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Here are some pics of what I've been doing to the shop. Finish the wall coverings and electrical. Added Hardware for the sliding door and worked on the frame for the door. Added a 30 amp outlet and redid wiring on the 50 amp box used for "Ol' Reliable". Attached Images
Reply:2 set of pics; put 1/2 ply on the walls, door opening approx 7 1/2 x 7 1/2. Rail is 16 ft long. Attached Images
Reply:3rd set of pics, frame is 2x1 material cross braced in corners, brace at middle running horizonal on frame is 4' from top; will be attaching 4x8 material. Made 3 vertical braces for support also. Attached Images
Reply:Looks Good. You have certainly been working on that shop.Co-Own CNC shop:Miller :1251 plasma cutter, MaxStar 700 TIG/Stick, & XMT 456 Multiprocess Welder.&  2 Hypertherm HPR260's Plasma CutterSorry I had a bad stroke but now I am back.
Reply:last set for today - ol reliable and some shots of corner bracing and rollers for door. Attached Images
Reply:now all that was up tight on all my wood work - I told ya I had a welder - just took some time to get to the stage where I could use it. New stuff hasnt arrived yet...waiting on the stimulas package!!! jt
Reply:It looks like it's gonna wind up to be a great place to spend a LOT of time.Holes for wire runs properly drilled in the neutral point of the rafters"Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:I wish I could get into the habit of cleaning up the metal at the weld joints before I weld. It doesn't seem to be much of a problem with stick, but plays hell with a wire welder.  I made some flux core welds today that positively sucked.  Had the metal been clean I wouldn't of had arc outages, and other bad stuff goin' on.  I hardly ever use the wire welder, and I forget it's a different animal.  I'm so used to welding over rust with just a swipe of the wire brush to remove loose stuffAre you going to rock in an area to weld in, or leave the plywood?  Sheetrock is a little more flame resistant I suppose."Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:Looking good JR.  Keep the photos coming.MM200 w/Spoolmatic 1Syncrowave 180SDBobcat 225G Plus - LP/NGMUTT Suitcase WirefeederWC-1S/Spoolmatic 1HF-251D-1PakMaster 100XL '68 Red Face Code #6633 projectStar Jet 21-110Save Second Base!
Reply:Hope you remove the gas cans fromthe back of the welding shop. Or got great insurance
Reply:Originally Posted by farmersammI made some flux core welds today that positively sucked.
Reply:Nice job. It's got everything you need except the beam in the ceiling for the chain hoist.A butterfly without wings, is just an ugly bug
Reply:FARMERSAMM - I really really debated over the sheet rock vs the plywood thing. 90 percent of my welding and cutting will be done in the open area and the closed in area will be an area to secure tools and items, layout stuff etc. I am planning on putting some lite sheet stuff where I might be doing any welding inside, but not cover the entire wall, checking with a place that does A/C work on some scrap stuff. Also, FYI that "DIRTDOBBER" QUOTE if you notice is also from Midland and I hate to say but is a direct relation of mine..ought to see his shop!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Anyway, Plan on putting the covering on the sliding door tomorrow and then I can get all my tools out of other shop which my "SON - THE DIRTDOBBER" has completely taken over!!!. More Pics LaterLast edited by JayRay; 03-03-2009 at 12:06 AM.
Reply:Originally Posted by duaneb55Polarity correct?  Straight (EN) for FC although someone here once posted a link to one for reverse polarity (EP) too but that's not the norm.
Reply:My Gosh - You guys have keen eyes! MM, had to host up the front end of my riding mower, double platted that beam and didnt give enough to mattter. I helped my Father-In-Law build the "original" part of the shop, the middle part and on the inside before everything got covered and no access, we put a piece of 1 7/8 pipe down the middle of the shop on top of the joist. Only had to use it once but we sure were glad we had it there. I still have room to add a small I-beam in the area where the chain is at, maybe later though.
Reply:You all go right ahead - I'm all ears, thought I went to sleep and woke up in the middle of a different thread!!
Reply:Originally Posted by JayRayFARMERSAMM - I really really debated over the sheet rock vs the plywood thing. 90 percent of my welding and cutting will be done in the open area and the closed in area will be an area to secure tools and items, layout stuff etc. I am planning on putting some lite sheet stuff where I might be doing any welding inside, but not cover the entire wall, checking with a place that does A/C work on some scrap stuff. Also, FYI that "DIRTDOBBER" QUOTE if you notice is also from Midland and I hate to say but is a direct relation of mine..ought to see his shop!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Anyway, Plan on putting the covering on the sliding door tomorrow and then I can get all my tools out of other shop which my "SON - THE DIRTDOBBER" has completely taken over!!!. More Pics Later
Reply:Originally Posted by JayRayYou all go right ahead - I'm all ears, thought I went to sleep and woke up in the middle of a different thread!!
Reply:Originally Posted by duaneb55Sorry about that JR.  I confess - I started it.
Reply:Duane wasnt you interested in a SA200? I was on a trip (driving in the p/u) the other day and saw one in Odessa, will check and see what the status of it is and let you know - those things are high around here but you never know what ya run up on.
Reply:Originally Posted by JayRayDuane wasnt you interested in a SA200? I was on a trip (driving in the p/u) the other day and saw one in Odessa, will check and see what the status of it is and let you know - those things are high around here but you never know what ya run up on.
Reply:JayRay  Not that it's any of my business, but If you were to straddle several rafters with a 4x4 or a piece of iron, you would be able to lift your truck. Attached ImagesA butterfly without wings, is just an ugly bug
Reply:MM thanks on that, on the interior part of that shop I do have a large piece of 1 7/8 pipe fitted across several joist like you have drawn up. Need to put something out in the open area like you've drawn up. Will keep that in mind. Tks again