I know that my wife would insist upon it (no matter now good the dust collector is).Originally Posted by Chris Padilla
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I know that my wife would insist upon it (no matter now good the dust collector is).
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Chris,
Give me a holler if you need a hand over a Sat. or Sun.
Tim
on the neverending quest for wood.....
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The easy way to keep sawdust off the washer and dryer is to drape a drop-cloth over them -- cheap and fast. If you can find some more of that wonderful material from the curtain....
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Looks like you have a great start Chris
Got your PM I think I got it fixed
What did you have for dinner tonight at the bachelor pad "Pizza"
I bet you can't wait for the little lady and the littler lady to get home!
Jim
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Good idea putting the washer/ dryer there handy so you can clean and dry your finishing rags and WW clothes! Seriously, you have a BIG project in front of you but w your expertise, you'll prevail!! I also like that curtain!! Jerry PS Hurry before the Boss gets home!!
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Hi San Josey,
I know tht you CA folks are into aesthetics and stuff. However, after you get done with that, I would suggest that you consider the electrical requirements in your new shop. Have you considered hiring someone with an EE degree to give you a hand?
Whatever, bud, good luck with your project.
Dale T.
I am so busy REMAKING my projects that I don't have time to make them the FIRST time!
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More progress.
The first pic shows the washer and dryer moved out of the way so I can tear off the drywall over there. I also pulled off some conduit off the wall (feeds the pool equipment). I've got two gas lines running across that I can't do much with without spending an ungodly amount of money and time. I've thought to add furring strips to the whole wall but that seems like such a waste and a lot of work. I think I'll just box them in nice and neat and drywall over that.
I've got a guy coming in next week to asses my HVAC situation. What I have is pretty old. The water heater is new. I may just rip out all the old crap and then remove the drywall there, too. We'll see.
The second/third pic has all the drywall removed. The small opening to the right of the door is under-the-stair space. Still need to figure out how I might use the space...the water softener might just fit in there but the height is a bit tight.
The final pic shows the ceiling...two bedrooms are above this section of the garage. This is the space I'd like try out some sound travel control on like Jay did in his basement.
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The curtains kinda remind me of a "Greatful Dead Concert" Boy! showing my age now!
Good Luck:
Don S.
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A couple of "par-for-the-course" shots of the garage, the trailer for the trash (ha, trailer trash!)....
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Seeing the outside shot of your garage roof, reminds me of the roof on my shop. (Hey, this week, everything reminds me of the roof on my shop
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Solar Tubes would work really well here and be easy to install as a retrofit! They are amazing for their size...
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The most expensive tool is the one you buy "cheaply" and often...
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"the trailer for the trash (ha, trailer trash!).... "
Goes with the window covering!!!
I'm glad to see the window covering is still up!
May we suggest a velvet Elvis? It could be used to cover the W&D.
Keep up the good work, it's coming right along.
Gary
Bluegrass - Finger Pickin Good!
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Chris,
Nice progress!!! I bet your glad the family is not there for this one!!
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Go, Chris, Go! Looks good and you are making considerable progress!
Ken
So much to learn, so little time.....
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Oh if SWMBO could see you now!
As for dust collection, I would partition off the washer/dryer. I don't care how efficient the DC is you will get dust - everywhere!Almost everything I have is connected to dust collection but I still get enough to require an occasional "blow down and sweep."
Nice start on the project.
If sawdust were gold, I'd be rich!
Byron Trantham
Fredericksburg, VA
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