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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 11:11 AM
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My Garage is 28x31 which is a pretty decent size, however wife runs an ebay business out of our home and had pretty much taken it over until I bought my Vert in late August. I started off by building some shelves. I am in the process of putting in a floor on the second floor of garage attic. Threw in a staircase, because I would be the one climbing up and down pull down stairs every day. Here's a few photos. Wish I had a before pic, it was a sight to behold.





They filled up pretty quick.


My Awesome Rigid 12" Slide Compound Miter


Getting ready to set stairs


They're in and garage cleaned up a bit. Believe me this is a huge improvement.








And here's where I fell through the ceiling while installing the floor, resulting in quite a bit of bruising and a couple broken ribs. Now my projects have been delayed for a few weeks.



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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 11:15 AM
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So where's the vette?
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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 11:21 AM
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So where's the vette?
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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 11:43 AM
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Big improvement on the garage.
Make sure those joists/beam/spacing etc. are sized correctly, and I'd upgrade that step ladder too.
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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 11:54 AM
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Nice size garage. Sorry you busted up some ribs.
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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 12:47 PM
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Good thing you didn't land on the Vette!
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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 12:53 PM
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Sorry to hear about the ribs. Maybe you could park the vert under the hole and then fall into the drivers seat just like the old western movies onto horses!!!!!
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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 02:09 PM
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Good work! I'd have painted the walls etc first for a more finished look.
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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 02:12 PM
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File a injury claim against the wifes business.

Seriously, hope you recover quickly.
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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 02:18 PM
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Good thing it was just broken ribs and not your back or neck
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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 02:59 PM
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Nice work, hope you get well soon. Glad you did not seriously hurt yourself.
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Good thing it was just broken ribs and not your back or neck
or worse
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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 03:20 PM
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I see she sells Longaberger, Don't ask how I know.

I feel your pain.
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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 03:42 PM
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Thanks everyone, not much to do but haunt the forum here and play a little online poker. Still planning on getting my lift in two weeks, will post pics if all goes well
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I see she sells Longaberger, Don't ask how I know.

I feel your pain.
You have no idea
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You have no idea

Oh I do, She's owns over 300 baskets, pottery, and wrought iron stuff. My mother has over 600 pieces.
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Oh I do, She's owns over 300 baskets, pottery, and wrought iron stuff. My mother has over 600 pieces.
Okay your right, you know exactly how it is. We should start a men's support group.
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Originally Posted by De_Vette
Thanks everyone, not much to do but haunt the forum here and play a little online poker. Still planning on getting my lift in two weeks, will post pics if all goes well
I'm working on my garage too, I put in the floor upstairs and pull down stairs so I can store my crap along with the wife' junk.

Contractor is here riping off the double garage doors and hanging a single 18 x 7 door. This will give me enough room on each side of the car to work and I can get a (4) post lift in.

Going to take about a month to get it in working order and the get the lift before the snow starts to come down.

Your garage is looking great. It sucks working up in an attic where there are no boards to support you.

Hope you get well soon.
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