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Thread: Yet another shop build.... McFarlane

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    I stood on soft mats like those at work and found my feet didn't like it because the boots would flex a little, putting more pressure on it instep. The firmer rubber of the horse mats still cushions without deforming as much. You could get one and try it for a while and see how you like it. They don't cost as much as some of the anti-fatigue mats.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Peter Christensen View Post
    I stood on soft mats like those at work and found my feet didn't like it because the boots would flex a little, putting more pressure on it instep. The firmer rubber of the horse mats still cushions without deforming as much. You could get one and try it for a while and see how you like it. They don't cost as much as some of the anti-fatigue mats.

    Pete
    Thanks Peter. There are plenty of tack stores in my area to check them out. I currently have the cheap SAMs club foam tiles and they work amazingly well, but I want something even a little more cushy.
    Mark McFarlane

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    trim.jpgditch.jpg

    Ditch has been dug for electrical service. Trim has been painted. Walls should get painted today.

    SCM called me and my new toys have cleared customs, so now I have to arrange for the last 50 miles of shipment (but I need a driveway poured first)

    Epoxy floor is scheduled for week of July 11th, so hopefully I'll start moving in on the 16th...
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    So awesome, man. Congrats again. Sorry for your landscaping, but the grass will grow back.

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    Beautiful! You've come a long way, you must be excited!
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    I'm so tired (been working 10-12 hour days on the shop for 4 months) that it is hard to get excited. But I'll get there. I mostly just want to crank up the AC and sit in my stool...
    Mark McFarlane

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    Quote Originally Posted by mark mcfarlane View Post
    I'm so tired (been working 10-12 hour days on the shop for 4 months) that it is hard to get excited. But I'll get there. I mostly just want to crank up the AC and sit in my stool...
    But you're retired...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jim Becker View Post
    But you're retired...
    I spent 40 years sitting at a desk.

    What I've chosen to do in retirement is much more physical, but I'm also getting in better shape. Over the past 7 months I've probably restored my strength and endurance to what they were to 5-10 years ago.
    Mark McFarlane

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    Yea, I understand...it was just too good an opportunity to pass up on, however..."retired" doesn't mean "no work"...
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    Quote Originally Posted by mark mcfarlane View Post
    ... and sit in my stool...
    Gross. But I don't judge.

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    Still no power, but the floor is done so I moved in today. Stationary and benchtop tools start arriving next week. Lighting is 4 LED strips sitting on chairs and counter tops. Its gonna be really bright when all 30 are lit up....

    I had a heck of a time tonight installing my base cabinets. Built Euro style / frameless boxes using an MFT, parallel guides, and a track saw. There is very little tolerance to the boxes not being perfectly sized/square. 1mm off in width from front to back adds up when you put 7 of them in a row and want the sides to be tight against each other.

    I'm pretty sure the lengths of components are all uniform, I was very careful. I am guessing I didn't seat every dado fully. The bottoms, backs, and top braces and all dadoed. Add in a crooked wall and it took some thought and re-engineering. At least I recessed the backs so I could trim the backs where the wall bulged.

    Anyway, I worked 14 hours on this today, Time for a bath, some Motrin, and bed
    Mark McFarlane

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    Sweet! The floor looks really nice.
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    Mark, very nice. Also agree with Bruce on the nice looking floor. Best regards, Patrick

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    Thanks Bruce and Patrick.
    Mark McFarlane

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    Awesome, Mark, just awesome! Almost (ALMOST) makes me want to speed up time to retirement so I can do such a thing!
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