Garage for Power Trac and Shop

[BobRip]

We cleaned the floors today. We also put in the wood stove and the hammer rack. The garage doors are not sealed and have gaps of about 1.5 inches around the sides yet so I cannot get the temperature above 55. We will put the aluminum trim on and them seal around the doors. I took pictures of the wood stove and hammer rack.

I have decided to use the light material bucket to store wood. I rarely use it and I figure I can load it at the wood pile and dirve it next to the wood stove.

Oh, I did use the PT to move the wood stove (sorry no pictures). It weights 400 pounds) I used the forks, put wood between the forks and the bottom of the wood stove and was able to lower the stove directly on to the brick hearth. I then disconnected the forks from the PT and backed away since the backing had to be at an angle. We then pulled the forks out by hand. This way the forks did not drag on the wood stove legs.

I must compliment my builder. I was supposed to be totally responsible for the wood stove and electrical part of the job. He helped me with both and loaned me equipment as needed. He has also done an excellent job (both quality and timely) on this garage. If anyone needs a good builder in central Virginia (not just garages, but homes and mostly ICF homes) send me a private message and I will give you his contact information.

 

[MossRoad]

Very nice, Bob. I could put a hammock in the corner and live in a place like that!

 

[BobRip]

Very nice, Bob. I could put a hammock in the corner and live in a place like that!

Yeah, it's tempting. I have a little refrigerator and a TV that will go in soon. The wife is invited to visit anytime she likes.

 

[ponytug]

Looks very nice! Is there a story to the hammer rack?

All the best,

Peter

 

[BobRip]

Looks very nice! Is there a story to the hammer rack?

All the best,

Peter

The hammer rack was a project at one of the Blacksmith meetings. The host had cut out all of the parts and charged us $40 for the materials. We then welded them together during the meeting. I took mine home to weld it as I wanted to use the gas welder. This actually worked pretty well. I did some of the welding with the MIG though.

The vinyl trim was started today and hopefully will be finished tomorrow.

 

[JD-Beach]

Wow! Great project, Bob. Thanks for sharing the photos. Your builder is doing an excellent job! Congratulations!

JD

 

[BobRip]

Just a quick update. The trim guy came back today (Saturday!) and finished the trim. I can now heat the garage with the stove on low and maintain 68 degrees. Before (with no weather strips around the garage doors) I ran the stove on high and could only get it to the low 50's.

On Monday we plan to backfill and put down the outside concrete.
On Tuesday and maybe Wednesday they will build the stairs to the attic and that will be it except for a little touch up painting.

By the way my builder builds through out Virginia.

 

[ldabe]

Bob Rip,
What kind of stove is that?
Does that have a blower?
How long did it take to reach 68 degrees from when you first started the fire?
What size log will fit?
If you load it up, how long will it stay burning?

Thanks in advance, and nice job on the building.

Abe

 

[BobRip]

Bob Rip,
What kind of stove is that?
Does that have a blower?
How long did it take to reach 68 degrees from when you first started the fire?
What size log will fit?
If you load it up, how long will it stay burning?

Thanks in advance, and nice job on the building.

Abe

That is a Travis Industry 1750 Wood Stove. The blower is optional and I did not get it. I do have two ceiling fans to circulate the heat.

The maximum wood length is 18 inches.
It is hard to say how long it takes to reach temperature. It depends on too many things. It can take a couple of hours, but it depends.
It will burn for 10 hours on low with a full load of wood.

 

[BobRip]

I took some pictures (two) at the beginning of today, but not at the end. They finished the outside concrete and graded the ground. It is really looking complete.

 

[Barryh]

I took some pictures (two) at the beginning of today, but not at the end. They finished the outside concrete and graded the ground. It is really looking complete.

Hey man, that doesn't look like a 422 All kidden aside it's lookin sharp. I know where you'll be hanging out all summer.

 

[EddieWalker]

Bob,

It lookes awesome! Thanks for all the updates and comentary. I'm really enjoying your progress and the results.

What are your plans for a driveway and or parking area?

Eddie

 

[KMA]

Wow Bob! That is a very nice garage! Best of luck with it!

 

[BobRip]

Bob,

It lookes awesome! Thanks for all the updates and comentary. I'm really enjoying your progress and the results.

What are your plans for a driveway and or parking area?

Eddie

I took some more pictures, although it is rainy.
I have a little parking to the right, but I already have plenty of parking spaces. I may add a spot to the left of the garage, but is is kinda down hill.

The attached pictures are looking much better, almost complete. They are a little dark.
The concrete along the back (the wall with the door up high) is for firewood and PT attachments. The concrete along the side (people door and small garage door) is for welding and blacksmithing.

 

[woodlandfarms]

OK, completely not fair. You have a HUGE garage next to this one, and a barn in the back. Just how many buildings do you need ;-)

It looks amazing!!!

Congrats and I hate you.. Very jealous.

Carl

 

[BobRip]

OK, completely not fair. You have a HUGE garage next to this one, and a barn in the back. Just how many buildings do you need ;-)

It looks amazing!!!

Congrats and I hate you.. Very jealous.

Carl

That's a carport next to it (24 X 24 ft) and behind it is just a tool shed (10X15 feet, not a barn). It is a little tall.

 

[ldabe]

Bob,

Make sure you watch your step out that one door ;~)

Also, are you going to put any gutter system on?

It looks fantastic.

 

[BobRip]

Bob,

Make sure you watch your step out that one door ;~)

Also, are you going to put any gutter system on?

It looks fantastic.

It's raining and there is some water coming under both garage doors. I think I need gutters. Does anybody have experience with K Guard gutters?

 

[farm23]

WOW!! I'ts ok to covet garages & tractors isn't it?

 

[3238dpw]

Bob I don't know about the K Guard gutters but I always thought if I was getting gutters I would get these.How the LeafFilter Gutter Protection System Works The ones you are looking at look like they work on the same principal as Gutter Helmet. If that is the case then my friend Joe you met on Sunday has used Gutter Helmet in an area with a lot of pines. He said that the pine needles got by the guard and plugged them up a couple times. It is under warenty though, that if they ever clog they will clean them, which they did.