My New Shop!! Yiippeee!

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shart70rt said:
Marland,

I use the big (80 Gallon) vertical compressor from Lowe's. Has been great. I installed a station to dry air and add oil for tools off the outlet of the compressor. Put in a "T" fitting with hand valves first, and one leg is used for blow down air (keeps you from using oil while cleaning parts or sweeping the floor with air). Other leg feeds the air/oil station, then the outlet from the air station goes to the two pull down air kits hung from bottom of rafters (my shop does not have a sheetrock ceiling. Debated about adding water also, but use it so seldom, that it was not worth the hassle.

If you are a retired veteran, or know a retired vet or current military person, Lowe's and Home Depot gives 10% off when they show their ID Card. Would save you $60 or $75.

Bought the pull down air and electrical stuff from Norhern Tool. Their quality looked better than Harbor Freight's.
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Thanks for the information. I've been eye balling the ones at Lowes for awhile now. The way I laid my garage off in my head didn't allow for a air compressor. I can make room for it however .... especially the vertical ones.

What kind of line did you run to the drop down reels? Schedule 40 3/4" PVC water pipe? Or is it better to use something else? I've seen where 3/4 pipe has been used but no sure if it is for a long term use. I don't have my shop roughed in for air. I think I might need to back up and think about what I'm doing here. Another words if I'm going to have a pull down reel then I need to locate a spot for it as well as the air compressor so I won't have pipe showing on the outside of the wall. I want it in the wall behind the sheet rock..... right? Wouldn't that look the best?

Are those compressors 220 or 120 volt?
 
Awesome place man, we work out of a 25x50 shop. had a stripper pole but it's really in the way when the party's not there lol and kind of akward to work around/explain to people
 
The upright 80 gallon compressors from Lowe's are 220 volt. You can also get a 10% off coupon in a moving packet from the Post Office.

I wouldn't suggest running your airlines behind the sheetrock. If you have a leak or need to reroute or fix something, you have to tear into the wall. Surface mount them and paint the pipes to match the wall color to help them blend in. Also, copper is the best choice for airlines, followed by galvanized steel. I've read about people using PVC, but that can be dangerous IMO.

Your shop is looking great.....cool thread :cheers:
 
Looking good brother. Laurie and I will be up there in Anderson SC in mid November. I'd love to check it out. MMG
 
mullinax95 said:
What kind of line did you run to the drop down reels? Schedule 40 3/4" PVC water pipe? Or is it better to use something else? I've seen where 3/4 pipe has been used but no sure if it is for a long term use. I don't have my shop roughed in for air. I think I might need to back up and think about what I'm doing here. Another words if I'm going to have a pull down reel then I need to locate a spot for it as well as the air compressor so I won't have pipe showing on the outside of the wall. I want it in the wall behind the sheet rock..... right? Wouldn't that look the best?
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I know the best thing I did was mount 2 reels for air and 3 for electric.

I also thought the electric through a bit and made sure there were outlets where I would need them, such as by the hood of the cars so I could plug in a battery charger easily.

Since you havent decided where to locate the compressor, let me suggest this. DO one of 2 things, either mount it outside or in its own VERY well insulated room. Reason? Noise. They are LOUD.

Also - unless your running a full shop with several guys working - you only need a compressor like this one:
http://www.harborfreight.com/25-hp-21-gallon-volt-psi-cast-iron-vertical-air-compressor-67847.html
 
I hate to disagree with Joey here, but feel I must. I have my compressor in a 5X10 tool room. When the compressor is running it gets hot & then it starts pumping a lot of water. In my tool room I had to put in a fan to bring in outside air.
Of course, I am in GA and Joey is in IL:cheers:
C
 
6pk2goDemon said:
The upright 80 gallon compressors from Lowe's are 220 volt. You can also get a 10% off coupon in a moving packet from the Post Office.

I wouldn't suggest running your airlines behind the sheetrock. If you have a leak or need to reroute or fix something, you have to tear into the wall. Surface mount them and paint the pipes to match the wall color to help them blend in. Also, copper is the best choice for airlines, followed by galvanized steel. I've read about people using PVC, but that can be dangerous IMO.

Your shop is looking great.....cool thread :cheers:
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I have seen both ... air lines in the wall and on the outside of the wall. The air lines where I work are in the wall and ceilings. They have been that way for a long time. However when I worked for a construction company we built a gigantic clean up shop. It was located at a big auto auction. They bring the car in the front door and when it leaves the back door it looks brand new... or close to it another words. They had ALL the lines on the exterior of the walls and really didn't care how they looked. I for one want it to look good... nice clean job. I'm still up in the air about the air compressor (see below)

Thanks C

Joeychgo said:
I know the best thing I did was mount 2 reels for air and 3 for electric.

I also thought the electric through a bit and made sure there were outlets where I would need them, such as by the hood of the cars so I could plug in a battery charger easily.

Since you havent decided where to locate the compressor, let me suggest this. DO one of 2 things, either mount it outside or in its own VERY well insulated room. Reason? Noise. They are LOUD.

Also - unless your running a full shop with several guys working - you only need a compressor like this one:
http://www.harborfreight.com/25-hp-21-gallon-volt-psi-cast-iron-vertical-air-compressor-67847.html
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I have got it planned out pretty good I believe Joey. I have outlets where the reels will be over head and located close to where I think I need them. I would be just happy to have one reel for electricity much less two. lol

I have found that those Craftsman reels are junk so I advise everyone not to buy one. I installed one for my boss where I work. We have been using it pretty frequently and it did good for awhile but about a good month the wire started to pull out of the cord end. Also the cord end got where when something was pulled in it would loose connection. We just about got where we don't even use it anymore. It is pretty bad quality that's for sure. I would categorize it as "normal" use but it just couldn't hang.

Today I was down at my bosses house working on his barn. I went to his storage building to get some bolts and washers and noticed he had a small vertical compressor like the one you posted. His was a DeWalt brand looks exactly like this one http://www.sears.ca/product/dewalt-portable-air-compressor/609-000349225-D55168-CA

I looked at it and thought "Geez that's all I would really need"

I'm just a "weekend warrior" mostly so I don't believe I need anything big. I don't do a lot of body work (spray gun, sanders, etc) so I don't need a huge capacity unless however things change. My intended use is 3/4" drive air ratchet ( lug nuts) as well as breaking stubborn nuts and bolts loose. I will invest in a 3/8" drive air ratchet down the road. Blow things off with compressed air, keep my vehicles tires pumped up, other than those uses that's about it. I like your idea already. lol I wasn't looking forward to moving that big heavy compressor around and knowing it will take up so much room.

Ok I talked to the sheet rock man today about finishing my sheet rock for me. I told him I haven't got it hung yet but was just letting him know that it won't be to much longer. He said for $200 he would hang all the sheet rock... walls and ceilings!! I thought geez that would be best $200 I've spent in a long time. That means I wouldn't have to struggle with the ceilings and hire my buddy to help me. Just stand back and watch!! Sounds a winner to me does it not? This will be hanging of 42 sheets of 4 X 10 sheet rock.
 
You have to do and buy what fits your needs. I agree with putting that big, loud a** compressor outside if possible. You can pour a small slab of concrete and build a cover/shield for it. It's your vision :cheers:

mullinax95 said:
However when I worked for a construction company we built a gigantic clean up shop. It was located at a big auto auction. They bring the car in the front door and when it leaves the back door it looks brand new... or close to it another words.
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I want to bring a car over THERE =D> :smilebox:
 
You'll be suprised how many things those electric cord reels are handy for. Especially if your going to get only one, get the longest one you can. 50ft is good. I have one mounted by my garage door so I can reach about 40 feet outside of the garage. Great for filling tires when a car isnt in the garage, and other things. Same with the electric cord. I can run a charger into the driveway if I need to, or power yard equipment. I use it alot to start my snowblower.

I also have a wall mounted shop vac which is great for vaccuming out the car and what not. This is the Shop Vac I have. the 25 foot hose is great and by wall mounting it I save floor space.



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6pk2goDemon said:
You have to do and buy what fits your needs. I agree with putting that big, loud a** compressor outside if possible. You can pour a small slab of concrete and build a cover/shield for it. It's your vision :cheers:



I want to bring a car over THERE =D> :smilebox:
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You wouldn't believe that place. I wished I had took pictures after we got done with it. I got to go back later and see it in action.

Joeychgo said:
You'll be suprised how many things those electric cord reels are handy for. Especially if your going to get only one, get the longest one you can. 50ft is good. I have one mounted by my garage door so I can reach about 40 feet outside of the garage. Great for filling tires when a car isnt in the garage, and other things. Same with the electric cord. I can run a charger into the driveway if I need to, or power yard equipment. I use it alot to start my snowblower.

I also have a wall mounted shop vac which is great for vaccuming out the car and what not. This is the Shop Vac I have. the 25 foot hose is great and by wall mounting it I save floor space.



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Wow I like that vacuum. I have one of those big ones with casters. Its so big and my attached garage is so small that I have it IN the house! lol
 
440superduster said:
looks good. just finished mine its 28 wide x 32 deep just aint big enough
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Thanks.
Don't say that....... I will be saying that more than likely.

I was going to take some pics today but forgot about it. Its to dark now. Maybe tomorrow.

I took the chance and went with memikes advice. If I would have bought a GFCI for each outlet it would have cost me over $100. I installed one GFCI outlet and put the rest on the " load " side of it. They are wired and working . There is 9 outlets on the GFCI...is that to many???? I mean the way its wired the hot comes in on the GFCI then it wired one to the other outlets. I really can't install another GFCI because the hot is already coming off a GFCI. ??? I guess Im making since. If that is to many outlets on the GFCI then I will have to with a Ground Fault breaker and be done with it. The only two left are the refrig and micro which will be designated in the sub panel like the inspector wanted. If I did electrical more often I would know all of this but its the same way with everything. I JUST DO ENOUGH DO GET DIRTY THEN I DON'T DO IT FOR AWHILE OR NEVER AGAIN. lol

If they get my garage door installed next week I can install the heat pump and have heat!! The unit is sitting here looking at me. The door company said to give them a week so it hasn't been a week yet.
 
Installed the PTAC unit sleeve today via instructions. Sealed it outside and inside with insulation and caulk. I'm going to have to make a drip cap for the sleeve on the outside because the lintel was placed a little high. I will do that with aluminum once I finally be able to borrow the aluminum break when I bend aluminum for the fascia. On the inside I plan on wrapping the unit in casing. When I was working for a construction company I wrapped two of these units with casing and it looked pretty nice. The sleeve has a 1/4" fall so water will run out even though this unit is not suppose to produce condensation. It has a built in ICR "factory-installed internal condensate removal (ICR) - Minimizes need for drain systems" The instructions says to still have a 1/4" fall even with the ICR. I guess it might still produce some condensation or it is just a precaution. Plugged in the unit to a) check my wiring lol and b) to see if the unit works properly. I could not believe how quiet the unit was while operating. It will probably be quieter once it is installed in the sleeve. Even in the air condition mode with the compressor working it was quiet. GE claims they are the quietest in the industry so far I'm impressed.
 

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Thanks everyone. It is tiny compared to some shops but as long as I get more parking in my exiting garage then I'm happy. Walking through the garage I snagged my arm on the mirror of my motorcycle.... told myself just a little bit longer! lol I have to walk sideways to get in the house. My barracuda will have a nice little home.... might feel like working on it again once the dust settles.

Got home today and the sheet rock finishers have put another coat on. This will be the third coat. I wonder how many they are going to put? Noticed that the insulation guys blew the attic today as well. I cased the entrance door few minutes ago... starting look like something.
 
Joeychgo said:
SO your having the FABO logo painted on the back wall right?
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I was going to have some type of FABO section but that was suppose to be a secret.

6pk2goDemon said:
Maybe he needs a banner for the wall :eek:ops:
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lol... I like that idea.

pettybludart said:
Nice garage for the Barracuda to rest in.:D
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Well it just so happens last Sunday my mom got onto me about the cuda. Its dirty and covered in dust. "You have just gave up on the cuda haven't you?" is what she said. I drove it to work to have new gaskets installed around the windshield and the back glass. Then I drove it home and didn't put the cover on it because I thought I was going to install the stainless trim on back at work pretty soon. Well we just haven't had the room at the shop for my car or the time to do it. The stainless has been polished and is wrapped in newspaper hanging up on the wall at work. Now in order to put the cover back on I need to wash it and I just haven't had the time since Ive been working on the shop.
 
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