Building a new shop this spring.... hopefully - Page 2

Don · 01-18-2008, 01:48 PM

As far as the floor goes, make it known to the contractor that you want a trowel finish, not broom. You want that floor as slick as possible for sweeping. Mine's completely level.

I agree with the painting thing though, wish I'd done mine early.

Dagster · 01-18-2008, 02:46 PM

Yeah, I definitely want the floor smooth as can be. Not sure about paint though. I can't stand chipped paint.

Dagster · 01-18-2008, 05:02 PM

Ouch, just checked the shop plans website and the prices have tripled. The CAD file is now $1,500

Procrastination hurts.

bogydave · 01-30-2008, 08:30 AM

Prices tripled!
I know the Seattle area is one of the fastest growing areas in the US. Realestate prices are still good there.
If not paint, then consider a sealer. Oils & stains won't soak into the concrete. Also it will sweep easier. If you're planning to have a welder, no paint is the way to go for sure.
Concrete guys do what they call a "black finish", very very smooth.

bogydave · 05-16-2008, 06:25 AM

Hey Dag.
Did the shop get started?
I heard lumber was getting cheaper due to not many house being built.

Dagster · 11-26-2009, 04:23 PM

Hi Guys,

Been a long while. I took delivery of my Factory Five AC Cobra Replica, have been working on that and have also started building my shop. I purchased a different, larger shop plan and extended the first floor ceiling height to 10' (30 X 38 footprint). Permits took 6 months and a gazillion dollars so the construction was delayed a tad. So far I've had my trees removed, I then excavated, dug all my trenches for the foundation, septic, and utilities, and have poured the footings.

Pics below!

The new shop elevation

The back part of my property being cleared of fir trees

That large excavator was awesome, mostly just tipped the trees over and ripped them out.
These are 100'+ fir trees mind you... not small at all.

Initial clearing and stump removal done!

Me and my little excavator doing final excavation and culvert install.

Digging for the footings.

Dagster · 11-26-2009, 04:32 PM

Footings dug on 3 sides, touched up the final grade.

Footing forms and iron in place, nice and clean.

This is the front of the shop facing the street.

Septic trench which extends to the side of the house. The shop is 35' behind me at this spot.

Placing concrete.

Checking rebar wet placement

Dagster · 11-26-2009, 04:33 PM

Beer time

Dagster · 08-09-2010, 08:26 PM

I've been building my shop for over a year now, many delays due to weather etc... but it is taking shape. I'll catch you up in this thread as time permits. For now, a few more recent pictures.

Terry Mac · 08-09-2010, 08:56 PM

Wow! It looks fantastic. Keep the pictures coming, Thanks.

01-18-2008, 01:48 PM	#11
Don Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 845	As far as the floor goes, make it known to the contractor that you want a trowel finish, not broom. You want that floor as slick as possible for sweeping. Mine's completely level. I agree with the painting thing though, wish I'd done mine early. __________________ When people say I have ADD, I tell them they don't understand . . . Hey look, a chicken! That bartender always waits until my third margarita to begin mixing them perfectly. http://www.tangentkits.com/

01-18-2008, 02:46 PM	#12
Dagster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Washington State Posts: 275	Yeah, I definitely want the floor smooth as can be. Not sure about paint though. I can't stand chipped paint. __________________ www.garagehobbies.com There is no theory of evolution. Just a list of creatures Chuck Norris has allowed to live.

01-18-2008, 05:02 PM	#13
Dagster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Washington State Posts: 275	Ouch, just checked the shop plans website and the prices have tripled. The CAD file is now $1,500 Procrastination hurts. __________________ www.garagehobbies.com There is no theory of evolution. Just a list of creatures Chuck Norris has allowed to live.

11-26-2009, 04:23 PM	#16
Dagster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Washington State Posts: 275	Hi Guys, Been a long while. I took delivery of my Factory Five AC Cobra Replica, have been working on that and have also started building my shop. I purchased a different, larger shop plan and extended the first floor ceiling height to 10' (30 X 38 footprint). Permits took 6 months and a gazillion dollars so the construction was delayed a tad. So far I've had my trees removed, I then excavated, dug all my trenches for the foundation, septic, and utilities, and have poured the footings. Pics below! The new shop elevation The back part of my property being cleared of fir trees That large excavator was awesome, mostly just tipped the trees over and ripped them out. These are 100'+ fir trees mind you... not small at all. Initial clearing and stump removal done! Me and my little excavator doing final excavation and culvert install. Digging for the footings. __________________ www.garagehobbies.com There is no theory of evolution. Just a list of creatures Chuck Norris has allowed to live. Last edited by Dagster : 11-27-2009 at 04:22 AM.

11-26-2009, 04:32 PM	#17
Dagster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Washington State Posts: 275	Footings dug on 3 sides, touched up the final grade. Footing forms and iron in place, nice and clean. This is the front of the shop facing the street. Septic trench which extends to the side of the house. The shop is 35' behind me at this spot. Placing concrete. Checking rebar wet placement __________________ www.garagehobbies.com There is no theory of evolution. Just a list of creatures Chuck Norris has allowed to live. Last edited by Dagster : 11-26-2009 at 05:08 PM.

01-30-2008, 08:30 AM	#14
bogydave Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 301	Prices tripled! I know the Seattle area is one of the fastest growing areas in the US. Realestate prices are still good there. If not paint, then consider a sealer. Oils & stains won't soak into the concrete. Also it will sweep easier. If you're planning to have a welder, no paint is the way to go for sure. Concrete guys do what they call a "black finish", very very smooth.

05-16-2008, 06:25 AM	#15
bogydave Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 301	Hey Dag. Did the shop get started? I heard lumber was getting cheaper due to not many house being built.

11-26-2009, 04:33 PM	#18
Dagster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Washington State Posts: 275	Beer time __________________ www.garagehobbies.com There is no theory of evolution. Just a list of creatures Chuck Norris has allowed to live. Last edited by Dagster : 11-26-2009 at 04:39 PM.

08-09-2010, 08:26 PM	#19
Dagster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Washington State Posts: 275	I've been building my shop for over a year now, many delays due to weather etc... but it is taking shape. I'll catch you up in this thread as time permits. For now, a few more recent pictures. __________________ www.garagehobbies.com There is no theory of evolution. Just a list of creatures Chuck Norris has allowed to live.

08-09-2010, 08:56 PM	#20
Terry Mac Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Del City, Oklahoma Posts: 235	Wow! It looks fantastic. Keep the pictures coming, Thanks.

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