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Post by petrushka on Oct 17, 2016 17:43:37 GMT -5
I've been sitting here for days, if not weeks .... well for starters it was learning how to use SketchUp.
So I can design my kitchen for our new house (and yes, my kitchen because I'm the one who cooks
29 days out of the month - because I love doing it) ... and of course, design after design needed to be
changed, because of other changes, and I'm in for yet another one. Well, maybe later.
After all, the house will not be started on until March or so.
But now, they are actually starting to build our workshop/garage building! 26th is the magic date. And, while
I am in no way prepared to go off-grid (not with 3 phase power at the gate!) I will put a big solar array on
the roof of the workshop - so we need to do this right, and straight away, because the power needs to be
laid, and laid out ... and here I am, I am sure, my eyes must look like some bug-eyes by now, segmented
into little squares, just from looking at pictures and reviews of solar panels .... not to mention that there is
the big decision to be made between string-inverter vs. micro-inverters.
My head is spinning, my eyes feel like I've been rubbing them with sand.
I think I just need to step back and take a day or two off, even though we really need to get moving on this.
eep.
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Post by misssunnybunny on Oct 17, 2016 18:00:43 GMT -5
Going through construction and remodeling is incredibly stressful! Best to you that it goes well and you are happy with the final result, whenever it is completed. eep indeed  |
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Post by DryCreek on Oct 18, 2016 0:30:47 GMT -5
Building is stressful! So many detailed decisions to make - and to get right on the first try!
3-phase power... I wish! Would that be 480v in your geography? Oh, the manly tools one could power! ;-) Will you be pouring an extra thick pad for a lathe?
Micro-inverters... consider that when sections of your field are obscured or fail, only part of the production stops (as opposed to a central inverter where it's binary). Also, I believe they'll give more granular info on the production level of each panel.
Suggestions for the shop... you can never have too many power outlets (on alternating breakers) or compressed air hookups (and ceiling-mounted reels for both). Dust collection ducting isn't a bad idea either. And strategically-placed high-power outlets for welders, compressors, plasma cutters, a powder-coating oven... ;-)
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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2016 12:36:32 GMT -5
Building is stressful! So many detailed decisions to make - and to get right on the first try! 3-phase power... I wish! Would that be 480v in your geography? Oh, the manly tools one could power! ;-) Will you be pouring an extra thick pad for a lathe? Micro-inverters... consider that when sections of your field are obscured or fail, only part of the production stops (as opposed to a central inverter where it's binary). Also, I believe they'll give more granular info on the production level of each panel. Suggestions for the shop... you can never have too many power outlets (on alternating breakers) or compressed air hookups (and ceiling-mounted reels for both). Dust collection ducting isn't a bad idea either. And strategically-placed high-power outlets for welders, compressors, plasma cutters, a powder-coating oven... ;-) Plasma cutters? Is that like a tool to create a wormhole into an alternate universe full of sex? |
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Post by DryCreek on Oct 18, 2016 13:08:08 GMT -5
Plasma cutters? Is that like a tool to create a wormhole into an alternate universe full of sex? If that's what it takes, yes! ;-) Egon: "We have to cross the streams." Venkman: "But you said never cross the streams - that it would be Very Bad!" Desperate times, desperate measures! |
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Post by petrushka on Oct 18, 2016 14:46:41 GMT -5
Building is stressful! So many detailed decisions to make - and to get right on the first try! 3-phase power... I wish! Would that be 480v in your geography? Oh, the manly tools one could power! ;-) Will you be pouring an extra thick pad for a lathe? Micro-inverters... consider that when sections of your field are obscured or fail, only part of the production stops (as opposed to a central inverter where it's binary). Also, I believe they'll give more granular info on the production level of each panel. Suggestions for the shop... you can never have too many power outlets (on alternating breakers) or compressed air hookups (and ceiling-mounted reels for both). Dust collection ducting isn't a bad idea either. And strategically-placed high-power outlets for welders, compressors, plasma cutters, a powder-coating oven... ;-) We're 230/400 V here. Since in my previous location we could only have single or (simulated via a 400V tap on the transformer) two phase, all my woodworking machinery only has single phase motors, unfortunately. And I hear what you're saying about power points. Can never have too many in the shop (just like the kitchen!). Loads of concrete ... including 6" precast walls. I'm housing the dust extraction and compressor in a little room of their own, to keep the air cleaner and the noise down. But probably not another lathe. I left the old one behind, because the registers were off at the bowl turning end. And it's not what I am passionate about ... it's not at all clear if I will ever feel inclined to replace it. But I still have all the gouges and chisels. Building the furniture for the workshop will keep me busy for a while, until I can start on the built-in furniture for the house. I am looking forward to that. It will keep me busy and out of the tiny flat we're in. |
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Post by DryCreek on Oct 19, 2016 21:09:40 GMT -5
We're 230/400 V here. Since in my previous location we could only have single or (simulated via a 400V tap on the transformer) two phase, all my woodworking machinery only has single phase motors, unfortunately. And I hear what you're saying about power points. Can never have too many in the shop (just like the kitchen!). Loads of concrete ... including 6" precast walls. I'm housing the dust extraction and compressor in a little room of their own, to keep the air cleaner and the noise down. But probably not another lathe. I left the old one behind, because the registers were off at the bowl turning end. And it's not what I am passionate about ... it's not at all clear if I will ever feel inclined to replace it. But I still have all the gouges and chisels. Building the furniture for the workshop will keep me busy for a while, until I can start on the built-in furniture for the house. I am looking forward to that. It will keep me busy and out of the tiny flat we're in. I figured the reason for building the shop first is so you could use it to build parts of the house. That should be awesome. But concrete precast walls? That's even more industrial grade than I'd consider, and that's saying something. You might be raising the bar on me here. Why not wood frame, or even steel frame, construction? I've had a nice woodshop for decades, but lately getting into metalworking. That's a much more expensive game and the tools are crazy heavy for rigidity (and because they're all-metal construction). Fortunately, I can use someone else's shop for that. Are you sticking with strictly woodworking, and just for hobby? |
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Post by petrushka on Oct 20, 2016 14:52:21 GMT -5
I figured the reason for building the shop first is so you could use it to build parts of the house. That should be awesome. But concrete precast walls? That's even more industrial grade than I'd consider, and that's saying something. You might be raising the bar on me here. Why not wood frame, or even steel frame, construction? I've had a nice woodshop for decades, but lately getting into metalworking. That's a much more expensive game and the tools are crazy heavy for rigidity (and because they're all-metal construction). Fortunately, I can use someone else's shop for that. Are you sticking with strictly woodworking, and just for hobby? There are several reasons for the concrete: 1 - to match the house, which will also be "tilt slab construction" for insulation in summer and winter and thermal mass; 2- for sound insulation, because I don't want to piss the neighbours off; 3 was to be 'speed' but speed has been that of a snail as it turns out, due to hoops, the jumping of, and snails are never very good at THAT. I used to do utilitarian metal work - mostly welding up things for the farm, building and repairing trailers, gates, stock-cages, whatever. I brought my welding gear, but I am doubtful if I'll find much use for it. So yes, it will be mostly woodwork for a hobby, once the house is done. Who knows, I may get to build a few more commissioned pieces if word gets around. I also used to build a lot of custom computers for people, do data recovery and keep all the old ladies' computers in the district running but I'll not build another computer workbench into my den. Technology has overtaken that, I feel. It will probably end up being woodwork all the way. |
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Post by unmatched on Oct 20, 2016 19:29:26 GMT -5
I figured the reason for building the shop first is so you could use it to build parts of the house. That should be awesome. But concrete precast walls? That's even more industrial grade than I'd consider, and that's saying something. You might be raising the bar on me here. Why not wood frame, or even steel frame, construction? I've had a nice woodshop for decades, but lately getting into metalworking. That's a much more expensive game and the tools are crazy heavy for rigidity (and because they're all-metal construction). Fortunately, I can use someone else's shop for that. Are you sticking with strictly woodworking, and just for hobby? There are several reasons for the concrete: 1 - to match the house, which will also be "tilt slab construction" for insulation in summer and winter and thermal mass; 2- for sound insulation, because I don't want to piss the neighbours off; 3 was to be 'speed' but speed has been that of a snail as it turns out, due to hoops, the jumping of, and snails are never very good at THAT. I used to do utilitarian metal work - mostly welding up things for the farm, building and repairing trailers, gates, stock-cages, whatever. I brought my welding gear, but I am doubtful if I'll find much use for it. So yes, it will be mostly woodwork for a hobby, once the house is done. Who knows, I may get to build a few more commissioned pieces if word gets around. I also used to build a lot of custom computers for people, do data recovery and keep all the old ladies' computers in the district running but I'll not build another computer workbench into my den. Technology has overtaken that, I feel. It will probably end up being woodwork all the way. Maybe you could make custom PCs with beautiful wooden cases? |
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Post by wewbwb on Oct 22, 2016 4:52:25 GMT -5
I have a disturbing relationship with our plasma cutter.
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Post by petrushka on Oct 22, 2016 8:29:41 GMT -5
I have a disturbing relationship with our plasma cutter. Is it hotter than your wife? |
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Post by wewbwb on Oct 22, 2016 13:51:33 GMT -5
Dry ice is hotter.
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Post by DryCreek on Oct 23, 2016 18:21:04 GMT -5
I have a disturbing relationship with our plasma cutter. Buyer beware... they're all hot air. |
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Post by LITW on Oct 24, 2016 15:12:28 GMT -5
Good luck with the building project!
Lots of decisions, lots of stress. It took me 10 years to remodel the 150 year old farmhouse I bought before I met my wife (I was only doing things as I could afford them), and now we rent it out and live in another house because it was not ready to live in when we got married.
The next time I do a building project I am going to hire it done
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Post by petrushka on Nov 11, 2016 1:06:09 GMT -5
And here are the pretty pictures. No floor yet, nor a roof, but ... it was a trip watching the building go up in a single day.
sorry that link has expired.
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