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As a tie-in to our bestest buddies here, I'm gonna use cones instead of protection posts/ballards. They should hold up fine.
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...psa6d6525c.jpg Besides, what are the odds of BMF visiting... :tiptoe: http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...pseb0d462e.jpg http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...ps82d8cf54.jpg :D |
Cozmo we talked about this.....SCREENS!!
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Okay -- well.... I was actually referring to hitting them with a truck or something not WALKING into them... But I get your point as well. Skippers --- That particular CONE is here in Seattle at the Seattle Art Museum's outdoor "art garden" - The Olympic Sculpture Park - down on Elliot Bay.. Along with a Stainless Steel "tree"... and a few very cool other art pieces. The one I like best is the big eraser.... http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/a...64MFu5Vpxr.jpg http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/a...rk-572x380.jpg Quote:
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That big eraser is very cool, clever and funny. :thumbsup: I'd write more, but I'm busy perusing the Briz's site. :D |
great hideout!
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Greg,
:idea: Now all the shop needs is a sign on it that read's: "Weld's Wonky Garage & Grill" or "Greg's Garage & Grill ... Hot Rods & Hot Food" :badidea: Maybe not. :) |
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Let me mull that over..... Okay -- I've decided. Hell no! LOL |
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My friends have managed to 'name' the shed multiple times -- and they all seem to have a common theme to them. IDK WTF.....
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Shorty's Chop Shop is kinda catchy.
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Lol!
Greg, whatever you end up with name-wise, the place is killer! Every man needs a sanctuary, or hiding place. I love every thing you've done with this building, I only hate the idea of having to go for a drive to go to the shop, but you explained earlier how it's not a biggie for you, so it's cool. One question for you though, does the big ole' fan wobble like some I've seen? I walk into my local Walmart garden center where they have them up on the beams, and one of theirs wobbles terribly. |
Scott -- thanks for the kudos....
AND NO -- it's smooth as a babies behind.... no vibration at all. We had a big I-Beam welded to the truss system... and the truss system itself was built for a gantry crane - so the mount is pretty dang solid to say the least... but you don't hear or see anything except the fan going round -- slow or full blast. Full blast is 100 RPMS... and that doesn't seem like much - but with a 12 diameter -- that baby is humming right along!! The couple days I was there running it -- and cleaning up the race cars -- I was running it at 50 to 60 rpms (the controller is digital and you just raise or lower it where you want). At 50 RPMS it's just kool --- at 60 RPMS you begin to feel a breeze... at 100 - you'd best have stuff strapped down! LOL It's amazing how much air this thing moves! And it's silent. |
Yes sir, with that kind of diameter, it doesn't have to turn fast to move a lot of air.
Do you already have a move in date for the home? Expected time of completion? |
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We have kinda sorta a completion date.... The builders are smart asses - like me - maybe that's why we get along? When you ask them when it will be done - they respond - "when it's done". It's a large full custom build - weather can be a real factor in the mountains... so it's really anybodies guess. It was "thought" that we might make it for Xmas of 2015. The shop is ready to roll right now! Other than the floors being painted at the end of the month - we're good to start moving that stuff. The movers think they'll have the shop equipment moved by mid July. |
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I don't think he needs the signs. ha
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I think I must agree!! LOL |
Best high end shop I ever visited....located up a hill in the NAPA Valley with great views.......owned by a gentleman named.......I swear to god this is TRUE! Dick Long.....name of the shop " Dick's Rod Shop " best name EVER!:lol:
Nice build on your shed, if I ever move to my property in Meridian, ID......I'm thinking I'll need one of those fans.....nice! |
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His parents had a good sense of humor!!! And yes. The Big Ass Fan really works great!! |
so what color floors did you end up going with? (sorry if I missed it if it was already said) :snapout:
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Caught me by suprise yesterday while reading "Automobile", BigAss fan ad staring me right in the face, i guess its the fan of car guys....sweet.
Shop looks great Greg. Good luck with the floors..... |
Floors are being painted beginning Monday morning --- NW Garage Service coming to break down the lift here Monday.... Let the games begin!
I don't even want to think about moving all this crap! OMG.... It will be painful to just stand there and watch the movers try to figure it all out. LOL |
Lift being taken down.... best $500 bucks I ever spent! Having the folks that put it up - take it down!
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I agree 100% the best money spent taking the lift down :G-Dub:
That thing is a PITA to try and do yourself! :superhack: |
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It is! And as the guys were taking it down - they were telling me all the little tricks and tips to re-install it. So that info alone I hope comes in handy. One of the issues that living in an area like Sun Valley is that there's just not a ton of resources around. Service businesses have to come up out of Twin Falls or Boise. I just got a call from my builder this morning - to discuss the floors being done - and the folks that are doing it are living in a travel trailer parked in front (I'm totally fine with that). My point is - that they've had to come from a distance and will be there a few days so are camping out. |
That's part of the price you pay to live in a remote resort destination area I guess... :G-Dub:
:D I grew up in Glenwood Springs, CO so I'm well aware of the hassles of living in a remote area. Some things are nice, others are flat out a PITA to deal with. Especially if you are trying to live on a budget. Someday, I hope to be in a position where I can pay someone to move me. I know people that have never moved their own stuff, they think that's what movers are for. I have never paid anyone to move anything for me, always done it myself. Often wondered WHY I'm doing it myself, but that's all I know... |
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Moving myself ended with my move from New York City back to the west coast in 1983.... a high school buddy that was out of work came back and we spent two weeks packing a big truck. There was not one square inch of air space when we finished. The shop will require a 53' trailer that can hold 59 pallets... as everything in the shop has to be crated - palletized (solid floor pallets) - and shrink wrapped or banded on the pallet. Why? Because that's the way I want it done. Makes it easier on the other end when I'm all by myself and trying to move stuff around and set it all up again. They're bringing 6 guys and figure two days of "packing" and one day of loading.... There is no F'n way I could do this by myself or have good enough friends that would volunteer to help. It's a pro deal all the way. Quote:
I did my first lift by myself using my engine hoist. When I decided to upgrade that EAGLE lift to the Rotary - I had the company come and remove mine and deliver it to Chris Holstrom (he was just setting up his own new shop) and install the new one. I will set up the Rotary in the new shop by myself..... it's not hard - it is dangerous - and a guy just needs to use his head and be careful. With the overhead in the new shed -- I'll just pick up the uprights with a chain hoist because I can position the hoist directly above where the upright will be installed. Bada Bing - Bada Boom..... I'll send pics from the hospital stay. |
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I figure I would have spent more in Delivery Fees and Beer for my friends if I had tried to do it myself |
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lol... :D When I was moving mine back 10 feet, still all in one piece, at one point it started to tilt over until one of the arms hit the floor and it stopped... :hairpullout: My Dad was out there watching me and he said "I'm gonna go back inside now, good luck with that." :D |
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LOL just pricing out a new one for my new garage, they want 500.00 to install......... I have done it before but I think it is going to be money well spent. if it falls over when I'm installing it it will do more then 500.00 damage. I figure
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Smart thinking Blake, especially if the damage is to you or one of the guy in the shop.
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Arrived over here this morning - and this time I brought my wide angle lens... so here's some pics that aren't from a cell phone!
Taken from on top the toterhome... http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/a...g/DSC_4327.jpg http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/a...g/DSC_4324.jpg The "reception" area -- which I'm just going to put art and signs and stuff in... I don't want Charley to stop by and think he's got a place to hang out... http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/a...g/DSC_4331.jpg This is upstairs and where I'll put a sofa and all that kind of stuff.... but it will be roped off so Charley will think it's closed to the public. Those 5 gallon buckets are nothing but the chips for the floor paint - they're everywhere! I had no idea they used that much chips! http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/a...g/DSC_4334.jpg From a different position - looking back to the upstairs storage area... http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/a...g/DSC_4335.jpg With the doors closed.... http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/a...g/DSC_4336.jpg LET THE FLOOR PAINTING BEGIN!!! They cut the floors with a diamond grinder.... then apply the epoxy paint.... then completely cover it with chips (nothing but latex paint chips!) --- then on Friday the part that makes it NOT peel even with hot tires --- the Polyurethane clear top coat! That's the secret over the home done stuff -- the grinding for grip -- and the top coat. Epoxy is SOFT and if it's not clear coated it yellows and sticks to hot tires and peels right off.... YA THINK THIS IS WHY THE PRO STUFF WORKS A BIT BETTER?? The floor is ground.... http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/a...g/DSC_4348.jpg They have less than 10 minutes to get about 100 square feet cut and rolled and chips thrown on... they make very small batches of the epoxy --- work quickly -- and move on to the next square. http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/a...g/IMG_5795.jpg They had strategically placed 5 gallon buckets of these chips all over.... and they're using a 5 gallon bucket full per 100 square feet! The floor is COMPLETELY covered with these chips. I always thought they were just kind of broadcast around --- that no workie! http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/a...g/IMG_5796.jpg He's just beginning to broadcast the chips. http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/a...g/IMG_5797.jpg He's nowhere near done yet! http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/a...g/IMG_5798.jpg Look at the floor now --- NO SHINE ANYWHERE... it's covered plus! http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/a...g/IMG_5799.jpg They use a small electric blower to blow the chips off the unpainted portion and start the process all over again! They're working FAST as in OMG... They paint is all laid out downstairs in little plastic buckets -- the helper runs downstairs and makes up another batch -- they cut - roll two directions - broadcast - blow - and repeat. Tomorrow they'll SCRAPE the floor in two directions with a sharp wide scraper to cut any chips that aren't flat -- clean up that mess and start clear coating. No wonder this is expensive! http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/a...g/IMG_5799.jpg http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/a...g/IMG_5800.jpg |
That is looking awesome Greg.
I LOVE that floor man. Looks great! |
Wow its going to look awesome! I wish I had sprung for the floors in my garage to be done.
I hope you never drop anything on the floor you would like to find again. |
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