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Looks great. Keep us updated on the progress.

Dude! One hell of a build.

Politely requesting many pics of progress and completion when done… a virtual walkthrough would be epic.

I looked into getting an in ground pool installed around 8-10 years ago. I looked at the price, had a heart attack, and never looked again.

I think I can do that. It is going to take some time. I have the pocket doors, 1x6 sheathing wood for the walls, and oak slabs for the bench tops milled and drying. I still have to fell a couple more oaks for the bench legs and stringers. Once the door wood is dry, I'll domino and glue it. Then, Ill have to plane it flat. It may be another year to a year and a half for the wood to dry. In the mean time, I am going to finish the ceiling. Unfortunately, I am going to have to buy the lumber for the ceiling. Our mill will handle up to a 24' log, but my 45hp tractor wont pick up a log big enough to mill a 16' length log. 14' is the biggest pine it can handle and 10' is the biggest oak.

We are working on a plan or the internal layout of the reloading room. My father needs sitting bench heights, my brother and I prefer standing heights. We know we are going to have a rolling gun cleaning table (I already built that) to allow for easy cleaning of rifles, scope mounting, etc. I think I am going to take the easy route and buy sturdy (I prefer the Dewalt brand) shelving instead of building in shelves My father wants traditional cabinets above his area. I think I am going with 12" deep shelves over mine with a drop cover to keep out dust.

We built next to an existing septic tank the previous land owners installed for a camper hook up. So we are set up on a toilet outlet, water, and electric supply. I've already run the septic and water lines. I just need to have the electric run inside the shop. I need to get some expert advice on the electric set up. I want outlets at 24 and 42 inches vertical, every 4 ft horizontal for the entire shop. I am not 100% sure of the right order of action on some portions. I will have to install a dust collection system in the shop (I really enjoy wood working) as well as run lines for a compressor. I had our concrete pad poured an extra 5' off the long side of the shop to house all of the noise making equipment. So, the compressor and dust collection will be under a lean to outside the shop. I will have to cut and seal ports in the exterior to run the lines inside. I will built an enclosure around the two pieces to protect them from the elements.

Does anyone have any suggestions or see any problems with that plan?

You will have a nice set up. Definitely something to be proud of. Mine is 9'-6" x 10' and it’s dedicated to reloading. I have a tool chest that serves other needs too, but it’s small and I could use more space to be more comfortable.

Since you are at the early stages of walls, make sure to install backing for anything that you could predict hanging. If not, 84" to the center from finished floor usually works for common backing. Either way, install what you want and as-built the locations on a set of drawings so you don’t forget. Also try to put all of the electrical and air lines in the wall if you can. You can stup out and cap off if you don’t need them right away. I hate seeing surface mounting of anything like that. On mine, I installed the receptacles that also have the USB ports. Those are helpful, but you don’t need them everywhere. Another thing I’m glad I did was to keep most things off the floor. My cabinets stop about 14" off the floor so I can clean up really well. I can almost hose down the floor if I need because the items that are on the floor have wheels.

You do know that no matter how big you make it, a few years down the road, it’s gonna be too small…..😁

That’s a really nice setup. I like it.

"Partition walls" in your reloading room.

I see what you did there.

Hey Seafire, tell Judy Roy's on his way over to cave that pool in so as you can build a shop there!

(You can bunk here till she cools off, or we can throw her in the pool!) LOL

A small update. My brother and I were able to get the header boards in the reloading room put up and the bathroom beams and ceiling put up. Next step is to hang the beams in the reloading room.

On to sheathing the ceiling with OSB and one side of the inside walls before insulating.

Glad that OSB isn't $40 a sheet anymore.....

Amen to that, my friend.

Smart man!

Just seeing this post Roy...

Just told her.. she's not happy. Wiped the smile right off of her face.

I may be sleeping out in the shed this weekend. You've seen what a crowded dump my reload space is...