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Syntyr wrote:

Rust was a BIG item for me too...Not as bad as you have it close to the water. I even had dies rust in the plastic box..!
I found myself cleaning and oiling items in my shop all the time. The shop use to be just a framed in building with no inside walls. Like most garages are.
I went through a phase of looking for the perfect metal protection to keep stuff from rusting.
The best thing I found that worked great was EEZOX.

My walls now are 7 1/2" thick all over. I wanted it to where I could light a candle to keep it warm in the winter, and use ice cubes in the summer to cool it off.....Its not quite that good..but close, plus its very sound proof.

Thats why I mentioned it...its very important to protect your investment of tools and mics. stuff...!!

Don2

The rust is a continual fight. Thankfully for the last 17 years I have worked as an IT admin for a company that does a LOT of print production work. All of our toner replacements for the printers come with decent sized dessicant packs in them. I have been collecting them for years

Next up on the list is the insulation... Its a three car garage and the wife said I could have the third bay for my area!!! So it may be a while until I can get all of the insulation. I have two really big fans that I crank up when doing wood working but I dont think it would be so good to have those running when I am dealing with powder or those really small primers

Hmmm...Pack the dessicant packs in the walls ???? ( just kidding )
Since I put all the insulation in the shop...I have not put an A/C in yet( I can buy one, just have not ) Its almost ok with just a fan.

I caulked all cracks, placed thick plastic sheet in the walls, then fiberglass ins, then another sheet of plastic, then 3 layers of 15# tar paper, then 3/4" foam board (R-5) I think, then 1/2" OSB and more caulking after the foam ins, and after the OSB.
I THINK its about there ( Oops..missed another plastic layer somewhere, 3 layers total of plastic. )
Would have put spray in insulation, but ran out of money..!!!

It's like you dress up in layers when cold is better than one thick layer????? ( I think? ) No..its very good so far.

12' x 35' used a lot of material........OUCH..!!!
But its my hobby, what can I say? Even the Wife was OK with it. ( Keeps me out of her hair )

Don2

Ps.
Yep...The scales HATE fans too..!

Don2 wrote: Since I put all the insulation in the shop...I have not put an A/C in yet( I can buy one, just have not ) Its almost ok with just a fan.

I caulked all cracks, placed thick plastic sheet in the walls, then fiberglass ins, then another sheet of plastic, then 3 layers of 15# tar paper, then 3/4" foam board (R-5) I think, then 1/2" OSB and more caulking after the foam ins, and after the OSB.
I THINK its about there ( Oops..missed another plastic layer somewhere, 3 layers total of plastic. )
Would have put spray in insulation, but ran out of money..!!!

It's like you dress up in layers when cold is better than one thick layer????? ( I think? ) No..its very good so far.

12' x 35' used a lot of material........OUCH..!!!
But its my hobby, what can I say? Even the Wife was OK with it. ( Keeps me out of her hair )

Don2

Ps.
Yep...The scales HATE fans too..!

Gee, Don, it sounds like with all the vapor barriers and insulation you could turn your shop into a meat locker with just a little bit larger a/c unit.
That would be perfect if you're a big time hunter!! Dress 'em out, store 'em and reload for more all in the same room.

Gerry

Gyrogearhead wrote:

Don2 wrote: Since I put all the insulation in the shop...I have not put an A/C in yet( I can buy one, just have not ) Its almost ok with just a fan.

I caulked all cracks, placed thick plastic sheet in the walls, then fiberglass ins, then another sheet of plastic, then 3 layers of 15# tar paper, then 3/4" foam board (R-5) I think, then 1/2" OSB and more caulking after the foam ins, and after the OSB.
I THINK its about there ( Oops..missed another plastic layer somewhere, 3 layers total of plastic. )
Would have put spray in insulation, but ran out of money..!!!

It's like you dress up in layers when cold is better than one thick layer????? ( I think? ) No..its very good so far.

12' x 35' used a lot of material........OUCH..!!!
But its my hobby, what can I say? Even the Wife was OK with it. ( Keeps me out of her hair )

Don2

Ps.
Yep...The scales HATE fans too..!

Gee, Don, it sounds like with all the vapor barriers and insulation you could turn your shop into a meat locker with just a little bit larger a/c unit.
That would be perfect if you're a big time hunter!! Dress 'em out, store 'em and reload for more all in the same room.

Gerry

Naaaaa...Just got carried away and just went for it.
Like I said...wanted it to be heated with a candle and cooled with an ice cube
I plan on a small 110v or 220v a/c unit sometime later when I get too hot to stand it.....OR maybe a fridge with an ice maker

The dang deer are getting outa hand around here eating my fruit tree leaves and fruit...They MAY be hanging in the corner of the shop soon..!!!!! ( Fruit flavor Deer Jerky ) MMMMMmmmmmmm..........

Don2