comp56 Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 lighting can make a huge difference, also while you have the walls open run a dehumidifier (if you don't have AC) you would not believe how much better it is after a few days even in winter/colder months...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 Yea it's pretty crazy how much humidity can make a difference in how you feel. I have noticed if its damp and cold out its way worse than normal it just seems to get to your bones more so. This winter so far has been awesome compared to last years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmikez Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 Loooookin good!!! Not a bad size bro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicholasShetley Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 The humidity in the summer in Missouri is somewhere above 75 percent most of the time. There is a huge difference when there is a day with no humidity. The air temp can be 90 but it will feel like 110. My aunt that lives in Arizona came out to visit family and she could hardly take the heat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 We're doing some forum upgrades in January and the picture size issue is on the list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted December 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 lighting can make a huge difference, also while you have the walls open run a dehumidifier (if you don't have AC) you would not believe how much better it is after a few days even in winter/colder months......Hey Comp, so I am adding three fluorescent lights but...I just found three different LED style lights at Lowes. They are pretty reasonable, not as cheap as the kits but max out at 65 for the two bar LED light. I will put those in as I have a junction box I can piggy back those off of. I have a family related electrician coming in next month to upgrade the house to 200 amp and I will have him run a new series of outlets into the shop. In my old one (on the other side in an l shaped corner) I added to fluorescent lights and six outlets. I'll have a decent amount of light there in no time! Problem will be as it always was, getting plywood downstairs and projects out. I have to tear down plywood before going down the basement steps and projects have to be smaller than 4' width or final assembly is outside! It's funny about the humidifier too. I have two that I run all summer cause it is so humid in New England but during the winter months it's drier than a bone, interestingly I have had some project wood down there for over a year and it hasn't warped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadlanthier Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Somehow u guys beat me to picture thing, was poking around and figured it out. Oh well, hey Chris looking good. Sometimes the process seems so slow. I know when I was getting windows in shop, it just took forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordraw Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Sounds like you are getting there. Nice to have a dedicated shop for wood working. I do with a one car side of a three car garage. Have fun with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted January 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 Went to Lowes today for the LED lights....sold out Made some headway in moving stuff over. Not even close yet but I figure out where the Kapex, Planer and DW745 are going. They Dewalt saw is on a temporary couple of saw horses and a piece of plywood til I figure out if I'm going to buy a stand or just put it on the last shop table I built. The table the Planer is on will probably be a permanent fixture. Additionally, I was dicking around with my large diameter anti static hose (don't ask....saw that pic of the VS model and the snow blower, was down in the basement by myself...Barry White was playing.....) attached to my Kapex and Midi and it fits the Planer perfectly. Perfect position for both tools. I'll be able to chop of 12' material as well as plane smaller boards and have DC right there. Electrician should be in this month to up the amps to 200 service and I can install lights as soon as they're in. I also figured out a place for the free weight cage and Bowflex in my old work area. I have the guide rails for my track saw temporarily hung on the half wall I built and will work on a final layout. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmikez Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 sucks that the led Lights were out man I hate when that happens... On the other hand bro I bet u can't wait to finish the shop man, U got some nice Lookin tools in there already! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie Ramos Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 ur shops looking good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted January 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 Thanks guys. It's a layout. I think I'm happy with it except where the MFT is located. I'm note of I want it there or in the middle so I can walk around both sides. It's actually quite a bit of room for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted January 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 That and I've got to paint or do something with the walls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadlanthier Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 Nice layout Chris, keep plugging away at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NERemodeling Posted January 5, 2015 Report Share Posted January 5, 2015 Looking good man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted January 5, 2015 Report Share Posted January 5, 2015 Hey chris I know this is a long shot but ask yourself how long do you plan on living there and having where you are as a shop?reason I ask is maybe just maybe it might be a consideration to blow hole in one of the walls and add a door to have direct access? just a thought....... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted January 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2015 Thanks for that Comp and I won't put it off either. I have a bulkhead on the table end of my house where my small shop was. Ends up, it is cracking. I talked to my neighbor, Guy, who happens to be a retired Union concrete guy as I wanted to fix the cracks but maybe lengthen the actual bulkhead so it is not as as steep. This way I could get 4x8 sheets downstairs a little easier. The bulkhead is really the only opening I want to have as it is ideally located on the table end. I have a cape but the layout is opposite of most, my front and rear entries are on the gable ends not the length of the house. My lot is flat and level (not at all unlike my first girlfriend) so having a walk out isn't possible. I'm probably going to stay at least four years quite possible longer (Samantha wants to move to Florida....me not entitle so much...guess who will win? Hint....not me). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth Denmark Posted January 5, 2015 Report Share Posted January 5, 2015 http://notmytribe.com/2008/donkey-fed-carrot-from-bush-84891.htmlI guess if you replace the carrot with... Lets see a some Festool product.. The donkey will move:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted January 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2015 Hahahahahaha yeah that's the truth KWC. Looks like,Gods waiting room is in my future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NERemodeling Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 I'm probably going to stay at least four years quite possible longer (Samantha wants to move to Florida....me not entitle so much...guess who will win? Hint....not me). why is it that all women want to move to florida?!?! mine talks about it all the time, im holding firm for now but they sure do have their ways! we already head down there at least once a year, mostly durring winter.. i dont mind that, and as the years go on ill probably start staying longer but i dont ever see myself staying down there for more than a few months a year and that is far, far into the future.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anonymous Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 congrats on the new project, you'll be glad you have it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadlanthier Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 I'm lucky on that one, the wife did the whole Florida thing before we met. Wants nothing to do with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted January 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 Well guys, my Mom and Dad and my brother Jeff and his family live down there. Throw in the fact Samantha is an equestrian and she loves the horse ranches out there (dunnellon and Ocala) and let's face it....I'm doomed. I'll be down there without an AARP card! WTH?!?!?!?!!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rtorres092382 Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 Awesome looking shop Chris. Having a basement is like significantly increasing your man cave square footage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadlanthier Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 I guess it could be worse, she could love Alaska. 6 months of darkness, -140 degrees., outhouses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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