Thanks,,, Sounds like you methodically planned out the right stuff for your shop long before you started banging nails,,,,,

I used plywood instead of sheet rock in my shop,,,, it was a little bit of a pain but worth it and only $9 a sheet and was able to use the same cutout tool for the outlet boxes,, Now I don't worry about putting holes in it,,,,

Value that time with your dad,,, :uhuh::uhuh:

and keep the progress pictures coming,,,, I wish I had done that when I did mine,,,

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Getting there...We are slow as hell, but I'm having a great time building the shop with my dad.

Of course, this morphed into creation of a separate rod-building room, as well as heavy duty shelving installation, etc.

Looks like it might be all done around Plugfest.

Glad you are having the chance, That time is not replaceable,,,,,,, and is incredibly special

Last spring and summer I was able to do the same,,,, Had huge plans to finish and build some plugs and make my first ever Plug fest,,,..

Unfortunately all my winter plans for building plugs and life priorities changed due to my dads health,,,

Keep those pics coming,,,

Roach; Read the rules, sheet rock is not allowed in plug shop. :smash:

Thanks, I surely will.

Uh oh...Any other rules I'm unaware of?

Put a sink near where you plan to paint.

I framed-out a 5' x 10' section of the basement which I'll use for gear storage, but probably will convert to a seal/paint/lead-smelting room. It already has 8" duct-work vented to the outside. I'd have to have a plumber come in and install a sink.

If I go this way, it won't be until next autumn...I'm over-budget on the wood shop and I have other projects to sink $ into before fishing season starts.

So...I'll be painting in the shop and without a sink this first year. I imagine I'll have to invest in some Mason jars when I start spraying acrylics.

Finishing the shop was put on hold last spring so I could actually build some plugs. Work started again in autumn and should be done in a weekend or two.

It'll be nice to actually start building again.

Built a cabinet around the dust collector to limit noise, still have to drill-out the exit holes. Finishing the main bench with cabinets now. After the white Formica tops, all that will be left is the laminate flooring.

Beautiful shop Eric...

I wish I had big windows... I have one opening cellar window and a bulkhead door with cement stairs.. so I can get some x ventilation

So can we see pics of gliding and bouncing pencils?

Holy smokes nice set up !! too nice ,get it dirty ,dusty ,soon:biglaugh:

I know, tell me about it. I've been laying the laminate floor all day. Finish that tomorrow, cut & stain baseboard, touch-up paint. Install baseboard Sunday, equipment back in, rig dust collection...Finally start building again.