Hank's Machine Shop

[Philip]

Sweet!

[Pennman]

Good work Larry. Hank will be happy! 

Rich

[Jerry]

Nice job Larry.  You did a fine job with the belts.

Jerry

[Larry C]

Rick, Philip, Rich, and Jerry thank you guys for your generous comments.

[Larry C]

Here's what I've been up to:



After looking at the Shop I decided I wanted more of a finished look in the front. To that end I made a 2 foot tall wall going across the length of the Shop. Used 6x6's for the frame and 2x10's for the siding as well as some 2x10's to finish off the ends of the front walls. Also added a post in the middle to help support the front made from 6x6's.



Then I tied in all of the walls with 6 x 12's all the way around on the top; by doing this I was able to run 2 beams across the entire width which eliminated the 2 posts I had previous used to help support the belt lines. I also used some florist wire to further support the beams at the joints. 

Next I'm going to start on the 2 end rafters and yes I'm going to add a roof and possibly add some sort of lighting up in the rafters as well. As always thanks for stopping by and for all your great comments and/or suggestions.

[PRR Modeler]

The valance looks good Larry. Smart idea about the florist wire.

[Rick]

Valance was a good idea and looks good.

[Larry C]

Curt thank you. I wanted to make sure once I get the Shop all together there was some extra protection in case the glue ever failed.

Rick thanks; much appreciated.

[friscomike]

Howdy Larry,

The valance looks terrific and certainly finishes the front of the shop. The subtle grey coloring is spot on.

Have fun,
mike

[Larry C]

Thank you Mike for your comments; they are appreciated.

[Jerry]

Larry nice job on the valance and the coloring!!

Jerry

[Larry C]

Thanks Jerry, it's slowly coming along.

[Pennman]

Looking great Larry, workers can move in soon.

Rich