I've made some improvements to my garage

madwi · 06-04-2019, 05:38 PM

I gotta replace my sides. mice and red squirrels a MF here. Thinking of riveting on a small piece of sheetmetal to the backside of the plastic.

BettyZ · 06-04-2019, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

What’s something like that cost? Also, where do I get the side seal in your other pic?

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Screen ran about $100? https://www.freshairscreens.com/

As for the seal, it came with my new garage door so I have no idea. My first guess would be Home Depot?

Chuck33079 · 06-04-2019, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BettyZ

Screen ran about $100? https://www.freshairscreens.com/

As for the seal, it came with my new garage door so I have no idea. My first guess would be Home Depot?

Much appreciated. I’ll go poke around the weather stripping aisle at Lowe’s.

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BettyZ · 06-04-2019, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by madwi

I gotta replace my sides. mice and red squirrels a MF here. Thinking of riveting on a small piece of sheetmetal to the backside of the plastic.

Doesn't the seal flex with the door as the door shuts? I could foresee that being a complication.

madwi · 06-04-2019, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BettyZ

Doesn't the seal flex with the door as the door shuts? I could foresee that being a complication.

There is a bit of flex but I have not a watched it carefully if it is going to be an issue or not. I havce some sheetmetal laying around I can try it out.

SouthArk370Z · 06-04-2019, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BettyZ

These seals, insulated garage door and walls, and plenty of snow on the roof (and 3 oil-filled electric radiators) kept my detached garage above freezing during that week in the Chi when temps were in the -20s.

I'll have to see if I can find some of that stuff. Thanks for the tip.

SouthArk370Z · 06-05-2019, 10:37 PM

Installed the pegboard today. Still have to cut some holes for the receptacles and install extenders on the boxes.
Thinking about taking the pegboard down, rewiring receptacles so they are under cabinets above bench, and reinstalling pegboard. But the carpenter doesn't like the idea of taking the pegboard down.

Made a LOT of progress on cleaning up. Found some tools that I hadn't seen in a while.

Got up in the attic and there is zero insulation up there.

Going to look into renting a cellulose blower.

SouthArk370Z · 06-06-2019, 08:21 PM

My carpenter took the day off to prepare for a camping trip, so another buddy helped me unscrew one of the pegboard panels, plug a power cord into the socket, run the cord up to the top of the pegboard, and screw the pegboard back on. The carpenter didn't like the idea but 'tis easier to get forgiveness than permission.

Wired the cord into two weather-proof boxes I had laying around - one with a duplex switch and the other with a GFCI receptacle. One switch for the under-cabinet lights and the other for the GFCI.

Found out that the cabinets stick out a little bit too far - I have some bumps on my forehead.

The A/C unit keeps the humidity down enough that one can sit in the garage and admire one's handiwork in relative comfort but I have to open the door into the house if any work is being done. Insulating the ceiling should help but it's going to be a while before I feel like doing it.

This old man is tired. I'm glad the carpenter will be taking a few days off.

madwi · 06-06-2019, 08:39 PM

Great progress! Keep it up.
I have to go pick up my insulation batts from Menards this weekend.

SouthArk370Z · 06-07-2019, 10:04 AM

I need a good way to keep my sockets arranged and handy on the workbench. I have several of these* (w/o the tray) but don't like them - can be difficult to get the sockets on/off, bigger sockets tend to fall off, etc.

What has worked best for you?

Edit: Looking for something that can be hung on pegboard, if possible. Doesn't have to be designed for pegboard as long as it will hang straight.

* Not a recommendation, just the first pic I found

JARblue · 06-07-2019, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Much appreciated. I’ll go poke around the weather stripping aisle at Lowe’s.

It comes in a big roll. I have it on the outside of my door on three sides. Got it at Lowe's.

BettyZ · 06-07-2019, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

I need a good way to keep my sockets arranged and handy on the workbench. I have several of these* (w/o the tray) but don't like them - can be difficult to get the sockets on/off, bigger sockets tend to fall off, etc.

What has worked best for you?

Edit: Looking for something that can be hung on pegboard, if possible. Doesn't have to be designed for pegboard as long as it will hang straight.

* Not a recommendation, just the first pic I found

I use Ernst Manufacturing socket holders.. the holding part is a twist-lock so they go on and off easy but wont fall. Got em on Amazon.

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SouthArk370Z · 06-07-2019, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by BettyZ

I use Ernst Manufacturing socket holders.. the holding part is a twist-lock so they go on and off easy but wont fall. Got em on Amazon.

Nice. Thanks for the tip.

I like the way the socket size is clearly printed on the holder - my eyes aren't what they used to be.

JARblue · 06-07-2019, 11:12 AM

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I like the way the socket size is clearly printed on the holder - my eyes aren't what they used to be.

Damnit... I'm only 38 and I was thinking the same thing

sirnixalot · 06-07-2019, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by BettyZ

I use Ernst Manufacturing socket holders.. the holding part is a twist-lock so they go on and off easy but wont fall. Got em on Amazon.

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How is it you have all 3 of your 10mm's sockets accounted for

06-04-2019, 05:38 PM	#16 (permalink)
madwi A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Michigan Posts: 31,410 Drives: Granma red Z Rep Power: 2684429	I gotta replace my sides. mice and red squirrels a MF here. Thinking of riveting on a small piece of sheetmetal to the backside of the plastic. Ghostvette, jchammond and BettyZ like this.

06-05-2019, 10:37 PM	#22 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	Installed the pegboard today. Still have to cut some holes for the receptacles and install extenders on the boxes. Thinking about taking the pegboard down, rewiring receptacles so they are under cabinets above bench, and reinstalling pegboard. But the carpenter doesn't like the idea of taking the pegboard down. Made a LOT of progress on cleaning up. Found some tools that I hadn't seen in a while. Got up in the attic and there is zero insulation up there. Going to look into renting a cellulose blower. cv129, madwi, Ghostvette and 1 others like this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

06-06-2019, 08:21 PM	#23 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	My carpenter took the day off to prepare for a camping trip, so another buddy helped me unscrew one of the pegboard panels, plug a power cord into the socket, run the cord up to the top of the pegboard, and screw the pegboard back on. The carpenter didn't like the idea but 'tis easier to get forgiveness than permission. Wired the cord into two weather-proof boxes I had laying around - one with a duplex switch and the other with a GFCI receptacle. One switch for the under-cabinet lights and the other for the GFCI. Found out that the cabinets stick out a little bit too far - I have some bumps on my forehead. The A/C unit keeps the humidity down enough that one can sit in the garage and admire one's handiwork in relative comfort but I have to open the door into the house if any work is being done. Insulating the ceiling should help but it's going to be a while before I feel like doing it. This old man is tired. I'm glad the carpenter will be taking a few days off. cv129, axmea?, madwi and 4 others like this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

06-06-2019, 08:39 PM	#24 (permalink)
madwi A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Michigan Posts: 31,410 Drives: Granma red Z Rep Power: 2684429	Great progress! Keep it up. I have to go pick up my insulation batts from Menards this weekend. redondoaveb likes this.

06-07-2019, 10:04 AM	#25 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	I need a good way to keep my sockets arranged and handy on the workbench. I have several of these* (w/o the tray) but don't like them - can be difficult to get the sockets on/off, bigger sockets tend to fall off, etc. What has worked best for you? Edit: Looking for something that can be hung on pegboard, if possible. Doesn't have to be designed for pegboard as long as it will hang straight. * Not a recommendation, just the first pic I found __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

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