Hank

Yea, looking at a thermostatic controlled roof or eave vent, as well.

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!!

I may need a few of those aluminum base plates myself before it's all said & done!

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 🥵!

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. 🙄

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.

Craig, Thanks - these are slightly less BTU output than I require, but I'll do a comparison of the correct size wall unit vs their portable counterpart - wall space "may" be critical but that will also have to be factored in. I do appreciate the input - this is not one of those decisions that will be made quickly! Last night's rain was not all that much, but this a.m. I noticed that there was no further evidence of leakage - at this point! Hank

Mark, Ha Ha - That's a good one!!! George Reeves would be proud!!!! Hank

Thanks, Craig - good info to have! Still under consideration, etc. No work today other than some evening caulking here & there before we had late nite showers. In researching portable a/c units w/heat - I've also discovered the Edgestar brand (U.S. Manufacture) that is comparable to the Hisense (Chinese mfg'r) brand, requires NO drain line, and....is quite a bit more affordable. So, it pays to do a bit of digging before pulling out the wallet...the search continues in our never-ending quest for truth, justice, and the American Way!!! (older members will remember where THAT came from!!!)

Wefalck and Nirvana, Thanks for the input - budgetary constraints have to be observed at this stage of the project and ….while I'm sensitive to the environment, etc. etc., I try to keep things in relative proportion, and do not go overboard in one direction or another. I am looking at efficiency ratings, etc. and will take those into consideration! As a matter of fact, I've just installed 12 (6/side) solar powered landing lights on our driveway - you know, for my "friends from above 🚀" - in case they decide to pay a visit and want to create a Go Fund Me account titled "Hank's Shop"...🤖

Rob - I just sent you a msg. regarding your post - thanks!

Bob, No, I had not heard about these units. I've just looked at Lowe's website and they do have at least one model that would be suitable for the size of my shop. I will indeed investigate this - thanks so much for the tip!!! Hank

Thanks, Joe!! Nice to know it's impressed at least one person!!! Have gotten one of two wall panels installed - the heat in the shed during the day is rather intense - so, with a few other errands to run, I only got out there tonight for a short while to do a few little tasks here & there. I hope to get out tomorrow a.m. to cut the holes out of the last wall panel sheet and get it installed. Then, build the 2nd 4' wall partition and install it - my contractor/realtor/friend had to delay his visit so hopefully tomorrow afternoon he'll stop by and we can iron out some things that he probably has the answer for that I need to hear. It's also supposed to rain so we'll see what happens on that front! I've been checking the for sale apps and Craig's List for a used A/C wall unit with heat - nothing yet; I'm pretty sure one will show up sooner or later.

Duh.....what? ...........😁 Today The Chief & I go to Lowe's in his pickup truck for wood paneling, 4x4s, and various small items. The larger stuff won't fit the CaddyWagon and I have waste in the utility trailer. Hoping my contractor/realtor/friend will show up this evening for some needed advice, etc. May not get a lot of progress made today, but that's ok - there's always tomorrow!

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!

Today, was one of those days where I spent only a necessary amount of time in the shop - but, did get the 4 small LED Light fixtures wired in and working. They aren't "installed" yet, just hanging from their connection boxes. They are my "4 lb" lights - I went out to the shop weighing 193 lbs after lunch and after getting them wired and one other small elec. job done, I left and when I re-weighed myself I was at 189 - it was hot, humid, and generally not a good time to be working in the bldg. today - did have a small fan running, but was sweating up a storm!! Perhaps tonight once it's cooled down, I'll go back out and begin one other elec. wiring job and call it a day. Here's the lights and the "mess": As for the leak, it wasn't all that bad when I got out here this a.m., but still needs to be addressed. So, at least I know that part of the larger leakage last week was coming from the porch roof peak at the joint with the front wall - that's been fixed, so there's something else that I haven't found yet....

Guy, Thanks very much! Yes, I'm quit ready to begin work - actually, I need a place NOW to get some repair work done. However, every thing in it's proper time, I guess. Hank

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

Ron, Dr. Per - The vinyl tile I'm looking at is 12x12 peel & stick and at the price they're asking, I can't match it anywhere. My contractor/realtor/friend is due to make a visit (maybe today) and I'll ask him about possibly just going ahead and laying down floor adhesive in spite of the fact these are peel & stick. That way, I've basically taken the risk factor of them peeling up, etc. into consideration from the git-go. One of the reasons I've asked him over is to give me the yea/nea decision on whether the existing shed floor is "flat" enough to do all this tiling in the first place. So, if he gives me the thumbs up on doing tile, we'll discuss the "hows" and so forth next. Today is Independent Steaming which in civilian terms means "The Admiral has things that YOU need to attend to!!"

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!

Julie, Thanks for the nice & informative reply! I think we've established that SO = Significant Other, so thank him, as well! As for current thinking on the flooring - I'm pursuing a black/white diamond pattern idea using 12"x12" vinyl tile squares - I've located an online wholesaler whose prices beat out all others. So, since the 12x12 tiles are too small, I'm thinking of using a pattern of 4 per color, alternating. This will produce the desired result and also not make the room so "dazzling" busy as the smaller tiles would be if installed individually. The only question at the moment is whether or not these tiles are peel & stick or standard tiles that require an adhesive prep prior to laying in place. I forgot to check on that the last time I visited this particular website. As for the existing laminate flooring, I've posted that on one of the apps for selling stuff that are available on the smart phones. We'll see if that flies; if not, I'll donate to the local Habitat Restore. The Admiral has made her morning inspection and I've now been issued today's POD which includes an early afternoon cruise into "the big city" to look for shrubs & so forth! Wishing to avoid any further potential use of "The Cat", I've changed into my coxswain's uniform and am getting the Caddy Wagon warmed up for today's outing One good point is that on the way home we'll stop at one of the local BBQ spots and have Mo Pig for an early dinner - they're open (a new open air patio idea) and we'll be there!!!

I don't know about this question, but....a couple years ago I did replace the circular fluorescent bulb in my magnifier lamp with a new one. So, from that standpoint they are still available.