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Re: Building my new workshop
« Reply #25 on: March 20, 2013, 05:23:45 PM »
Makes sense. I have a timer / thermostat on mine set to 7.5 Deg C at night & 17.5 during the day, but tend actually to leave it on night setting unless I'm actually in there or it burns too much oil (it's an air blown wet c/h system with a 'system' boiler)
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Re: Building my new workshop
« Reply #26 on: March 23, 2013, 05:38:42 PM »
I have two small oil filled rad's in my garage conversion, therm'controlled, one at either end & they are just the job, with the insulated walls & roofing it stays at around 4-6 deg' C when the outside temp has dropped to below 0*, keeps the rust at bay  :thumbup: I usually tweak them up to get the temp up to 10 -12 'C so it's nice & cosy at the mo' but usually end up switching them off after about an hour as the residual heat is more than enough for a couple of hrs, well worth the money  :thumbup: haven't left them on overnight, as yet have to find the temp dropping lower than 4*C   :clap: .  Looks like yours is going to be a super workshop  :headbang:

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Re: Building my new workshop
« Reply #27 on: April 01, 2013, 11:33:08 AM »
Another little update:

We've managed to get all the plasterboard fixed, joints scrimmed and then compound applied twice and then sanded.

Result:-





As this is just a workshop I am not going to go overboard on the joints, they are covered and while not up to a standard for my house, the fact is that most of the walls will be covered up with shelves and cupboards ( and eventually swarf and oil )


Then today we managed to nail up the 1st coat of paint. It's a bit rough looking, but the 2nd coat will smooth that out.

Then we'll be putting in some of the electrics.

Not much to report really, progress is slow but steady.

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Re: Building my new workshop
« Reply #28 on: April 01, 2013, 12:27:28 PM »
Another little update:

We've managed to get all the plasterboard fixed, joints scrimmed and then compound applied twice and then sanded.
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Then today we managed to nail up the 1st coat of paint. It's a bit rough looking, but the 2nd coat will smooth that out.

Then we'll be putting in some of the electrics.

Not much to report really, progress is slow but steady.

Tim

Looks like the shed is comeing along nicely. A lot of work but will all be worth it in the end.

Sounds interesting that new paint. What kind of nails do you use to fasten it down with?   :lol:  :lol:

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Re: Building my new workshop
« Reply #29 on: April 01, 2013, 12:36:43 PM »
Sounds interesting that new paint. What kind of nails do you use to fasten it down with?   :lol:  :lol:

Flat head ..... Very wide flathead  :lol: :lol: And wear eye-protection, the paint tends to splatter a little  :D


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Re: Building my new workshop
« Reply #30 on: April 01, 2013, 01:04:34 PM »
Hi Tim

I never did like painting but thought that your method might be OK. Looks like it might work good but cleanup will be a beach.   :lol: :lol: :lol:

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Re: Building my new workshop
« Reply #31 on: April 01, 2013, 03:55:14 PM »
Looks like it might work good but cleanup will be a beach.   :lol: :lol: :lol:

Tell me about it, but at least it wasn't as bad as the time I used my air-nailer   :palm:


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Re: Building my new workshop
« Reply #32 on: April 01, 2013, 11:36:46 PM »
Nice job Tim!

I am a bit jealous!

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Re: Building my new workshop
« Reply #33 on: April 03, 2013, 02:38:18 PM »
Another little update:

I got the second coat of paint nailed up, looks a bit more consistent now.




My dad also brought round 2 sheets of 6mm ply (Actually not quite full sheets, about 7x4 ft each) Which we screwed up onto one wall along the top, it will be great for hanging tools and little shelves wherever I want.

Gave it one coat of paint,



And then after a few hours, another coat,




My dad also brought round a few fluorescent light fittings, they may or may not work, so I gotta test them before putting them up. Hope to put the lights up on Friday afternoon, then will be clearing out everything from the workshop at the weekend, another friend is coming round on early next week to install the floor screed to level up the floor.

That's the plan anyway.


Onwards and sideways,

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Re: Building my new workshop
« Reply #34 on: April 05, 2013, 03:45:43 PM »
Looks great Tim. Looking forward to you getting back on with posting some interesting projects. Looks a nice workshop.
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Re: Building my new workshop
« Reply #35 on: April 05, 2013, 04:03:41 PM »
Thanks for watching along guys.

Another little update:

I've turned to some of the electrics, now that the paint is dry I can put up some lights, so I did




From the other end



A couple of them need the ballast replacing, got 3 electronic ballasts on the way so when they arrive I think that I'll be getting a tan while in the workshop.

I also installed my little consumer unit and temporarily wired up half of it to operate the lights.



That white flex coming out from the lower left of the consumer unit is just the temp incoming supply, I have yet to run the permanent supply out.


Next I have to clear out everything to make way for laying the floor screed on monday.

Onwards and Sideways


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Re: Building my new workshop
« Reply #36 on: April 06, 2013, 05:31:06 AM »
Wow this is coming on so fast; looking forward to seeing you move the tools in!

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Re: Building my new workshop
« Reply #37 on: April 07, 2013, 11:57:23 AM »
Can there be any more sad a sight than a workshop filled with nothingness ????



That's it ready for the cement screed which will hopefully go in tomorrow, the OSB boards are just there to protect the DPC from getting tore up with the wheeling of cement in.


It's getting closer to having workshop-type-furniture installed


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Re: Building my new workshop
« Reply #38 on: April 07, 2013, 12:02:36 PM »
Awesome Tim. That is coming along quite nicely!

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Re: Building my new workshop
« Reply #39 on: April 07, 2013, 12:11:54 PM »
"Sad sight" ......... Yer what????   :bugeye:

Tim. I'm seeing tremendous potential, and future comfort and happiness!  :headbang:

Hope it develops into all you hope for it......  :thumbup:

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Re: Building my new workshop
« Reply #40 on: April 08, 2013, 03:39:38 PM »
looking cool  :thumbup:
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Re: Building my new workshop
« Reply #41 on: April 09, 2013, 08:20:30 AM »
Little Update:

Got the floor screed down yesterday, it took 1.25 tonnes of cement (all shovelled by yours truly)



Now gotta wait for a week for it to harden enough to walk on. But I might find a couple of things to do around the outside.


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Re: Building my new workshop
« Reply #42 on: April 09, 2013, 02:35:20 PM »
 :bugeye: Christ if it took 1.25 tonnes of cement how much ballast did it take for to make the concrete   :lol:
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« Reply #43 on: April 09, 2013, 03:54:06 PM »
:bugeye: Christ if it took 1.25 tonnes of cement how much ballast did it take for to make the concrete   :lol:

You wouldn't believe it!!!

It was just sand and cement, no aggregate. Just a plain cement screed on this one, thickness between 2" and 4" to level it all up.


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Re: Building my new workshop
« Reply #44 on: April 09, 2013, 05:26:11 PM »
 Looking Good Tim  :thumbup: :clap: .........You will sleep well tonight  :)

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« Reply #45 on: April 09, 2013, 06:39:06 PM »
Good job Tim  :thumbup:
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Re: Building my new workshop
« Reply #46 on: April 10, 2013, 07:53:24 AM »
In regards to the electrics, I put one group on a switch by the door that switches that group on and off. This way I am sure that everything is switched off before I go up.

Then around the workshop I drop two double sockets, the left ones are switched with the main switch, the others are on permanent. This way I can decide to leave things on or centrally switched off.

The centrally switched sockets run my lathe, mill, grinding and sanding, but it also includes the compressor, my music and fan extractor in the back for clearing the welding smoke. It works like a charm.

I like the look of your place, it looks like a great place to work. Your floor is definitely a lot better than mine is, it looks so smooth and level. Wow, great job.

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Re: Building my new workshop
« Reply #47 on: April 10, 2013, 04:56:34 PM »
Thanks guys :thumbup:

In regards to the electrics, I put one group on a switch by the door that switches that group on and off. This way I am sure that everything is switched off before I go up.

Then around the workshop I drop two double sockets, the left ones are switched with the main switch, the others are on permanent. This way I can decide to leave things on or centrally switched off.

The centrally switched sockets run my lathe, mill, grinding and sanding, but it also includes the compressor, my music and fan extractor in the back for clearing the welding smoke. It works like a charm.

Great minds think alike, I too am planning to have a master switch next to the door for most of the sockets while keeping just a few unswitched (by the master)

Seems like it will be a good system, your experience makes me think so.


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Re: Building my new workshop
« Reply #48 on: April 10, 2013, 05:15:08 PM »
Also I have found it wise (donīt ask me how I know  :palm: ) to separate socket groups from lighting groups. It is so annoying when the shop goes black when at machine has blow a fuse.

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« Reply #49 on: April 19, 2013, 02:10:23 PM »
Hi Tim,
           This a great space and looking fine, you will lose all sense of time when building your projects, especially with your favourate radio programmes, and heater. Like you when I built my workshop I planned for all my electrical sockets plus a contingency factor. Ten years later I need more than double the originally installed, and it is not easy doing retro fits when you have more machinery and storage. I believe you will fill every available space eventually. If I where in your shoes I would double the amount of sockets you need now. I have at least six sockets that have short trailing leads with four socket outlets.

                                                        Job Well Done          Enjoy Cheers David