Hey Phil, how about an update?

[MarkE]

It's been a while since you filled us in on the progress of your shop build. Starting to go through withdrawal.

BTW, when is the next build party at your place? I promise to bring a tool belt next time. (and maybe one for Bas) :gar-La;

 

[Joe Scharle]

We may have set him back so far he can't afford any more 'help' :rotflm:

 

[Phil S]

I promise this weekend I will take some photos but it looks a lot like you saw it last except that now I have a complete roof. I seem to have forgotten how much work 13 squares of shingles are.
Lowes really stepped up and gave me a great price on roofing. The best price I could get from the three wholesale suppliers in town was almost $1200 for a 20 year roof. Lowes came in at just over $1000 for a 30 year roof - I was very happy until I realized how much more each bundle weighed.

The next two weekends I have to work but I should be able to grab a few hours this weekend and for sure take some photos

 

[MarkE]

We may have set him back so far he can't afford any more 'help' :rotflm:

Ain't that the truth.:gar-La;

 

[MarkE]

So when are you going to set up another "let's get this thing done" weekend?

You know we all work for food. :rotflm:

 

[Bas]

You know we all work for food. :rotflm:

Well, show up at least. :rolf:

 

[MarkE]

I promise this weekend I will take some photos but it looks a lot like you saw it last except that now I have a complete roof. I seem to have forgotten how much work 13 squares of shingles are.
Lowes really stepped up and gave me a great price on roofing. The best price I could get from the three wholesale suppliers in town was almost $1200 for a 20 year roof. Lowes came in at just over $1000 for a 30 year roof - I was very happy until I realized how much more each bundle weighed.

The next two weekends I have to work but I should be able to grab a few hours this weekend and for sure take some photos

So... Which weekend were you talking about? :rotflm:

 

[Phil S]

After all you guys helped, I was able to take off the next weekend and install the roof. Since then nada, zip, nothing - I have had to work every day and I could never get more than a hour or two to work on the shop. I am not complaining, very glad to be fully employed.

Yesterday I was able to get back to building most of the day and today I should be able to get some more done.

I decided I needed to build some real steps to get in as the step ladder is a pain - so yesterday I framed a small front porch and a set of steps. This morning I am headed out to Scotts to get some decent qswo for the decking and treads. I was going to use Trex until I added the $ and realized that oak would be less and look so much better. And as my LOML reminded me, how could you use plastic leading into a woodshop. If I get them done I will post a photo

 

[ScottM]

So when is the next group work day?

 

[MarkE]

So when is the next group work day?

Yeah, Set it up. Try to pick a dry day this time. :gar-La;

 

[Phil S]

Yeah, Set it up. Try to pick a dry day this time. :gar-La;

OK, I really enjoyed having everybody over and very much appreciated the help.

So lets do it again

I know my work level is not going to slow down until Thanksgiving so as I see it the next best day would be December 3. Hopefully by then I will have enough done to be doing interior trim, lights and moving some tools in.

Everyone is welcome and I will be serving better food than the cold sandwiches we had last time

Knowing you guys are coming to get a shop up and running will be a great push to speed things up and get ready for the event

Thanks

PS the steps are almost done. :gar-Bi

 

[MarkE]

OK, I really enjoyed having everybody over and very much appreciated the help.

So lets do it again

I know my work level is not going to slow down until Thanksgiving so as I see it the next best day would be December 3. Hopefully by then I will have enough done to be doing interior trim, lights and moving some tools in.

Everyone is welcome and I will be serving better food than the cold sandwiches we had last time

Knowing you guys are coming to get a shop up and running will be a great push to speed things up and get ready for the event

Thanks

PS the steps are almost done. :gar-Bi

Ok.

Three points:
#1. December 3rd. Are you going to have the electric turned on so we can heat the place? :gar-La;

#2. The sandwiches were great. Why get fancy?

#3. You should start a new thread for this so everyone can see it.

I checked my calendar and my social secretary has not reserved that date for me, so, I'm in.

Looking forward another great day.