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Re: New truck, had to build a flatbed. [Re: J.G.] #6424725 08/25/16 10:48 PM
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Mickey Moose THF Trophy Hunter M Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 9,730	Fantastic work. I think the matched color is better than black. My botnet is bigger than yours.

Re: New truck, had to build a flatbed. [Re: J.G.] #6424742 08/25/16 11:00 PM
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Re: New truck, had to build a flatbed. [Re: J.G.] #6425702 08/26/16 04:27 PM
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ZK-315 Veteran Tracker Z Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 3,414 Temple...Hunt in Freestone Co.	Nice job. I think it turned out great.

Re: New truck, had to build a flatbed. [Re: J.G.] #6425760 08/26/16 05:26 PM
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SnakeWrangler THF Celebrity S Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 65,524 Over yonder.....	Is that a paint stain on the floor? Maybe it will cover up the tire tread marks...... ....all joking aside...you did an outstanding job making exactly what you want.....which is why you built that shop in the first place....looks like it is working out nicely for you.... Originally Posted by Sneaky I believe in science and I’m an insufferable [censored] Originally Posted by beaversnipe Actually, BBC is pretty damn good "You Cannot Simultaneously Be Politically Correct And Intellectually Honest!"

Re: New truck, had to build a flatbed. [Re: SnakeWrangler] #6425790 08/26/16 06:05 PM
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 41,171 Wolfe City, TX J.G. OP THF Celebrity
OP J.G. THF Celebrity Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 41,171 Wolfe City, TX	Thanks everyone! Yes, the shop is fantastic to work in. Spent 20 years working in cramped, no natural light, no air flow shops. Mine corrected all of that. 800 Yard Steel Range Precision Rifle Instruction Memberships and Classes Available

Re: New truck, had to build a flatbed. [Re: J.G.] #6425806 08/26/16 06:20 PM
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BarneyWho Extreme Tracker B Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 4,117 Colleyville, TX	I like how you went 1st class all the way then got DIY Herculiner. SMH!

Re: New truck, had to build a flatbed. [Re: J.G.] #6425815 08/26/16 06:23 PM
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BigPig THF Celebrity B Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 22,716 Forney, Tx	JG, we are taking possession of a 4000sq ft shop within the next month. It has electrical everywhere, 2 bathrooms, 2 HVAC untis, and 8 foot long lights everywhere. But like you, I like having natural light. Our roll up bay doors face the NE, so almost useless for light. Is there anything that can be done besides adding Windows?

Re: New truck, had to build a flatbed. [Re: BigPig] #6425992 08/26/16 08:27 PM
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OP J.G. THF Celebrity Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 41,171 Wolfe City, TX	I get the majority of my light from the six, 10' long skylight panels. They're the exact same shape as the R-panels. You could go up, remove the steel sheet, and install the skylight. When the steel is longer than the skylight, cut the steel laterally, just uphill from a purlin. Now days they're polycarbonate, so they don't UV degrade like the old fiberglass ones did. The steel is on top on one side, and under the next sheet on the other. The skylights go on top on both sides. And you put down the rubber tacky tape between steel and skylight. 800 Yard Steel Range Precision Rifle Instruction Memberships and Classes Available

Re: New truck, had to build a flatbed. [Re: J.G.] #6427246 08/27/16 11:24 PM
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poisonivie THF Trophy Hunter P Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 7,825 Bridgeport, Tx	Great work, JG. How was the cost diff between store bought and homebuilt? Pee on Photobucket

Re: New truck, had to build a flatbed. [Re: J.G.] #6427654 08/28/16 04:14 AM
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BigPig THF Celebrity B Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 22,716 Forney, Tx	Originally Posted By: FiremanJG I get the majority of my light from the six, 10' long skylight panels. They're the exact same shape as the R-panels. You could go up, remove the steel sheet, and install the skylight. When the steel is longer than the skylight, cut the steel laterally, just uphill from a purlin. Now days they're polycarbonate, so they don't UV degrade like the old fiberglass ones did. The steel is on top on one side, and under the next sheet on the other. The skylights go on top on both sides. And you put down the rubber tacky tape between steel and skylight. That's what I was wondering. Once we get the hoist installed, vehicle lift, and other necessities, I will try and tackle the natural lighting.

Re: New truck, had to build a flatbed. [Re: poisonivie] #6427872 08/28/16 03:16 PM
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OP J.G. THF Celebrity Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 41,171 Wolfe City, TX	Originally Posted By: poisonivie Great work, JG. How was the cost diff between store bought and homebuilt? Out of pocket I saved $2K. But I have more hours in it than I care to try and estimate. The first time someone asks me to build one, they're going to get sticker shock. 800 Yard Steel Range Precision Rifle Instruction Memberships and Classes Available

Re: New truck, had to build a flatbed. [Re: BigPig] #6428867 08/29/16 04:47 AM
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Bee'z The Beedazzler Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 23,176 Lake Texoma, TX	Originally Posted By: BigPig Originally Posted By: FiremanJG I get the majority of my light from the six, 10' long skylight panels. They're the exact same shape as the R-panels. You could go up, remove the steel sheet, and install the skylight. When the steel is longer than the skylight, cut the steel laterally, just uphill from a purlin. Now days they're polycarbonate, so they don't UV degrade like the old fiberglass ones did. The steel is on top on one side, and under the next sheet on the other. The skylights go on top on both sides. And you put down the rubber tacky tape between steel and skylight. That's what I was wondering. Once we get the hoist installed, vehicle lift, and other necessities, I will try and tackle the natural lighting. Ours is 40x40 and we have 6 or 8 skylight panels. They work very well

Re: New truck, had to build a flatbed. [Re: BarneyWho] #6429486 08/29/16 05:51 PM
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Brother in-law THF Celebrity B Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 35,123	Originally Posted By: BarneyWho I like how you went 1st class all the way then got DIY Herculiner. SMH! The herculiner kept it real

Re: New truck, had to build a flatbed. [Re: Brother in-law] #6429681 08/29/16 07:47 PM
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OP J.G. THF Celebrity Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 41,171 Wolfe City, TX	$80 $800 Same stuff... 800 Yard Steel Range Precision Rifle Instruction Memberships and Classes Available

Re: New truck, had to build a flatbed. [Re: J.G.] #6430169 08/30/16 12:40 AM
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Re: New truck, had to build a flatbed. [Re: J.G.] #6430319 08/30/16 01:33 AM
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Brother in-law THF Celebrity B Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 35,123	Originally Posted By: FiremanJG $80 $800 Same stuff... Same stuff , one looks much better

Re: New truck, had to build a flatbed. [Re: Brother in-law] #6430329 08/30/16 01:38 AM
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OP J.G. THF Celebrity Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 41,171 Wolfe City, TX	Right, the one I did does. 800 Yard Steel Range Precision Rifle Instruction Memberships and Classes Available

Re: New truck, had to build a flatbed. [Re: J.G.] #6430335 08/30/16 01:41 AM
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BigPig THF Celebrity B Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 22,716 Forney, Tx	Originally Posted By: FiremanJG $80 $800 Same stuff... Not even close. I'm drunk and don't feel like going into the differences.

Re: New truck, had to build a flatbed. [Re: J.G.] #6430766 08/30/16 12:17 PM
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Re: New truck, had to build a flatbed. [Re: BigPig] #6430791 08/30/16 12:30 PM
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OP J.G. THF Celebrity Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 41,171 Wolfe City, TX	Y'all do as you like with your truck beds. If I have to reapply every year, I don't care. It's working great, thus far. 800 Yard Steel Range Precision Rifle Instruction Memberships and Classes Available

Re: New truck, had to build a flatbed. [Re: J.G.] #6430847 08/30/16 12:46 PM
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Re: New truck, had to build a flatbed. [Re: J.G.] #6430990 08/30/16 01:59 PM
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BarneyWho Extreme Tracker B Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 4,117 Colleyville, TX	Great looking lines you got there for $80.

Re: New truck, had to build a flatbed. [Re: J.G.] #6431082 08/30/16 02:50 PM
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Re: New truck, had to build a flatbed. [Re: J.G.] #6431208 08/30/16 03:54 PM
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John2 THF Celebrity J Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 14,030 Wylie Area	Looks great Have you hooked up any of the Aux switches yet ?. Not all those that wander are lost.. Back The Men in Blue that wears a badge

Re: New truck, had to build a flatbed. [Re: John2] #6431434 08/30/16 05:42 PM
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OP J.G. THF Celebrity Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 41,171 Wolfe City, TX	Originally Posted By: BarneyWho Great looking lines you got there for $80. They're fixed. I install the bed finally by 8:30 pm, had the next day to get the truck ready to go on family vacation. Took those pics that day. Originally Posted By: John2 Looks great Have you hooked up any of the Aux switches yet ?. Actually I didn't get a truck with those switches. That's the only thing I didn't get that I wanted. 800 Yard Steel Range Precision Rifle Instruction Memberships and Classes Available

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