RockIt2Me
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Post by RockIt2Me on Jul 5, 2013 16:03:59 GMT -5
I have accepted a promotion that will require me to move. One (of many) unfortunate results will be the loss of my walk in basement that I use as a shop. The temperature remains fairly constant year round, so I can cut rocks anytime. Lately I have been trying to organize some of my rocks. I am a food broker and have access to discarded koolaid, Raid, etc. merchandising racks. I recently scored about 48' for old grocery store shelving. I wanted to post some pics before I have to tear it all down. Since we lived in the basement while we were finishing the house, it has a kitchen area with a double sink. Great for cleaning and tumbling needs!  This is where I get rocks ready for cutting  These are some of the re-purposed racks used for storage. To the right of this area is where my wood saws (table, chop & radial arm) & drill press are located.  Here is the shelving I mentioned with tubs holding rough and slabs.  This is a shot from the roll-up door featuring my kingdom  I have been draining my saws today. No telling when I will be able to get back to cutting...sniff... |
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billg22
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Post by billg22 on Jul 5, 2013 16:49:40 GMT -5
Good luck with the move. There is no way My wife and I could move. Too much stuff. And too heavy!!!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2013 17:15:51 GMT -5
condolenses and congratulations! Bittersweet, but a decision well made.
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Post by catmandewe on Jul 5, 2013 17:41:07 GMT -5
Wherever you move to I hope you find a great shop!
Tony
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Post by roy on Jul 5, 2013 20:39:02 GMT -5
good luck on the move ! look at it this way your going to get a new shop and you can build it bigger and better right
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RockIt2Me
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Post by RockIt2Me on Jul 5, 2013 21:27:57 GMT -5
Thanks guys....even my husband is planning my new shop. Unfortunately it won't have the constant temperatures because I am moving to south Louisiana....no basements there. I don't want to sound like I am whining (altho, I am)....it's just that I just put up the shelving...I can spend hours down there sorting, cutting, washing, polishing,cutting, sanding, sweeping, re-sorting, building, cutting and it starts over. Yep, Roy...it will be better. So what size is the ideal shop??? 20'X30' or 30'X30'  I work hard and deserve it! |
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Post by gr on Jul 5, 2013 23:30:53 GMT -5
So what size is the ideal shop??? 20'X30' or 30'X30' I work hard and deserve it![/quote] You work hard and deserve it so go big Nancie, 30x30  |
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Post by roy on Jul 6, 2013 8:20:40 GMT -5
my shop is a 20x20 and i wish it was a 80x80 but it wont fit were i'am at so i'am stuck it feels like the fat guy little coat lol!so if i ever have the the chance i will defenitly go big
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The Dad_Ohs
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Post by The Dad_Ohs on Jul 6, 2013 15:28:41 GMT -5
my shop is a 20x20 and i wish it was a 80x80 but it wont fit were i'am at so i'am stuck it feels like the fat guy little coat lol!so if i ever have the the chance i will defenitly go big I'm working out of 1/2 of a 8x20 shed in my backyard, with an extension cord to power it.... you've got it better than you think. And 1/3 of what area I have is my workbench for house repairs too!! Heck if I ever get the chance I'm going to add a second 8x20 right next to mine and open the walls up so I have more room for storage and work space!! Good luck with the move and think on this.. in Louisiana, the temp is fairly constant all year round, just get a well insulated building for the summer and add an A/C unit to help keep it cool!! |
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Thunder69
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Post by Thunder69 on Jul 6, 2013 18:37:19 GMT -5
Well As someone who lives in Louisiana the temps suck LOL....Two seasons Good and miserable....I am Kidding....It dose have good weather from late October to April....Not uncommon to wear shorts at Christmas... I am thinking on a 20x30 shop...Just gotta bite the bullet one day....Where abouts are you moving to....John
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RockIt2Me
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Post by RockIt2Me on Jul 6, 2013 19:38:29 GMT -5
John:
Yep, I know about Lower LA....I was born and raised there. I am moving to Thibodaux area. My family still lives there.
I left 43 yrs. ago and now I am going back.
Mario, the temp does remain fairly constant including high humidity. Man-> get a bigger shop...my closet is bigger than that. I admire your perseverance.
I spent today packing up rocks, saws, genie, lots of tools, tumblers, etc....I'm pooped.
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Post by roy on Jul 6, 2013 23:35:08 GMT -5
let ne know when you get there i will send you a new shop warming gift box!
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Post by orrum on Jul 7, 2013 10:48:56 GMT -5
Thats a great idea Roy!!! Lets all send a shop warming gift!!! Count me in with Roy!!! Now about that temperature in Louisiana...... Friend of mine visited there and he says its so hot there that if he owned hell and Louisiana he would rent Loiusiana out and live in hell!!! LOL
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RockIt2Me
has rocks in the head
Sometimes I have to tell myself, "It's not worth the jail time."
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Post by RockIt2Me on Jul 7, 2013 12:18:54 GMT -5
Thats a great idea Roy!!! Lets all send a shop warming gift!!! Count me in with Roy!!! Now about that temperature in Louisiana...... Friend of mine visited there and he says its so hot there that if he owned hell and Louisiana he would rent Loiusiana out and live in hell!!! LOL Gee thanks guys! Yep...hot and humid. And so it begins....rented a storage building and prioritized the most important things to move first.   |
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The Dad_Ohs
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Post by The Dad_Ohs on Jul 8, 2013 11:03:13 GMT -5
John: Yep, I know about Lower LA....I was born and raised there. I am moving to Thibodaux area. My family still lives there. I left 43 yrs. ago and now I am going back. Mario, the temp does remain fairly constant including high humidity. Man-> get a bigger shop...my closet is bigger than that. I admire your perseverance. I spent today packing up rocks, saws, genie, lots of tools, tumblers, etc....I'm pooped. I am working on getting a 2nd shed to double up the space I have now and give me a more dedicated area to work in. If it all goes right I would have a 10x16 foot space for my rock work and since I don't have a cabbing machine yet, that would be plenty for me for now. |
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