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8122pbrainard
Grand Poobah Joined: September-14-2006 Location: Three Lakes Wi. Status: Offline Points: 41040 |
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Brian, It is Steve's shop. I go back with him to the early 80's when he was still in the Milwaukee area and the old MACBA days (Midwest Antique Classic Boating Association) He always did great work and yes, it does amaze me how clean his shop is!! |
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FINS
Senior Member Joined: August-04-2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 170 |
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That looks like Steve Bunda's Bottoms Up shop. I friended him on Facebook just to see more pictures of how he set up his shop and to drool over how clean he keeps it. Looks like some excellent progress!
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storm34
Grand Poobah Joined: November-03-2008 Location: Dexter Iowa Status: Offline Points: 4492 |
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Correct, should be started on assembly by the time we get up there to see him in a few weeks.
Nice to see some progress happening on this boat. Steve sure does a great job! Thanks again for the reference! |
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8122pbrainard
Grand Poobah Joined: September-14-2006 Location: Three Lakes Wi. Status: Offline Points: 41040 |
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Chris,
From the pictures, it does look to be in very decent shape. That split frame is very typical. I have to assume he's going with a 5200 bottom correct? Look'n good!!! |
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storm34
Grand Poobah Joined: November-03-2008 Location: Dexter Iowa Status: Offline Points: 4492 |
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Not my shop but the current location of our Chris Craft Continental. I thought Pete would like to see how progress is coming on this one.
So far Steve has given a great bill of health. Needs a new keel and a few braces, but overall he's really impressed with the condition. |
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62 wood
Grand Poobah Joined: February-19-2005 Location: NW IL Status: Offline Points: 4527 |
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8122pbrainard
Grand Poobah Joined: September-14-2006 Location: Three Lakes Wi. Status: Offline Points: 41040 |
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I keep on forgetting one important aspect about the size of the garage/shop that all should consider when planing on building. I'm finding the biggest problem with my new shop size is I have a hard time figuring out where I set my beer down!!
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tullfooter
Grand Poobah Joined: March-02-2007 Location: White Lake, MI Status: Offline Points: 2225 |
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Wood,
Sorry for no outside photos. I'll get some soon. We bought it. It's barn shape. Funny thing is; it's 30' wide on a 30' wide lot. Luckily there's a 30' "ally" next to it and a 20' "ally" behind it. |
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Play hard, life's not a trial run.
'85 BFN '90 BFN White Lake, Michigan |
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Hollywood
Moderator Group Joined: February-04-2004 Location: Twin Lakes, WI Status: Offline Points: 13512 |
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Steve, how about a picture from the outside, it's hard to gauge the building in those shots. Buy or rent?
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8122pbrainard
Grand Poobah Joined: September-14-2006 Location: Three Lakes Wi. Status: Offline Points: 41040 |
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The project launch going sunny side up.
And over It's going to be a project to say the least!! Typical of any old boat, the oil saturation is bad!!! I got all the pipes insulated in the utility room. They were acting like a big radiator keeping it pretty warm in there. |
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tullfooter
Grand Poobah Joined: March-02-2007 Location: White Lake, MI Status: Offline Points: 2225 |
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Our new Correct Craft Mancave 3 miles from my house. 30' x 40' barn with 12' ceilings. It has an 8' tall ceiling on the upper level for storage. There is an electric "dumb waiter" for moving light items to the second floor. The PO left a racking system that will allow us to store our (6) SeaDoos in two stacks of three. In the summer, we will use the rack to store Quads. We got the 4000lb lift truck for free. I got it running for $450, including three batteries I hooked up in series to get the 36 volts.
I just hung the banners today. |
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Play hard, life's not a trial run.
'85 BFN '90 BFN White Lake, Michigan |
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8122pbrainard
Grand Poobah Joined: September-14-2006 Location: Three Lakes Wi. Status: Offline Points: 41040 |
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This morning I had a very pleasant voice message from the adjuster taking care of my claim for the roof damage. He said he got a copy of the estimate from my general contractor for the repairs. They are going to use it for the settlement and not his original calculations!! The check is in the mail!!
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8122pbrainard
Grand Poobah Joined: September-14-2006 Location: Three Lakes Wi. Status: Offline Points: 41040 |
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Eric,
No on the PROGRESSIVE POS!! The house and shop up north is under a State Farm policy. I will see how this works out!! I talked with the adjuster yesterday afternoon and my agent yesterday morning. Both have told me that the initial (low ball) estimate by the adjuster is by no means final. They both are awaiting a formal estimate from my general contractor. BTW, my GC immediately placed an order for the replacement metal after he inspected the damage and tarped the roof. He knows how to handle his good customers!! and, knows I'm good for it no matter what the outcome is with the insurance. The adjuster admitted to be not very knowledgeable on true construction issues. All they do is take standard pricing off a data base. It's just like the flat rate out of the book you get with auto repair, So, if he measures 330 square ft of standing seam metal roofing is needed, it should take a person X hours to replace/repair it. BS!!! Someone who has no idea of what's going on developed the program. |
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eric lavine
Grand Poobah Joined: August-13-2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 13413 |
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did 3 insurance jobs in the last month, the ones that were very questionable were covered 100%, the last one insured thru PROGRESSIVE POS insurnce was denied, went up on a sand bar and chipped the gears, they claimed by their expert auto adjuster that it was (mechanical fatigue gear faliure. Once again if you have Progressive, drop em before they drop you.
sorry about your man cave there Pete |
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"the things you own will start to own you"
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akabulla
Gold Member Joined: November-15-2008 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 649 |
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Pete, not much you can say but I think, """that sucks soooooo BAD""", sums it up!!!!
At least you built that place like a tank and the tree didn't get to far into the building. |
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62 wood
Grand Poobah Joined: February-19-2005 Location: NW IL Status: Offline Points: 4527 |
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Thankfully, it is "only" property...
A month ago, about 10 miles from us, two 14 year old girls were electrocuted by an irrigator that had been shorted out by a lightning strike while de-tasseling corn. ... NOT good... Just heard on the news, lawsuites filed against the landowner, the land renter, Monsanto, the crew leader, and the power company.... |
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skicat
Platinum Member Joined: May-18-2006 Location: Duluth, GA Status: Offline Points: 1128 |
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I know how you feel Pete. My accident was the fault of the truck driver and my car insurance and medical insurance and myself have had to pay for everything so far. I am probably over $25,000 including what my insurance gave me for my truck and not done yet. I am out my deductable on my truck as well. Truck insurance has paid = $0. They force people to sue them when something like this happens. Insurance sucks, but you have to have it!
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harddock
Platinum Member Joined: June-04-2008 Location: Toontown, MA Status: Offline Points: 1763 |
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Next will be your "We are sorry but we can no longer insure your property" letter.
Insurance is only good when your buying it!!! |
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8122pbrainard
Grand Poobah Joined: September-14-2006 Location: Three Lakes Wi. Status: Offline Points: 41040 |
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Yes, it's like driving a brand new car going less than a block and having an accident!! That $3367.10 isn't even the bottom line. Less my $500 deductible they sent me a check for $2867.10. I wonder where the $.10 came from!! |
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62 wood
Grand Poobah Joined: February-19-2005 Location: NW IL Status: Offline Points: 4527 |
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Pete, the adjuster came up with his price after depreciating the age of the building!
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67425ks
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should have posted it on the "jokes" thread.
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8122pbrainard
Grand Poobah Joined: September-14-2006 Location: Three Lakes Wi. Status: Offline Points: 41040 |
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Well, I've searched for 10 minutes for my thread on the tree falling on my new shop and can't find it!! So, I'll tack the result of my insurance claim in this thread.
I love it.....the contractor says the repair will cost $4500.00 and the stupid "independant adjuster" says $3367.10!! Where do these guys come up with the figures!! That standing seam roof is not easy to take apart to repair. Also, the adjuster probably got the cheap stuff quoted for the metal at Menards. There are 13 panels on both sides of the roof that need replacing, some metal trim pieces and some sheathing. |
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8122pbrainard
Grand Poobah Joined: September-14-2006 Location: Three Lakes Wi. Status: Offline Points: 41040 |
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I'm getting closer to a working shop. The little details with any project really kill you and really take the time. This last week I was able to get the hoist's up. Working by myself I did need to do some engineering and some fab. I made the "end of arm" to fit on on my engine hoist to get the hoists up to the W beams. It worked perfectly!!
I also got the conductor bars fastened to the ceiling, hoists connected and working great. I'm ready to roll over the "launch" project the next trip up north - then the fun begins!!! You may notice the skid marks on the floor in the picture below. That old trailer which had been sitting outside for probably 40 years before I borrowed it 5 years ago blew a tire as soon as it got inside the shop. I'm not going to use it for the final project (I'll need to build a custom trailer - plus 1 on the project list!!!!) but I will need to get the trailer back out of the shop. I'll probably just put tubes in the old tires. |
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8122pbrainard
Grand Poobah Joined: September-14-2006 Location: Three Lakes Wi. Status: Offline Points: 41040 |
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Roger, With the GL reunion ending, this may be coming!!! I've co-hosted several ACBS wood boat outings and they all turned out fantastic. My area is great for boating with the exception of limited "sand bar" areas. The 20 lakes all connected are the best for boating in the USA. Just ask Reid who we (me and especially Mark ("LLS") had the pleasure of hosting (Lori too) this past week. BTW, If I do a reunion, I will give you plenty of notice - The greatest epoxy lam guy MUST be there!! |
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uk1979
Platinum Member Joined: June-13-2007 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 1411 |
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Pete, Its a dream shop you have there,be careful the pressure will be on for the first CCF garage meet at your place.
Roger. |
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sweet77
Gold Member Joined: January-06-2011 Location: Florida Status: Offline Points: 666 |
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[QUOTE=8122pbrainard] It had been several months since I'd been up north to check the progress on the shop so it was exciting going up for a week. Last trip up the heat wasn't in yet! With the exception of the plumber having one of the hydronic loops mixed up, I'm happy.
I have been following this since i have been a member. I never would have thought that anyone, could have put as much thought into building their personal shop as i have. I have thought of things such as the extra room with sound proof material for my air compressor (conditioned). HVAC for the entire work space with spiral duct. Welding table with exhaust for fumes. Flooring, ECT.ECT.ECT. pete i thought of the same thing with the taps for air, however they were not in that fancy little box i just thought of stubbing out of the wall with a countersunk gauge next to the stub. very very cool. BUT OUT OF ALL THAT!!!I have to say i work with copper every single day and i solder almost every single day and have done jobs that consist of hanging all of my hard drawn copper on the wall with uni strut using all copper fittings(NO BENDERS). But who ever did this job......Wow very professional. I could stare at it for days absolutely a great job. When i start my shop construction, hopefully you can give some me some much needed advice and cost saving tips. |
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Swatkinz
Platinum Member Joined: December-03-2003 Location: Lexington, SC Status: Offline Points: 1307 |
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Pete, my kitchen doesn't look as good as that shop
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Steve
2011 Sport/Air 200 Excalibur 343 2017 Boatmate Tandem Axle Trailer Former CC owner (77, 80, 95, 88, all SNs) Former Malibu owner (07, 09) |
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8122pbrainard
Grand Poobah Joined: September-14-2006 Location: Three Lakes Wi. Status: Offline Points: 41040 |
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I went up north for the weekend to basically get the boats ready for summer however I was able to get some more work done on the shop. It's the multitude of small things that take the time!
I had made a 3/4" (too tall) miscalculation on the pegboard panels I made for the utility (pantry) cabinets. Still to this day, I don't know how I did that?? I was able to save them by flipping the "L" brackets on the bottom slides over and then making some Maple spacers so they are in. I need to come up with some kind of inventory location system. With 140 fastener containers on the one pull out, I'd be looking forever to locate one size of bolt/screw/nut/etc. Any software guys out there with any ideas? I got the "W" beams painted so the next trip up will be hanging the hoists and running the electrification conductor bars. |
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8122pbrainard
Grand Poobah Joined: September-14-2006 Location: Three Lakes Wi. Status: Offline Points: 41040 |
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This trip up north was going to be 1&1/2 days of work. Still plenty to do in the shop but the plan was foiled by one of the bugs that's going around. My head is so stuffed up that I'm constantly dizzy! So, for the most part I laid low and only got one small job done.
This is the Minihelic gauge that came with the dust collector. I made the face plate so it could be flush mounted in the wall. When it gets up to 3" of water, It's time to clean the filter. |
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sweet77
Gold Member Joined: January-06-2011 Location: Florida Status: Offline Points: 666 |
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Alway go one size bigger than you think!!!!!!!!!! just my advice if i could afford it i would have a 200x200 warehouse cant get enough toys
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