JDog Posted October 15, 2017 Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 When we bought this place almost three years ago this building was a dilapidated garden shed. I had a profiled and insulated steel roof put on to replace the asbestos one, created a ceiling with roof space above, insulated and boarded that space and built a dividing stud wall to separate a space with a work bench and storage from what would be my office space. Yes I know this is not like some man caves. How I would like one like Ditchman's, and the knowledge that goes with it but when it comes to practical issues I am not your man. We were considering leaving these parts in the spring but we like the house and the area and I have found a few like-minded chums locally so we have reversed our decision and we will be staying put. In desperation when the building was completed I painted the walls gardenia of all things and I decided recently that that had to go. The work bench area was painted white with washable paint so that when I clean my gun and there is oil spray I can wipe it down. The office area is now Calke Green. This was a green discovered at Calke Abbey in Derbyshire and I thought it might look reasonably good in my office. It may be a bit strong for some people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted October 15, 2017 Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 Looks like an officers mess No reloading equipment Tidy tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruity Posted October 15, 2017 Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 Looks good , glad your more settled now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted October 15, 2017 Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 ooohh..............like that..........the only 2 other colours i would have gone for would have been either Georgian green with chalk white mouldings or a nice terracotta... but that green of yours is nice...have you got a nice little wood burner in there as welll ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewh100 Posted October 15, 2017 Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 yeah looks a bit posh for a man cave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted October 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 ooohh..............like that..........the only 2 other colours i would have gone for would have been either Georgian green with chalk white mouldings or a nice terracotta... but that green of yours is nice...have you got a nice little wood burner in there as welll ? No wood burner but when the house was being done I ran an insulated pipe into the building from the main central heating system. The place is as warm as toast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesj Posted October 15, 2017 Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 More of a gentleman's club than mane cave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted October 15, 2017 Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 Like the green. Very restful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7daysinaweek Posted October 15, 2017 Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 Hey jd that's nicer than my living room All power to you though, looks like a cracking place. atb 7diaw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted October 15, 2017 Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 Now that’s a man cave to relax in and read and do scholarly things, not a workshop full of broken things to tinker with for the dirty finger nail practical diy engineering types. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clodhopper Posted October 15, 2017 Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 Looks like a comfortable study where you can sit and reflect on a good day out in the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flynny Posted October 15, 2017 Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 Nice job jd, Enjoy Flynny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aga man Posted October 15, 2017 Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 Very nice, you are becoming quite an expert at this DIY thing. Good to know you are staying put. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitebridges Posted October 15, 2017 Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 Smart. Homely, gun cleaning on tap, looks perfect to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon controller Posted October 15, 2017 Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 That looks a nice comfortable retreat to ponder the next trip out and to report the last. The colour is very soothing and would enable the mind to wander on past successes and future projects. Well done JDog I bet that Llewelyn Bowen is worried ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpowder Posted October 16, 2017 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 Whot not hat stand Blackpowder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yod dropper Posted October 16, 2017 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 My guess was Farrow and Ball and it seems so. Bang on trend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriBsa Posted October 16, 2017 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 Very nice, if a little elongated by the stretched image. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinfireman Posted October 16, 2017 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 What, no reloading gear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manthing Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aled Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 Looks brilliant. Cheers Aled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted October 18, 2017 Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 Before I saw the third photo , I honestly thought you had ran out of emulsion , if I was marking your handy work out of ten I would have marked you 9 / 10 for a very good effort , you would have got a full house if you had filled that crack up on the outside wall , or use longer pictures to cover it up . , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted October 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 Before I saw the third photo , I honestly thought you had ran out of emulsion , if I was marking your handy work out of ten I would have marked you 9 / 10 for a very good effort , you would have got a full house if you had filled that crack up on the outside wall , or use longer pictures to cover it up . , How kind Marsh Man. Do I get the extra point if I tell you that there is no crack? What you can see is the FM radio aerial going up behind the pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted October 18, 2017 Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 How kind Marsh Man. Do I get the extra point if I tell you that there is no crack? What you can see is the FM radio aerial going up behind the pictures. You most certainly do Mr Jdog , I wouldn't have thought a man with your talents would have bypassed a noticeable crack , my apologies . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted October 18, 2017 Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 You most certainly do Mr Jdog , I wouldn't have thought a man with your talents would have bypassed a noticeable crack , my apologies . that is just sooo not right............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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