ron Popeil?

Ryan W31

Edgemontvillage
02-22-2019, 01:03 PM
So the parking brake pedal Assy went in looking like S$&@ and came out looking like Jewlery?

Magic?

Ron Popeil?

Ryan W31

We've experimented with a variety of techniques, Evaporust, Low Pressure Dry Media blasting (of all descriptions), metal cleaners and polishes, Tumbling (good for certain applications) and nothing comes close to restoring metal like vapor blasting.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/899/27457802398_6a72be81e8_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/HQmq3b)[/url] (https://flic.kr/p/HQmq3b)
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/901/27580206798_94fdb64375_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/J2aLAS) (https://flic.kr/p/J2aLAS)
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/806/39642626740_e244d2a03c_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/23p5PNu) [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/156633854@N02/] (https://flic.kr/p/23p5PNu)