I've made some improvements to my garage

madwi · 08-06-2019, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by sirnixalot

I haven't even broken ground but the Danmar M6 is ordered. My next big purchase/decision is do I get a 1.5 ton split unit air conditioner or just rely on an oscillating 24" high velocity fan.

I do a lot of welding projects and given the climate I live in I'm destined to just sweat to death. Fans will blow away shielding gas and if I run AC I need to sort out some sort of extractor hood so the fumes don't kill me. I may just mount a small 12" fan on the underside of the welding table so at least my torso can soak up some breeze.

Those mini splits are the ****.

The danmar will be a blessing too.

SouthArk370Z · 08-06-2019, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by sirnixalot

... My next big purchase/decision is do I get a 1.5 ton split unit air conditioner or just rely on an oscillating 24" high velocity fan. ... lot of welding projects ... extractor hood ... 12" fan ...

The 5000BTU (~0.4 ton) window unit I have installed makes a noticeable difference in the comfort level of my garage. On a hot day (90-95F/95-100%RH outside), temp in garage will get over 80F (when I set the unmarked thermostat so that the compressor will cycle on and off) but the humidity is knocked down to about 50%. 50% is still a little higher than I would like but MUCH better than 100%. I have some box and radial fans on standby but haven't done enough hard work out there to spin them up so far.

If you're going to be welding, you'll need to keep a close eye on your A/C filter(s).

I'm hoping that when I finish insulating the ceiling the A/C will be able to drop the humidity even more. I also need to install a seal on the bottom of the garage door - bought the seal, just haven't felt like installing it.

Edit: An extractor hood would probably be counterproductive - it would blow your conditioned air outside and suck outside air inside.

busterbull · 08-20-2019, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by bettyz

mmm, bread crumbs. Yes sir it is! I am the biggest of fans.

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nice!!!

Jayhovah · 08-20-2019, 05:08 PM

I just installed a cheap 9000btu mini split in our guest suite (renting on Airbnb) and I couldn't be more impressed with it. <$600, super effective, and surprisingly quiet.

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jchammond · 11-30-2019, 04:18 AM

Working on my Garage build now,,,16x32x12’

Started first weekend in November & hopefully be completed by 12/31/19’

jchammond · 11-30-2019, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by jchammond

Working on my Garage build now,,,16x32x12’

Started first weekend in November & hopefully be completed by 12/31/19’

Exterior is gonna be HD pole barn style

madwi · 01-16-2020, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

I also need to install a seal on the bottom of the garage door - bought the seal, just haven't felt like installing it.

Get that seal installed?

SouthArk370Z · 01-16-2020, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by madwi

Get that seal installed?

Nope. Might get to it once the weather warms up. Have a few other projects with higher priority. Need to finish insulating the ceiling. Right now, I'm having one of the bathrooms painted.

The expanded workbench has come in handy. Used it to work on some guns (bought some gunsmithing screwdrivers) and several repairs on a buddy's vehicles. Will set up my electroplating project again when warmer weather gets here.

BettyZ · 01-16-2020, 11:36 PM

Let's see that workbench!

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SouthArk370Z · 01-16-2020, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BettyZ

Let's see that workbench!

The new/old split is where the stool with box is.
Edit: New part is to the left.

BettyZ · 01-17-2020, 12:52 PM

Very nice! This is my new creation.

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SouthArk370Z · 01-17-2020, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BettyZ

Very nice! This is my new creation.

Wow! Excellent set up. And oh so much cleaner and neater than mine.

BettyZ · 01-17-2020, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

Wow! Excellent set up. And oh so much cleaner and neater than mine.

Thanks! Its been complete for about 48 hours so we'll see how long it stays neat...

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SouthArk370Z · 01-17-2020, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BettyZ

Thanks! Its been complete for about 48 hours so we'll see how long it stays neat...

I'd like to see a pic in 6 months or so.

You have plenty of peg board to help keep things neat. Most hardware stores will have a wide selection of "pegs" to fit different kinds of tools. I've found that the pegs with the leg that pokes in the hole below the hook part will stay put much better when you grab a tool.

user123 · 04-12-2020, 03:46 PM

Finally, I also got to my garage and decided to clean up the tools. But almost immediately I ran into a problem - my toolbar does not open. The top drawer is jammed and I could not solve this problem. finally, I found a solution on the Internet how to do this, I finally understood. And if you have the same problem, the solution is here https://toolboxwiki.com/blog/how-to-...olbox-drawers/

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BettyZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Chicagoland Age: 38 Posts: 5,261 Drives: A Garage Queen Rep Power: 2684371	Let's see that workbench! Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk __________________ '14 MB Nismo \| Boost Lab 6870 1.32 AR 553 HP / 471 ft.-lbs. Betty Mods

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BettyZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Chicagoland Age: 38 Posts: 5,261 Drives: A Garage Queen Rep Power: 2684371	Very nice! This is my new creation. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk SouthArk370Z, ZeeingAround, JARblue and 1 others like this. __________________ '14 MB Nismo \| Boost Lab 6870 1.32 AR 553 HP / 471 ft.-lbs. Betty Mods

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user123 Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Posts: 24 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z SR M6 Rep Power: 0	Finally, I also got to my garage and decided to clean up the tools. But almost immediately I ran into a problem - my toolbar does not open. The top drawer is jammed and I could not solve this problem. finally, I found a solution on the Internet how to do this, I finally understood. And if you have the same problem, the solution is here https://toolboxwiki.com/blog/how-to-...olbox-drawers/ old guy and BettyZ like this.

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