Okay, for those who are reluctant to donate because the numbers don't add up in your head. Here is a master list of material and tools etc. for items needed. Prices are local to my area and as we know lumber fluctuates almost as much as gasoline in price.
The shop itself. If you notice I missed something let me know. I know there is no siding in the list partly because I am still trying to decide on what to use. If I can I may reuse the existing material to save money.
Item Qty Each Total
Rafters 2"x6"x10’ 44 $11.32 $498.08
Joists 2"x8"x16’ 23 $15.12 $347.76
Sill plates long wall 4 $12.68 $50.72
top plates Long walls 8 $12.12 $96.96
Top plates ends 4 $12.12 $48.48
Sill plates ends 2 $12.68 $25.36
Sheathing 30 $29.15 $874.50
Drywall 43 $7.57 $325.51
Decking 20 $29.15 $583.00
Roofing 20 $25.00 $500.00
Ridge cap 3 $33.00 $99.00
Wall insulation 24 $16.47 $395.28
Ceiling insulation 16 $26.10 $417.60
Attic floor 16 $29.15 $466.40
Main door hinges 9 $9.98 $89.82
Wood stove 1 $432.80 $432.80
Heat strip $75.00
A/C & air handler $1,841.61
Thermostat $21.69
Total plus 10% sales tax $7908.53
So over all the building isn't too bad IF prices stay stable. I am still pricing the chimney for the wood stove which is why it isn't there. Brand and supplier vary widely in price.
Electrical this is where prices can jump quickly, upside of being in HVAC/R for decades I am also an electrician! So no labor charges. The list is currently as complete as can be without actually having the structure completed.
Item Qty Each Total
Panel 1 $159.00 $159.00
Meter can 1 $239.00 $239.00
20 amp 110v (10 pk) 1 $24.41 $48.82
110v box 20 cu inch 21 $0.49 $10.29
4 gang switch box 1 $6.57 $6.57
Dbl gang for welder 1 $1.30 $1.30
12/2 romex 100' $113.00 $113.00
Total plus 10% sales tax $635.78
Tools what is a shop without tools? An empty building.
I am not looking for big fancy name brands. Smaller, more cost effective, equipment is the route I am taking.
Tool
Wood lathe 34706 $430.00 Harbor Freight
Lathe knives 69723 $70.00 Harbor Freight
Compound miter saw 63978 $380.00 Harbor Freight
Band saw 60564 $400.00 Harbor Freight
Thickness planer 63445 $360.00 Harbor Freight
Belt/disk sander 61750 $250.00 Harbor Freight
Lathe chuck T32603 $150.00 Grizzly
10 x 22 Metal lathe G0602 $1,795.00 Grizzly
8 x 29 Mill G0705 $2,050.00 Grizzly
Total less tax $5,885.00
I can start without the last two on the list they just make things a bit nicer and lets me break into metal work much sooner.
So in total this is what I need to get the shop up and running; $14,429.31 It could be way worse, a few years ago it could have been way better. I didn't plan on the job market going to Hell, I didn't foresee a divorce at the time either, so time and money got allocated to things other than the shop. I don't like asking for help but here I am.
If you want to donate to a specific item just note it when you donate, for now all donations go directly to the building fund. At the time of writing this I am up to $340 toward the building, as you can see I have a long way to go.
-Maura
