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'72 K5 - Greg's @MightAsWellK5 Build
- Thread starter Greg72
- Start date
This is the build description. I will improve this later. (GB)
Sure! Did you get a Wolf again!?
We had a Viking in our last place....
But yes, this time around we took it up a notch and got a Wolf...
One minute: You've got a perfectly good kitchen with a 36" rangetop that won't fit in a 30" space...
The next.... you have this "Might As Well" situation:
-G
Would have been easier and cheaper to put that in the Blazer in swing out mode for tail gating.
T
tenderfoot
Guest
Let's just get what you got going on done?Maybe I’ll do the 48” (8-burner) one for that ?...
-G
You just can't leave anything alone can you? lolWe had a Viking in our last place....
But yes, this time around we took it up a notch and got a Wolf...
One minute: You've got a perfectly good kitchen with a 36" rangetop that won't fit in a 30" space...
The next.... you have this "Might As Well" situation:
-G
Go back in there, chill them CK5’ers out, and wait for the Wolf, who should be coming directly.
David
2019.01.07 - UPDATE! - #MEZZANINEMONDAY
Wow! It's been a while... Happy New Year everyone.
The holidays were great and there was some time available to get out into the shop (though never as much as needed). That allowed for progress on the workspace and building-out of the upper storage areas so that the concrete floors can finally be free of excess boxes, K5 takeoffs, etc and make way for a new selection of workshop carpets!
:
Yesterday marked a major inflection point in the project where it was finally time to cut-out the overhead joists and create a true vaulted ceiling over the 2-bay garage area.
Morning "BEFORE" shot:
The new overhead hoist proved to be a Godsend... after marking the location for the cuts on either side, just hook up the hoist and put a little tension on the cable. Then make the end cuts.
Slightly off-center on the balance, but it was completely manageable to get the beams lowered safely...
Into the evening.... cutting beam after beam...
...and eventually had to take a break to remove the old rickety pull-down ladder. And by the time that was complete it was almost midnight.
So.... about 8 beams removed, and 1 to go! Then I can add the end-caps for all those cut stubs and put up the remaining plywood to create all the perimeter storage that is desperately needed. Getting rid of all those beams and plywood over the center of the space really lets the light spill down and brighten up with workshop.
-G
Wow! It's been a while... Happy New Year everyone.
The holidays were great and there was some time available to get out into the shop (though never as much as needed). That allowed for progress on the workspace and building-out of the upper storage areas so that the concrete floors can finally be free of excess boxes, K5 takeoffs, etc and make way for a new selection of workshop carpets!
:Yesterday marked a major inflection point in the project where it was finally time to cut-out the overhead joists and create a true vaulted ceiling over the 2-bay garage area.
Morning "BEFORE" shot:
The new overhead hoist proved to be a Godsend... after marking the location for the cuts on either side, just hook up the hoist and put a little tension on the cable. Then make the end cuts.
Slightly off-center on the balance, but it was completely manageable to get the beams lowered safely...
Into the evening.... cutting beam after beam...
...and eventually had to take a break to remove the old rickety pull-down ladder. And by the time that was complete it was almost midnight.
So.... about 8 beams removed, and 1 to go!
Then I can add the end-caps for all those cut stubs and put up the remaining plywood to create all the perimeter storage that is desperately needed. Getting rid of all those beams and plywood over the center of the space really lets the light spill down and brighten up with workshop.-G
T
tenderfoot
Guest
That is really cool. Didn't really realize what you were up to until now.
I think @NorCal69 sent him blue sharpies
I did not see where you changed the structural design. Normally those beams keep the roof from pushing the walls out.
Hired a structural engineer last year to plan it out.... Due to the extreme roof angles (almost a 12/12 roof) the loading is mostly vertical on the sidewalls.
Anyway, this is what was done to secure the ridgebeam and create a strong upper cross-tie:
This was done prior to sprayfoam (obviously) so it's been a while...
-G
That makes sense. Was wondering because I did the same thing in my shop. But I was able to come down farther on the roof beams. I measured the ridge beam before I cut the ceiling open. Raised 1/4" when I cut it open. I guess I pulled to much between the walls when I shear panelled the trusses.
Yours not being trusses also helps.
Yours not being trusses also helps.
chulisohombre
1/2 ton status
Looks good. Could put a car lift in there now and work under if needed. I’ve always wanted one. Looks much better open.
beags86
Eastbound and Down
So you did this for a lift?
T
tenderfoot
Guest
I haven't seen any talk about strengthening the foundation. If a lift is being put in just be aware of shoty construction practices in Texas.
beags86
Eastbound and Down
A two post lift only needs 4 inch's of 4,000 psi concrete. Pretty standard stuff.
That said I won't put in a lift in at my house due to the previous owner's track record of skimping out, but I will put in a 4 post lift someday.
For me personally, the aggravation of working around a 2 or 4 post lift and always having it blocking my access to open areas far outweighs the benefit of having one installed in a residential garage.
Even watching many of those "car/truck builder" shows on TV, very few of the guys doing ground-up builds bother to use a lift.... except for the episode where they finally lower the painted body down onto the completed frame (and find out that the rear crossmember is in the way). HA!
Really loving the open feel of the shop space now!!! Removed the final joist last night and can start capping all the ends and sistering up joists on either end of the opening... a bit of plywood sheathing and polyurethane in those upper areas and I'll be ready for a MASSIVE cleanup effort down below. Time to make this shop truly functional.
-G
Even watching many of those "car/truck builder" shows on TV, very few of the guys doing ground-up builds bother to use a lift.... except for the episode where they finally lower the painted body down onto the completed frame (and find out that the rear crossmember is in the way). HA!
Really loving the open feel of the shop space now!!! Removed the final joist last night and can start capping all the ends and sistering up joists on either end of the opening... a bit of plywood sheathing and polyurethane in those upper areas and I'll be ready for a MASSIVE cleanup effort down below. Time to make this shop truly functional.
-G
