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  1. 2012

2012-03-10 - Creekhead Shed Project

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  • I start the shed search by shopping for small plastic sheds

    I start the shed search by shopping for small plastic sheds

  • After deciding this will be my workshop, we start looking at pre-built wooden sheds

    After deciding this will be my workshop, we start looking at pre-built wooden sheds

  • But in the end we decide a custom-built shed is the way to go

    But in the end we decide a custom-built shed is the way to go

  • We're going to do this thing right -- applying for an electrical permit

    We're going to do this thing right -- applying for an electrical permit

  • This shopping cart is not the best tool for carrying these pipes

    This shopping cart is not the best tool for carrying these pipes

  • Electrical components purchased

    Electrical components purchased

  • OK, time to dig the trenches, here we go. How hard can it be?

    OK, time to dig the trenches, here we go. How hard can it be?

    Need a 12" deep trench for the drainage, and a 24" deep trench for the electrical

  • OH GOD I'M EXHAUSTED

    OH GOD I'M EXHAUSTED

  • New plan: Rent a power trencher

    New plan: Rent a power trencher

  • Arr Arr Arr (Tim Taylor sound)

    Arr Arr Arr (Tim Taylor sound)

  • Crumble before me, soil!

    Crumble before me, soil!

  • Hard work even with the trencher, but we finally get the trench 24" deep

    Hard work even with the trencher, but we finally get the trench 24" deep

  • Trencher Timelapse

    Trencher Timelapse

  • Installing the drainage extension

    Installing the drainage extension

  • Assembling the conduit for the electrical and ethernet

    Assembling the conduit for the electrical and ethernet

  • The PVC is assembled with string already through it

    The PVC is assembled with string already through it

    The string will later be used to pull a rope through, and then the rope will be used to pull the cables through

  • Adhering to code. No more than 360 degrees of total bend between junction boxes

    Adhering to code. No more than 360 degrees of total bend between junction boxes

  • Conduit laid in the trench

    Conduit laid in the trench

  • Untitled photo
  • Untitled photo
  • As required by code, 12" above the conduit is red caution tape

    As required by code, 12" above the conduit is red caution tape

  • Green tag! Passed inspection!

    Green tag! Passed inspection!

  • Now we drill the hole where the wiring exits the house

    Now we drill the hole where the wiring exits the house

  • External conduit finished

    External conduit finished

  • The larger one is for power, and the smaller one is for ethernet

    The larger one is for power, and the smaller one is for ethernet

  • The conduit enters the drop ceiling in the basement

    The conduit enters the drop ceiling in the basement

  • Building a platform to hold the junction box

    Building a platform to hold the junction box

  • Adding fittings to the junction box

    Adding fittings to the junction box

  • Junction box installed. Now we start to run the 6-3 Romex (NM-B) to the breaker box

    Junction box installed. Now we start to run the 6-3 Romex (NM-B) to the breaker box

  • Running the 6-3 Romex through the drop ceiling

    Running the 6-3 Romex through the drop ceiling

  • Finally, we tie the Romex into the basement breaker box

    Finally, we tie the Romex into the basement breaker box

    We install a new 60-amp double-pole breaker and tie it to the 6-3 Romex

  • Build day arrives, and with it, the build crew

    Build day arrives, and with it, the build crew

  • It's a baby shed. Can't wait to see it all grown up

    It's a baby shed. Can't wait to see it all grown up

  • Floor is framed up

    Floor is framed up

  • Walls are up

    Walls are up

  • Installing ceiling joists

    Installing ceiling joists

  • Installing asphalt shingles and windows

    Installing asphalt shingles and windows

  • They were able to build the shed right next to my previously-installed conduit

    They were able to build the shed right next to my previously-installed conduit

  • Build day is complete!

    Build day is complete!

  • Shed Build Timelapse

    Shed Build Timelapse

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