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Old Mar 3, 2012 | 11:33 AM
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My "garage-mahal" before i started using it. Upstairs is same size as downstairs 28' x 28'.

 
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Old Mar 3, 2012 | 11:44 AM
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I have always loved old cars and trucks but never really got into it until I built a woodie for a client out of a '40 Chevy 4 dr sedan.
Nice work, I also do fine wood working.
 
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Old Mar 5, 2012 | 01:34 PM
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pictures....finally

PHP Code:
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[/PHP]mancave pictures by f100man56 - Photobucket
 
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Old Mar 5, 2012 | 01:39 PM
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well ???? almost finally

I don't know about the PHP code ??? usually I use .jpg immages (sized correctly) and use the "manage attachment" down below to upload them from the pc ... if they are hosted somewhere you can use the "insert image" button up above and stick in the hosting site address... I think, maybe... it's really just black magic...

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Old Mar 5, 2012 | 03:09 PM
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If you click on the lower link to photobucket it should show the pics. It works for me please let me know if it does not work.
 
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Old Mar 5, 2012 | 07:45 PM
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That looks very nice and roomy. I wish I had that shop.
 
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Old Mar 5, 2012 | 09:42 PM
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fantastic size shop and you still have the barn behind it for parts storage!?!
 
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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 12:36 PM
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Thanks for looking guys sure have missed some great threads on here but hope to have the shop done soon and get back to the truck. When I get the machine shop done I will be available to make a lot of custom parts and will share pics with everyone. Who knows maybe some of you guys will want some custom parts made.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 08:10 PM
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Great shop! I miss my big shop like you wouldn't believe, I like my new house but I sure would like to be living in the past!
 
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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 01:08 AM
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WoW! That's a really nice shop! You must live on a little bit of acreage? Nice place from what i can tell.

Wish I could have built mine that big! Either way i'd probably still jam it full of crap, one way or another. I built a 32x36 3 car with a loft over two of the bays for storage. The open bay (no loft) is clearance for my 2-post car lift.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 03:55 AM
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Man that is nice. I like the way you set up different areas in it.

I need to do something like that to my shop.......even if I just add a second floor inside of it for storage. Mine is a junk magnet.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2012 | 10:38 PM
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Made more progress today. Got all the sheeting up in the large work area hung. Machine shop is ready for paint. Now on to the storage area and the a tremendous amount of painting and electrical. Last but not least move all the machines in and then have some fun working on the 56.
 
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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 12:43 PM
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Made more progress today. Got all the sheeting up in the large work area hung. Machine shop is ready for paint. Now on to the storage area and the a tremendous amount of painting and electrical. Last but not least move all the machines in and then have some fun working on the 56.
unless you are painting with epoxy, I'd suggest renting an airless sprayer (I rented from Home Depot, the equipment was in much better condition that from the local rental yard.) it will make quick work of the job. I used Glidden primer sealer I got in 5 gal pails also at HD. It dries to a hard near gloss finish on the OSB. I applied 2 coats as soon as the first was dry to the touch.
 
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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 02:03 PM
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I would love to have some thing bigger than my two car garage. I
 
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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 10:49 PM
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Hey Ax I am glad to hear that the airless sprayer will make quick work of the painting. I bought one today but won't start the painting for couple weeks as I have to finish the storage area first. Thanks for sharing the info, I was planning on spraying but have never used a sprayer. Was not looking forward to rolling all that paint on.
 
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