JPWH 6,033 #1 Posted February 10 I have been using my shop with only a 30 amp service but with the equipment I'm adding this will no longer be sufficient. The panel is also too small so I purchased a 100 amp 20 circuit panel and have been collecting the 1 1/2" conduit left over from jobs that was going to be thrown in the dumpster. A couple weeks ago we pulled out some #2 al ser cable used for temporary. There were a couple of long runs that did not get cut up as usual so I was able to get enough to run to my shop. My neighbor has a small Kubota with a backhoe so I asked if he would have the time to dig a trench for me he said sure no problem. As it worked out he has a small storage building he wants to wire up so we did some bartering and he got my old panel, conduit and wire I had intended to run for my shop that was no longer big enough so he gets a 70 amp service to his storage shed for digging my 150' trench. I also gave him 100.00, an old compressor I no longer use and bought all the fuel and gave him 5 gallons to have on hand. Last Saturday my son and two grandsons come to help me install the new service and water line. Of course a wheel horse had to be involved so Hank became the wire tugger. Old service. New service Wheel horse tugger Hank has some grading to do after the rain quits for a couple of days. 9 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,316 #2 Posted February 10 OK by local code to bury the cable without conduit??? Here, I had to bury the 110 volt underground wire to the pool pump 18" deep - in plastic conduit... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 6,033 #3 Posted February 10 The cable is in conduit at 24" deep. The water line is in the same ditch about 12' deep. 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,146 #4 Posted February 10 3 hours ago, JPWH said: left over from jobs One of the things I miss since I retired, My job leftover supply is almost used up. 2 1 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 6,033 #5 Posted February 10 8 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: One of the things I miss since I retired, My job leftover supply is almost used up. I have about a year and a half and my job leftover resource will dry up as well. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 6,033 #6 Posted February 10 (edited) I posted the shelves in another thread but thought I would add them here. The same neighbor that dug my ditch took the old shelves. I also moved.some tools from my workbench wall and moved them close to my work table. I removed all the pegboard from over the workbench and I am building a tool rack and shelves for that area. Edited February 10 by JPWH 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,194 #7 Posted February 10 1 hour ago, Ed Kennell said: One of the things I miss since I retired, My job leftover supply is almost used up. Time to get another job Ed. I know the feeling, it about kills me when I need a short piece of anything that I could have pulled out of the metal dumpster at work. Guess thats the price we pay for having retired. 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,146 #8 Posted February 10 14 minutes ago, 953 nut said: it about kills me when I need a short piece of anything It is painful Richard. We do have a scrap yard close by that sells metal (bar, angle, round,channel,pipe stock) by the pound. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 6,033 #9 Posted February 10 I got the tool rack and shelf frames tacked together and temporarily installed to get some measurements to complete the frame for the tool holders then I will finish installing the insulation and plywood around the window before final install. I will have my cordless tools, battery's, charger, and some misc. hand tools (wrenches, crescent wrenches, screwdrivers, and a couple of hammers) hanging on this rack. 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,194 #10 Posted February 12 Jay, I just came across a tool organization system you may be interested in. I know that this may seem sacrilegious but I plan to give that type of humor up for Lent. 1 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,194 #11 Posted February 12 Second verse just for @Pullstart, I once was lost but now am found, was hidden but now can be seen. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,214 #12 Posted February 12 On 2/10/2024 at 1:54 PM, Ed Kennell said: One of the things I miss since I retired, My job leftover supply is almost used up. Not gonna get huge sympathy from me on this with your access to some incredible auctions! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 6,033 #13 Posted February 13 I got the rest of the frame tacked together and the charger, batteries, and a few tool holders mocked up. Then I started cutting and bending the adjustable tool holders. 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,130 #14 Posted February 13 Very nice work Jay. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 6,033 #15 Posted February 24 (edited) I got the shelf's and tool storage installed today. Now to build the tool holders. Edited February 25 by JPWH 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,072 #16 Posted February 24 Like your tall tool box with stuff piled on the lid Jay. I had a Snap On dealer once who tried to sell me a tool box combo so high that I being 6'1", couldn't see into the top. He told me he would throw in a stool for free. I said no way I'm buying a tool box that I will be climbing up and off a stool 50 times a day! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 6,033 #17 Posted February 24 11 minutes ago, squonk said: Like your tall tool box with stuff piled on the lid Jay. I had a Snap On dealer once who tried to sell me a tool box combo so high that I being 6'1", couldn't see into the top. He told me he would throw in a stool for free. I said no way I'm buying a tool box that I will be climbing up and off a stool 50 times a day! I usually just keep a notepad on top but I had to use the top to keep stuff out of my way. I have to have a stool to see in the top so I don't keep much in there. I have to open the lid every so often to remind myself what is up there. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,612 #18 Posted February 25 @ri702bill when you run a plastic water pipe for an electrical protector , use a SHOP VAC and 1/8" NYLON TWYNE , instantly gives you a pull point , and smooth pulling that cable , been there done that pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 6,033 #19 Posted March 10 I'm making some progress. Slow baby steps but moving forward. I have moved all the stuff from the back room shelves to the new shelves. @squonk Mike the tool box lid is clear. I added another 4 drawer cabinet and it now holds my note pad. I have been looking for a large machinist box for a while but not wanting to spend big money. Found this on a Saturday sitting in front of a thrift store that I pass every day on my way home from work. It was very dirty and some drawers were bent on the fronts but still a good deal for 150.00. even has a key for the lock and some tools as well. It's too heavy for me to lift by myself so I removed the drawers and fixed the bent ones as I removed them. So while it is apart this far I took everything off I could so I can prep and paint it later. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,214 #20 Posted March 10 1 hour ago, JPWH said: Found this on a Saturday sitting in front of a thrift store that I pass every day on my way home from work Great spotting. It pays to pay attention to what’s going on around you, for sure. You got a good deal. I’ve been keeping an eye out for another box but haven’t seen a deal yet. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 6,033 #21 Posted March 10 (edited) I’ve been keeping an eye out for another box but haven’t seen a deal yet × I'm always looking for metal cabinets or drawers. I have 2 more wooden cabinets I want to replace with metal ones. Quot Edited March 10 by JPWH 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 6,033 #22 Posted March 17 I have been moving more stuff to containers for storage on the new shelves. I am one container short to have them full. I also got the adjustable battery drill holders built and installed. The drills set far enough from the wall so bits do not have to be removed. 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 6,033 #23 Posted June 5 I haven't been able to work in my shop for a while but the upgrades are still ongoing. I have made arrangements for a new roof. Existing shingles have been there over 30 years and has sprung a couple of leaks. Project is supposed to start Friday if the rain holds off. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 6,033 #24 Posted June 8 Roofers showed up at 6:30 this morning and finished the roof about 1:30. Also had to replace about 125 sq feet of plywood and add plywood for the lean to. Now I need to add gutters. Old roof. New roof 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moparfanforever 844 #25 Posted June 8 New roof really changed the look. Looks nice!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
