Engine build help request . Please..

[RedRooster]

1 hour ago, Spit131 said:

Once constructed I am also looking at purchasing a tig set up . Hopefully Pierro will then come down weld my engine/gearbox and lower wishbone brackets and of course teach me how to use it for a fee or perhaps some of my unwanted parts he desires .

That's nice DC and AC, buy plenty of tungsten rods your going to need them when your learning and your bench grinder wheel will never be the same again. 

I bought a flexi torch head as well, worth the extra. 

[Spit131]

Thanks for the advice .

[Spit131]

Building due mid March .

[Spit131]

Hope at last !

The Yorkshire fitters drove 5 hours down and we’re finished constructing it at 11.30AM !

one thing I had not considered was a metal building and electrical complications . I have two copper earthing rods now , one to run to a roof conductor and one to earth the electrical system .

if it stops raining this afternoon I should make a start on running the mains ring in metal conduit so that I can then insulate and t&g the floor .

Also internal lights to instal , security lights/cameras , alarms and some net curtains to keep prying eyes out .

 

[Escadrille Ecosse]

Substantial bit of kit

[Spit131]

It will now give us the chance to clear the garage of all the poop , also the van and most importantly the flat . We can then refurb the flat and have the opportunity to move on .

Could have bought a very nice Ducati of course !

[Elephant 1]

Well , managed to get the mains cable trunking in and the Celotex down .

Flooring tomorrow .

[Nick Jones]

Nice shed! 

[Elephant 1]

Medicinal shed . 

[Spit131]

So far I have installed metal trunking , run a mains ring , insulated the floor and laid the t&g boards . I now need to fit four double sockets , install the earthing components , fit a 50MM aluminium pole above head height between the new building and the old garage to carry the mains through , instal two external ‘ Ring ‘ camera/spots , fit two internal alarms , hang a new garden gate , buy and install net curtains on window and door .

[Elephant 1]

Only thing done today was back boxes installed , heavy duty shelving ordered and blinds for the window and door ordered 

[JohnD]

A while ago, I bought several extensions, four-socket on flying leads.    I fixed these to the walls of my garage, next to the car instead of by the door so that I could use various tools on the car without a long extension. Obviously, good sense is needed, but you only use one  electric tool at a time, so having two or three all plugged in at once doesn't exceed the power rating of the cable.

I now have two on each  side, so I could run sixteen tools at a time, but of course I never do, it's just easier to plug in what ever I'm using.  As you are wiring yours now, I'd recommend similar.

I also have a single socket extension hanging from the roof!    This accepts the plug from the CTEK battery charger that I connect when the car is in the garage, over winter etc. to avoid a long extension for me to trip over. 

 

John

Edited March 20, 2023 by JohnD

[Spit131]

Thanks John ,

makes sense but hoping this is just a temporary storage facility for us , then an office/studio/summer house for the next owners . However life is not that predictable !  

[Elephant 1]

[rogerguzzi]

Hello 

           There's Posh you are not going to fill it with Dirty Old cars parts are you????

Roger

ps this is my garage only about 40 years old but on its 3rd set of plywood doors!!

I just wish I hade mae it a bit taller(still to late now!)

[Hamish]

When we moved some 10 years ago- upgrade to a garden etc and integrated garage. We converted the internal garage into a proper room as there was car access (just) to the rear garden. We put up a Marley style garage with brick effect render. As always it should have been bigger - but much bigger than the integral one. You fill the available space. 

[Spit131]

Roger ……….

No , also work poop !!!!  
 

Hamish , 

All looks good to me ! You are lucky you don’t have endless work poop to add to it !!!

[Spit131]

Before even finishing filling/sorting the new building , I have had to order a  first ‘ overspill ‘ addition ! 
where will this nightmare end ?

[rogerguzzi]

Hello All

               Space is filled by Magic then you need more space and it NEVER ENDS!!!

Roger

ps with a 2 car garage and workshop 1 concrete garage (full) with an extenstion (Full) and a tented garage (full)

plus a shed(full)

[Elephant 1]

You are making me feel a little better Roger . 
However yesterday I went through the attic ( dumping ground ) and bought down all the fixings of every kind and am now considering opening a fixings store ! I also discovered I have four planners , 2 corded DeWalts , 1 battery DeWalt and 1 battery Makita ! WHY ?!?!

 

[Spit131]

Could not resist a fill in toy as the sun should be out soon , pics on my Flicker . 

[Spit131]

Shed slowly continuing , just starting on 16mm armoured today from house to garage then 10mm armoured from garage to shed . Also relaid my lawn as although very green was 60% moss .

[Spit131]

Just to give an idea of the challenge .

[PeteStupps]

19 hours ago, Spit131 said:

just starting on 16mm armoured today from house to garage

16mm is a pretty meaty cable for domestic stuff, how much power are you expecting to draw?

Have to say your chaos looks a lot more organised than mine. Decent plastic storage boxes rather than my recycled cardboard!

[thebrookster]

20 hours ago, Spit131 said:

Also relaid my lawn as although very green was 60% moss

Good luck with that one!!!

That's an ongoing battle up here in Scotlandshire, one that I'm afraid I seem to be losing........................