Here is a few pictures of my new shop

figment · 01-09-2008, 02:10 PM

The inside SQ FT is about the same size as the house I used to live in.
The rest of the driveway is being poured this month and I'm going to add lighted bollards on the front side of the building.

The slab is 57x57' with two 12x45' covered porches and a 12' porch on the rear which I will add a roof for the riding lawn mowers and air compressor/etc later after the dust has settled.

The shop has its own 200amp service.

It's good to be on the Architectural Committee

Purpdust · 01-09-2008, 02:17 PM

Not bad

RedRider · 01-09-2008, 02:25 PM

I'm jealous...

tigerblade · 01-09-2008, 02:33 PM

Where's the bar?

figment · 01-09-2008, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by tigerblade

Where's the bar?

The Wife bought me a refrigerator for Christmas. It's full-o-beer.

A wide-screen and microwave are on the to-do list.

slickwill · 01-09-2008, 02:57 PM

Wish you were my neighbor. I'm going to be changing the thermostat on my car in 15 F weather.

Looks like a sweet set-up.

figment · 01-09-2008, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by slickwill

Wish you were my neighbor. I'm going to be changing the thermostat on my car in 15 F weather.

Looks like a sweet set-up.

Last year I replaced the stock fuel tank on the truck with a 60 gallon out on the driveway. It was only in the 30s but the wind was blowing so hard it was difficult to work. I now a little about what you're dealing with.

Unfortunately, I'm still running conduit and power so the floor is stacked with all my power tools/etc. I am looking into a two story storage shelf setup to take advantage of the height. I could put a second story in at least one bay or quarter bay...and still park the RV on the other side.

CBR929RE · 01-09-2008, 03:16 PM

slickwill · 01-09-2008, 03:20 PM

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I could put a second story in at least one bay or quarter bay...and still park the RV on the other side.

That would be the way to go. I worked for a guy that had an almost identical looking shop. He used just over half of one of the bays to put in a full apartment (tiny) that he rented for $550 a month. It still left room underneath for storage.

Heavy-Dee · 01-09-2008, 03:29 PM

What a pansy sized building.

luvtolean · 01-09-2008, 03:32 PM

Sweet. Did you get a 3-phase pull?

Hammer · 01-09-2008, 03:32 PM

Nice

Hammer · 01-09-2008, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by luvtolean

Sweet. Did you get a 3-phase pull?

Not with just a 200 amp service

luvtolean · 01-09-2008, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Hammer

Not with just a 200 amp service

Out here a 200A 3-phase service wouldn't be all that unusual unless you were in a residential area.

figment · 01-09-2008, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by luvtolean

Sweet. Did you get a 3-phase pull?

I dont thik they offer it here.

too bad too because it would be nice.

figment · 01-09-2008, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Heavy-Dee

What a pansy sized building.

Your dog would like it...

luvtolean · 01-09-2008, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by figment

I dont thik they offer it here.

too bad too because it would be nice.

It's not too pricey to convert if you have to, it just isn't the preferred way.

3 Phase Converter Info- Sales- rotary phase converter, static 3 phase rotary converters.

Hammer · 01-09-2008, 05:39 PM

Very few have 3 phase service, if they do they paid through the nose to get it.

It starts out at around $4K for overhead,and that is if 3 phase is within 300-400 feet from where you want the pole..

TCD · 01-09-2008, 05:54 PM

I'm jealous. Nice setup!

Jetbdude · 01-09-2008, 06:08 PM

Yeah, nice, but what if you want to work on something big?

That's all I could come up with. I'm jealous

Baketech · 01-09-2008, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by luvtolean

It's not too pricey to convert if you have to, it just isn't the preferred way.

3 Phase Converter Info- Sales- rotary phase converter, static 3 phase rotary converters.

You could have trouble running a CNC on a rotary...this is one area where a digital is better...

http://www.phaseperfect.com/

Heavy-Dee · 01-09-2008, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by figment

Your dog would like it...

For real. My whole lot would fit under that roof.

CBRVFR · 01-09-2008, 08:12 PM

Nice. Will that hold all the firearms, or are you planning an expansion soon?

RedRider · 01-09-2008, 10:43 PM

Does it have an indoor range?

abtech · 01-10-2008, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by RedRider

Does it have an indoor range?

That's in the basement.

Excellent workspace Fig. Kudos and enjoy!

SomeStrangeGuy · 01-10-2008, 07:46 AM

I wouldn't be pissed if I had to deal with that , nice digs

slickwill · 01-10-2008, 10:48 AM

If I had that shop and he had a feather up his butt we'd both be tickled.

01-09-2008, 02:10 PM	#1
figment riki-tik! Join Date: 02-03-2007 Location: St. Paul, Texas Age: 50 Bike(s): Yamaha WR250X Posts: 879	Here is a few pictures of my new shop The inside SQ FT is about the same size as the house I used to live in. The rest of the driveway is being poured this month and I'm going to add lighted bollards on the front side of the building. The slab is 57x57' with two 12x45' covered porches and a 12' porch on the rear which I will add a roof for the riding lawn mowers and air compressor/etc later after the dust has settled. The shop has its own 200amp service. It's good to be on the Architectural Committee Attached Thumbnails

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01-09-2008, 02:57 PM	#6
slickwill 67 Kg Join Date: 08-31-2007 Location: Idaho/Iowa Age: 29 Bike(s): Western Flyer Posts: 2,136	Wish you were my neighbor. I'm going to be changing the thermostat on my car in 15 F weather. Looks like a sweet set-up. __________________ If it has wheels, I've crashed it, and some things that don't skis, snowmobile, card board box, giant tube, sentra, dirtbike, lawn tractor, grandmas bread tray, kayak, canoe, raft, bicycle, waterskis, tobaggan, horse, ATV, Now my CBR (women)

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RedRider Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 49 Bike(s): 929 Posts: 2,382	I'm jealous...

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Heavy-Dee The Murph Join Date: 12-17-2006 Age: 31 Bike(s): 2004 GSXR 600 Posts: 2,691	What a pansy sized building. __________________ Epic Fail

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01-09-2008, 03:32 PM	#12
Hammer For Sale Join Date: 12-17-2006 Location: Indiana Age: 39 Bike(s): 05 Suzuki 600 Posts: 4,890 Images: 1	Nice __________________ SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE SLINKIES. NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING BUT THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE STAIRS

01-09-2008, 05:39 PM	#18
Hammer For Sale Join Date: 12-17-2006 Location: Indiana Age: 39 Bike(s): 05 Suzuki 600 Posts: 4,890 Images: 1	Very few have 3 phase service, if they do they paid through the nose to get it. It starts out at around $4K for overhead,and that is if 3 phase is within 300-400 feet from where you want the pole.. __________________ SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE SLINKIES. NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING BUT THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE STAIRS

01-09-2008, 05:54 PM	#19
TCD Join Date: 12-18-2006 Bike(s): '06 CBR600RR, '06 CRF250X Posts: 168	I'm jealous. Nice setup!

01-09-2008, 06:08 PM	#20
Jetbdude Every man's dream Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 34 Bike(s): 07 600RR Posts: 2,455	Yeah, nice, but what if you want to work on something big? That's all I could come up with. I'm jealous __________________ #20

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01-09-2008, 10:43 PM	#24
RedRider Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 49 Bike(s): 929 Posts: 2,382	Does it have an indoor range?

01-10-2008, 07:46 AM	#26
SomeStrangeGuy no longer ready to mingle. Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Debt, where else? Bike(s): GS / KLR Posts: 3,808	I wouldn't be pissed if I had to deal with that , nice digs __________________ GPS Discussion Forums Time is the ultimate currency.

01-10-2008, 10:48 AM	#27
slickwill 67 Kg Join Date: 08-31-2007 Location: Idaho/Iowa Age: 29 Bike(s): Western Flyer Posts: 2,136	If I had that shop and he had a feather up his butt we'd both be tickled. __________________ If it has wheels, I've crashed it, and some things that don't skis, snowmobile, card board box, giant tube, sentra, dirtbike, lawn tractor, grandmas bread tray, kayak, canoe, raft, bicycle, waterskis, tobaggan, horse, ATV, Now my CBR (women)