Garage for Power Trac and Shop

[BobRip]

We cleaned the floors today. We also put in the wood stove and the hammer rack. The garage doors are not sealed and have gaps of about 1.5 inches around the sides yet so I cannot get the temperature above 55. We will put the aluminum trim on and them seal around the doors. I took pictures of the wood stove and hammer rack.

I have decided to use the light material bucket to store wood. I rarely use it and I figure I can load it at the wood pile and dirve it next to the wood stove.

Oh, I did use the PT to move the wood stove (sorry no pictures). It weights 400 pounds) I used the forks, put wood between the forks and the bottom of the wood stove and was able to lower the stove directly on to the brick hearth. I then disconnected the forks from the PT and backed away since the backing had to be at an angle. We then pulled the forks out by hand. This way the forks did not drag on the wood stove legs.

I must compliment my builder. I was supposed to be totally responsible for the wood stove and electrical part of the job. He helped me with both and loaned me equipment as needed. He has also done an excellent job (both quality and timely) on this garage. If anyone needs a good builder in central Virginia (not just garages, but homes and mostly ICF homes) send me a private message and I will give you his contact information.

 

[MossRoad]

Very nice, Bob. I could put a hammock in the corner and live in a place like that!

 

[BobRip]

Very nice, Bob. I could put a hammock in the corner and live in a place like that!

Yeah, it's tempting. I have a little refrigerator and a TV that will go in soon. The wife is invited to visit anytime she likes.

 

[ponytug]

Looks very nice! Is there a story to the hammer rack?

All the best,

Peter

 

[BobRip]

Looks very nice! Is there a story to the hammer rack?

All the best,

Peter

The hammer rack was a project at one of the Blacksmith meetings. The host had cut out all of the parts and charged us $40 for the materials. We then welded them together during the meeting. I took mine home to weld it as I wanted to use the gas welder. This actually worked pretty well. I did some of the welding with the MIG though.

The vinyl trim was started today and hopefully will be finished tomorrow.

 

[JD-Beach]

Wow! Great project, Bob. Thanks for sharing the photos. Your builder is doing an excellent job! Congratulations!

JD

 

[BobRip]

Just a quick update. The trim guy came back today (Saturday!) and finished the trim. I can now heat the garage with the stove on low and maintain 68 degrees. Before (with no weather strips around the garage doors) I ran the stove on high and could only get it to the low 50's.

On Monday we plan to backfill and put down the outside concrete.
On Tuesday and maybe Wednesday they will build the stairs to the attic and that will be it except for a little touch up painting.

By the way my builder builds through out Virginia.

 

[ldabe]

Bob Rip,
What kind of stove is that?
Does that have a blower?
How long did it take to reach 68 degrees from when you first started the fire?
What size log will fit?
If you load it up, how long will it stay burning?

Thanks in advance, and nice job on the building.

Abe

 

[BobRip]

Bob Rip,
What kind of stove is that?
Does that have a blower?
How long did it take to reach 68 degrees from when you first started the fire?
What size log will fit?
If you load it up, how long will it stay burning?

Thanks in advance, and nice job on the building.

Abe

That is a Travis Industry 1750 Wood Stove. The blower is optional and I did not get it. I do have two ceiling fans to circulate the heat.

The maximum wood length is 18 inches.
It is hard to say how long it takes to reach temperature. It depends on too many things. It can take a couple of hours, but it depends.
It will burn for 10 hours on low with a full load of wood.

 

[BobRip]

I took some pictures (two) at the beginning of today, but not at the end. They finished the outside concrete and graded the ground. It is really looking complete.