Made a trip to Home Depot yesterday and bought two windows for the shop. They will be installed in the east wall of the shop. The windows will let in some welcome natural light and some nice air movement. I didn't get the most expensive ones but they are energy efficient and will look nice. Pictures will follow with the installation process.
There's more paint on the snow since yesterday so I am considering that progress in the electrical department. Just waiting for them to show up with the wire.
Check out what I am up to. It could be just about anything.
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Monday, December 20, 2010
Phase 2 is on the way
I got a call today that the power from the pole to the shop will be in before January 8.
What a concept. I won't have to run the shop by extension cord.
Not quite my time frame but progress none the less. It's been too cold out there to do any work anyway. At least I wouldn't feel it when I hit my finger with the hammer. Might shatter it but it wouldn't hurt until it unthawed.
What a concept. I won't have to run the shop by extension cord.
Not quite my time frame but progress none the less. It's been too cold out there to do any work anyway. At least I wouldn't feel it when I hit my finger with the hammer. Might shatter it but it wouldn't hurt until it unthawed.
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Phase-1 electric is done
Had the electricians here yesterday for the first part of the electrical installation and it's done. The electrical panel and meter post are in as are some outlets and an indoor and outdoor light. I also found out that I must have a licensed electrician and a building permit to put in the rest of the electrical if I want it to be legal. I was planning on the permit but the electrician is an expense I was hoping to avoid.
Anyway, now it's We Energies turn. The paperwork is on the way to get that scheduled.
Maybe I won't have to drag that 100' extension cord to the house after another week or two.
Anyway, now it's We Energies turn. The paperwork is on the way to get that scheduled.
Maybe I won't have to drag that 100' extension cord to the house after another week or two.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Moving into an electricified world
It's starting!!!! My electricians will be in-shop in two days. They will be installing
Once that is done WE Energies will be scheduling the installation of the underground connection (200A) from the pole to the shop.
Total bill $2000. It's a lot of money but what I need to have done to get to the point I can work on it myself. The price seems in line with work done for other people so I guess I can't complain. Once again, I'm in the wrong line of work.
- the parts to bring the power from underground to the breaker box
- a 40 circuit breaker box
- 3 outlets
- 1 inside light
- 1 outside light
Once that is done WE Energies will be scheduling the installation of the underground connection (200A) from the pole to the shop.
Total bill $2000. It's a lot of money but what I need to have done to get to the point I can work on it myself. The price seems in line with work done for other people so I guess I can't complain. Once again, I'm in the wrong line of work.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Electricity is on the way
Had a visit from my electrician today to take a look at the project. What I didn't know is that the company I called is the company that pulled out the previous owner's mess 2 years ago. He had a ton of good ideas. I just hope I can afford them. If their price is at all reasonable I will probably let them do the whole thing. Realistically it will probably save 3 or 4 months project time.
We'll have to see.
We'll have to see.
Monday, November 29, 2010
Electricians
So I sent an email to a potential new electrician Thursday afternoon. Yes I know that was Thanksgiving. I didn't say I was expecting an answer.
This morning I get an email when I turn my phone on at 6:30 that I will be getting a call from a specific person. Guess what, I actually got a call from that person. They will be here Wednesday. Diggers Hotline will be here this week too yet. Things are moving.
So what does Murphy's Law say will happen next? Of course, the electrician I have been trying to call for two weeks calls me an hour later. He is now waiting for me to call him. Might be a while.
I picked out the lights I want inside and have decided to blow the insulation into the attic space. Other than that, no major changes.
This morning I get an email when I turn my phone on at 6:30 that I will be getting a call from a specific person. Guess what, I actually got a call from that person. They will be here Wednesday. Diggers Hotline will be here this week too yet. Things are moving.
So what does Murphy's Law say will happen next? Of course, the electrician I have been trying to call for two weeks calls me an hour later. He is now waiting for me to call him. Might be a while.
I picked out the lights I want inside and have decided to blow the insulation into the attic space. Other than that, no major changes.
Friday, November 26, 2010
Black Friday
What could be better than Black Friday morning at Rockler? Okay, it would have been nice if it was a little warmer than 17 degrees. But it was fun.
I didn't quite reach my goal of saving more than I spent but I was awful close. My big purchase was a set of 6 Sorby lathe tools for half price. I also got various forms of digital measuring and set-up tools that were as low as 1/3 of the original price. The other big item I got is an 8.5 foot long straightedge guide and a router base that attaches to it. There were a couple of small items that will be useful.
I am probably switching electricians for the shop because I can't seem to get the one I called to call me back. I don't know if it isn't a big enough job for them or what but they don't seem to want it. Oh well, their loss. I'm going for one that is more local.
I didn't quite reach my goal of saving more than I spent but I was awful close. My big purchase was a set of 6 Sorby lathe tools for half price. I also got various forms of digital measuring and set-up tools that were as low as 1/3 of the original price. The other big item I got is an 8.5 foot long straightedge guide and a router base that attaches to it. There were a couple of small items that will be useful.
I am probably switching electricians for the shop because I can't seem to get the one I called to call me back. I don't know if it isn't a big enough job for them or what but they don't seem to want it. Oh well, their loss. I'm going for one that is more local.
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