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Old 12-29-2014, 02:39 PM
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Shop build pictures

BCROB asked if I'd post up pictures of my shop build so here ya go. I started with a existing 12x12 structure that has our well pumps and stuff in it. First thing i did was remove the junky GE electrical panel and installed a new 100a Cutler-Hammer panel..














So now we have a 12'x24' humble shop! i installed 4 20 amp curcuits for plugs and 2 15 amp curcuits for lighting. i plan on insulating and putting plywood up on the inside then eventually pouring a concete slab off the left side of the shop for my blacksmithing area but im outta money now.. All in all the build was just over 3k in cost but because i built off the existing building i really only need to frame 2 1/2 walls so it was the cheapest way to get maximum space.

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Old 12-29-2014, 03:17 PM
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love shop wip pics but I didnt think it rained in California ???


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Old 12-29-2014, 04:13 PM
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Not sure why the pics are upside down... They were not when I posted... Ugh..
Rob it rains all the time in Humboldt County.. That's why we have big redwoods
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Old 12-29-2014, 04:17 PM
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hmmm thats odd...on my phone the pics are upside down and on my computer they are not... was up with that???
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Old 12-29-2014, 04:21 PM
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actually Rob it had been raining so much that the second i dug my holes for the pier blocks they immediatly filld with water... had to scoop out the water when i poured concrete and set my blocks.. ground water is like 4'' below the surface....
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Old 12-29-2014, 06:03 PM
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Nice looking shop. Nothing like being able to do things yourself, gives a man a great deal of satisfaction...
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Old 12-29-2014, 06:21 PM
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Building a new shop is always an exciting time. I envy you. Just remember that you can never have too many electrical outlets (both 110 & 220 volt) as well as too much natural light.

Good luck. I'm sure that you are going to enjoy it.

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Old 12-29-2014, 06:30 PM
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Gary, in the dirty room I have about 20 plugs and in the clean room 12. And there is plenty room in the panel to add whatever else. Lights are all t8 fixtures. I ripped out the old clear poly roof on the existing building and layed 5/8 ply below metal on all of it because we're surrounded by trees..a 2" branch is like a missile.
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Old 12-29-2014, 07:28 PM
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Looking good! That is one of the things like Gary said, you can never have enough of..........plugs, lights and space. I seem to run out of them all the time. I got roughly 240 sq. ft. in my shop and mostly I have a walkway down the middle! Good luck with the new shop!


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Old 12-29-2014, 09:01 PM
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What a great build, Nate! Good luck Buddy!


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Old 12-29-2014, 09:12 PM
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All those bluegrass cd sales are paying off I see !!!!
Even my bro in law said you sound like Hank Jr. in track 4

"Rain falls, cold winds blowin on meeeeeeeee" !!


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Old 12-30-2014, 12:56 PM
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Hahaha Rob! We have about 700 more cd's if you want more!! And we are halfway done with the next album..
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Old 12-30-2014, 01:36 PM
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Hahaha Rob! We have about 700 more cd's if you want more!! And we are halfway done with the next album..
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I want the first copy of the 2nd cd release please , and yes signed by all of course !!!



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I'd like a signed copy too!!!


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Old 12-30-2014, 06:40 PM
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Great shop, looks almost exactly like mine. Here in Montana I had to insulate the ceiling and walls and used OSB on the inside walls instead of drywall or the like. Besides the wiring and lighting suggestions I would add to paint the walls white inside. I just used two coats of primer and with lots of overhead light the reflected light is very good. Also, I used horse stall mats on the floor after much deliberation. They work great, easy on the feet when standing all day, no problems yet with welding inside (mig only).

Darn if it don't fill up fast!
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