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#1 ·
Step #1 Excavation

First off, Thx to many of my fellow Lumberjocks for reaching out and cking on us. We've been off line for a bit. Big change in our lives, (a good one though). Blondie retired from Homeland Security and we decided after 23 yrs in Southern California enough was enough. Tired of the taxes, politics, traffic and Sanctuary Cities. We sold our house 1st day, first buyer. Well over asking price which was silly in the first place.

We fell in love with Nashville and it's people a few yrs ago. A close freind told me there would be openings at BNA Airport and with my seniority I should consider it. Long story short , we moved cross country, leaving Southern California behind. Bought a beautiful house on 5 acres with a creek through it and wondered why we waited this long.

So we have broke ground on my dream shop….. It will be 30×50 fully insulated with 12 foot ceilings. It will also have a 8×50 porch on it with celing. In process of running a 200 amp service to the shop directly. Over 300 feet to the nearest pole. Wilson County and Mid - Tennessee Electric have been amazing. Blows our mind how nice Southern people are compared to California.

It will have a bathroom with sink and small spray booth as well. Lay - out to be determined. Of course I have ideas but I'm sure it will change.

Would love to hear anything you would do or would have done differently building your shop. I'm all ears.

Glad to be back, been a crazy 4 months.
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Cheers,
Ken
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#41 ·
Part 3: Mr Ken we've hit rock!

So the crew showed up last Sat to start erecting the building. Blondie and I were super excited. Within hour of digging the 26 holes required, we hit rock. It was no real big surprise being we live in Wilson county. So off I went to rent them a 70 pound jckhammer. Well the rock laughed at that, so in come the big guns. We rented a backhoe with Jack hammer attachment and a day and a half later we were ready to set poles.

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Each day I'm super excited to see the progress they make.

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So we have Metal going up, windows are in along with entry door. Poly - foil insulation applied (first layer of insulation to walls and roof.) Should be done with building on wed. Then time to set up concrete crew to poor 1800 sq ft of floor and porch. Stating the trenching of electric from nearest pole. 256 ft of PVC and cable for the 200 Amp panel. I will be doing all the inside lighting and electrical.

Thx for sharing off to buy some cedar to make Adirondack chairs for shops porch. Won't be long.
Thx Ya'll
 

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#42 ·
Part 3: Mr Ken we've hit rock!

So the crew showed up last Sat to start erecting the building. Blondie and I were super excited. Within hour of digging the 26 holes required, we hit rock. It was no real big surprise being we live in Wilson county. So off I went to rent them a 70 pound jckhammer. Well the rock laughed at that, so in come the big guns. We rented a backhoe with Jack hammer attachment and a day and a half later we were ready to set poles.

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Each day I'm super excited to see the progress they make.

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So we have Metal going up, windows are in along with entry door. Poly - foil insulation applied (first layer of insulation to walls and roof.) Should be done with building on wed. Then time to set up concrete crew to poor 1800 sq ft of floor and porch. Stating the trenching of electric from nearest pole. 256 ft of PVC and cable for the 200 Amp panel. I will be doing all the inside lighting and electrical.

Thx for sharing off to buy some cedar to make Adirondack chairs for shops porch. Won't be long.
Thx Ya'll
looks great Ken looks like you picked beautiful colors I see your helper needed his pic taken LOL GREAT SHOP :<))
 

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#51 ·
Structure Getting Close.

Outside is getting close. The weather has been challenging to say the least. The 2 sliding barn doors need to go up, gutters, some drip edging and small items and the outside will be done. Today with a light dusting of snow they're working inside hanging 1500 sq foot of metal ceiling. National Barn rep coming today to look things over. I should find out when they will Schld the concrete floor and porch to be poured. Thx for looking.

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#52 ·
Structure Getting Close.

Outside is getting close. The weather has been challenging to say the least. The 2 sliding barn doors need to go up, gutters, some drip edging and small items and the outside will be done. Today with a light dusting of snow they're working inside hanging 1500 sq foot of metal ceiling. National Barn rep coming today to look things over. I should find out when they will Schld the concrete floor and porch to be poured. Thx for looking.

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Wood Shade Beam Tints and shades Roof
To quote an old Tennessee saying- "You oughter be happier than a pig in poop!" :^)
 

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#65 ·
Structure Done, Electrical started & Schld. Concrete floor and porch.

Haven't gotten on line in a bit, work and building shop got me busy. We have finished the structure. Trenched 300 feet for electrical. ( Of Course we hit alot of Wilson County Rock lol… $$$).... Hopefully the last surprise, but we have all been through those during construction. Monday I'll be mounting the meter box and tying in the 200 Amp Load center. Then Middle Tennessee Electric will come and pull wire from pole to meter. They have been amazing, I've never been treated so good and quickly. This never happened in Los Angeles when doing any inspection. Actually all of Wilson County inspectors are efficient, freindly and so helpful. They all treat you like family.

Thx for sharing this journey with blondie and I. CHEERS.
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#66 ·
Structure Done, Electrical started & Schld. Concrete floor and porch.

Haven't gotten on line in a bit, work and building shop got me busy. We have finished the structure. Trenched 300 feet for electrical. ( Of Course we hit alot of Wilson County Rock lol… $$$).... Hopefully the last surprise, but we have all been through those during construction. Monday I'll be mounting the meter box and tying in the 200 Amp Load center. Then Middle Tennessee Electric will come and pull wire from pole to meter. They have been amazing, I've never been treated so good and quickly. This never happened in Los Angeles when doing any inspection. Actually all of Wilson County inspectors are efficient, freindly and so helpful. They all treat you like family.

Thx for sharing this journey with blondie and I. CHEERS.
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Really powering along…Cant wait to see how you set up inside…making me miss my workshop just a little..
 

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#79 ·
Concrete Floor and Porch in, Outlets in fast n furious.

Been a while since last update. It finally dried up enough to get the big cement trucks back on property. 4 trucks totaling 30 yrds, 5 inch 3700 psi. What a game changer inside and out.

Yesterday Blondie and I ran 28 120 volt outlets on 18 breakers. All outlets 50 inches from floor. Fellow lumberjock taught me this, no bending and plywood won't hit them if leaned against wall. No more than 2 outlets on a breaker. Some completely solo, like air compressor for example. Today putting in walls for another layer of insulation R19 that we will be adding and will start all the 240 volt outlets on Monday. Recived 12 more 7200 lumen LED industrial lights for inside totaling 16 thus far.

We have decided to put 2 outlets on the porch and trying to figure out the outdoor lighting. 2 ceiling fans will be going in on the porch as well.

We'll back to work, thx for looking fellow woodworkers.

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#80 ·
Concrete Floor and Porch in, Outlets in fast n furious.

Been a while since last update. It finally dried up enough to get the big cement trucks back on property. 4 trucks totaling 30 yrds, 5 inch 3700 psi. What a game changer inside and out.

Yesterday Blondie and I ran 28 120 volt outlets on 18 breakers. All outlets 50 inches from floor. Fellow lumberjock taught me this, no bending and plywood won't hit them if leaned against wall. No more than 2 outlets on a breaker. Some completely solo, like air compressor for example. Today putting in walls for another layer of insulation R19 that we will be adding and will start all the 240 volt outlets on Monday. Recived 12 more 7200 lumen LED industrial lights for inside totaling 16 thus far.

We have decided to put 2 outlets on the porch and trying to figure out the outdoor lighting. 2 ceiling fans will be going in on the porch as well.

We'll back to work, thx for looking fellow woodworkers.

Sky Wheel Plant Tree Vehicle


Wood Road surface Tire Wheel Asphalt


Hall Wood Building Floor Flooring

Wood Wall Flooring Tints and shades Ceiling

Wood Flooring Floor Hardwood Window
Lookin' Good, Ken!

Last picture appears to have the inspector giving the OK!
 

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#87 ·
Concrete Floor and Porch in, Outlets in fast n furious.

Been a while since last update. It finally dried up enough to get the big cement trucks back on property. 4 trucks totaling 30 yrds, 5 inch 3700 psi. What a game changer inside and out.

Yesterday Blondie and I ran 28 120 volt outlets on 18 breakers. All outlets 50 inches from floor. Fellow lumberjock taught me this, no bending and plywood won't hit them if leaned against wall. No more than 2 outlets on a breaker. Some completely solo, like air compressor for example. Today putting in walls for another layer of insulation R19 that we will be adding and will start all the 240 volt outlets on Monday. Recived 12 more 7200 lumen LED industrial lights for inside totaling 16 thus far.

We have decided to put 2 outlets on the porch and trying to figure out the outdoor lighting. 2 ceiling fans will be going in on the porch as well.

We'll back to work, thx for looking fellow woodworkers.

Sky Wheel Plant Tree Vehicle


Wood Road surface Tire Wheel Asphalt


Hall Wood Building Floor Flooring

Wood Wall Flooring Tints and shades Ceiling

Wood Flooring Floor Hardwood Window


Wood Flooring Floor Hardwood Window
 

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#88 ·
Concrete Floor and Porch in, Outlets in fast n furious.

Been a while since last update. It finally dried up enough to get the big cement trucks back on property. 4 trucks totaling 30 yrds, 5 inch 3700 psi. What a game changer inside and out.

Yesterday Blondie and I ran 28 120 volt outlets on 18 breakers. All outlets 50 inches from floor. Fellow lumberjock taught me this, no bending and plywood won't hit them if leaned against wall. No more than 2 outlets on a breaker. Some completely solo, like air compressor for example. Today putting in walls for another layer of insulation R19 that we will be adding and will start all the 240 volt outlets on Monday. Recived 12 more 7200 lumen LED industrial lights for inside totaling 16 thus far.

We have decided to put 2 outlets on the porch and trying to figure out the outdoor lighting. 2 ceiling fans will be going in on the porch as well.

We'll back to work, thx for looking fellow woodworkers.

Sky Wheel Plant Tree Vehicle


Wood Road surface Tire Wheel Asphalt


Hall Wood Building Floor Flooring

Wood Wall Flooring Tints and shades Ceiling

Wood Flooring Floor Hardwood Window


Wood Flooring Floor Hardwood Window
Hi from LA, that is one nice shop. And that porch looks and sound nice. Look like you need to build a couple of rocking chairs. Thanks for the update.
 

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#94 ·
Concrete Floor and Porch in, Outlets in fast n furious.

Been a while since last update. It finally dried up enough to get the big cement trucks back on property. 4 trucks totaling 30 yrds, 5 inch 3700 psi. What a game changer inside and out.

Yesterday Blondie and I ran 28 120 volt outlets on 18 breakers. All outlets 50 inches from floor. Fellow lumberjock taught me this, no bending and plywood won't hit them if leaned against wall. No more than 2 outlets on a breaker. Some completely solo, like air compressor for example. Today putting in walls for another layer of insulation R19 that we will be adding and will start all the 240 volt outlets on Monday. Recived 12 more 7200 lumen LED industrial lights for inside totaling 16 thus far.

We have decided to put 2 outlets on the porch and trying to figure out the outdoor lighting. 2 ceiling fans will be going in on the porch as well.

We'll back to work, thx for looking fellow woodworkers.

Sky Wheel Plant Tree Vehicle


Wood Road surface Tire Wheel Asphalt


Hall Wood Building Floor Flooring

Wood Wall Flooring Tints and shades Ceiling

Wood Flooring Floor Hardwood Window
 

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#95 ·
Concrete Floor and Porch in, Outlets in fast n furious.

Been a while since last update. It finally dried up enough to get the big cement trucks back on property. 4 trucks totaling 30 yrds, 5 inch 3700 psi. What a game changer inside and out.

Yesterday Blondie and I ran 28 120 volt outlets on 18 breakers. All outlets 50 inches from floor. Fellow lumberjock taught me this, no bending and plywood won't hit them if leaned against wall. No more than 2 outlets on a breaker. Some completely solo, like air compressor for example. Today putting in walls for another layer of insulation R19 that we will be adding and will start all the 240 volt outlets on Monday. Recived 12 more 7200 lumen LED industrial lights for inside totaling 16 thus far.

We have decided to put 2 outlets on the porch and trying to figure out the outdoor lighting. 2 ceiling fans will be going in on the porch as well.

We'll back to work, thx for looking fellow woodworkers.

Sky Wheel Plant Tree Vehicle


Wood Road surface Tire Wheel Asphalt


Hall Wood Building Floor Flooring

Wood Wall Flooring Tints and shades Ceiling

Wood Flooring Floor Hardwood Window
What a great looking shop. Sounds like experience is shaping this into an ideal work space. I like the porch for some relaxing. Your dog looks like he/she finds it all acceptable and has selected a spot to supervise future activity.
 

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#104 ·
Electrical, insulation & walls 95%

Hey guys been a while since last post. Crazy busy, we added a 1/2 bath to the house. Added 2 sump pumps and encapsulation under the house. Blondie and I have also manage to get away for a few weeks so were not only working on the house. I flew Dad up and he helped me for a week on the shop, who is a fellow woodworker as well.

Here is what's new, I finished all the electrical. 28- 110 volt outlets and 15- 220 volt outlets. We built up all the walls and decided to add another layer of insulation R19 on top of the thermal foil bringing walls and attic up too R30. I wired in 18 - 7500 lumen commercial LED 4 foot lights on 4 switches. I built a finish room and a welding room in the back side of the shop approx. 12Ă—10. I ruffed in opening for the two 36" indoors.

This weekend do some cleaning up and seal the floor then debating on staining the header or painting it white like the walls will be. We will then start building the cedar cabinets and do the trim.

had first estimate for the heating and cooling as well.

As always thanks for looking and look fwd to finishing.

cheers ya'll.
Ken
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#105 ·
Electrical, insulation & walls 95%

Hey guys been a while since last post. Crazy busy, we added a 1/2 bath to the house. Added 2 sump pumps and encapsulation under the house. Blondie and I have also manage to get away for a few weeks so were not only working on the house. I flew Dad up and he helped me for a week on the shop, who is a fellow woodworker as well.

Here is what's new, I finished all the electrical. 28- 110 volt outlets and 15- 220 volt outlets. We built up all the walls and decided to add another layer of insulation R19 on top of the thermal foil bringing walls and attic up too R30. I wired in 18 - 7500 lumen commercial LED 4 foot lights on 4 switches. I built a finish room and a welding room in the back side of the shop approx. 12Ă—10. I ruffed in opening for the two 36" indoors.

This weekend do some cleaning up and seal the floor then debating on staining the header or painting it white like the walls will be. We will then start building the cedar cabinets and do the trim.

had first estimate for the heating and cooling as well.

As always thanks for looking and look fwd to finishing.

cheers ya'll.
Ken
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man ken that shop is looking incredible,your starting to tempt me to leave socal too.but hey go easy on dad he looks a little beat-lol.
 

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#115 ·
Next to last post before making real dust. Y

Been crazy busy with visitors and family and work. Blondie and I made big progress and today we are now going to start moving machines and supplies in. The walls are up and painted, 18 Led lights are done stereo and big screen up with 6 Bose speakers. (Watched first college football in there today)...... We finished the heating and cooling 3.5 Ton with 10 outlets. All ducting up in attic. Had to give up part of the finish room and will be closing the air handling unit and ducting in a closet. I'll have a metal /welding room and a finish room with explosion proof exhaust fan. (Yet to install). I used surcoat 2000 acrylic sealer non yellowing on floor.

Some trim needs finished but it time for our dream to move in.

Thx for looking and comments.
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#116 ·
Next to last post before making real dust. Y

Been crazy busy with visitors and family and work. Blondie and I made big progress and today we are now going to start moving machines and supplies in. The walls are up and painted, 18 Led lights are done stereo and big screen up with 6 Bose speakers. (Watched first college football in there today)...... We finished the heating and cooling 3.5 Ton with 10 outlets. All ducting up in attic. Had to give up part of the finish room and will be closing the air handling unit and ducting in a closet. I'll have a metal /welding room and a finish room with explosion proof exhaust fan. (Yet to install). I used surcoat 2000 acrylic sealer non yellowing on floor.

Some trim needs finished but it time for our dream to move in.

Thx for looking and comments.
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Oh my gosh this looks awesome Ken!! Bet you're really anxious to start making sawdust … please keep us posted!!
 

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#133 ·
Machines in and running. Working on positions.

Blondie and I have almost everything unpacked and cleaned. ( she did they cleaning bless her heart). All the electric is done and machines are running. Starting out feed table tomorrow. Then miter station, workbench and cabinets.

I'll also be working with Onida dust collection design team now that I'm sure on machine placement. Looking fwd too having them do this. My dust collection in California was decent but I've always dreamed of that big yellow beast in their corner. Lol.

Side notes, finishing room getting close today being finished. Waiting for exhaust fan then panel one last wall.

Welding room done, jhaving a difficult time finding g steel here in Nashville for a good price too make welding table.

Thx guys as always all comments encouraged.
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#134 ·
Machines in and running. Working on positions.

Blondie and I have almost everything unpacked and cleaned. ( she did they cleaning bless her heart). All the electric is done and machines are running. Starting out feed table tomorrow. Then miter station, workbench and cabinets.

I'll also be working with Onida dust collection design team now that I'm sure on machine placement. Looking fwd too having them do this. My dust collection in California was decent but I've always dreamed of that big yellow beast in their corner. Lol.

Side notes, finishing room getting close today being finished. Waiting for exhaust fan then panel one last wall.

Welding room done, jhaving a difficult time finding g steel here in Nashville for a good price too make welding table.

Thx guys as always all comments encouraged.
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Very nice dream shop, one thing missing, sawdust.
 

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#144 ·
Machines in and running. Working on positions.

Blondie and I have almost everything unpacked and cleaned. ( she did they cleaning bless her heart). All the electric is done and machines are running. Starting out feed table tomorrow. Then miter station, workbench and cabinets.

I'll also be working with Onida dust collection design team now that I'm sure on machine placement. Looking fwd too having them do this. My dust collection in California was decent but I've always dreamed of that big yellow beast in their corner. Lol.

Side notes, finishing room getting close today being finished. Waiting for exhaust fan then panel one last wall.

Welding room done, jhaving a difficult time finding g steel here in Nashville for a good price too make welding table.

Thx guys as always all comments encouraged.
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Gas Office equipment Machine Toolroom Room


Window Gas Machine Office equipment Wood


Building Gas Machine Service Medical equipment


Picture frame Rectangle Art Wood Paint


Property Shelf Shelving Interior design Wall


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#145 ·
Machines in and running. Working on positions.

Blondie and I have almost everything unpacked and cleaned. ( she did they cleaning bless her heart). All the electric is done and machines are running. Starting out feed table tomorrow. Then miter station, workbench and cabinets.

I'll also be working with Onida dust collection design team now that I'm sure on machine placement. Looking fwd too having them do this. My dust collection in California was decent but I've always dreamed of that big yellow beast in their corner. Lol.

Side notes, finishing room getting close today being finished. Waiting for exhaust fan then panel one last wall.

Welding room done, jhaving a difficult time finding g steel here in Nashville for a good price too make welding table.

Thx guys as always all comments encouraged.
Fixture Engineering Gas Toolroom Machine


Gas Office equipment Machine Toolroom Room


Window Gas Machine Office equipment Wood


Building Gas Machine Service Medical equipment


Picture frame Rectangle Art Wood Paint


Property Shelf Shelving Interior design Wall


Property Shelf Shelving Interior design Wall
Wow! This is awesome Ken and Blondie, It's like woodworkers heaven! So much space to enjoy with lots of lighting which is something I love to work under. Congratulation on your magnificent shop it's super nice!
 

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