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Old 04-13-2012, 07:53 AM
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We laid our tools out the way we wanted them stored in the drawers and took pictures of them. We then used the software in our laser sign cutter to digitize the images and cut the foam. Still a fair amount of work to do. If you save the files you can cut replacement foam in the future if you need to. Our foam still looks like new after about four years.
One trick we used in the past when cutting foam by hand with a razor blade was to freeze the foam first. Depending on the type of foam it is, this can help you achieve a much smoother cut.

What did you use to seal your floor with? It looks great!

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Old 04-13-2012, 07:57 AM
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The shop is OK. Liquids in the fridge are what matters the most. Where is Phillies TV? You might not be able to visit the games for couple years
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Old 04-13-2012, 09:21 AM
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I will gladly take all the help that comes my way!! Fridge will always be stocked and if you have a preference I can make it happen!!

The insulation on the doors is an option for most but my doors are over 12 years old and they are very cheap contractor style doors that need replacing anyway. Besides all that, I have to keep the wife happy and she really loves the carriage house style doors we ordered.

David, the foam is really overkill but I will enjoy it once it is done. I might try that tip about freezing the foam first. I was thinking I might try a soldering iron to smooth out any rough edges but not sure how that would work out.

As for the floor, I used the Quikrete Garage Epoxy kit. I first did the floor about 6 years ago but let my brother use the garage to do a few engine swaps and he ruined the floor with grease, oil, heavy equip, etc. He re-did it for me with some high strength floor paint but it was never really right. So I did it again with the Quikrete. I opted not to use the flakes because I want to be able to find those small dropped rivets.

Vlad, I have a TV ready to go but have to figure out the best way to run coax to the garage. I need you to come down and help me figure out the dimpling table and/or carpeting the table tops. I am not sure what to expect.

And Glen, I will trade you my garage for your hangar ANYDAY!!
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Old 04-13-2012, 09:29 AM
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The insulation on the doors is an option for most but my doors are over 12 years old and they are very cheap contractor style doors that need replacing anyway. Besides all that, I have to keep the wife happy and she really loves the carriage house style doors we ordered.
Like Pierre says, "if mama aint happy, aint nobody happy"

Sounds like you made the right choice
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Old 04-13-2012, 09:34 AM
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With that well stocked fridge, it looks like you'll never be short on building help! Congrats on the new kit!
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Old 04-13-2012, 09:34 AM
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Vlad, I have a TV ready to go but have to figure out the best way to run coax to the garage.
Great looking garage! I'm jealous of that floor.

The only thing I don't see is a computer. It's really handy not having to run in the house to look something up on VAF. I killed 2 birds with one stone by using a 32" LCD as a monitor. TV and PC!
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Old 04-13-2012, 09:52 AM
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OK, now stop procrastinating and order that Tail Kit!


ha ha, the garage looks great
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Old 04-13-2012, 11:21 AM
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One trick we used in the past when cutting foam by hand with a razor blade was to freeze the foam first. Depending on the type of foam it is, this can help you achieve a much smoother cut.

David
Great idea! Where were you when I needed you? Wish I'd known that while I was still in the USAF. Cut tons of foam for LOTS of toolboxes. All we ever did was have a whole bunch of razor blades handy as that high quality government foam dulled Uncle Sam's cheapo blades pretty quick.

On a side note, shop looks great wish my garage was half that nice. Hey, wasn't there a "Show us your shop" thread a while back? I'm sure there were lots of cases of shop envy from that one!
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Old 04-13-2012, 11:50 AM
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"The harbor frieght tool box will be handy once I get it sorted. I am cutting foam for each tool and it is long and tedious. "

Instead of cutting foam, consider using expanding foam and get an exact fit for each tool at the same time. I think there is a VAF link you can search for, but the process is basically the following:

1. Lay a piece of Saran wrap in the bottom of your drawer, or make a simple form of the same dimensions.
2. Lay your tools on the Saran in mirror image of what you want them to be.
3. Put a second layer of Saran on top of the tools.
4. Spray expanding foam(Great Stuff works well) on top of the Saran.
5. Put a piece of plywood or similar on top of the foam to help force the foam around the tools. Use another layer of Saran to keep the wood from sticking to the foam.
6. After the foam cures, flip everything over and remove your tools and the Saran and plywood. You will have a form fitted piece that exactly fits your tools.

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Old 04-13-2012, 05:28 PM
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Nice workspace Tweety! I'm not too far behind you. I'll be ordering my -7A emp & wing kits in a couple weeks! I look forward to watching your progress!
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