workshop Workshop build

[MY63]

Do you remember when we were talking about snow. After a few days of rain we woke to this.

2019-04-03_07-29-58 by my0771, on Flickr

Fortunately the rain returned and it has all gone now. 

 

[MY63]

I decided to take last week off from the workshop build project. There are some warmer nights approaching and the outer rubber covering cannot be exposed to temperatures below 4 degrees until it has fully dried.

So it is time to get the outer OSB3 in place  There were only two full sheets which is just as well as they are extremely heavy

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2019-04-09_06-17-58 by my0771, on Flickr

I started with the two full boards at the back but pulled one to the front today to stagger the joints.

Edited April 10, 2019 by MY63

[MY63]

Not much progress to report at this time I have made and fitted the trunking I wanted to use wood rather than plastic. I have also made a template for my router to follow.

2019-04-13_06-59-44 by my0771, on Flickr

I have also fitted the trim around the window and have added a little caulk to fill the small gap.

2019-04-15_02-21-08 by my0771, on Flickr

All of the current preparation is for painting the inside. 

[MY63]

Progress is quite slow at the moment but I am getting there.

I wanted as much as possible to be made by myself I made the trunking for the electrics and have now cut holes for the back boxes with a router and template. 

Workshops need shelves and I decided to go with French cleats I have cut a sheet of plywood into strips with a 45 degree cut on one edge with the angle facing the wall forming half a "V" shape the matching mitre fits inside and is attached to the shelf. These are incredibly strong and when multiple strips are on the wall you have multiple options for moving things around.

2019-04-17_07-45-16 by my0771, on Flickr

I now have the rubber membrane for the roof but I need temperatures above 4 degrees for at least 48 hours so I think Saturday looks good for fitting that.

 

[alpha2]

What are you going to with all your free time when you finish this project?

Oh, yeah! Leatherwork!

Jeff

[MY63]

On ‎4‎/‎19‎/‎2019 at 4:06 PM, alpha2 said:

What are you going to with all your free time when you finish this project?

Oh, yeah! Leatherwork!

Jeff

Don't worry my wife has a list but there will be a lot of leatherwork 70% of the work space is for leatherwork.

I made some good progress yesterday getting the outer roof covering on.

2019-04-20_06-39-12 by my0771, on Flickr

This rubber covering is made in one piece to the required size and once in place it is a good idea to allow it to settle in place.

2019-04-20_06-38-30 by my0771, on Flickr

The rubber cover is now glued to the timber structure.

2019-04-20_06-36-43 by my0771, on Flickr

The next task is to glue the rubber under the edge and fit the edging strips.

But the roof and building is now watertight   

 

 

[MY63]

I have not achieved much today it has been very hot today and I was still tired from yesterday the edge trims hide all of the structure of the roof and make it look tidy I hope.

2019-04-21_07-10-49 by my0771, on Flickr

I need to make some form of vent behind the front and rear edge panels as this is where the air flow through the roof comes from there will be a mesh to stop bees wasps and other flying creatures nesting in my roof.

Side trims are less complicated I hope. 

[MY63]

The outside of my new workshop is now finished and I can start the inside. 

2019-04-29_04-24-06 by my0771, on Flickr

[Rockoboy]

10 hours ago, MY63 said:

The outside of my new workshop is now finished

Excellent job.

I don't see a door handle or lock. Is there something I am missing?

[MY63]

3 hours ago, Rockoboy said:

Excellent job.

I don't see a door handle or lock. Is there something I am missing?

You are correct no handle or locks as yet. I don't like any handles I have seen and was considering a leather strap to pull the doors open. Although it is possible to open the doors by using the centre spar I have considered shaping the spar to make a hand hold.

As for locks I want two mortice locks with the same key as the hinge pins are exposed I will be fitting hinge bolts to prevent the doors being lifted off if the hinge pins are removed.

My neighbours all have fancy security lights we have three springer spaniels who alert us to any movement in our garden day or night