Finally, construction has begun...

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... on my new shop!!!! Been waiting a long time for this. Attached ImagesGraysOrnamentalIron.com
Reply:I can't tell from the pictures, but if code allows it, stub your electrical service entrance in under the slab so you don't have to penetrate an exterior wall. One less place to leak.
Reply:Thats awesome man, I am in the middle of mine as well. you going to put alot of concrete down? How big is that thing?
Reply:Congrats!  New shop is always cool Dave J.Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance. ~George Bernard Shaw~ Syncro 350Invertec v250-sThermal Arc 161 and 300MM210DialarcTried being normal once, didn't take....I think it was a Tuesday.
Reply:Originally Posted by bigcreekThats awesome man, I am in the middle of mine as well. you going to put alot of concrete down? How big is that thing?
Reply:Best of luck with your project. I envy you guys that jump right in there and build these nice shops. I never had the balls to outlay that kind of dough. My checkbook never had that kind of money in it, and I couldn't bring myself to borrow that much.I'm sure you'll enjoy it!Rich
Reply:are you gona put radiant heat in the floor?Of all the things I lost I miss my mind the most...I know just enough about everything to be dangerous......You cant cure stupid..only kill it...
Reply:Looks great. I was wondering why you didn't go with steel construction. (this being a welding forum and all ?)
Reply:Originally Posted by dcs13Looks great. I was wondering why you didn't go with steel construction. (this being a welding forum and all ?)
Reply:Congratulations sir! I am jealous, of course!
Reply:Awesome and yes...I am also very envious, but also happy for you. Congrats man.
Reply:Nice start to great sized shop !! Curious how far from house and plans for electrical ??+1 recommend planning ahead with conduit(s) down in ground and coming up in wall where you plan your subpanel.  Main electrical in 2" end-to-end conduit to house and extra smaller conduits for CAT 5e internet/phone/security and RG6 cable TV !!  Just your natural gas run from house in trench must come up outside shop and enter above grade.Good luck with rest of build.
Reply:About 50' from my patio to the walk-in door on the shop. Shop will have it's own 200 amp electrical service coming off a pole 100' from the front, left corner. Wireless internet and cell phone, so don't need those. Security sensors are within range for my system so all I have to do is add entry and motion sensors. If/when I have gas run to the shop, I'll have the cable run for TV.  I have the RapidAir Maxline 3/4" kit to plumb my air compressor lines. LED lighting already ordered. Just need to get it enclosed so I can start moving equipment in there!Thanks for all the suggestions guys.GraysOrnamentalIron.com
Reply:Looking nice neighbor! Be nice if it were already done when it is going to get down to 30 Sunday (that is cold weather here in my opinion).SA-250 TMDSquarewave 200Thunderbolt AC/DC1951 G.E. welder
Reply:Alabass  proud for you.  Great looking shop.   I forgot you may have told me.  What town are you near? I'm above Gadsden.  When you plan on being in the new building????? Richey
Reply:I'm in between Decatur and Moulton. Hope to be in it in two more weeks.GraysOrnamentalIron.com
Reply:That's a good area.  We not too far from you .  Interested in what kind LED or brand you ordered?
Reply:H Originally Posted by steelsurgeonBest of luck with your project. I envy you guys that jump right in there and build these nice shops. I never had the balls to outlay that kind of dough. My checkbook never had that kind of money in it, and I couldn't bring myself to borrow that much.I'm sure you'll enjoy it!Rich
Reply:I got the lights through a local electrical warehouse that a friend of mine works at. The brand is MAXLITE. They are just basic 2 bulb, 4' LED tubes but there will be about 18 of them in the shop.And to all the guys wishing they could build a shop, I've been there. I just turned 55 a couple of weeks ago and have been waiting a long time to get a shop. I worked out of my garage also, having to pull tools out and put them away when through to make room for the wife's car. I'm very excited to get to do this, but also a little impatient. Construction started 2 weeks late and nothing was done on it today even though the weather was perfect. I guess because they poured concrete yesterday and were waiting for it to cure.I'll post more pictures as progress is made.GraysOrnamentalIron.com
Reply:Great looking for more photos and maybe they will get back on the building pretty quick.
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Reply:Originally Posted by AlabassYeah, the whole thing will have a concrete floor. Overall size is 42'x40'. 30'x40' main shop with 12' walls and a 12'x40' lean-to enclosed and insulated as a garage for my boat and yard equipment.
Reply:Insulation going on.GraysOrnamentalIron.com
Reply:Making progress. Attached ImagesGraysOrnamentalIron.com
Reply:Outside is finished!Main shop, boat room, and lawn equipment storage is in the back.  Also got my office area framed up yesterday. Doors and electrical are scheduled next week! Attached ImagesGraysOrnamentalIron.comOriginally Posted by AlabassOutside is finished!Main shop, boat room, and lawn equipment storage is in the back.  Also got my office area framed up yesterday. Doors and electrical are scheduled next week!
Reply:Looking real nice!! what are you gona finish the inside with? metal or sheetrock?Of all the things I lost I miss my mind the most...I know just enough about everything to be dangerous......You cant cure stupid..only kill it...
Reply:Originally Posted by roadkillbobbLooking real nice!! what are you gona finish the inside with? metal or sheetrock?
Reply:if you can plan ahead of where you want shelves or to hang heavy stuff, throw some wood behind the metal for support...Of all the things I lost I miss my mind the most...I know just enough about everything to be dangerous......You cant cure stupid..only kill it...
Reply:Doors are in. Time to start working on the inside. Hopefully electrical work starts tomorrow! Attached ImagesGraysOrnamentalIron.com
Reply:Yea...That's awesome. Very nice looking building. And up in 2 weeks including Thanksgiving Holiday. ImpressiveLast edited by Tim9; 12-02-2015 at 06:50 PM.
Reply:Electrical going in and metal along the walls. Also got a new gantry crane assembled over the weekend. Still waiting on lights. Attached ImagesGraysOrnamentalIron.com
Reply:Office finished, lights in, power on, and now moving in. Gonna take me forever to figure out where I want to put everything. Attached ImagesGraysOrnamentalIron.com
Reply:Shop looks awesome!
Reply:Getting a little more organized. Got the big table in. First welding job was putting some casters on the table so I could move it around if needed. Even with the casters, it's still a hand full. The table is 5'x10' and the frame is made from 10" I-beams. Attached ImagesGraysOrnamentalIron.com
Reply:Nice!!  I think you built the perfect sized shop!  and great idea with the peg board on the end of the shelves ... ill steal that idea when i get mine built!AWS CWI xxxx21711968 SA200  Originally Posted by WelderMike  I hate being bipolar, It's awesome.
Reply:Final pics. Got my material rack built, cleared up a lot of floor space. Air supply plumbed to both ends of the shop. Got my gas heater hung, gas should be hooked up this week. Finally got some shelves installed in a couple of places and finished my office with TV and stereo. Attached ImagesGraysOrnamentalIron.com
Reply:Been looking into the same thing are you doing anything yourself? And how much for everything how much was the electrical service. Looks good.
Reply:Originally Posted by leeroy86Been looking into the same thing are you doing anything yourself? And how much for everything how much was the electrical service. Looks good.
Reply:That's awesome I just got quoted $29K for a 20x40x10 metal building barebone, no concrete or electrical service. I was always under the impression they lay the slab first and then the walls. One day I will have a shop like this one. Thanks for posting!!!
Reply:That came out very nice!!! use it in good health...............Of all the things I lost I miss my mind the most...I know just enough about everything to be dangerous......You cant cure stupid..only kill it...
Reply:Congratulations brother! I can't wait for my day to come.
Reply:Very Nice!I have never seen inside liner steel installed horizontally before, was that your idea? or is that the way they do it in you area?Knick
Reply:Fantastic looking shop.  Like everyone else I am envious and happy for you.  Great design!Miller Diversion 165 TIGMillermatic 211/141 with Auto-SetHobart Stickmate LX235 AC/DC StickNorthern Tool 135 MIG & Dry Cut SawKlutch ST80i/ST200i Stick/TigGrizzly G9742 BandsawMilwaukee Circular Steel Saw/Portaband/SWAG Offroad Table
Reply:Originally Posted by KnickVery Nice!I have never seen inside liner steel installed horizontally before, was that your idea? or is that the way they do it in you area?Knick
Reply:Originally Posted by Teggy1I've seen it both ways.  One argument/reason is it keeps conduit/plumbing tucked between the ribs, for slightly less wall protrusion.   Others cite dirt/dust accumulation as reasons to go with vertical installation.   I'm sure there are other reasons, but it seems to be preference.
Reply:That looks great, enjoy it man, I know you will!
Reply:Wow I quess I just missed this!! Nice job all the way around, I know you been needing and wanting this. I'm happy for you!! Great shop!!Located In SE OklahomaLincoln Mig 135Hobart Ironman 230 Mig5x10 CNC Table with DTHC & FTHypertherm PM65 on the tableMiller Bobcatwww.caneyagequipment.com
Reply:Originally Posted by KnickVery Nice!I have never seen inside liner steel installed horizontally before, was that your idea? or is that the way they do it in you area?Knick
Reply:Originally Posted by roadkillbobbare you gona put radiant heat in the floor?