Shop improvements and upgrades. Better Space!

[Advanced Design]

Haven’t been seeing any bat droppings so I think that problem is solved. Yay!

[nlped]

Those hood pins on the suburban seem a bit obstructive.

[Advanced Design]

Originally Posted by nlped

Those hood pins on the suburban seem a bit obstructive.

Yep...my first project on that one is hood pins that look like quarts of engine oil.

I think I can put away that plastic sheet now that was protecting the faded paint.

[richard2717]

Shame you had to go thru so much extra work but glad it appears to be solved

[Advanced Design]

Originally Posted by richard2717

Shame you had to go thru so much extra work but glad it appears to be solved

Thanks Richard. Had some help cleaning up from this power sweeper too.

[mongocanfly]

Boy looks like he's got a future in street sweeping...haha...glad your bat problem is behind you...

[Advanced Design]

Me too Greg. Still no guano so I think that problem is solved.

And this simple 4’ dust mop with a long handle is the best for cleaning the space of dust and dirt. Really quick to clean the entire floor.

[nlped]

Wished my concrete was a slick finish. The idiots that did mine did a broom finish...IN THE SHOP!!! I hate it.

[Advanced Design]

Originally Posted by nlped

Wished my concrete was a slick finish. The idiots that did mine did a broom finish...IN THE SHOP!!! I hate it.

Ugh...what where they thinking? Mine is decent though not as smooth as I would have liked.

[richard2717]

I actually requested broom finish in mine. Gives me better grip when I am working -leaning over something especially if there is liquids on the floor. I had it all patterned specific directions to make sweeping easy. I guess it is all personal preference

[mongocanfly]

Good to hear you dont have bats in your bellfry....anymore....
What happened to your little street sweeper Doug?

[Advanced Design]

Good points Richard....all whatever works for a guy.

Greg, still have it and it works good on loose dirt, less so on dust. And is is less than half as wide as the push mop. Push mop is way faster.

[nlped]

Let me clarify... my “broom” finish looks more like a wire brush finish...with no certain direction. Looks like Daniel’san from Karate Kid did it... wax on, wax off. It’s horrible to sweep, can’t be dust mopped as it snags everywhere, so I have to vacuum for best results.

But I do have A/C

[Advanced Design]

Originally Posted by nlped

Let me clarify... my “broom” finish looks more like a wire brush finish...with no certain direction. Looks like Daniel’san from Karate Kid did it... wax on, wax off. It’s horrible to sweep, can’t be dust mopped as it snags everywhere, so I have to vacuum for best results.

But I do have A/C

That surface would be pretty frustrating. The concrete guys ended up powertrowling mine until 1 AM as it was cool and damp out. They gave up a little too soon for the finish I wanted.


The AC would have been very nice this summer, especially down your way. While I have that on my wish list, it actually isn’t bad in my shop. Keeping it closed up helps as the concrete doesn’t heat up. And I think the second layer of roofing helps as well since the back half doesn’t heat up like it did before the new roof was added.

Oh, my buddy got his 52 Buick on the road. 6.0 with 2 turbo’s, Fatman front clip and 9” on truck arms all riding on air. We found it in a barn around here 6 years ago this week. Rock solid.

[richard2717]

Originally Posted by nlped

Let me clarify... my “broom” finish looks more like a wire brush finish...with no certain direction. Looks like Daniel’san from Karate Kid did it... wax on, wax off. It’s horrible to sweep, can’t be dust mopped as it snags everywhere, so I have to vacuum for best results.

But I do have A/C

ohhh... That sounds like my 20x40 back room that I added on. I told the guy I wanted it finished just like the main 40x60 what i got was kinda what you described. I have actually thought about renting a concrete grinder to knock it down some but that is somewhere on my 2025 to do list lol. The push broom I use to sweep has medium stiff bristles but also has wire bristles embedded in it that make sweeping pretty quick without leaving trails. The place I bought it from closed up years ago and I have not been able to find another so I keep it hung up on the wall out of the way in hopes it will last me "long time"

I have heat and ac in both rooms but for some reason the heat only comes on in the summer and the ac only in the winter

[nlped]

^^^ That Buick is mean looking!

[mongocanfly]

Doug that Buick looks nasty...bet it sounds nasty with 2 pumps on it...what you ought to do is tie those brooms to that mini gator and turn the g-kids loose....

Nlpd...im not sure how rough your floor is but it sounds bad...at work theyve brought in people that can smooth the concrete...they use a big sanding disc on a machine like a floor buffer..works great...you might try a rental place...they may have something similar...

[nlped]

Doug,

Sorry for polluting your thread! But to clarify... my floor finish sucks, but it’s FULL of cars, trucks and StUFf. So the grinding isn’t an option. I’m thinking I need to develop a ShOp Roomba.

[Advanced Design]

Originally Posted by nlped

Doug,

Sorry for polluting your thread! But to clarify... my floor finish sucks, but it’s FULL of cars, trucks and StUFf. So the grinding isn’t an option. I’m thinking I need to develop a ShOp Roomba.

No worries...it’s all good shop talk, as if we were hanging out together in a shop. We are too far apart, so we talk it up here.

I think that Roomba company with the robot vacuums started with a shop model.

[Advanced Design]

Emma stopped by for a visit today.

[Clyde65]

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Emma stopped by for a visit today.

I have a friend who is bonkers over Buicks! He probably has 6 or 8 of them, most in the 50’s too.

I bet he would give birth to something nasty if this Buick rolled up near him, he fancies himself as a purist when it comes to Buicks.


I personally love it!!

[Advanced Design]

Originally Posted by Clyde65

I have a friend who is bonkers over Buicks! He probably has 6 or 8 of them, most in the 50’s too.

I bet he would give birth to something nasty if this Buick rolled up near him, he fancies himself as a purist when it comes to Buicks.


I personally love it!!

I really like Buick’s too...and purists probably would have a cow over this one. Some get really mad about modifications, even over my 56 Chevy once.

[nlped]

I do have to admit that I’d want a hood... but I’m old!

[Advanced Design]

Yep, On the “to do” list I think. Emma has a hood, going back on once any bugs are worked out.

Day we picked her up....

[mongocanfly]

Hard to not love the "style" put into those cars back in the day..