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re: I'm building a Metal Shop
Posted on 11/26/25 at 7:22 am to WhiskeyThrottle
Posted on 11/26/25 at 7:22 am to WhiskeyThrottle
Here is the operation to stand up the posts. The post in the picture is the last post for the shop. Think there were 23 posts total.
Welded chain hooks to the scissor lift.
Cut holes in the top of each post. Feed chain through the post hole and lift the post up by the chain.
Then as I come down is the sketchy part. I have to lift the chain out of the hooks on the lift so all that's hold the post up is balance and my arm making sure it doesn't fall. Once I get down low enough, I clamp an angle iron across the lift. I use the lift to adjust the post east and west and the angle iron to adjust it north and south.
This is the south wall. Didn't frame up the last section because I originally planned a garage door going back there, but I've decided to abandon that idea so I'll be finishing that this evening.
That just leaves the north wall to be framed before I'm ready to lift trusses up. I'm working on organizing equipment the weekend of December 20th or 27th for that. Until then, I'll be framing doors and windows in.
Welded chain hooks to the scissor lift.
Cut holes in the top of each post. Feed chain through the post hole and lift the post up by the chain.
Then as I come down is the sketchy part. I have to lift the chain out of the hooks on the lift so all that's hold the post up is balance and my arm making sure it doesn't fall. Once I get down low enough, I clamp an angle iron across the lift. I use the lift to adjust the post east and west and the angle iron to adjust it north and south.
This is the south wall. Didn't frame up the last section because I originally planned a garage door going back there, but I've decided to abandon that idea so I'll be finishing that this evening.
That just leaves the north wall to be framed before I'm ready to lift trusses up. I'm working on organizing equipment the weekend of December 20th or 27th for that. Until then, I'll be framing doors and windows in.
This post was edited on 11/26/25 at 7:25 am
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Posted on 11/26/25 at 11:01 am to WhiskeyThrottle
Are you welding the post to the plates or bolting them down?
I've been working on planning a shop at my place. I was planning on just using wood to build it though. Only materials I have for it so are is the metal roofing. I bought it at an auction. It's 100 pieces of 3x10 (I think that's right. May be 150). Will be more than enough to build what I'm planning 30x50.
ETA: I wish I had even the slightest idea of how to weld but that is not a skill I have. Your shop is looking spectacular.
I've been working on planning a shop at my place. I was planning on just using wood to build it though. Only materials I have for it so are is the metal roofing. I bought it at an auction. It's 100 pieces of 3x10 (I think that's right. May be 150). Will be more than enough to build what I'm planning 30x50.
ETA: I wish I had even the slightest idea of how to weld but that is not a skill I have. Your shop is looking spectacular.
This post was edited on 11/26/25 at 11:09 am
Posted on 11/26/25 at 11:43 am to bbvdd
When I poured the slab I put weld plates down in the concrete. So the posts are welded to the weld plates. I missed two plates on concrete day, so I cut some 1/2" steel for and anchored those two into the concrete.
This is a weld plate. Mine were 1/2" thick 8"X8" plates. Posts are 6"X6" so I wanted a little wiggle room for happy little mistakes.
When you get ready to pour concrete, I'd put some plates in the ground for bolting your building down to. Concrete anchors are plenty strong enough, but a concreted anchor is going to take some serious damage to the concrete before it goes anywhere.
I decided to change colors in the last couple of days. These are the colors I'm going with now. Dark brown siding with black trim and black roof. Not doing the rock across the front. I'm not a mason.
This is a weld plate. Mine were 1/2" thick 8"X8" plates. Posts are 6"X6" so I wanted a little wiggle room for happy little mistakes.
When you get ready to pour concrete, I'd put some plates in the ground for bolting your building down to. Concrete anchors are plenty strong enough, but a concreted anchor is going to take some serious damage to the concrete before it goes anywhere.
I decided to change colors in the last couple of days. These are the colors I'm going with now. Dark brown siding with black trim and black roof. Not doing the rock across the front. I'm not a mason.
Posted on 11/26/25 at 11:56 am to WhiskeyThrottle
That is very similar to the style that I'm planning on as well. But I am planning to have one 12ft garage door and maybe a lean-too on one side.
Also, not sure if I will do wood on the outside or metal.
Also, was planning on using anchors like the ones you posted.
Also, not sure if I will do wood on the outside or metal.
Also, was planning on using anchors like the ones you posted.
This post was edited on 11/26/25 at 11:57 am
Posted on 11/27/25 at 3:13 am to WhiskeyThrottle
very impressive
Posted on 11/27/25 at 5:46 am to bbvdd
We added a porch with awning that shields the south facing wall and windows from any direct sunlight in the heat of the year. The mini split really doesn’t even start to load up until after lunch.
Posted on 11/28/25 at 6:46 am to WhiskeyThrottle
Just wow. Man that is a awesome looking building and this project is fun to watch from here.
Everybody is jealous AF
Always wanted to take on a big project. Just never had the money, time or know how.
Everybody is jealous AF
Always wanted to take on a big project. Just never had the money, time or know how.
Posted on 11/28/25 at 6:49 am to Clames
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If I built a shop like that I'd move into it, old lady could have the house.
Id have a man cave room and I would lock the door.
Posted on 11/28/25 at 10:21 am to LanierSpots
Re weld plates, don’t let heat build up, stitch weld the different sides and let it cool down. On one of my porch corners, the cement cracked. I came back later with a 6’ deep column that also went up 30” and it was reinforced with rebar and took a sledge and knocked off the compromised section of cement prior to the pour.
Posted on 11/28/25 at 6:36 pm to Wraytex
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Re weld plates, don’t let heat build up, stitch weld the different sides and let it cool down. On one of my porch corners, the cement cracked.
I was wondering about that. I know cement can explode when it gets hot enough but I've seen guys weld to these weld plates and not think twice about it. Im done with posts now but if I had to do it over again I would have moved around a bit more.
Posted on 12/4/25 at 7:11 am to WhiskeyThrottle
Framed the 6 windows in the pool house. Finished just before dark last night. I still have to do a little more work to shim them and put a header across the front two but the difficult parts are done.
There 4 more windows going in the shop.
Ordered the roof, siding and trim for the pool house yesterday and should have that material Friday or Saturday.
There 4 more windows going in the shop.
Ordered the roof, siding and trim for the pool house yesterday and should have that material Friday or Saturday.
Posted on 12/4/25 at 9:53 am to WhiskeyThrottle
I wouldn’t have installed the windows before sheeting but definitely install your metal walk door frames before you sheet.
Posted on 12/4/25 at 10:27 am to cgrand
I watched this video and they had windows installed before siding. They're pretty easy to pull out if I need to. The verticals were somewhat time consuming. Mostly because I put the c-purlin in without any forethought about where the windows were going to go.
I ordered two doors with my order yesterday. Been a minute since I've framed in a door.
I ordered two doors with my order yesterday. Been a minute since I've framed in a door.
Posted on 12/4/25 at 10:54 am to WhiskeyThrottle
stand up the hinge side jamb where you want it and anchor. Fit the hinge side frame to the jamb and brace the door unit up with wood. Install the latch side jamb. Then drop in the header. Easy peasy
if you don’t have help you can install both jambs first just give yourself 1/4” on both sides. If the frames aren’t punched for EO anchors you can punch them yourself it goes a lot easier
if you don’t have help you can install both jambs first just give yourself 1/4” on both sides. If the frames aren’t punched for EO anchors you can punch them yourself it goes a lot easier
Posted on 12/4/25 at 10:58 am to cgrand
BTW, on your next windows, stand the vertical framing up full height, slab to eave. Then set your sills. Then install your horizontal girts. Much easier
Posted on 12/17/25 at 1:24 pm to WhiskeyThrottle
Progress feels super slow right now. I wasn't planning on adding the zip system (green boards) but decided to after talking to a couple of people who know what they're doing.
The center support in the pool house had too much deflection when I was adding the weight, so I decided to convert it into a monotruss for the support needed. There is no noticeable flex now so I'm more comfortable with that.
Metal for the siding is sitting on the trailer next to the shop so I'll be working on that for the time being.
Picked up the Telehandler and will be putting trusses on the shop portion in the coming week or two.
The center support in the pool house had too much deflection when I was adding the weight, so I decided to convert it into a monotruss for the support needed. There is no noticeable flex now so I'm more comfortable with that.
Metal for the siding is sitting on the trailer next to the shop so I'll be working on that for the time being.
Picked up the Telehandler and will be putting trusses on the shop portion in the coming week or two.
Posted on 12/29/25 at 7:20 am to WhiskeyThrottle
Trusses are up. Time to start stringing C-Purlin through the rafters.
Posted on 12/29/25 at 7:38 am to WhiskeyThrottle
This is awesome. Good luck the rest of the way, keep the pics/updates coming.
Posted on 12/29/25 at 9:28 am to The Mick
Thanks man. We had some good 45 mph winds last night and it's still standing. It doesn't have the siding on it yet, so the effect of the wind wasn't what it could be, but there was the thought in the back of my mind. It is now top heavy. Should be more sturdy when the siding and roof get put on.
Posted on 12/29/25 at 10:54 am to WhiskeyThrottle
quote:Last hurricane that came thru, I tied my double fence gate open since it was mangled previously. Letting the wind pass thru instead of fighting it worked well....
It doesn't have the siding on it yet, so the effect of the wind wasn't what it could be
PS - what kind of metal fabrication do you do?
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