Now it’s my turn for a workshop build thread

[billybek]

Who is the manufacturer of the lights?
I have a number of florescent 8 footers that are starting to dim again.
Had replaced tubes and went to electronic ballasts a number of years ago.
Cold weather performance is pretty lousy but better than the standard ballasts.

[Shaun @ Tru6]

What brand are the lights? Have a link?

[rfuerst911sc]

I love the LED lights I installed in my man cave garage . I mounted them about 6 " below the ceiling on three walls . I was a little nervous it might not be bright enough WOW was I wrong ! Between the white painted walls and the white metal ceiling it is VERY bright .

[URY914]

The fixtures are from Lithonia Lighting. 8400 Lumins each. Got them thru Graybar electrical supplier.

[billybek]

Thanks!

[Baz]

Looking good, Paul....thanks for the update, amigo!

On the subject of lighting - my 2 car garage has only ever had one standard light bulb in the center.

Finally after 23 years I installed two 4' long additional fixtures on each side. One is an LED one from HD and the other a two bulb florescent someone was throwing away that works perfectly.

When I go out there now at night and switch on those lights - it's like a whole new world!

One day I will install a better system.

[masraum]

Originally Posted by URY914

I haven't updated you in awhile but here is a pic of the latest progress. This pic is a few weeks old but the plywood roof decking is about 95% as of yesterday. The areas that are open n this shot have all be covered now.

Maybe I missed this, but why did you build with that corner cut out versus just making the 2 walls intersect into a corner? Seems you are missing some space and made it more complex.

[Shaun @ Tru6]

Are these the same lights

Lights

[URY914]

Those are by Philips, mine are by Lithonia. But same 3500 lumans.

Originally Posted by Shaun @ Tru6

Are these the same lights

Lights

[URY914]

Originally Posted by masraum

Maybe I missed this, but why did you build with that corner cut out versus just making the 2 walls intersect into a corner? Seems you are missing some space and made it more complex.

Surprised no one asked sooner. I cut the corner back because if I would run the walls out the corner of the building would have blocked our view from the deck and back window of the house. We live on a golf course and we can see the pond and didn't want to block the view.

Yes this inside corner created MUCH more work. I now have two valleys on the roof and the roof framing was more difficult. It also adds some character to the outside of the addition. I wanted something besides a long straight wall.

Looks great, Paul.

[Scott Douglas]

I was wondering the same thing but didn't want to ask what seemed like a foolish question.
I would have just made that 'corner' on a diagonal and put a large window in it.
Nice project and the roof turned out great.

[URY914]

I kinda like the inside corner because I can hide stuff in it.

[masraum]

Originally Posted by URY914

Surprised no one asked sooner. I cut the corner back because if I would run the walls out the corner of the building would have blocked our view from the deck and back window of the house. We live on a golf course and we can see the pond and didn't want to block the view.

Yes this inside corner created MUCH more work. I now have two valleys on the roof and the roof framing was more difficult. It also adds some character to the outside of the addition. I wanted something besides a long straight wall.

Nice, I see that as perfectly reasonable, well thought out reasons to make more work.

[URY914]

Added one of these cord reels. 40' of cord mounded in the middle of the garage.

[URY914]

Working on moving my junk out of the storage unit and into the shop. I've moved everything 50 times.

[rfuerst911sc]

Originally Posted by URY914

Added one of these cord reels. 40' of cord mounded in the middle of the garage.

Smart move I did the same in mine . Centrally located it can reach anywhere in the garage .

[VincentVega]

Cool project, good work.

I remember when my shop was finally done, it seemed huge! Now, I'm shifting around again to gain a few feet here and there. It fills up quick.

[URY914]

Finally completely out of my storage unit. That $300/month can be used somewhere else. Don't tell the building department I've taken occupancy, but it just a shop. It's not a crowded as this photo indicates. Now that I've got all my crap here I can work to organize it and make some space.

[URY914]

I was able to save 3 birch doors from the dumpster at work. 33" x 80" x 1 3/4" solid wood they were sliding doors so there is no hardware prep cut outs on them. Perfect for bench tops. Almost too pretty to use.