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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 09:49 PM
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Default Shop progress...
Brian and I have been hard at work in the new shop trying to make it a sweet place to work on the toys.

For those who don't know its a 36'X36' pole building with 12' eaves. Its split into 3 bays, the center bay is going to be the home of a new Bendpak 10,000# two post lift. Its coming along pretty well.










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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 09:58 PM
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Progress is looking good! Keep it up and I will try to help when I can
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Old Dec 20, 2007 | 05:23 AM
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Looks good man!
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VERY NICE Ryan! I take it those walls are designed for when Ellis comes over to help & starts throwing tools?
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looks great Ryan, not try returning some phone calls slacker!
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Ryan, how much is that setting you back when all is said and done? I'm looking at a garage project for '08 and am curious about your real-world costs. PM me if you don't want to post it. Thanks.
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The shell of the building and the concrete was about $33K, and to this point we've probly spent another $4K painting, and building the interior, and running electrical...

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I feel envy here

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Originally Posted by Ryan K
The shell of the building and the concrete was about $33K, and to this point we've probly spent another $4K painting, and building the interior, and running electrical...

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And we still haven't bought the lift yet...
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so when's the garage warming party?
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When we finally finish the other side and the benches... and the lift....
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Wow, very nice, lucky bastage.
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The shell of the building and the concrete was about $33K, and to this point we've probly spent another $4K painting, and building the interior, and running electrical...

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What thickness did you have them pour the concrete? Doesn't the 2 post lift need thicker than the standard slab?
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The concrete is 4" 4000 psi, for most of the shop. Where the lift is going, its about 10-12" with rebar in a 6" pattern about 5'x5'.

all you need is 4" of 4000psi concrete minimum.
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I'm envious, good work! I could almost settle for a garage that has insulation and some other heating source than a wood fire
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Well, if you guys want a garage warming party, I can turn on the heater and supply pizza, beer/pop, and paint brushes! Come on over!
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