I vote for Saddle Tan, only because it made me think of this:Quote:
Originally Posted by OneCheekRider
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s13OAHDzaco
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I vote for Saddle Tan, only because it made me think of this:Quote:
Originally Posted by OneCheekRider
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s13OAHDzaco
Splash is clearly the fastestQuote:
Originally Posted by OneCheekRider
I kinda like oceanside as it would go with all the blue bikes I own. Probably end up with something like charcoal though. I wasn't expecting all the options.
Depending on how much wrenching you plan on doing in the garage be careful that the color you choose doesn't hide hardware well. Nothing worse then dropping a piece of hardware onto a floor that is the perfect camouflaged color for that piece of hardware.
Many hours spent searching for hardware on dark gray epoxy floor here during a past career.
Oceanside looks like it could hide hardware with the best of them.
THIS! I was running a commercial motorcycle assembly line. We moved into our new space and I let some of the managers pick colors and designs for walls/floors, etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by tls25rs
They chose a black floor with silver speckles. Looked great, but man, we lost a lot of hardware. Never again...
Purple offers a good contrast for chromed tools. LOL
I've heard this missing hardware dilemma which is tough bc I'm kinda set on the Smoke color now. I definitely don't want brown...
I was going to say the same thing. My first job out of school was at a company that built miniature aerospace hydraulic valves. The shop floor was blue with sparkly silver flecks. So many tiny springs, washers, and spacers disappeared into the floor never to be seen again. I would go with a solid color floor if at all possible.
Haha, one thing for sure, you ain't never finding those 10mm sockets on the "newport" floor. I think of those, desert tan would allow for the best "findability"
Well, I guess there's no turning back now! Only time will tell whether "Smoke" will turn into a 10mm socket abyss.
Grinding and filling has commenced. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...4564f7b439.jpg
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Done for today. Top coat gets applied tomorrow.
Can you see the glitter?? I'm liking it so far. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...f9ae8f0ea0.jpg
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Welp im jealous. Thats gonna look awesome with some lighting and storage.
perfect!
I think I see a 10mm socket already! haha. It looks great. nice work.
Floor is done. Can you spot the 10mm?
Need to do the finishing work around the edges and put trim pieces around the window and door. Still shopping for a tool chest and shelving. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...67ee7b29a1.jpg
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Astonishingly, still have room in it! You can barely see loft but it’s handy.Quote:
Originally Posted by nick5446
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Tool box and power tower/bench are in. Slowly making progress.
Still thinking about installing shelving about 6' or so off the ground around the perimeter for additional storage. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...aa7a029871.jpg
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that is the next project in converting my barn from office use to workshop use. I am going to start with a 10ft section, I have the angle brackets, salvaged from prior use, gonna make it 18" depth with 5/4 lumber, with a 12" & 6" boards, I use 5/4 cause it sags less than 1" & I have a good local sourceQuote:
Originally Posted by OneCheekRider
Underneath the first shelf, I plan on a hefty built work bench, 8"x8" framework, hardwood flooring top
I just picked up the 5/4 boards, $42 for 2 boards a 12'x 5/4x12" and a 12'x5/4x6", not as bad as I expected
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shelf going on wall in front of V-strom
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got my shelf up, I went wit 5½ft above floor, to leave 2ft space above, and 6" less for me to lift. wont interfere with the 30" workbench I'm gonna but under it, dimensions of the shelf are 9ft 4" x 16 13/16
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these look great...keep it up guys
the motos make good furniture art
i need a little organizing in my shed and garage...i'm in decent shape but i have a few things I think I would like to do to make a little more floor space in both locations...keep the photos and ideas coming!
1 easy thing i want to do is get a short garbage can with a cover for my empty beer cans/bottles so i can keep them outside instead of in the garage in a fish tote...then i can spin my air compressor so it won't stick out so far
here's a rough sketch of my plans for my barn, the toughest part will be finding another home for my survey office, it's takeing up 2/3 of my space nowAttachment 54601
that shelf didn't take long to fill, glad I left 2ft space above, the big box has my original gas tank, damage,from a ladder falling on it 3 days after I bought it plan on expanding to a larger 8+ gal tank, my 1550 sidecases hang out a bit, a Stanley Fat max box I use for a top case, and optima battery & box of wiring for my auxiliary charging system project 15 sq ft of freed up floor space, every bit counts
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gradually consolidating my survey stuff into a smaller area, better layout for both mechanic work, and survey work, better separation, ,y next project, is moving my plotter to what looks like the back wall in the photo, and put my library on the wall where the plotter is opens up 20 sq ft of usable floor space
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Major furniture move over the past week, got my survey stuff consolidated as much as I can, spacious room for 3 bikes
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my next project before I build the workbench on the back wall, is cleaning up the rats next of network cabling, a project I am dreading with all the furniture moved and consolidated, every cable is probably twice as long as it needs to be
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spending my Biden Bucks , picked up the timbers for my bench framework, I'm also going to install a parts washer sink
sketch of what I'm building
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Pressure treated? Where'd you source those beams from?
yes, PT, the 12' 4x6 was $40 or so, but the 6x6 x8' rough timbers were only $18, at HD in Rochester, they are PT, but not ground contact, no biggie, I/m usin em indoors $207 for my list in the sketch, I'm gonna be able to do my gussets, and cross joist with scraps I have, might hafta but one though. I have a stainless steel sink for the parts washer sink, I'll get a small pump, and I know what I am getting for a vice, a Capri 7"Quote:
Originally Posted by nhbubba
https://www.homedepot.com/p/6-in-x-6...0200/202081131
https://smile.amazon.com/Capri-Tools...s%2C160&sr=8-3
I saw that "light duty" stuff. I've been drawing up a tree-house for the kids and the cost of real PT is just stunning right now. The plans got scaled back substantially when I looked into what I could get 6x6 posts for.
it's barely treated, is what they mean by "light duty", so it's great for inside garage stuff, not planed, it has a rough cut surface, not good for kids getting splinters
before I get done, I will add a hardwood wainscot rail at the top edge & over the edge of the underlayment and hardwood top
Anne helped me unload the truck, a lot of work for 2 old farts, trying to decide if I wanna fumble thru this with my 7¼" saw, cut halfway thru, then flip it over, or rent a post & beam saw, which would require getting it all done at once, rather than piecemeal. Attachment 54787Attachment 54788
I'm still trying to figure out what I'm going to do about shelving: DIY, amazon, or dish out for something really nice/professional.
On the professional front, I've found a system called "Monkey Bars" that I am really impressed with. Holds 1000 lbs every 4 feet and once you install the main shelves, you can add modular pieces like shelving, hooks, bike racks, etc that hang off the main supports. Only problem is you have to buy from a retailer and they have to install it. But it has a lifetime warranty and truly looks professional. The good news is they come out for free and a make a 3D rendering of what you suggest...pretty easy stuff but still kinda fun:
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I also impulsively bought this rolling cabinet at Sam's Club. It holds 600lbs total and locks, so I'm tempted to just get a few more of these, put anything bulky on the top of them and call it a day.
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Edit: Nevermind, just found this at Home Depot but it's not in stock:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-48...oduct-overview
We bought two of the Sandusky brand shelves from HD over the winter. Came fully assembled. Great deal for 225$ on sale. I store tools and diy supplies in one and the other is dry stuff like tp, paper towels etc. They are cheaper and larger than the husky brand.
I have a small stainless steel sink, that I was going to use for a parts washer, but in looking for a pump, I have decided to get this, just use the tub, recess it into my bench, not use the legs. https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/pr...y?cm_vc=-10005
edit, maybe not, reading 1 start reviews, the pump is only compatible with water based cleaners
I started construction today, this will take me a while, my old Skil is a pretty cheap one, I have tried cutting post with it before and never a clean cut, so I am doing this with a hand saw, first one done, still a lot of sticky inside the wood, gonna have to squirt the saw with WD40 while cutting to make it go faster Attachment 54822
and after 6 of em, I'm ready to call it quits for today, still have to notch the legs for the cross timbers, and of course, the cross timbers will need to be notched after they are cut to length
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You should be contacting me when you need help lugging shit like that!Quote:
Originally Posted by RandyO
I've got my cardio for today, yesterday, I cut the 6 legs, notching one leg is more work, at least it feels like it, I wasn't able to find a beam saw to rent, so I am doing it all with a hand saw
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Decided to go for another post, should have ignored my THC induced energy. A sharp backsaw can draw blood just as easy as a power saw. But I got er done
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now I got 4 done, 2 more to go
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OK< Serious question for the wisdom of NESRians, I have notched all my corner posts, and now time to cut my cross beams
here's the question, should I make the bench 30"deep, or 32" deep. ?
is 2" bench space any advantage. It does make the electrical outlets a stretch
I have the beam 32" from the wall, the finished bench surface will be 2" higher (38") I reached over, and could reach it without knocking my house of cards down
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