Hey! It's a start

[Dalecamino]

I thought I would put all the progress photos in one post. I hope it works out. :redface:

It looks like the first couple of photos failed to upload. No big deal. Going to get the left over insulation in the rafters this week, then drywall this week end. Thanks to all for your interest and, support. Still a long way to go.

 

[Indiana_Parrothead]

It's looking good Chuck I'll bet you can't wait to get moved in. I'll bet your wife can't wait either then she will have a parking space in the garage again. I haven't parked in my garage in about 15 years.

Mike

 

[Dalecamino]

It's looking good Chuck I'll bet you can't wait to get moved in. I'll bet your wife can't wait either then she will have a parking space in the garage again. I haven't parked in my garage in about 15 years.

Mike

Thanks Mike. You are so right on all counts. It's been edgy around here. :wink:

 

[SteveJ]

That's looking pretty nice. What are you going to use for lights?

 

[Dalecamino]

That's looking pretty nice. What are you going to use for lights?

Two inexpensive, hanging shop lights. I have lamps for every power tool I use. The shop lights I have, have pull chain switches.

 

[BayouPenturner]

looks great, it is nice to have a space that is separate from the garage. enjoy.

 

[Dalecamino]

looks great, it is nice to have a space that is separate from the garage. enjoy.

Thanks Jim. Yes, looking forward to hanging out there. Got a spare PC to hook up wirelessly too.:biggrin:

 

[BayouPenturner]

I have a PC in the shop and it great to view youtube, IAP, and shop in solitude.

Your shop is shaping up nicely.

 

[Dalecamino]

I have a PC in the shop and it great to view youtube, IAP, and shop in solitude.

Your shop is shaping up nicely.

Yeah, it sure is handy to have IAP access right where you're working. My friends in Florida have this luxury.

 

[mredburn]

I would buy you a sheet of drywall. $10.00 do it?

 

[Dalecamino]

I would buy you a sheet of drywall. $10.00 do it?

YES!!!:biggrin: I'll need 9 more. Wanna buy them too? :biggrin:

 

[mredburn]

hmm I may do that I know you dont have 9 more friends.

 

[mredburn]

Oh wait thats me that doesnt have 9 more friends!

 

[Dalecamino]

hmm I may do that I know you dont have 9 more friends.

Oh wait thats me that doesnt have 9 more friends!

YOU....are a very funny person :laugh: Ever considered doing stand up? :biggrin:

 

[Dalecamino]

Good things DO happen. Even to ME! A messenger, sent from above dropped $100.00 into my Paypal account for drywall this morning :biggrin: BIG, BIG help! Happy days are here again! :wink::biggrin: Thank you angel :biggrin:

 

[Dalecamino]

I'll just have to do something special for this friend. :biggrin::wink: Not, sure what.:redface:

 

[mredburn]

Hey! How come I only see one electrical outlet in that shop?

 

[Dalecamino]

Hey! How come I only see one electrical outlet in that shop?

You're only looking at one wall! :biggrin:There is one on each wall, and one in the ceiling. Ran out of wire :biggrin:
I also have a 4' strip outlet.

 

[Timebandit]

Dale, why did you just go with the single outlets? Why not do double gang boxes and put quads in them? Was this a money issue? Or maybe just have everything on plug strips. As an ex-electrician, just curious. I know its a small shop, but i always do quads when possible. Plus, thats more plugs to plug more plug strips into plug more plugs for things into, right!:biggrin:

 

[mredburn]

I would have thought a 4 plex every 4 ft would be a great start. You would still only use one or two things at a time. Like your lathe and a light. I added 28 outlets to the garage where Im at now and have run out of places to plug things in and have a couple power strips plugged into them

 

[Dalecamino]

Dale, why did you just go with the single outlets? Why not do double gang boxes and put quads in them? Was this a money issue? Or maybe just have everything on plug strips. As an ex-electrician, just curious. I know its a small shop, but i always do quads when possible. Plus, thats more plugs to plug more plug strips into plug more plugs for things into, right!:biggrin:

It's 120 square feet. You pretty much answered your own question. Yes, money is always an issue for me. :redface:

I would have thought a 4 plex every 4 ft would be a great start. You would still only use one or two things at a time. Like your lathe and a light. I added 28 outlets to the garage where Im at now and have run out of places to plug things in and have a couple power strips plugged into them

I think what I have will be enough. Same as I had in North Port. Except the addition of the four foot strip. Guess I'll find out. I can always have # four foot strips. :biggrin:

 

[mikespenturningz]

I haven't checked in here for a bit Dale. Your shop is looking great.

I used to have a friend in North Port Ken Hutchinson I have not talked to him in a long time and don't know if he is even with us anymore. My father is just north of there in Venice.

Can't wait to see pens coming out of that space.

Mike

 

[Dalecamino]

Drywall is up and, taped. Second coat of mud goes on tomorrow morning. Maybe third coat too. I got this low dust, fast drying stuff.

 

[skiprat]

Wow Chuck....at this rate, you'll be churning out pens by the bucket load by Christmas............2036:biggrin:

 

[Dalecamino]

I haven't checked in here for a bit Dale. Your shop is looking great.

I used to have a friend in North Port Ken Hutchinson I have not talked to him in a long time and don't know if he is even with us anymore. My father is just north of there in Venice.

Can't wait to see pens coming out of that space.

Mike

Thanks Mike. Don't think I met Ken. Although, it seems like I saw someone with that name somewhere. I have more hats and, T-shirts that say Venice, than North Port. We loved Venice, for everything. Beach, shops, Christmas Boat Parade etc. Just a cool town.

 

[Dalecamino]

Wow Chuck....at this rate, you'll be churning out pens by the bucket load by Christmas............2036:biggrin:

Yeah well, feel free to come and, help :tongue: Better yet.....send money!!! :biggrin: That's the biggest hold up. :redface:

 

[skiprat]

Yeah well, feel free to come and, help :tongue: Better yet.....send money!!! :biggrin: That's the biggest hold up. :redface:

Yeah well yourself !!! If you built a workshop instead of a la de da Studio, then you'd be in by now and have enough dosh left over to buy loads of kits.........or maybe one or two Compenent Sets......:tongue:

:biggrin:

 

[mredburn]

Chuck,
Dont pay any attention to the Rat. He's just jealous cause yours is bigger than his!
He still has to go outside his SHOP when he wants to change his mind.

 

[Dalecamino]

Yeah well, feel free to come and, help :tongue: Better yet.....send money!!! :biggrin: That's the biggest hold up. :redface:

Yeah well yourself !!! If you built a workshop instead of a la de da Studio, then you'd be in by now and have enough dosh left over to buy loads of kits.........or maybe one or two Compenent Sets......:tongue:

:biggrin:

Steve, you DO know that, Rome, was not built in a Day.:biggrin:

Chuck,
Dont pay any attention to the Rat. He's just jealous cause yours is bigger than his!
He still has to go outside his SHOP when he wants to change his mind.

That's funny! But, good point :biggrin: I don't mind Steve's teasing at all. I like his wit and, humor.:wink::biggrin:

 

[bluwolf]

Chuck, I'm with Skip. You really have to stop that. It's beginning to look nicer than my house...

Mike

 

[Dalecamino]

Chuck, I'm with Skip. You really have to stop that. It's beginning to look nicer than my house...

Mike

But Mike, your shop has finished walls.:wink: I think, the nicer my shop looks, the nicer my pens will be. If I still remember how to make one. :redface: Thanks Mike!

 

[stonepecker]

Chuck,
It is lookin' great. Just put up what you want and make the rest of us jealous. Hell, Maybe ever a few will get the idea that they too can have a studio. Some of us just get set in our old ways and are afraid to do something new and wonderful.

I have been cleaning my place this weekend. Looking better all the time. LOL
Wayne

 

[skiprat]

Hey Chuck !!! You gotta check out this amazing site !! It gives you tons of ideas for setting out your new studio.
You're welcome!! :wink:

Chuck's Cave design ideas

 

[Dalecamino]

ROTFLMAO! Only you Steven Jackson :biggrin: Thrown under the bus now!

I think I like the one with stained glass.....no the Diner. But, I am NOT into baskets.:frown:

 

[Dalecamino]

Chuck,
It is lookin' great. Just put up what you want and make the rest of us jealous. Hell, Maybe ever a few will get the idea that they too can have a studio. Some of us just get set in our old ways and are afraid to do something new and wonderful.

I have been cleaning my place this weekend. Looking better all the time. LOL
Wayne

Thanks Wayne, I hope it does influence some into building one. That otherwise wouldn't. :wink: It's been a blast and, given some bonding time with my brother before he goes back to AZ for the winter.

Hey, have you got photos posted?

 

[mikespenturningz]

Hey Chuck you are going to have to go back to the library and start at the beginning by the time you turn another pen. You won't know finial from center band! Can you remember the last time you turned a pen? You will have a great place to read about it though! You must be having shakes like crazy from the Pen DT's..

 

[Dalecamino]

I think it was this one I'm sure I'll be a little rusty but, it will be fun to start over.

 

[OOPS]

Well, I for one will be really excited when you get your shop cranked up and start putting out more masterpieces. I really enjoy the way you style your pens and I was quite saddened a few months back when you sold off some of your stuff. I can't tell you how happy I have been to see this shop go up, mostly because I enjoy your work.

SO HURRY UP! You have a legion of fans! I think you've designed your shop well, for winter warmth and perhaps later, a/c for the summer. I am waiting with great anticipation.

 

[Dalecamino]

Well, I for one will be really excited when you get your shop cranked up and start putting out more masterpieces. I really enjoy the way you style your pens and I was quite saddened a few months back when you sold off some of your stuff. I can't tell you how happy I have been to see this shop go up, mostly because I enjoy your work.

SO HURRY UP! You have a legion of fans! I think you've designed your shop well, for winter warmth and perhaps later, a/c for the summer. I am waiting with great anticipation.

Thank you Bill. When Redburn sees this, he'll say I need a bigger hat. :biggrin:I appreciate your compliments. I AM hoping to get this job over with soon. But, gee whiz...EVERTHING is $100.00 every time I need the next thing, it's another $100.00 But, at least I'll have nice surroundings :biggrin:

 

[Dalecamino]

Todays progress

Finished sanding the joints, caulked the sill plate (almost forgot) put some backing plates above the drywall to, catch the trim when the time comes and, painted the walls. Got a deal on some eggshell so, I used that. I'm done for the day! :redface: