Mikes New Workshop thread --- I hope somebody's interested

[kafkaian]

I take it there's a settled concrete pad for the base? Would it be pertinenent to set in a damproofed concrete subfloor just where you think any benches are going to go, to meet and marry with the wooden floor? I'd be confident getting this level.

You could have a series of raised concrete pads where all the tables, benches go. The benefit of this would also help in reducing vibrations across the entire timber subfloor.

Also, I'd feel more confident that any future settling of the site would facilitate better management of bench/table levels.

PS - I'm still very envious of this creation. As green as green can be

 

[mpooley]

Thanks for your comments - I must admit even thinking about getting the floor level is a nightmare :shock: so i'll keep it simple

I have two sleeper beams at right angles to the joists and i am supporting these on concrete pads with timber posts.
the sleeper beams are 1.6mtr apart and the supports for them are 1.6mtrs apart as as well IYSWIM around the bench and tablesaw i will put in quite a few more supports as well.
This is my job today if i can get up the energy to get out there!
Then i suppose i should put in noggins :shock:
another awkward job i dont really want to do
I like all the jobs where you can stand back after a hard day and see something for it.
Any way It was a lovely day yesterday so i didnt carry on with the floor but got outside and nearly finished the shiplap.
Only the front to to but I might be held up for 6 weeks :shock:
My mate is having an extension and has promised me his set of french doors but i was told yesterday his build is delayed for 6 weeks!!!!
so the front will probably stay uncladd till then

 

[kafkaian]

<tsk, blamin' his mate for the delay now>

Mike, you're working at a phenomenal pace mate. Have a break and give the rest of us a chance.

Looking great

 

[ByronBlack]

That's going up a very fast rate, I bet you'll have it finished before I can even get my interior boarding done. top class job there, and i'm not at all jealous in anyway oh no, not jealous at all

 

[mpooley]

Thank you

Its going good but i'm wearing out fast LOL

I'm taking it a bit slower this week so it wont be until thursday that i actually lay the chipbaord floor.
I dont want to rush it and make mistakes.
I should have all the floor supports finished tomorrow and hopefully the noggins in as well.
monday i'm fitting the insulation and teusday and wednesday i'll stay in bed recovering :lol:

 

[ByronBlack]

Mike

When you've finished your's, fancy coming round and finishing mine of? You should have it done in a couple of hours, if the rate of your build is anything to go by

It's good to see more workshop builds though, I always find them interesting, maybe because i'm a nosey git

 

[Jake]

That is going to be a **** of a workshop - it looks great.

 

[seanybaby]

Great work :shock: It's bigger than my house :wink:

 

[kafkaian]

I can't wait for the latest piccies. C'Mon Mike, where are they?

Anybody think you've got a big workshop to build :wink:

 

[Paul.J]

Just caught up with this.
Looks fantastic.
This is more like my ideal workshop.
Paul.J.

 

[mpooley]

Hi all and thanks for the comments!
I've been a bit busy so have been too knackered to post pics on here when i get back from t workshop build!!
Been getting on well but i'm tiring fast - I thought I was going to have a rest when i retired :?
As you will see I am getting near the finishing mark now, just got to paint the ceilings walls and floor - do the lectric and move the tools in!
Then I can get building the windows and back doors - finish the porches etc etc etc :shock:
I got my free front doors at last and got them in and finished the front. :lol:
The plasterboarding was hard though :shock: and so was that floor eeek!

 

[mpooley]

 

[mpooley]

Been Having problems loading the pics hope this is ok :shock:

 

[ByronBlack]

What a lovely building! Puts almost all our workshop builds in the shade. I really dig that colour scheme - very smart!

By the way, I think your location is amazing as well, all that open land, must be very nice to live in!

 

[mpooley]

What a lovely building! Puts almost all our workshop builds in the shade. I really dig that colour scheme - very smart!

By the way, I think your location is amazing as well, all that open land, must be very nice to leave in!

thank you! we werent sure about the colour scheme so we chose a traditional Norfolk out building colour although the style isn't very "Farm outbuilding"
yes we have some lovely views here =pity we dont own the land though :lol:

 

[Shultzy]

Mike, what's with the extra beams coming down into the shop?

 

[mailee]

That is looking really nice Mike. I think I could get my workshop in there twice! I know it is hard work but just think of when it is finished, that should spear you on. :wink:

 

[mpooley]

Mike, what's with the extra beams coming down into the shop?

They were temporary (going to be permanent sort of) braces to give rigidity to the walls,
Its my solution to the fact that such long unsupported walls are weak.
By bracing like that it will stop any tendancy for the two walls to collapse in the same direction if you know what i mean!
a normal long structure like that would have internal walls to brace it,
I cant think of another way to do it without building an internal wall.

They have been removed for the plastering and the place seems rock solid but i wont take any chances- a good wind might blow it over :shock:

 

[mpooley]

That is looking really nice Mike. I think I could get my workshop in there twice! I know it is hard work but just think of when it is finished, that should spear you on. :wink:

its the only thing that keeps me going :lol:
I just hope i've enough energy left to make the kitchen swmbo wants :?

 

[kafkaian]

Love it. Mike, are you going to bother plastering the interior?