Author Topic: Show us your Man Cave (Read 103270 times)

2112 · « **Reply #160 on:** October 27, 2021, 18:43:11 »

I already have 14.9kW worth of PV, a wind turbine will be next...

2112 · « **Reply #161 on:** November 08, 2021, 17:52:32 »

The garage refurbishment continues, I now (almost) have a drive again. Just needs sand brushing in to lock them in place and I've got access. The garage door is due to arrive next week so going well.

Barbel Mick · « **Reply #162 on:** November 08, 2021, 17:58:08 »

No footprints in the concrete then?

2112 · « **Reply #163 on:** November 08, 2021, 19:08:21 »

Not like that

2112 · « **Reply #164 on:** November 16, 2021, 17:05:32 »

As of today I have a garage door and a side door ! Progress continues and I have been formulating plans for the interior. Going well thus far.

V-Twin · « **Reply #165 on:** November 16, 2021, 17:50:47 »

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Does this involve a four poster ramp, air compressor, heating, coffee machine & a shower?

2112 · « **Reply #166 on:** November 16, 2021, 19:31:50 »

You've been spying

But you missed the corner bar & optics...

2112 · « **Reply #167 on:** November 26, 2021, 16:31:46 »

Last night I applied a generous helping of PVA to seal the floor. It soaked it up like a sponge and was bone dry in no time ! This will provide a nice stable base to lay my rubber floor tiles on. 5 x 5' fluorescent light fittings free to good home if anyone is passing ?

Rixington43 · « **Reply #168 on:** November 26, 2021, 16:34:50 »

Looking very smart, you going LED on the lighting?
Did mine earlier this year and wish I'd done it sooner.

2112 · « **Reply #169 on:** November 26, 2021, 19:22:27 »

Yes, I bought a box of 10 60w 1200mm long panels, going for a 3 x 3 layout. Should be plenty bright enough.

Rixington43 · « **Reply #170 on:** November 26, 2021, 19:27:45 »

Crikey, what are you planning on growing in there 😉.

2112 · « **Reply #171 on:** December 01, 2021, 17:54:59 »

Today was floor tile delivery day so I've cracked on and nearly killed myself in the process. I'm just not used to manual work anymore and it's been tough, my knees are killing me too. Anyhow, it's getting there and I'll do the awkward bits tomorrow.

kwackboy · « **Reply #172 on:** December 01, 2021, 18:48:27 »

Looking good 👍

Barbel Mick · « **Reply #173 on:** December 01, 2021, 18:59:03 »

Joe Rocket · « **Reply #174 on:** December 01, 2021, 19:24:01 »

I'd like to see your proposals for heating.......

Will separation from the house be permanent?

Asmith61 · « **Reply #175 on:** December 01, 2021, 20:55:44 »

Looking real smart

2112 · « **Reply #176 on:** December 02, 2021, 08:15:52 »

Quote from: Joe Rocket on December 01, 2021, 19:24:01

I'd like to see your proposals for heating.......

If you look at one of the pictures you'll see a spanking new panel heater which will be the heating source. The loft is insulated but it's only single skin brick construction so I'll have it set low to keep the frost off and then crank it up when I'm in farting about.

V-Twin · « **Reply #177 on:** December 02, 2021, 12:37:27 »

When you're farting about, you won't need the heater.
You could export that.

kwackboy · « **Reply #178 on:** December 07, 2021, 17:11:50 »

Treated myself to a new mitre saw some time ago however, I didn't have anywhere to use it so I built a new work bench and turned an unused corner of my man cave into a woodworking area.
After some shocking wood prices I used reclaimed wood from a local reclamation yard and saved lots of money, In fact, if I'd have bought new wood the cost was nearly four times as much ..

Anyway, after two days graft I've finally finished the bench. Just need a nice wood vice and a few more tools

V-Twin · « **Reply #179 on:** December 07, 2021, 17:29:47 »

Kwackboy, I see you too have the rubber interlocking matting??
How do you rate it over a painted concrete floor?
Any down sides?
I ask as I'm getting ready to fit battery storage in my garage.
I meant to ask 2112 but forgot.