Kanticoy Designs Garage. Construction in progress.
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Re: Why I've been absent.
Shop party is go. I pulled up a working 1978 "square" class bottle Dr. Pepper machine a few months back off of Craigslist for $150. It is getting cleaned, painted, and the art work replaced with motorcycle related graphics then converted to beer duty. It will be operational for said party along with the nice cast iron wood burning stove courtesy of my buddy Jared. Can we say primo hangout pad?
Shop party is go. I pulled up a working 1978 "square" class bottle Dr. Pepper machine a few months back off of Craigslist for $150. It is getting cleaned, painted, and the art work replaced with motorcycle related graphics then converted to beer duty. It will be operational for said party along with the nice cast iron wood burning stove courtesy of my buddy Jared. Can we say primo hangout pad?
Re: Why I've been absent.
Nope, that's what those fancy engineered trusses are for. Trust me its sturdy, there were 3 grown men walking up there yesterday and it didn't even complain. Those trusses are designed for snow loads etc and built to span long gaps.
Nope, that's what those fancy engineered trusses are for. Trust me its sturdy, there were 3 grown men walking up there yesterday and it didn't even complain. Those trusses are designed for snow loads etc and built to span long gaps.
Re: Why I've been absent.
Thanks Chris. You know there's always room here for you and yours.
And Ronnie, yes, trusses are the stuff. These I bought off of craigslist. They were leftovers from manufactured homes that a guy had left from the tornado relief here. I got them for stupid cheap and they fit perfectly....AND they are scissor trusses which gives me nice ceiling height. Here's a little bit of interesting reading for ya on trusses:
http://www.howstuffworks.com/home-improvement/repair/house9.htm
Thanks Chris. You know there's always room here for you and yours.
And Ronnie, yes, trusses are the stuff. These I bought off of craigslist. They were leftovers from manufactured homes that a guy had left from the tornado relief here. I got them for stupid cheap and they fit perfectly....AND they are scissor trusses which gives me nice ceiling height. Here's a little bit of interesting reading for ya on trusses:
http://www.howstuffworks.com/home-improvement/repair/house9.htm
Re: Why I've been absent.
Well fellas, big day on Friday. Concrete was supposed to be delivered on Saturday at 8:00 AM. Got a call at 2pm on Friday stating that they couldn't deliver on Saturday due to weather...but they could at 4pm on Friday! Mad dash! Thanks to my pops, Neal (Ahamay056), Thomas, Jason, and Bobby we got it spread. Then finally, after fighting the humidity and rain, it cured enough for me to Fresno float it smooth and I finished at 3:30 AM. It was a bitch, but it is done! Huge step, and damned if I ain't excited! ;D ;D ;D
Prep work (gravel, vapor barrier, concrete mesh and rebar, grade pins)
Truck arrives...took two of these 9 yard front loaders:
And the results:
A buddy gave me a nice security door from a hospital that is steel clad with a huge window, and 3 brand new Pella windows still in plastic in return for helping him put a head gasket on a 22RE 'Yota motor. WE are well on our way.
Well fellas, big day on Friday. Concrete was supposed to be delivered on Saturday at 8:00 AM. Got a call at 2pm on Friday stating that they couldn't deliver on Saturday due to weather...but they could at 4pm on Friday! Mad dash! Thanks to my pops, Neal (Ahamay056), Thomas, Jason, and Bobby we got it spread. Then finally, after fighting the humidity and rain, it cured enough for me to Fresno float it smooth and I finished at 3:30 AM. It was a bitch, but it is done! Huge step, and damned if I ain't excited! ;D ;D ;D
Prep work (gravel, vapor barrier, concrete mesh and rebar, grade pins)
Truck arrives...took two of these 9 yard front loaders:
And the results:
A buddy gave me a nice security door from a hospital that is steel clad with a huge window, and 3 brand new Pella windows still in plastic in return for helping him put a head gasket on a 22RE 'Yota motor. WE are well on our way.
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Re: Re: Why I've been absent.
That pee line is some funny shit.4eyes said:
Re: Why I've been absent.
Hahaha! You can use the center drain Mike!
Today I went and picked up an awesome free door and 3 free Pella windows from my friend Paul. The windows are still wrapped in plastic with the energy star stickers on them! He owns a moving business, and these were some that someone he moved didn't want. Awesome deal. I re-greased the hinges, cleaned up the door, and built a frame and stud wall for the door today. I love it.
The plan is to put barber shop style gold leaf lettering on it and corner decals. It will say "Kanticoy Designs"
4eyes said:
Hahaha! You can use the center drain Mike!
Today I went and picked up an awesome free door and 3 free Pella windows from my friend Paul. The windows are still wrapped in plastic with the energy star stickers on them! He owns a moving business, and these were some that someone he moved didn't want. Awesome deal. I re-greased the hinges, cleaned up the door, and built a frame and stud wall for the door today. I love it.
The plan is to put barber shop style gold leaf lettering on it and corner decals. It will say "Kanticoy Designs"
