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Fred L. Kuhns

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Re: Engine House - Official Work Thread
« Reply #495 on: August 31, 2025, 05:31:10 PM »
The pictures of the engine house interior metal celling show the steady progress in completing the engine house.  Looking forward to seeing all three bays completed.  Brendan noted when celling work is done, the electrical work can be started so as to complete the main components of the engine house build. Thanks for all the updates.   Fred L. Kuhns

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« Reply #496 on: September 14, 2025, 06:42:37 AM »
First damper has been installed. Gravity holds it closed. Simply pull on a rope and hook the end of it on an eye to hold it open.









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Re: Engine House - Official Work Thread
« Reply #497 on: September 14, 2025, 09:05:49 PM »
Mike, Thank you, for the pictures of damper and the explanation of how it works.  Also noted the metal ceiling looks to be finished such great progress.  Fred L. Kuhns

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« Reply #498 on: September 15, 2025, 03:50:21 PM »
Yes, ceiling is finished, just some trim work they are working on.
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« Reply #499 on: September 15, 2025, 04:14:00 PM »
Mike,

I've been pushing for either an epoxy or chemical resistant floor coating both for better lighting and also cleanliness.  Can we get this done or is it a money issue?
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« Reply #500 on: September 15, 2025, 08:24:29 PM »
I don't have an answer for that..
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Re: Engine House - Official Work Thread
« Reply #501 on: September 15, 2025, 11:34:33 PM »
Here in MN neighbor had standard two car garage

done. It was $2500.  You might get it cheaper by

buying supplies and DYI. It is a little outside the realm of

historically correct.

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« Reply #502 on: September 16, 2025, 07:21:02 AM »
Historically correct would have been a dirt floor.
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« Reply #503 on: September 18, 2025, 11:33:25 PM »
Or end grain wood blocks- so concrete is already an up grade.

Within the realm of possibility.

Speedy Dry and 2X4 Holystoning will keep it refreshed and looking good. :D