Key posts: Fianlly Have Started My Studio Build!! (after 5 years)

Substantial posts by BradJacob, who started the thread, and by the forum’s most active contributors. 13 of 35 posts are listed.

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  • BradJacob, 16 October 2007Forum members - I've been a member of this forum for a couple years now. Sometimes posting and other times just reading. I bought & read Rod's book a year or so ago and…
  • BradJacob, 16 October 2007Thanks for the reply! How would someone get around that? My floor joists do run from one side of the house to the other, and along that length, I do have two rooms. But…
  • xSpace, 19 October 2007That is a well done job, it looks good and I envie you folks that get out and do these builds:) And I still have an unanswered question. What is the added benefit of…
  • Lou, 20 October 2007Glenn wrote: I can definitely vouch for that! :oops: :oops: Brad - forgive me Dude, but I'm a bit confused - all of your pics on page 1 of your thread, show some superb…
  • BradJacob, 21 October 2007I know... Actually, this is my "first/starter" studio. It's really just an upgrade from me sitting in my basement with extension cords, and pull-chain lighting. My…

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  • Lou, 21 October 2007Brad – Only a suggestion dude, but why not keep all your posts on one thread ie, the ‘Finally started my………………’ it’ll make it much easier for everyone to keep track of…
  • BradJacob, 21 October 2007Lou - Yes I was the one who hung the door, thanks! I think the door is going to be some what ok, because the design of my room is like this: If you're looking at the…
  • Lou, 22 October 2007Hi Brad – I’ll do my best, mate! :oops: I know you’re on a tight budget but, as you know, the timberwork around the edges of all six of those lovely pine panels is…
  • BradJacob, 23 October 2007Yes Lou - I did know all this already. But the heavier fire-rated doors are out of the budget. When money is a factor, something has to suffer or give. Lots of folks…
  • doublehelix, 23 October 2007Brad: Yeah, I am starting to feel as you do, and want this whole nightmare to be over with! I am way over budget (see my thread for a breakdown), and unfortunately,…
  • BradJacob, 23 October 2007Ok - I slept on it and found some more money (as my equipment inventory dwindles...). I'm going to get those Isomax clips and mount my hat channel the right way. I'm…
  • Ro, 24 October 2007Can't answer all but sure I'll try some.. Why not add some RC on that particular piece of framing to hang yer GB on? I'd put'm through a PVC tube with 2x 90degr. Seal of…
  • xSpace, 25 October 2007I got the short answer!(all I know is the short answer) The stability of an engineered joist floor system will actually improve with the addition of 1 layer of sheetrock…