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Part 2 of the Office Build
🕑 Added 2024-05-05 12:20:57 +0000 UTCIt's coming along!
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Brendan Hood
I won't judge your trim if you don't judge my parts cannon approach. (Turns out the sensors were fine, still haven't found the issue)
David G King
I'm sure youv'e been down that rabbit hole but if you ever have some spare time check out "Liberty Engine" on YouTube along with the free energy flywheel, in a post from Pakistan. If there is no such thing as perpetual motion, I'd like to know how these examples seem to work. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PB4w_fH4hgg
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It's like having a super power.
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Oh boy. Wait until you see the trim work...
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I might. I have to run the numbers on what is cheaper/faster.
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It seems like it did, but the stabilization is not working correctly.
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He is!
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Interesting. I didn't know it was that old.
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Yes!
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I was happy to hire out the mud and tape.
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There's still plenty of BS behind the scenes...
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Not familiar with that one.
Dr. Internet
Wes, Thanks for another great show!! Best thing - no one got hurt; always a plus in construction projects. I really liked your insulation installation methodology. I also like how you just cut through the BS and get it done. Can't wait to see the finish!
David G King
Hey Wes, on a different subject. What do you think about the "Liberty Engine"? That would be a project right up your alley.
CapnMac82
Dunno, I've only been in the construction biz for 40 years. Generally, a person has to go with what they feel most comfortable with, and not "what everyone else does." You are likely going to have more electric heat than cooling. Which suggests a drying effect to the inside. Which would suggest impermeable to outside. And to use an oil or lacquer based (permeable) paint for the interior. Note, "suggests." Not even IRC requires so very much.
Greg G.
It's looking good Wes!
Christopher
Looks great Wes and that palm nailer is sweet! I think I need one for no good reason... π
Brendan Hood
It's been a fun journey watching the progress and the process. I'm a 7th generation carpenter (although I'm a finish guy and cabinetmaker) who dabbles (with moderate success) in mechanical work. It's like we swapped roles. I've been fighting with a cam/crank correlation code on a Jetta, you've been fighting with stairs. Both could end badly if done wrong.... I'll freely admit I have no idea about the nuances of building code in the US Midwest, if you do run into one of those "So now do I finish this" situations, feel free to reach out. You're way outside of my normal service area, so I don't mind giving some free advice. Now, if you were in my area....I might cut you a deal on my shop rate.
South Street Barbecue
I couldn't agree more, drywall guys are worth their weight in drywall mud.
Wm
Wes, since you have the plasma table you can do your railing from metal. Cut the plates that attach to the bottom on the langmuir and use 2x2 sq tube. You could also use it for the post and save a couple inches. Would be stronger, lighter, etc, etc. Prob faster too.
Robert
Damn good job, especially for a mechanic, hope the camera survives.
Dan King
Wes you are a goddamn machine. You are the only channel I support on Patreon. Your work, humor, dedication, and skills are awesome. Thank you. P.S. The guy who gave you the tools is a real good man. Thank you sir.
Darren B McLellan
Looking great! Plywood was around before the 50's. My home was built from materials salvaged from the 'Liberty Ship' shipyards in South Portland Maine. The shipyard was active from 1941 to 1945. The walls of my house are sheathed in a marine-grade plywood that was used in the 'mold lofts'. 3/4" and incredibly strong.
Curtis Roberts
Me too Wes. Me too.
dozerman53111
Looks like a top notch job to me !! Congrats.
Stephen Meeks
Great work on the stairs and insulation. A timely delivery of tools too.
Aaron Windsor
I would have hired out for the sheetrock to. Don't like sheetrock!! Office looks great!! Top notch job!!
Brandon Carpenter
Nice work Wes looking forward for part 3
Marc Lippmann
I knew you'd get a kick out of it. It makes me feel like Iron Man driving nails in with my hand. I'm really glad it was useful.
Maurice Johnson
Wes, ya heard Necessity is the Mother of Invention ?-- Well, ya learnin' - Desperation is the Deddy ! Did all that in my own Duplex 1800 sq ft home.
Watch Wes Work
So what are you supposed to do if you are painting inside and outside? Do you need vents? The more I tried to research the more confused I got.
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Yeah I should have notched the post. I will do so on the others.
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Thanks! I struggle with long projects like this. The videos actually help me stay motivated.
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Which is most days!
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My brother in law in an HVAC expert, so I will rope him into helping!
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It would be great, but would require a dedicated operator. I need some kind of silent, self guided, drone.
CapnMac82
There will be no appeasing the VB nutters. Your region is "in between" per the various Building Science definitions of Hot/Cold climate. In majority heating, the VB goes to the inside; in majority cooling, it goes to the outside. The biggest thing is that you do not want to trap moisture between two impermeable planes. And most latex paint is 0 perm.
CapnMac82
Allegedly, Russel Morash Producer and lead cameraman for This Old House preferred a StediCam over anything on a tripod or the like, as construction sites are inherently inimical to camera equipment. Whether or not his 40-plus year's experience is worth noting is a personal decision.
CapnMac82
There will always be Nancy the Nagger for anything construction. They are often loudest when they have the least experience. Apply that grain of salt as required. Those stairs are as well built as the ones on my US$53 million project in Boston I was visiting just on Wednesday.
Andrew Roberts
Great progress and you're showing off if you managed to get all your stringers to line up on your first go! If you want a little extra load bearing insurance, you can notch the posts on your landings so the load goes through the post instead of the nails. Place is going to look really great with those big bay windows when you're done!
Marshall
Hi Wes. Looking beyond the obvious joke regarding the joy of watching other people do good work, there really is a high level of satisfaction watching the office project come together. It looks awesome. People I believe can relate to a lot of the work that you are doing and learning about things they do not. Thanks again for these well put together diy documentaries. π¨π¦
Curtis Roberts
Nice work. It looks great. Now you have a backup career just in case you ever decide you hate automotive!
Greg
Nice work, I think as long as your concrete does not sweat when you open the garage doors in the summer you probably have all the vapor barrier you need. Mini splits are great, most of them are DIY for sure, your automotive gauges and vacuum pump will be all the tools you need to install one, even easier with the mr cool style precharged lineset, but you then have to do something with the excess lines, easier to get a neater installation cutting the tubing to length and vacuuming it.
Anthony deFreitas
Looking good π
Jon Koferl
In 2009 I built a standalone garage on my property and the hoops I had to jump through to get it done was just unreal and don't bring up the right of way that caused me to have to rework the foundation for the overhead electrical power wires. So, I can feel your pain even today.
Tony Publiski
A few years back, I replaced the main electrical panel of my parents cottage up north, and when I was done I had one circuit for some ceiling lights that no longer worked. Took me awhile to figure out what the hell I'd done wrong. Finally, I found that I hadn't done anything wrong, but that whoever did the wiring in the first place apparently ran the wire a few feet too short. So they "fixed it" by running a short run between the panel and the wire that was too short, and then just touched them together, taped it with some electrical tape, and called it good. It worked for a few decades I'd guess, but it was pretty scary. No wire nuts, nothing but two wires just touching and some old tape. Replaced that entire run in a hurry and was thankful it hadn't burned the place down over all that time.
James Riordan
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LMAO! Dad joke of the week!
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There might be a CAD program that does that, one made for architects. Maybe there's even a module for Fusion that can do it. If not, it would be a good idea.
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It's the coolest little tool! I used it all over.
Rex Stetson
You absolutely nailed it!!!
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Interesting. I didn't know that. I remember reading about the Sears catalog houses and why they were so popular. In an age with no power tools, pre-cut lumber was a huge time savings.
Jon Koferl
Wouldn't be nice if the building codes could be automatically load up to you CAD so you would have to wade through.
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There's a lot of cutting involved, and that's always slow for me.
Peter Nowikow
The pure joy on your face when the little air hammer went off was priceless. Also the absolute generosity of the viewer who sent you all the air tools was amazing! Congrats on the new office and I'm sure it'll help tons in the future. A clean, dry quiet place to run the businessis wonderful. All the best!
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Oh, thanks for the screwdrivers. Man they are nice! Those Japanese don't mess around.
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Is it for fire resistance? I was wearing a mask, but still did a lot of sneezing.
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I think it's the way to go.
Rod Richeson
Looking good. Did the same thing, except it was me hitting the floor doing a new sub floor on my shop mezzanine. I fared better than your camera did, so back at it. I used mostly grabber screws to not offend the hammer godsβ¦
Chris Freemesser
Looking good Wes! I had the same reaction when I first used a palm nailer...it's the neatest thing ever, isn't it? My house was built in 1923 and I have the same staircase you do, other than the newel post being a little more ornate. They didn't have power tools, but they really didn't need them...staircase components were bought out of catalogs ready to install so they just needed to assemble them and scribe/tweak as-needed
Tom Hollowell
Great job Wes! You did a better job than most of the contractors I have seen. I bought one of those palm nailers when doing a bunch of joist hangers in tight quarters and it saved me a bunch of time. The only reason it took so long is you didnβt slap dash it together.
Eric Corse
Looking good you will be glad you made those stairs wider.When I finished my office above my garage I added blown cellulose above the fiberglass bats, I can still taste the boric acid.
Eddie Williamson
Looking good Wes! And yes, hiring the sheetrock finishing was a good plan! BTW I second the mini split suggestion. Put one in my shop last year and love it!
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Yeah I think so. They look pretty sweet.
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Yeah, I could do it, but I think it was money well spent.
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Coming soon!
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I could have done it, but it would take me a week to do what they did in 4 hours, and it would not have been as good.
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The mask is a must!
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That's all that matters!
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Yes. I was planning to add it.
Virtue Streams
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Bruce Rose
Nice job on the stairs...as you said, they can be complicated. Baseboard on the office walls? Please consider it, if it's not already planned.
Matt Londergan
Looking awesome Wes! It is inspiring to see what a self described non-carpenter can accomplish, gives me hope for my future projects. The previous "electrical work" was cringe worthy, your new setup with the subpanel, etc looks so much better. If/when you add AC would you go with a mini split / heat pump setup?
South Street Barbecue
I've acquired a lot of skills over a lifetime of being poor/cheap, and drywall is one of them. I've also acquired the knowledge of which jobs I can do, but choose to hire someone else to do instead. Drywall work is one of the latter. Everything looks great so far Wes, I'm really glad you're doing it!
Peter Church
More great work! Can't wait for part 3.
Jack Nevitt
Wes, it looks great! I think you were smart to hire out the drywall finishing, that is one skill I have never been very good at. You, however, are a master handyman!
K H
I can smell the drywall dust.
