Let's see your Man Castle - Page 343

Mercury264 · 02-02-2013, 06:10 AM

So jealous

Poweranger · 02-02-2013, 06:14 AM

Here is the finished product. I bought some basic plumbing and electrical books and did it all myself. Ran all the electrical with conduit. Many people ask why I didn't run the wire in the walls. When I started I really didn't know where I wanted to put stuff like welders, air compressor, ect. With the conduit it is very convenient to add electrical any where you want in the future.

The heated shop side.

I used the overhead radiant heat system. Runs on propane. This heater is very efficient. I have only used 30% of a 500g propane tank since November of 2011. I usually leave the heat on around 55 when I am not working in the shop. But the winters have been kinda mild this year and last.

Plumbed everything with pex. I was amazed how quick and easy it was to work with. I think it took longer going to Menards to get all the stuff than it did to install it. When I eventually get an air compressor it will go in here also so the noise will not be so bad in the workshop. It will be were I was standing to take the picture. I also have a small door in the wall behind the Kegarator where I can access the CO2 bottle in this room.

The storage side.

The storage area above the workshop. Notice the electronic device on the green cabinet. It is a signal booster for cell service. I can get full strength signal standing outside but inside the all steel building with the doors closed nothing. This device works great. Has an antennae outside and inside to boost the signal. I think I bought it off ebay.

http://www.wilsonelectronics.com/sto...y/40/46/db-pro

JimVonBaden · 02-02-2013, 06:40 AM

Very very nice!

Jim

ducnut · 02-02-2013, 07:05 AM

Amazing shop!

dukethedog · 02-02-2013, 08:02 AM

Nice job on your shop build- really impressive!

Poweranger · 02-02-2013, 08:07 AM

Thanks for the replies. Next thing I would like to get is a cycle lift. I see lots of different types in this thread. Does anyone know how well the lower cost Harbor Freight ones work?

dorkpunch · 02-02-2013, 08:15 AM

I've had my cheapo harbor frieght lift for 6 or 7 years now, and I've never had a problem with it. It'll hoist my fat old ST1100 off the ground without hesitation. One of the best / most usefull tools I have ever purchased, hands down.

Poweranger · 02-02-2013, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by dorkpunch

I've had my cheapo harbor frieght lift for 6 or 7 years now, and I've never had a problem with it. It'll hoist my fat old ST1100 off the ground without hesitation. One of the best / most usefull tools I have ever purchased, hands down.

Do you know if they make the side extensions for it? I have ATVs I would like to be able to fit on it also. Or do you think it would be possible to fabricate some home made extensions on each side? I'm guessing it would handle the weight if it handles your ST1100.

LI LT Owner · 02-02-2013, 04:44 PM

Fired up the new heater today :

and installed a new shield on my R1150R

20,000 BTUs of sweet heat had the garage toasty in under 10 minutes. Once I insulate and install wallboard, it will warm up even faster.

I'm torn between doing 5/8 sheetrock or tongue and groove panel siding.

thisflatearth · 02-02-2013, 05:20 PM

Sheet rock way easier to modify and do add ons down the road in my humble opinion.

Nice heater by the way

dwthump · 02-02-2013, 05:55 PM

Sweet shop! A man that has his own crapper is very happy. I almost expected a latte machine and microwave on the counter...

Darren

*It's a KLR, I'll catch up*

ducnut · 02-02-2013, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by LI LT Owner

Is that galvanized pipe and fittings you're using for gas line? Looks awfully bright.

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Originally Posted by LI LT Owner

I'm torn between doing 5/8 sheetrock or tongue and groove panel siding.

I prefer OSB over drywall, as it's durable. With primer and paint, it looks really nice. Poweranger's is a perfect example.

Poweranger · 02-02-2013, 10:01 PM

I also was thinking of using sheet rock, metal, or osb. With osb you can attach brackets, hangers, ect very easily. It is more durable than sheet rock and doesn't dent like the metal panel liner will if you bump it. If you do use osb make sure to prime it with a oil based primer first. The glue in the osb will bleed through a latex primer. I tried the latex at first and it just didn't cover well at all.

ducnut · 02-03-2013, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poweranger

If you do use osb make sure to prime it with a oil based primer first. The glue in the osb will bleed through a latex primer.

OSB is manufactured, using water. Anything water based will "re-activate" any product used in its manufacture.

rdtbull · 02-03-2013, 08:11 AM

I have envy over those with space! I just moved to a 3 car Garage Home! unpacking now.

02-02-2013, 06:10 AM	#5131
Mercury264 Once you go Triple... Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Masshole Oddometer: 20,409	So jealous __________________ '12 Tiger 800XC '07 TE510 '02 Sprint ST '99 XR650L '99 Speed Triple

02-02-2013, 06:40 AM	#5133
JimVonBaden "Cool" Aid! Joined: Feb 2005 Location: Alexandria, VA Oddometer: 41,488	Very very nice! Jim __________________ Click here for BMW Maintenance and Repair DVDs and Corrections. "Combo-Order Discounts!"

02-02-2013, 07:05 AM	#5134
ducnut Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2009 Location: central IL Oddometer: 2,442	Amazing shop! __________________ '09 Triumph Tiger1050 '96 Ducati 900SS '02 Suzuki SV650S (hers)

02-02-2013, 08:02 AM	#5135
dukethedog Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Orlean, VA Oddometer: 101	Nice job on your shop build- really impressive! __________________ KTM 690R, XC-F250 Ducati Hypermotard S, 999R, 848 65' BMW R50/2, HP2sport, GS1200ADV 01' HD Heritage Springer 09' Bimota DB7

02-02-2013, 08:15 AM	#5137
dorkpunch Oops... Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Blackfoot, ID Oddometer: 4,240	I've had my cheapo harbor frieght lift for 6 or 7 years now, and I've never had a problem with it. It'll hoist my fat old ST1100 off the ground without hesitation. One of the best / most usefull tools I have ever purchased, hands down. __________________ http://www.mobilemrt.com http://www.dorkpunch.com "I've been going to this high school for SEVEN YEARS. I'm no dummy!" -Charles De Mar.

02-02-2013, 06:14 AM	#5132
Poweranger Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Michigan Oddometer: 194	Here is the finished product. I bought some basic plumbing and electrical books and did it all myself. Ran all the electrical with conduit. Many people ask why I didn't run the wire in the walls. When I started I really didn't know where I wanted to put stuff like welders, air compressor, ect. With the conduit it is very convenient to add electrical any where you want in the future. The heated shop side. I used the overhead radiant heat system. Runs on propane. This heater is very efficient. I have only used 30% of a 500g propane tank since November of 2011. I usually leave the heat on around 55 when I am not working in the shop. But the winters have been kinda mild this year and last. Plumbed everything with pex. I was amazed how quick and easy it was to work with. I think it took longer going to Menards to get all the stuff than it did to install it. When I eventually get an air compressor it will go in here also so the noise will not be so bad in the workshop. It will be were I was standing to take the picture. I also have a small door in the wall behind the Kegarator where I can access the CO2 bottle in this room. The storage side. The storage area above the workshop. Notice the electronic device on the green cabinet. It is a signal booster for cell service. I can get full strength signal standing outside but inside the all steel building with the doors closed nothing. This device works great. Has an antennae outside and inside to boost the signal. I think I bought it off ebay. http://www.wilsonelectronics.com/sto...y/40/46/db-pro

02-02-2013, 08:07 AM	#5136
Poweranger Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Michigan Oddometer: 194	Thanks for the replies. Next thing I would like to get is a cycle lift. I see lots of different types in this thread. Does anyone know how well the lower cost Harbor Freight ones work?

02-02-2013, 04:44 PM	#5139
LI LT Owner Wrong Island, NY Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Middle of Suburban Hell- Long Island, NY Oddometer: 1,236	Fired up the new heater today : and installed a new shield on my R1150R 20,000 BTUs of sweet heat had the garage toasty in under 10 minutes. Once I insulate and install wallboard, it will warm up even faster. I'm torn between doing 5/8 sheetrock or tongue and groove panel siding. __________________ Rob VB 2003 BMW K1200LT 2002 BMW R1150R My Blog- Kickin' Tires and Telling Lies

02-02-2013, 05:20 PM	#5140
thisflatearth Pro-Commuter Joined: Jun 2005 Location: Wayne, NJ Oddometer: 928	Sheet rock way easier to modify and do add ons down the road in my humble opinion. Nice heater by the way __________________ "Is it just me or did Erik Buell hire the same fungineers that Walt Disney did" me - just now YES THAT IS EVOLIFE IN MY AVATAR 2006 Buell Uly - barricade orange

02-02-2013, 05:55 PM	#5141
dwthump Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2010 Location: So. Illinois Oddometer: 236	Damn Nice! Sweet shop! A man that has his own crapper is very happy. I almost expected a latte machine and microwave on the counter... Darren It's a KLR, I'll catch up

02-02-2013, 10:01 PM	#5143
Poweranger Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Michigan Oddometer: 194	I also was thinking of using sheet rock, metal, or osb. With osb you can attach brackets, hangers, ect very easily. It is more durable than sheet rock and doesn't dent like the metal panel liner will if you bump it. If you do use osb make sure to prime it with a oil based primer first. The glue in the osb will bleed through a latex primer. I tried the latex at first and it just didn't cover well at all.

02-03-2013, 08:11 AM	#5145
rdtbull Have a Plan Joined: Jul 2009 Location: TEXAS/FLORIDA Oddometer: 14	My Garage (before move) I have envy over those with space! I just moved to a 3 car Garage Home! unpacking now.

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