Cuda1949

Thanks for the advice, BTW....Today, In spite of the heat (low 90s) I got out and after a quick run to Lowe's, began working again on the flooring. with the exception of a master 2x4 and 2x2 which have all the holes drilled/countersunk, I've used almost everything I had on hand and have the flooring around 50% done. Will check Lowe's again in the morning, but if they aren't restock, I'll just finish a couple other odds & ends that need doing. Here is what things look like this evening:

Notice the reddish colored panels? - well, those I bought at a different Lowe's and they aren't worth a crap IMHO. They tend to spinter and the top or "good" side isn't really much better than the bottom or "bad" side. So, I will go back to the local Lowe's and purchase what I can when it's available. Same item #, same price, but not the same product. Oh well, what can you do when you're not head of quality control, right?
 
OK, time to watch Marie Antoinette and the headless Queen, or something like that....

I did finally get some work done yesterday/today - although other things were occurring, etc. I've got 19 plywood panels (2'x4'x15/32") - 1 as a master and 18 ready for installation. All are drilled/countersunk and ready to be put down. So, after an early holiday cook-out, I managed to get two installed before the last episode of The Roosevelts was aired on PBS. So, here is the floor as of right now:

I hope to get out early morning (well, 8:30am or so...) tomorrow and continue while it's still fairly cool in the shop. I've glued a narrow lathing strip along the front/side walls which gets the panels closer to level in both directions; not 100%, but closer. I may actually have enough panels on hand to do the front area, although I haven't actually taken measurement. In any event, any progress each day is that much closer to the end goal.
Happy 4th everyone!
Hank
 

Dr. Per,
Yes, in the distance I hear a steam whistle blowing forlornly as if calling to me...…"build me, glue me, cut me, treat me bad"....OOPS, What??? 

I just came in from touching up a bit on small trim & corner paint. Done!!! Tomorrow, I will rearrange "stuff" yet again, and then begin drilling out the screw holes, countersunk for the flooring panels. I only have 4 at the moment and need probably another 16, but that's all the local Lowe's had on hand. They expect the mule drawn buckboard with more products sometime next week, ya'll!! E-e-e-e-Haw!!!!! I might just have to hitch up the Caddywagon and make a river crossing to the big city w/CeeMent Ponds and buy a few more before next week. So, here's the shop:

The center section is painted and once I've got my new LED Lite fixtures in hand, I'll know where the elec. wiring will go and then can put that panel in place. So, it's slowly taking shape!

Went out this a.m. and got a couple pix of the ceiling - almost done. I'll cut the center panel today to size but until I actually have the lite fixtures in hand, I don't know where the opening for the elec. connection needs to be made. So, that paneling will be left off until later. I'll probably begin primer paint early this afternoon, once one final piece of trim is in place and that's a very minor task at this point. So, here's the progress:

So far today, the weather isn't too warm yet, so I think I'll be able to get the trim primed (brushed) and all cut in work done. Probably begin rolling out the primer tomorrow.
 

Last week was weather-wise - WET!!! So, not a lot of work on the shop was accomplished. Yesterday and today, however, I have been able to install the flat ceiling panels on one side. It's mid-afternoon, hot, so I may go back out after supper and put up some trim and the begin moving "stuff" around again in order to make room for installing the ceiling panels on the opposite side of the shop. So, here's the shop right now:

So, after caulking, and some trim pieces added, I'll be ready to remove the center fluorescent fixture, lay in the insulation batts, do some further cleanup, and then begin the other side.

Got some trim put up and then spent the remainder of the a.m. moving "stuff" once again over to the opposite side in order to begin the angled ceiling panel & insulation install next. Decided around noon that I needed a break, so may not get started on that until tomorrow.

Roger,
Reminds me of an old story about The Plumpf Maker - too long to tell now, but akin to a rolling golf ball.
Ok, so this afternoon's work was getting the angled ceiling panels in place and that did occur. My work & sweat program is working - 6 lbs. lighter today!!!! Here's the result:

This goes all the way back to where my loft begins with insulation behind. I will add trim tomorrow and then begin the other side. THEN comes the painting!!

Today was a stop & reverse day - I got out in early afternoon (getting hot!!) and having made the decision that "probably" the portable a/c unit w/heat was the most attractive way to do the HVAC in the shop, I stopped at Lowe's on my way home from getting a hair cut (well, YEAH!!!) and picked up a plastic "old work" elec. box and a single 120v/20A receptacle and some other stuff. I should have made this decision 2 days ago, but what the hey - nothing's perfect, right? So, with this decision in mind AND the fact that any HVAC would be better served with a dedicated 20amp breaker, I cut out a small part of the uppermost paneling on the backside of the partition I just completed yesterday. Then, using the Dremel right angle attachment for my drill, I drilled thru the 2 plate studs and into the hollow cavity of the partition. See, I'm using all these carpentry terms and words like I know what the Hell I'm talking about!!!🔨
I then fed down thru the hole the #12 wire that is dedicated for HVAC and having cut out an opening on the FRONT side of the partition for the recept. box, everything was working well!! The single receptacle was attached, the CB wired into the box, then tested and we're cooking with gas....er, electricity....WHATEVER - you know what I mean
This took most of the afternoon (now it's really getting hot in there!!!🥵) so I cleaned up, vacuumed the area, did a security sweep for any "stray cats", and called it a day. So, tomorrow will be a bit of sanding and then roller painting - that's the NC version of Roller Derby only we use paint & rollers instead of roller skates and tattooed "old heavy buddies!!" Here is today's effort:

I located this receptacle high enough that if the floods come (and Noah DOESN'T!!) I'll still be cool/hot depending on whether it's high/low tide. 🙄

Mark - Probably mine too, but at the moment we have an issue with the a/c in the house, so the shop is secondary. Besides, this way I loose weight by working in the heat 🥵!

Okay, so I got out late today and got a few shots of yesterday's inside work:

I have a small amount of sanding to do and can then begin rolling out the front part of the shop with primer. This part will also get a complete coat of Extra White Flat Interior latex before calling it "done"! My C/R/Friend is purchasing a 10 pack of 8' LED fixtures from Amazon for a job and will sell me two of them at cost. I will replace the single 8' long fluorescent fixture in the front area with these 2 fixtures and not only improve the lighting, but eliminate the "noise"! In addition to all this - you can't see it but just in front of the short partition is a tiny hole - that locates the center for cutting out a 5 7/8" dia. hole in the paneling/siding to put a possible exhaust vent hose thru for a portable A/C & Heat unit. If I do go this route, I will probably drop the HVAC elec. supply wire down thru the partition wall prior to putting in the ceiling panel adjacent to the partition. I can do that in a very short time. Here is the framing that I put in place before I put up the paneling:

If this unit is purchased, then I will build an exterior vent cover with fine mesh grille once the vent opening is cut thru.

Sunday I cut out siding for 3 air vents (2 back wall, 1 front wall) and got those installed. Yesterday I spent all day working and got the walls/partitions finished - ready for painting. Finally spoke with my C/R/Friend and got the direction I needed on insulation in ceiling & using plywood flooring squares, etc. Today, other chores to be done, so hopefully tomorrow I'll be back out. Here's the new front air vent as of yesterday:

If I'm able to get out there later today, I'll get a couple photos of the latest interior work. 
 

Jaager, Mark -
Thanks for the comments, etc. & ideas re. the HVAC! I do have some general plans for putting in some form of heating + A/C, but not yet to the extent of purchase. I am looking around at used appliance sites, etc. Also, I am planning on getting a new roof w/ridge vent put on this summer. I have plenty of 24" wide insulation batts that will go above the ceiling panels; I need my contractor/realtor/friend to pay me a visit soon about all this - he's also working on a shop building on his property.
Lots to think about on a tight budget, as well!

A formal Board of Inquiry will be called to investigate the entire flooring issue  from stem to stern - we'll call this "Deckgate" - 
 
 

Well, didn't get to the painting - will hopefully get that back in gear tomorrow a.m. Tonight however, I did get the paint shelf unit assembled and hung and also created and have in use a hook board for all sorts of things that need to be hung up and out of the way! Have begun unpacking in order to clear away boxes - final disposition of items yet undetermined!

The shelf unit still has clamps and weights to keep things in place until the glue sets!

In reverse order - Druxey Wins!!!! YEAH!!!!!
Roger - Yes, you are quite correct, however, the area in front of the partition will be basically a small den - nautical items/books/models/paintings, etc. so I wanted it to be a bit different. However, your comment does give me an idea. Checkerboard in the front, and single color in the back. I didn't want to leave the exterior plywood exposed - it's just, well...nasty!
Jaager - Duly noted - good catch on the razzle-dazzle effect, etc.
Julie - Nice pool room!!! Will keep comments under consideration.
 
Work today was small wall stuff and I may get out this evening to do more painting up front; storms in the air and my grill is not quite ready....🥵 - Have a Great Holiday, but do remember...our Vets and what they've given us all.
Hank

It’s a shop!  Unless you have a magic ability to avoid spilling or splattering paint the floor is going to take a beating.  What’s wrong with the flooring that you already have?  If you want to dress it up a bit add a coat or two of grey alkyd porch and deck paint.
 
Roger

Wefalck,
I'll keep your caution in mind re. the vinyl tiles.
Mr. Frollick, Sir,
I will certainly keep the oil lamp under consideration - I do already have one type of oil lamp to be hung, perhaps there will be a beam added just for this purpose!
Roger,
As I've mentioned just a couple posts ago, I also have a stash of adj. lamps that require only a hole with which to mount - but, you picture showing the steel plate provides the answer to what would have been my comment - the hole gets worn and then the lamp won't keep it's position. I'm still keeping this idea on a back burner.
 
Rain again this evening - a short, heavy downpour lasting only about 5 minutes - I checked and all was dry; however, I've posted a watch with orders to inform me (not The Admiral) of any change in bilge levels during the night!

OK, so tonight I got all the worksurface pieces cut to size, fitted, and installed. Then, did a complete coat of polyurethane. Will sand tomorrow, and repeat. Also, installed one 36" receptacle strip below the side window and bought a 4' LED under counter fixture at Lowe's but that's going back - no installed wiring (110v AC w/plug) - not that I can't, but I would rather purchase a unit that's all there (plug & play, if you will!).
Looked into the vinyl floor tiles - 12x12 would be extremely busy - I laid out a pattern of black/white diamonds 12x12 and that's just too extreme. But, 16x16 might work better and even 24x24 might work, as well. I know I can get the 16x16, but haven't researched the larger ones yet.
So, here's where I'm at:

With all the rain we've gotten in the last 2 days, I now have a leak somewhere up front and that will be tomorrow's Job #1 - finding and sealing it up. I think I know where there may be a problem, but day light will tell. Rain expected again tomorrow, but if I get a chance to explore, I need to correct this ASAP.

Actually, I have given thought about a vacuum system to suck up sawdust and deposit it out back behind the shop. Depending on how I lay out (that part oaf the design is rather fluid at this point and nothing is nailed down) the shop equipment along the workbench on the right side of the bldg. may also determine whether or not a single PVC suction pipe along (or under) with smaller branches from each tool might work and where to station the vacuum itself. Your idea has a lot of merit; I'll give it some thought. A fellow modeler over in Greensboro, NC has various old Electrolux bag vacuums for each of his tools - effective, but quite noisy I would imagine. Now that I've cleared out the back area behind the shop of anything manmade, I could very well add a small lean-to type "caboose" that could be built very simply for that one purpose. I guess just running a 100 VAC med. wt. extension out to it would suffice for power. This might also prompt me to give more thought to how the tools are arranged so that those needing vacuum take-off would be arranged adjacent rather than spread out, etc.
Very cool thinking - I appreciate it! Now, explain the electronics, as I'm totally unfamiliar with that end of it!!!!
Hank

After a morning of flower gardening with The Admiral, I got into the shop after lunch and built a 4' wide partition and located it on the right side of the bldg. The Liq. Nails should be set by tomorrow so I can finish nailing the upper paneling to the studs. This was about a 4.5 hr job from start to finish. Not much else accomplished except a bit of further cleanup. So, here is today's work:

I'll see if I have some corner trim but I don't think I've got enough so tomorrow may be a Lowe's one & done!

Maury...….You're killin' me!!!!! LOL!!!
Duh, I think it's 1:1 otherwise I'm in big trouble!!!!

With "honey-do" tasks completed by lunch, I spent the afternoon in the shop finally getting the last 2 ceiling panels under the loft area located and installed. I then installed one more wall panel on the left side, some more trim boards, and got the 3 LED fixtures back in place. I did a bit of touch up on the cabinets and more caulking on the wall panels (seams, nail holes, etc.). With possibility of frost tonight, I got a couple pix made and then locked up for the night. Got the plants covered and hope that they make it without problems. I hate replanting stuff!!!!
I'm hoping to continue work in the shop in the morning, but one never knows when The Admiral is afoot . So, here is today's progress:
 
Sat. a.m. - hope to get some general clean up & rearrangement of "stuff" again before tackling further construction!

The last week has been nuts trying to actually get out to the shop to get anything done!!! But, I did manage over the last week to get 3 wall cabinets that were given to me repaired, repainted, and tonight hung in the right side of the back corner of the shop. They were the typical trailer trash particle board construction and it took a bit of work to repair & rebuild, but they'll work out - I put new REAL plywood shelves in them and that was a big improvement. A coat of paint and they're useable!!! I then filled them up with packed up tools in small boxes that I had packed up in 2018 when I was preparing for my 2019 Spring retirement and move back to the Triad of NC from the eastern part of the state where I worked. Here are the cabinets in place:

A bit of touch up paint and finishing the painting on the left side of the taller cabinet unit should have things wrapped up. Now, before you start in on the arrangement, I'll add this - I put in a flush mtd. top on the small unit to use for storage and that's why I arranged it the way you see it. Hopefully, I will finally get time to finish the other 2 ceiling panels (to the left out of the picture) that remain. I have them both pre-painted and only need to position & screw into place. However, I have a feeling that Honey-Do items are on the immediate horizon as The Admiral bought new plants today and you know what that means!!! It may be another week until I get back out here to continue things. 

I think I'm going to take the plunge and do a Model Shipways POB model. I'm open to suggestions!!! 

The next big jumps are: 1) planking a hull, and 2) working on a bigger (more daunting) project. I like to think if I get over those humps, I can declare myself to a middling ship modeller!!