Garage-shop addition almost finished

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I've added another bay to my two car garage to make room for everything that I have in there.  I've waited for this since I moved into my house 15 years ago, and finally had the opportunity to get it done.     I'm very lucky to have the room and equipment that I do have.  It's been a lot of hard work and side jobs to get to where I am at.           All that is left, yeah right! is to hang some cabinets up and fix the in ceiling speakers  so they all work.  Other than that, I'm waiting for the weather to cool down some more.  It's been over 100º here is Az. still and I didn't have enough to spend on an air conditioner for the garage.  Gotta do some more side work to get the installed.Enjoy the pictures, comment if you wish.-Greg Attached Images---No good deed goes unpunished---
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Reply:Nice shop!Millermatic 251Spectrum 300 PlasmaEverlast PowerTig 250EXEverlast PowerCool W300Harris / Victor OACraftsman 13 Speed Drill PressProTools Air/Hydraulic Bender48" BrakeCompressor, Notchers, Grinders, etc.
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Reply:You can just add to your existing posts using the reply button instead making a new thread for each post. Very nice home shop with some awsome equipment!Millermatic 251Spectrum 300 PlasmaEverlast PowerTig 250EXEverlast PowerCool W300Harris / Victor OACraftsman 13 Speed Drill PressProTools Air/Hydraulic Bender48" BrakeCompressor, Notchers, Grinders, etc.
Reply:Nice shop!!I merged all of the threads for you.http://all-a-cart.comWelding Cart Kits and accessories
Reply:Mebuildit, the shop looks great.  All you need to do to add pictures is to hit the reply button in your own thread.  That way you won't have to start a new thread every time you want to add pictures.Jack OlsenMy garage website
Reply:You suck! Nice place!!!The only thing I can see that MIGHT be a problem down the road is the lathe against the wall..I think over time you will agree that it is really nice to be able to get behind it more often than not..JMHO...Other than that..You suck!  ...zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:What were the dimensions of the old garage?What are they now?http://all-a-cart.comWelding Cart Kits and accessories
Reply:Thats pretty sweet.UA Local 598
Reply:I love the triple bank Snap-On, I'm jealous. I only have the double, KR1000 bottom & top. I was going to upgrade, but can't see $10k for a tool box! Nice shop."Where's Stick man????????" - 7A749"SHHHHHH!! I sent him over to snag that MIC-4 while tbone wasn't looking!" - duaneb55"I have bought a few of Tbone's things unlike Stick-Man who helps himself" - TozziWelding"Stick-man"
Reply:Nice setup!  By chance are we somewhat close?  I am in East Mesa.Please dont mistake my enthusiasm for talent!
Reply:Now that you've added on, you can get some equipment to work with . Totally jealous.Millermatic 200Hobart Handler 120Victor O/A & Ramco BandsawLincoln 225 ACSnapOn AD HoodMiller XMT304/22AHypertherm Powermax 1650 G3Lincoln Idealarc DC600 w/Extreme 12 VSMiller Digital Elite "Joker"
Reply:You need a lube storage area.   Other than that im jelous as hell alsoVantage 500's LN-25's, VI-400's, cobramatics, Miller migs, synch 350 LX, Powcon inverters, XMT's, 250 Ton Acurrpress 12' brake, 1/4" 10' Atlantic shear,Koikie plasma table W/ esab plasmas. marvel & hyd-mech saws, pirrana & metal muncher punches.
Reply:If you ever have to move....The movers are going to kill you for all that heavy gear...LOLZNice setup man...Jealous barely describes my envy.Nice poster too!1981 Lincoln SA 200Miller Trailblazer 302gMiller 211 Mig Welder w/ AutosetI'm learning to stick metal together
Reply:No wonder $ R tight, there are a LOT of very fine tools in this shop.  mebuildit    where R U at in Az?   Specter usually gives you notes on the how and where for a fella to pin point his location etc...that's how I met met Mark and Joker. A friend just got a mill.  I go by once in awhile to see the head scratching on HOW zactlee to get it where they want it in the shop.  I see how U solved that problem, First buy the milll and set it down, Next, build a beautful shop around itSometimes I think I don't really care about welding at all,  just I have this thing about tools, love 'em. enjoyLast edited by PapaLion; 10-03-2010 at 08:34 AM.Lincoln Power MIG 215Lincoln WeldPak 3200HDLincon ProCut 25Lincoln WeldanPower 225 AC/DCIf all else fails... buy more tools
Reply:Originally Posted by ZTFabWhat were the dimensions of the old garage?What are they now?
Reply:Looks great! All you're missing is a tiki bar!  Go hot, or go home!
Reply:Originally Posted by mebuildit As for the Lathe being against the wall?  Good point!  I can move it out a little, it's already out some, but a little more won't hurt.  Thanks for that advise.
Reply:I am with Zap, YOU SUCK! Man that is a nice shop, how long did it take to accumilate that much stuff? Very nice.
Reply:You dont even need a house haha.Miller Dynasty 300 DXMiller CST280Miller Maxstar 150 STH
Reply:I've been in this house for 15 years now, one ex wife and many girlfriends later and here I am today.  The only mistake I have ever made was you guess? (getting married?) or (selling my first Bridgeport?)    It's kinda funny that people who drive by always stop and look when I have the doors open.  Mostly guys stop and call me names, then say you have the best garage in the neighborhood...lol    I  laugh.     My current wife, (yes I did it again) is great with me and my shop.  I married her because she had her own set of tools.  Plus some other things that I can't tell you on here...ha ha.     I think that when it starts to cool down to the 90's I might start advertising in the local paper for some more side work.  My last project was a car that made it into the "Fast and Furious 4" movie.  I was very proud of that one.  Plus the guy always paid in full before he left, and kept coming back for more stuff.  But now the car is done, and I need some new projects t make some money for an A/C unit for next summer.     You all have been great to me, Thank you to all and for the nice words.  I realize that I'm new to this website, but again I really appreciate the acceptance you all have given me.Hope everyone had a great weekend.-Greg---No good deed goes unpunished---
Reply:Careful, I might just have to "annex" your shop...Miller Millermatic 212... and that's about it... for now...
Reply:Good morning, MEBUILDIT.What a great shop! I have a couple of questions for you.I'm going to build a new 24'x40' shop, hopefully next month, also in a neighborhood. It has to "blend into the neighborhood" so I'm deciding what would be the best materials to use. It looks like yours is stud walls instead of concrete block, but if you were starting new, which would you use? Did you use sheet rock on the walls or is there something better? I will have woodworking equipment at one end and welding equipment at the other end. I am thinking I will sheet rock and then put sheet metal around the welding area. I'm not trying to hijack your thread, but lot's of experienced guys are going to read this and anyone's suggestions are welcome, Thanks for the great pictures, I see lots of great ideas.Burt _____________________Miller Syncrowave 250Millermatic 211Miller 375 Plasma Cutter Hobart Handler 12010FtDrillBit.comBe glad I'm not your next door neighbor.  I'd never give you the opportunity to use any of your own stuff!
Reply:Well I guess your wife married you for your tool'sThat pools seems rather large for just quenching when tempering.But really, that is fantastic, I think I should move down to there when I retire, might be a good place to hang out.
Reply:Totally awesome!    I especially like the "quenching pond".  Is there benefit to quenching with water that has a high chlorine content?  -MondoMember, AWSLincoln ProMIG 140Lincoln AC TombstoneCraftsman Lathe 12 x 24 c1935Atlas MFC Horizontal MillCraftsman Commercial Lathe 12 x 36 c1970- - - I'll just keep on keepin' on.
Reply:Lets see something you have built in this fine piece of eye candy with sleeping quarters.
Reply:Originally Posted by riceburnerLets see something you have built in this fine piece of eye candy with sleeping quarters.
Reply:You guys are killing me (laughing).  See I almost finished it up over this summer, that's why it looks so pretty in there.  Plus I have had 5 sugeries over the past 5 months as well.  I'm a burn patient, and am trying to get my face back together.   Anyways, the walls have a fiberglass/ plastic that you get at Home Depot, it protects the walls from damage and chemicals.  We use that stuff where I work at and it's great!  I did that vs. putting sheet metal on the walls, since metal is so expensive these days.     As for your exterior walls, I wanted cinder block like the rest of the house, but the bill would of doubled, so I went with studs.  Also, had them put two layers of siding up, bottom layer was OSB and then the siding.  Kinda gives you some meat to hang stuff onto from the outside.  On the inside I super insulated everything, and also made a shed outside of the garage (I'll show pics later) and  moved my compressors and air dryer out there.   Plus I super insulated that too for noise, I did that for me and not my stupid neighbor the grouch next door.      As for what I have built in that shop?  Have you seen my RV gate in another post?  That was my first project inside before I had the drywall up.    My next project is probably going to be an H frame hydraulic press.  And this weekend I'm machining some engine parts for a friend of mine and installing some ramps for a trailer.    If anyone lives close to me in Scottsdale, Arizona, drop me a line.  It would be great to meet some of you guys.  All of you sound like my kind of people.  Just don't be all politically correct around me though.  I call it like I see it.  Let's have some fun or even let's all make something and meet up somewhere so all of us can meet one another.Well, I'm finishing up my lunch now, and just am laughing how much you like my queching pond out yonder.   Take care all of you great guys.-Greg---No good deed goes unpunished---
Reply:Tool envy...I rehab stuff, make stuff faster, and make stuff that never was.'99 VW Jetta TDI'73 Sears ST/12, '66 Sears Custom 6, Bar Stool Gokart
Reply:Wow! wish i had that much room in my garage..Looks goodStrive For Perfection