New garage time!

NHBX · Jul 30, 2020

fatjay said:
I'd like a slice or two of endurance as well.

First let me say your garage is coming along awesome, I am a bit jealous.

At 68 I still try to do as many projects by myself as I can. Although they are now much smaller in scope than your garage. I also have a great neighbor who is always willing to help and I return the favor whenever possible.

Having good people to work with is always a plus and can be a great learning experience.

Enjoy the process and I am sure you will enjoy your new garage when done.

Luther

MossRoad · Jul 30, 2020

I'll be 60 in 6 months. Knock on wood, I'm still doing OK, and so's my wife. Kinda surprised, actually. My dad was the same way into his 70's. So was his dad. Wife and I were filling blocks with concrete last night. 60# buckets. We did a dozen bags in about an hour. Then ate ice cream. Slept pretty good!

Keep the garage pics coming. It's very interesting, and edumacational, too.

m7040 · Jul 30, 2020

At 78 I am not slowing down yet. Not able to go to the gym these days but doing curls with 30 lbs weights , push ups, walk 3 miles a day to stay in shape. Love your garage build and the sustained effort you are putting into it. Look forward to seeing the finished building

ovrszd · Jul 30, 2020

I would suggest your friend works smarter. Never wastes a move. Thoroughly plans ahead with his mind half a dozen tasks ahead of his hands. That minimizes wasted energy. Has a complete understanding of his personal endurance and matches his mental pace to it. That's a talent that comes with age of a man who has worked with his hands all his life. Take time to watch him. Closely. Learn from his techniques. Then when you are his age you might be Blessed with his talent. Because what he is showing you is talent. Not endurance.

dodge man · Jul 30, 2020

The inside of my shop is OSB, try painting that. I just wanted it white for better lighting but it really soaks up the paint.

dragoneggs · Jul 30, 2020

ovrszd said:
I would suggest your friend works smarter. Never wastes a move. Thoroughly plans ahead with his mind half a dozen tasks ahead of his hands. That minimizes wasted energy. Has a complete understanding of his personal endurance and matches his mental pace to it. That's a talent that comes with age of a man who has worked with his hands all his life. Take time to watch him. Closely. Learn from his techniques. Then when you are his age you might be Blessed with his talent. Because what he is showing you is talent. Not endurance.

Likely very true in this case! Efficiency promotes endurance.

goeduck · Jul 31, 2020

The garage looks GREAT, but for some reason I cannot wrap my head around 3 stories with 2 on top of the 1st floor foot print.

As to sslowing down, I have not one bit. I do know I cannot lift what I use during to be able to , however.

fatjay · Jul 31, 2020

24' wide footer, 12" block, 8" walls, 2 floors above the first should easily be supported by that. Standing in the middle, even jumping, no more than 1/8" deflection. We've had a long of weight up there. Hundreds of pounds of lumber. Never felt anything less than solid.

Got most of the 2nd floor up. These walls seem so short and light. It's shocking.

dragoneggs · Jul 31, 2020

goeduck said:
The garage looks GREAT, but for some reason I cannot wrap my head around 3 stories with 2 on top of the 1st floor foot print.

As to sslowing down, I have not one bit. I do know I cannot lift what I use during to be able to , however.

I'm with you here. Two absolutely.... three, got me a little wobbly. Just gut feeling and not a code thing. More of an aesthetic vision maybe vs. structural sturdiness. Carry on!