No Garage!! Where do you build your jets? Pics
02-28-2015, 05:40 AM
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02-28-2015, 07:51 AM
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Wow.. i feel sorry for some of you guys. I turned the Finished basement into an all out work shop, and have recently insulated and heated the garage for the Glassing,Sanding and Bondo/Priming. The Little Lady only pops her head in to say "looks Good!" or What color is that one going to be 
02-28-2015, 09:02 AM
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When I moved in 5 years ago. The basement was all ready finished with ceramic tile and a very nice wooden bar with brass rails and all. I removed some parts like the flip down counter top, but that about it. I then covered the entire bar with cardboard to protect it. The walls are just walls lol If I move they will be repainted anyways, but now they have that perforated board to hang tools on. As for the floor.. I make sure to clean up any spilt glues etc. One of the best investments I have made so far(and my wife loves it) is a portable steam clear. Wow these things really work and do a great job of removing almost anything!
02-28-2015, 05:25 PM
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I've done that many times, it doesn't make any difference where you build in the apartment the wife will always complain, I know, I've also been thinking on building a Reaction ( will be getting a kit soon ) and face the same situation, my solution at the moment is to take my days off ( 3 days, some times 4 days ) during the week and build when she is at work and the kids are in school, this way it is just the cat and myself in the apartment, she seats on the table that I use to build anyways, I end up building for about six hours every day, I put things away about an hour before I go pick one of my kids ( the other one drives already )
When I build I plan the steps to where I end up completing the structure to the point that it can be moved, like when building the wing, this way the project can be moved out of the way, when the wife returns there is nothing in the way but she knows that I'm building yet another airplane (
her face )
During this time it is prudent to work on her SUV, buy dinner, help kids with homework, wash the dishes and other things this way she will restrain herself from making a not so nice comment, so far it has worked for me.
Good luck and post pictures.
I've done that many times, it doesn't make any difference where you build in the apartment the wife will always complain, I know, I've also been thinking on building a Reaction ( will be getting a kit soon ) and face the same situation, my solution at the moment is to take my days off ( 3 days, some times 4 days ) during the week and build when she is at work and the kids are in school, this way it is just the cat and myself in the apartment, she seats on the table that I use to build anyways, I end up building for about six hours every day, I put things away about an hour before I go pick one of my kids ( the other one drives already )
When I build I plan the steps to where I end up completing the structure to the point that it can be moved, like when building the wing, this way the project can be moved out of the way, when the wife returns there is nothing in the way but she knows that I'm building yet another airplane (
her face ) During this time it is prudent to work on her SUV, buy dinner, help kids with homework, wash the dishes and other things this way she will restrain herself from making a not so nice comment, so far it has worked for me.
Good luck and post pictures.
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02-28-2015, 08:48 PM
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This one is an Airworld Hawk.
Its just a bit too tight to work on in my workshop so it's getting built in my basement kitchen.
I guess it's all about perspective, my wife dose not seam to mind, she once had to deal with Road Race Bikes and parts all over the place, so the jets are much better, just keep the fuel outside,
Richard
Its just a bit too tight to work on in my workshop so it's getting built in my basement kitchen.
I guess it's all about perspective, my wife dose not seam to mind, she once had to deal with Road Race Bikes and parts all over the place, so the jets are much better, just keep the fuel outside,
Richard
03-01-2015, 12:01 AM
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As a woman I get the feeling that some of you guys are just a little bit too soft on your female partners. Why do you apologies for being who you are and for having the passions you have? RC-hobby is legal, you know. There is no universal rule that says that a home has to be organized like a “kid raising factory” or an “entertaining guest facility” or even that the woman has the last word on all domestic matters. If you live there and model aircrafts is your passion you definitely should have some part of your home and your economy organized to meet your modelling needs. I think that living under the same roof should build on equality and mutual respect from both sides.
But then of course Iīm from Sweden.
But then of course Iīm from Sweden.
03-01-2015, 04:20 AM
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Got tired of a messy dusty workshop in the basement, so this year I organized it, painted the floor, and hooked up shop vacs to all tools, including the Dremel which cuts down on virtually all dust
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03-01-2015, 07:15 AM
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Geesh, with a wife like Jannica, I'd be broke...but I'd sure build and fly more. Now, if I could infuse a little of that attitude in the lady...
I'm on my 3rd (?) Year building out my man cave, in the attic above the garage. Biggest problem I've found now that I'm moving in is getting a big plane in and out. Keeping stuff in an operating garage near houston is that the humidity is murder on stuff.
I'm on my 3rd (?) Year building out my man cave, in the attic above the garage. Biggest problem I've found now that I'm moving in is getting a big plane in and out. Keeping stuff in an operating garage near houston is that the humidity is murder on stuff.
03-01-2015, 07:20 AM
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Hi Guys,
Please forgive me for interrupting this thread, but I just do not know how to start a new post.
I've just spent about 20 minutes searching, but all to no avail.
Could someone help please?
Please forgive me for interrupting this thread, but I just do not know how to start a new post.
I've just spent about 20 minutes searching, but all to no avail.
Could someone help please?
03-01-2015, 07:22 AM
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I have a split shop the clean side for the finished models to store and the dirty side for making shavings, dust and chips. A good shop vac is the most important thing to have if you don't have a separate shop from the main home.
03-01-2015, 07:31 AM
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Tumbler, I think your individual shop vac idea is probably the simplest and saves a lot of ducting. Never thought of that! Do you have it set up that when you power up the sander, the shop vac comes on? I know dewalt makes a vac that has that feature, but its way too big for single tools.
Man, I need to stop whining about my one stall shop in my garage!
Man, I need to stop whining about my one stall shop in my garage!
03-01-2015, 07:56 AM
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Yeah I have a switch for each tool. You plug the tool and the vacuum into the switch and they go on at the same time. I got them from craftsman because they are only $20 each, but I think they stopped making them. Other companies make them but I think they are around $40-$50 each.
Tumbler, I think your individual shop vac idea is probably the simplest and saves a lot of ducting. Never thought of that! Do you have it set up that when you power up the sander, the shop vac comes on? I know dewalt makes a vac that has that feature, but its way too big for single tools.
Man, I need to stop whining about my one stall shop in my garage!
Man, I need to stop whining about my one stall shop in my garage!
03-01-2015, 09:22 AM
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Yeah I have a switch for each tool. You plug the tool and the vacuum into the switch and they go on at the same time. I got them from craftsman because they are only $20 each, but I think they stopped making them. Other companies make them but I think they are around $40-$50 each.
Tumbler, I think your individual shop vac idea is probably the simplest and saves a lot of ducting. Never thought of that! Do you have it set up that when you power up the sander, the shop vac comes on? I know dewalt makes a vac that has that feature, but its way too big for single tools.
Man, I need to stop whining about my one stall shop in my garage!
Man, I need to stop whining about my one stall shop in my garage!
03-01-2015, 11:58 AM
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I understand why some of you might not have wives. My lovely wife helped me build my room when we moved in 11 years ago. Flat screen tv, stereo,surround sound. I consider myself very blessed!!
03-01-2015, 04:48 PM
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Man I wish I had a garage! Looks like it will have to be in our spare room/office. Convinced the wife to get rid of the Futon and get a table so I can build in there. Luckily I have a door that goes to the patio right across for when I have to sand.. Gonna be a Pain but its better than nothing.
03-01-2015, 08:16 PM
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I mean, REALLY! What was she thinking???