Me vs. DIY Studio... pix and progress

[MidasHatesGold]

went to a window maker...asked for leftovers and....VOILA 30€ for 3 pieces

4 layers á 3mm with airgap inbetween layer1+2 & 3+4 ....they are for houses near streets and airports...

I will start the bricklaying in 2 days..

regards

[AwwDeOhh]

went to a window maker...asked for leftovers and....VOILA 30€ for 3 pieces

thumbsup
Nice grab!

[MidasHatesGold]

my new volkswagen housing a trident console (transportation)

[Syncamorea]

Nice Trident transportation! Is the console new to you? What kind of condition is it in?

[MidasHatesGold]

I can have it...without owning it...it´s a leftover from a jazz label I cooperate with in the future...it hasn´t been used since 2004...like my siemens desk...

I will check it soon....

[AwwDeOhh]

Just don't mix in the VW!

[MidasHatesGold]

Originally Posted by AwwDeOhh

Just don't mix in the VW!

you mean cocktails, do you??

NOOOOO...I narrow my activities to this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3NQYAoc2uY

[JoaT]

Originally Posted by MidasHatesGold

you mean cocktails, do you??

NOOOOO...I narrow my activities to this:

YouTube - 10 drugs you should not take or do while driving

Thank you for this!

I had never saw these before. Now, after about an hour of laughing I feel like I'm born again.

[MidasHatesGold]

another delay...my daughter has a cold so I have to wait till next week...but I transorted the door frames to my place with her

you can see the future entrance where the frame is leaning to the wall...hammer time soooon.

have fun.

[MidasHatesGold]

counting, preparing and selecting stones!
+ cutting all the angled stones for precise wall fitting


aprox. 500+ bricks need to be cleaned from mortar

will be my first wall...

[MidasHatesGold]

I needed that one to come out of my head.....puh


If anyone can provide a slanted cabinet (model) for the back that would be great. I think about asking Orange for freebie cabs....what do you think??

kind regards

[AwwDeOhh]

^
Nice couch/trap idea!

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[MidasHatesGold]

I am no bricklayer...that´s for sure. I needed 90 minutes for two rows...and I hurt my hands thru chemical reactions (feels like burned) Tomorrow I rock on.

Now I go watch brick laying tutourials

regards

[Downsound]

Why are you doing this to yourself?? Why don't you just do a wood framed wall?

[MidasHatesGold]

Originally Posted by Downsound

Why are you doing this to yourself?? Why don't you just do a wood framed wall?

simple answers:

I do a double wall construction....The brickwall departs the space and adds mass....and the bricks are coming from the former floor...it´s basicly for free. In a home depot in germany 1 brick = 1 Euro.I need and have 700 bricks.Go figure

Mortar is way cheaper than a second set of wood frames insulation and 4 sheets of drywall/gybsum boards (with green glue!?) This would cost me almost 1000 Euros...agains 50 Euros mortar and labour.

Nice side effect is to form my craftsman skills.

The control room partition is going to be 100 % wood framed....Room in Room with ceiling

And

I want to have a neat looking brick wall with a window in it...

You might want to take the fäcepalm back the day you see the result...


My hand is just super dry and needs hand lotion....I was a bit naiv to think my hand could resist the chemical reaction inside the mortar. I was just to clumsy with my trowel and used my hands more than I wanted

I ´ll report evry mistake here....no matter what

Me vs. the build

have fun

[Syncamorea]

Originally Posted by MidasHatesGold

My hand is just super dry and needs hand lotion....I was a bit naiv to think my hand could resist the chemical reaction inside the mortar. I was just to clumsy with my trowel and used my hands more than I wanted

I've done quite a bit of work with mortar and cement. if you do it often, your hands get used to the abuse. You can also go to the paint department at Home Depot or wherever and get some nitrile gloves.

Your project is looking good!

[MidasHatesGold]

Originally Posted by Syncamorea

I've done quite a bit of work with mortar and cement. if you do it often, your hands get used to the abuse. You can also go to the paint department at Home Depot or wherever and get some nitrile gloves.

Your project is looking good!

thank you....today I used gloves...still used my fingers though


UPDATE:

got two additional layers and the first wall anchor in...I am progressing very slowly and it´s a bit too cold for bricklaying Besides that I have problems to get the humidity out...I might build some kind of ventilation.

taxi!!!

[MidasHatesGold]

Originally Posted by christosm

you are my studio building hero, all the best once again for your efforts

may the power of grayskull be with you
YouTube - He-man [OST] 01 Main theme
all the best thumbsup

When I was 11 this was my favorite song and cartoon!!! thanx for that

If you would watch me building only 2 rows of bricks in two hours (caused by a lack of bricklaying skills and my neurotic perfectionism) you´d change your mind

kind regards

[AnthonyRochester]

Lovely looking console! But I think the orange couch idea is a bit silly..

[MidasHatesGold]

Originally Posted by beebay007

Lovely looking console! But I think the orange couch idea is a bit silly..

That was more for the laughter. No way to put a grand into a couch.But I´d build it if Orange would give me a discount.

regards

[MidasHatesGold]

Thankful for the very cool bricklaying tuts on Youtube I enhanced my speed to 4 rows in the same time PLUS a door frame. My bones are killing me...I´m so happy that the wall is growing and I don´t have to bend over for laying the bricks.

I bought a heater this morning...unpacked it, switched it on...and puff...smoking 10km back to the home depot and another one

note: The bricks I use aren´t all the same size...and they are bended either horizontally or vertically...this is a total time killer

enjoy...and have a wonderful weekend

[Downsound]

I'm no expert but it looks like you're doing a great job!

[MidasHatesGold]

dfegad[bricks]

[zijon]

Hey,
the wall looks really good! I know this type of work takes some getting used to from experience. But when one gets a feel for the material things start getting easier and more fun
do me a favor and ad some more screws to that anchor

[MidasHatesGold]

Originally Posted by zijon

Hey,
the wall looks really good! I know this type of work takes some getting used to from experience. But when one gets a feel for the material things start getting easier and more fun
do me a favor and ad some more screws to that anchor

thanx

I am on a tight budget

I have a 30 cm Nail (Zimmermannsnagel) evry 2nd row
this thing is only evry 80cm.

but the 2 heavy anchors on the doorside will be hold by 4 screws per angle due to the 55 kg doors....I promiss

kind regards

[MidasHatesGold]

got 3 new HRV (heat recovery ventilation) units



40 m³/h at 32 db

one unit is 1200 euros: I got them cheeeeeeeeeeeeeap. new

the wall is on hold due to cold temp. and 2 mixing jobs. But I built the window frame.

regards

[Gdupproductions]

Still alive dude ?.....ive been checking this thread regulary.

[MidasHatesGold]

Originally Posted by christosm

^ me too, but its only a one mans show, need lots of patience

we are here for your encouragement midas!

keep strong !!

thanx a lot.

I watch survival videos to motivate myself...it often helps.

Man vs Wild
Survivorman
Man, Woman, Wilddfegad
Dual Survival

kind regards

[MidasHatesGold]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyPBT...eature=related

[MidasHatesGold]

more stones...