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2:12 am
November 8, 2010
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This is my shop. My dad and I have been working on it for the last 10-15 years. Most of the materials used were rescued from various construction sites. Many foremen didn't want to see those 7' long 2 x 6's go in the dumpster and would pile them up or even throw them in our shop truck!
It was built on an old basement home foundation poured by my great uncle.
Ain't much to look at, but it keeps the rain off my head 😉
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3:52 am
March 18, 2010
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Very cool indeed. Many here would love to have such for their shop. Pretty neat you guys could do that with recycled stuff. Must be in the country, no building inspectors, eh?
“There are painters who transform the sun into a yellow spot,
but then there are others who, with the help of their art and their intelligence,
transform a yellow spot into the sun.” ~ Pablo Picasso ~
12:46 am
November 8, 2010
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If there were building inspectors I'd be in trouble.
Don't get me wrong, though. The construction and all wiring, while maybe not to code, is safe for what I am doing. It is 100% square, level and plumb 🙂
Not having the best is no excuse to half-ass it!
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8:13 pm
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April 26, 2010
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Wiring? The code for electrical wiring exlcudes "cord and plug appliances.":devil: So no code violation there! Not unless one looks in a whole 'nother book, anyway.
Looks like you've got decent lighting in there. I think a lot of us have shops that are too dark.
No matter where you go... there you are.
12:19 am
November 8, 2010
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I have receptacles around the shop. That power strip makes it easier if I need to use an extension cord out front.
Lighting is pretty minimal but the white walls make a difference 🙂
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3:16 pm
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April 26, 2010
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White walls?
Hmm....
Bucket of paint and young fellow who owes me a favor -vs- hours of me fussing with conduit & wire nuts...
Hmmm....
No matter where you go... there you are.
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