Pete's Studio Project

These shots are more to show the clean slate aspect of this project. I have cleaned everything inside and out. My next step is to wire this unit with 5 receps, 1 light switch, 2 ceiling fans, 1 center light and 1 spring loaded drafting light. Then its insulation all around. That will finish stage 1 of this project.

Enjoy the pictures. Trust me, the transformation will be stunning!

Pete

That must be one big stapler. I wouldnt want to meet the giant that can use it one handed.

Looks like a real fun project! Keep the pics comming!

Nice firepit also, are they loose bricks? (thinking of one for my backyard also)

cnyram said:

Nice firepit

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LOL, Pete's free Firepit that he won. That cost him a arm and a leg. lol now you got to tell the story again, too lazy to go back and find the thread on it

The Thread name was "Before & After". I don't know how to link to it.

Pete

Got it!

http://nikonites.com/off-topic/1528-before-after.html

Too much like work for this lazy geezer!!!

Ok, thanks for the link and I'm glad I now know a professional pit installer!

Forgot to ask-I noticed the bricks go around a steel insert, how are they secured?

cnyram said:

Forgot to ask-I noticed the bricks go around a steel insert, how are they secured?

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I looked at a number of different methods to secure the brick. In the end I chose the method that always works.

Gravity. No matter the circumstance, gravity will never fail.

Pete

Someone learnt you pretty good down there Pete. BTW, did yah notice my new title. I'm old now, just like you!!! Senior Member. Don't know if I'll be able to sleep tonight :-D

Now you are a senior you get free coffee at Burger King!

cnyram said:

Now you are a senior you get free coffee at Burger King!

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Screwed again, the nearest Burger King is 70 miles away. So much for being a Senior

Pete..........two ceiling fans? Isn't that a bit of overkill? And just a thought about your insulation; have you thought about spray foam insulation? It eliminates the plastic sheet over the fiberglass insulation bats cost.
Love the project, though. Wish I was there to help you with it.

One major component to consider while you are at this young phase of this project is how you are going to control ambient lighting. There will be times when you want to block all light from those windows!

Phase 2 has been started and is almost complete.
Ran out of wire and nailplates. My next step after wiring and plating is to attach my ceiling runners, design attic access, install the light boxes and install the insulation.
I should be finished with that by Tuesday.
Enjoy everybody.

Pete

Looking good Pete! Where's the plumbing for the wet bar?

cnyram said:

Looking good Pete! Where's the plumbing for the wet bar?

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This is my Art Studio. My paintings look bad enough without adding alcohol!

Pete

fotojack said:

Pete..........two ceiling fans? Isn't that a bit of overkill? And just a thought about your insulation; have you thought about spray foam insulation? It eliminates the plastic sheet over the fiberglass insulation bats cost.
Love the project, though. Wish I was there to help you with it.

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I've decided to go with 1 42" ceiling fan and 2 tit lights. I can keep the amperage down to nearly nothing using CFL's in the light fixtures. I am using roll insulation simply because it simplifies repairs later on down the highway. Besides, the vapor barrier gives a nice finished look behind the walls.

Pete

Pete, are you going to install (Ground Fault Interrupter) GFI receptacles? If it was my project I would. Anything outside of the house I like to use them. Call me paranoid but I always like to take caution when it comes to running electricity outside of the home, whether it's hard wired to the house or not. Just a thought, and my 2 cents worth.

Rick