A new shop in the making #7: The Eagle has landed! -We are beginning to frame

thanks for the update. everything starts with a good foundation and you’ve got a good one here to build off of.

Oh, neat, it has a foot! A nice surprise. I like the little alcove for the tree. You must be feeling that it is now really going to happen. Good luck and thanks, with all the other demands, for posting.
SM

-- SM

Congrats! I know for it had a new meaning and feeling of excitement when it actually goes from paper to reality. I know you are excited. Good luck with all the little thing that pop up. Have fun.

-- Pyromedic602, free wood is always good wood

Looking great Bob.

-- Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com

About time, huh? I know what it feels like having things finally moving.

Looks like 6” walls? Great for insulation.

Were you going to run dust collection under the floor?

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

Finally!!!! It is nice to plan and dream but the reality of the project finally hits home when you see nails being driven and sawdust flying. The construction is off to a great start and this should be more fun than the design phase.

Have fun and keep us posted.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

This looks like it is coming together nicely. Can’t wait to see some walls.

-- Scott - Chico California http://chicowoodnut.home.comcast.net

YES!

-- Dorje (pronounced "door-jay"), Seattle, WA

“It won’t be long now .”

-- Mike in Bonney Lake " If you are real real real good your whole life, You 'll be buried in a curly maple coffin when you die."

Thanks for the update Bob. It is surprising what a difference the floor joists make – they were fast – but I guess thats why you pay the professionals. keep the updates coming.

-- Tony - All things are possible, just some things are more difficult than others! - SKYPE: Heron2005 (http://www.poydatjatuolit.fi)

Hi Bob, I know this may be a little late and I might have misread the plans, but the entrance door looks like a standard 900mm/35”. I was just wondering if you might have considered a slightly wider door say 1500mm/59” it will make life easier to get the big machines in and out, also if you make a project that is wider than 800mm (because of the door jam and trim) you might have problems getting the thing out?

-- Tony - All things are possible, just some things are more difficult than others! - SKYPE: Heron2005 (http://www.poydatjatuolit.fi)

looking real good bob !

-- if you aint the lead dog the scenery never changes

Gary: the joists are 8” and yes I’m going to run a 6” pvc pipe to the saw station.
I will run the rest of the line along the open side of the floor to the DC and use drops from the wall to the main trunk.

Tony: they want $659.00 for a 42” (1066 mm) I’m working on that right now.
We should see the walls completed today after the insulation and floor goes down.

Bob

-- A mind, like a home, is furnished by its owner

bob is it an option for you to buy 2 2/0 slabs and an aftermarket threshhold , and build your own jambs ?

-- if you aint the lead dog the scenery never changes

Mr. Trim: that is an option I am considering today. Even if I frame for a 42” opening and slam in a used 36 for now Ican tackle it later when the heat is off me. Right now I seem to be the errand boay around here getting mnaterials and rounding up compressors and the like.
I hav yet to sketch up the elelctrical and the permit is pulled.

Bob

-- A mind, like a home, is furnished by its owner

Congratulations Bob, your finally off and running!

-- Bill, Florida

Following your progress….looking good! Keep up the posts and good luck!

-- Patrick, Chicago, IL www.TenonAndSpline.com

I just went through all of your progress to date.

I’ve been too busy with my own little deck project lately.

I’m impressed with your sketchup skills, they look real nice.

You’re going to have a nice shop.

Good luck on the completion.

-- Dick Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

good idea to frame it in now and open it up later bob . when the time comes if you need any help let me know , ive done a lot of door work .

-- if you aint the lead dog the scenery never changes

And after all this time, the phantom shop finally starts to unfold.

-- You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation. (Plato)

Funny how life makes you change the priorities that really matter. I should have done this 5 years ago but it’s so easy to hear a different drummer.
If I am learning anything form this adventure it is to follow you instincts and do something nice for yourself on a continuing basis.
I just makes you that much keener to help those around you.
I appreciate the support you folks are lavishing on me and I will try not to disappoint you with this project.

bob

-- A mind, like a home, is furnished by its owner

Hi Bob;

Looking good!

Brings back memories, for sure!

Keep us posted.

Lee

-- by Lee A. Jesberger http://www.prowoodworkingtips.com http://www.ezee-feed.com

Frame the door for the larger size, and use a second hand door and filler for the time being. Then when you have time you can make your own door, you should be able to make a nice oak door for under $200 – and they are not to difficult to make.

-- Tony - All things are possible, just some things are more difficult than others! - SKYPE: Heron2005 (http://www.poydatjatuolit.fi)