Post up your mancave!

[pektel]

I did a quick search, and didn't see a thread on it yet. Thought this might be fun.

I'll start. Mine is far from finished, but it's in slight working order now. Still need frig, vino, and a humi. Remember, it still has a long way to go (finish painting, hang pictures, lighting in the bar, new stools, etc.)

The bar. The liquor cabinet is pretty bare. Jameson, Smirnoff, Appleton Estate, Captain morgan, and Cuervo 1800 are all that's left I believe. I would like to start restocking, but a humi is calling my name I think! And I think it would look great sitting next to that upper back bar cabinet on the left.:
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t228/pektel/mancave3.jpg

Need to finish trimming this out, and installing a backsplash:
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t228/pektel/mancave2.jpg

The sitting area:
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t228/pektel/mancave1.jpg

[bsmokin]

Wow... that's pretty nice... Great Thread!

[kelmac07]

Damn fine set-up you got there Peter!! :tu

[Gophernut]

You win. That's awesome! My mancave consists of a couch in the garage with an AM/FM radio!

[Chingas]

That's too nice to post anything less worthy! Get to work and finish that piece!

[Barteur]

Nice set up:tu great thread

[pektel]

Thanks guys. I'd love to see other mancaves too. The terrible thing about mine is it's non smoking (I don't want to smoke with my kids in the house. I have a newborn, and a son who just turned 3 yesterday)

That's too nice to post anything less worthy! Get to work and finish that piece!

BS! All mancaves are appreciated!

And noted. I do need to get to work on it. I REALLY want an ice machine.

[Chingas]

A non smoking mancave? I am confused. To each his own Brother bit man that bar and couch look way to inviting when your out in the snow smokin that special vitola gifted to you from a great BOTL!

[pektel]

I should rephrase: It's not smoke friendly yet.

Ventilation not thought of/installed yet. Remember, I am a super noob as far as smoking cigars goes. I have the go ahead from the girlfriend to smoke down there, I just need to figure out how to move the smoke out first. The nice thing is the drop ceiling will make for a very easy install of some type of ventilation.

[Chingas]

Smoke eater and lamp Berger.

[markem]

A whole room exhaust system is what you want. However, the only person I know who has one is presently out of the country and not likely to be in contact for quite some time. Maybe if you call some contractors you can get an idea as to what the costs would be.

[pektel]

I can install simple stuff like that. Drop ceiling tiles ftw!

My first thought was a couple of bathroom fans lol. Going to check out those companies right now, chingas. Thanks for the recommendations. :tu

[bobarian]

Bathroom fans will not move enough air, you will need an inline exhaust fan. These can be connected to ductwork and vented directly outside. You will need one rated high enough to move some air, probably 400-1000cfm. Here are some examples. http://residential.fantech.net/residential-products/inline-duct-fans/

[pektel]

Thanks for the link, bob. I was doing some research just now, and found out the same thing about bathroom fans. I need around a 500cfm fan. And the inline ones seem the most likely candidate.

Looks like the fantech fr250 could handle what I need. 649cfm, and I could tee it off, put one inlet over the bar, and another over the couch. Then a Hepa or deionizer like chingas suggested.

[bobarian]

If you can exhaust enough you may not need anything else. The only problem is that you will lose heat or cooling in that room when the fan is running. :2

[pektel]

Agreed. That was my one big worry about exhaust fans. But having it on for an hour isn't going to be terrible compared to a house that smells like an ashtray. Guess it's kind of a trade-off.

[NeuRon]

i love that bar!

i gotta get some updated pictures... but nothing too special here

[BeerAdvocate]

Here is mine! This is where I spend most of my time!:tu

[shilala]

Here is mine! This is where I spend most of my time!:tu
Now that right there is funny, period. :r

[pektel]

I really want a keg fridge. Just don't think I have the space. What do you have for beer selection in there?

[HK3-]

Lot's of pictures of my last mancave from start to finish on my page in the photo album. Let me know if you need any advice.

Start with page 3 and work forward in the album.

[Smokin Gator]

Here is my little place of sanity... The Gator Cave!!

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From the door leading into the bedroom.

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From the back looking towards the TV.

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From the door leading outside to the herf barn.

I know I lose points for the wine fridges and the elliptical machine but so be it.

[pektel]

Nice mancave, smokin gator (Brent I think it is?)!

That chair looks inviting :D I bet that chair sees way more time than the elliptical. You can catch the corner of a treadmill behind the couch in my pictures. It hasn't been used in months lol.

[Chingas]

Here is my little place of sanity... The Gator Cave!!

6837
From the door leading into the bedroom.

6838
From the back looking towards the TV.

6839
From the door leading outside to the herf barn.

I know I lose points for the wine fridges and the elliptical machine but so be it.



Those look like Bomb boxes in the first pic and Nice Bumper Sticker in the last Pic!!! Place looks awesome Brother.

[pektel]

Lot's of pictures of my last mancave from start to finish on my page in the photo album. Let me know if you need any advice.

Start with page 3 and work forward in the album.

Wow. Now THAT's a well-planned project! :banger

I really like the colors chosen, and that you didn't really leave anything out (even wired surround sound before sheetrocking). What fan is that? I was looking at a fantech fr250 yesterday.

But man, that setup is.... Beautiful, just beautiful. :tu

[HK3-]

Wow. Now THAT's a well-planned project! :banger

I really like the colors chosen, and that you didn't really leave anything out (even wired surround sound before sheetrocking). What fan is that? I was looking at a fantech fr250 yesterday.

But man, that setup is.... Beautiful, just beautiful. :tu

Just remember that you can never have too much cfm. :2 Mine was wired to a dial so I could turn it down if it was just me or crank it up if it was like woodstock up in there. Have to have a fresh air return as well so you don't get negative pressure.

That was a fantech model FKD 10xl 1,266 cfm I believe.

[pektel]

Just looked up that model. Looks impressive! I will check on fresh air return system too. But really that's just a vent that lets in outside air right?

[Chingas]

Halbert. Many Props Brother. That is SICK! Excellent job. I built a studio in my basement. I know how much work that is. It looks perfect!

[looking for know]

OLd man cave...
http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/8738/img0001hfw.jpg

http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/5715/img0003jbc.jpg

New Man Cave...
http://img828.imageshack.us/img828/3870/cavex.jpg

http://a.imageshack.us/img825/3323/img0001do.jpg

http://a.imageshack.us/img825/5256/img0004q.jpg

[kaisersozei]

New Man Cave...
http://img828.imageshack.us/img828/3870/cavex.jpg


All the comforts of home within arms reach. Including your own personal security system :r

[HK3-]

Just looked up that model. Looks impressive! I will check on fresh air return system too. But really that's just a vent that lets in outside air right?

Yes, outside air. You just have to decide whether or not you want air from outside the house or just outside of the room. One advantage to having air come from inside your house is that it's heated or cooled. The downside would be the chance of smoke back tracking through the vent when the fan is not pulling the fresh air. Capiche?

[BeerAdvocate]

I really want a keg fridge. Just don't think I have the space. What do you have for beer selection in there?

I have two 5 gallon kegs. I usually try to have one hoppy beer on tap and one wheat or dark beer. Right now on tap I have a Bells Two Hearted Ale clone and a Bavarian Hefe!

[cricky101]

I have two 5 gallon kegs. I usually try to have one hoppy beer on tap and one wheat or dark beer. Right now on tap I have a Bells Two Hearted Ale clone and a Bavarian Hefe!

Can I move in? :D

[Gophernut]

Can I move in? :D

You're in my neighborhood, so I'll pick you up on the way south!:banger

[NeuRon]

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a137/Sixtydashone/rrreg005.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a137/Sixtydashone/rrreg010.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a137/Sixtydashone/rrreg013.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a137/Sixtydashone/rrreg012.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a137/Sixtydashone/rrreg004.jpg

[pektel]

Very Nice, ron! I like the black/white combo!

Nice stash of sticks too :D

[pektel]

New Man Cave...


Very nice, Mike! Exercise room/ man cave combo!

[Ogre]

Here is my little place of sanity... The Gator Cave!!

6837
From the door leading into the bedroom.

6838
From the back looking towards the TV.

6839
From the door leading outside to the herf barn.

I know I lose points for the wine fridges and the elliptical machine but so be it.

Brent, I have seen your "Mancave". These pics dont do it justice.

[jonumberone]

Some Shots as I stroll around the room

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab234/jonumberone/cigar/DSC02230.jpg?t=1281317987

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab234/jonumberone/cigar/DSC02231.jpg?t=1281318199

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab234/jonumberone/cigar/DSC02233.jpg?t=1281318151

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab234/jonumberone/cigar/DSC02235.jpg?t=1281318224

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab234/jonumberone/cigar/DSC02236.jpg?t=1281318250

Hey Mac, are your eyes burning yet?

[Ogre]

I am getting the feeling Dom is a Yankees fan. Not sure how I know, its just a feeling.:r:r

[jonumberone]

Was it the coffee table book that gave it away?

[Ogre]

Was it the coffee table book that gave it away?

That was it, didnt see it until you pointed it out. Great looking MAN CAVE!!!

[TripleF]

I am getting the feeling Dom is a Yankees fan. Not sure how I know, its just a feeling.:r:r


eeeeeeyeah, mighty fine mancave DOM!! :tu

[jonumberone]

Thanks Fella's

[kelmac07]

All that Yankees junk has got to go!! :D

[Ogre]

All that Yankees junk has got to go!! :D

At least he is not a METS uuummmmmmmmmmmmm I mean Red Soxs fan!!:r:r

[bsmokin]

Wow... you guys are some lucky dudes. My man cave is my back deck. Not too great in the winter... ;)

[Chingas]

Dom. It's sick Brother. I love how you don't even need to get off the couch to grab another shot of Jack!

[Barcode]

I think it is Ironic that with all that NY Yankees stuff he manages to take a picture with a guy wearing a Red Sox hat on the TV.

:r:r:r


By the way Nice Looking Place.

[jonumberone]

Dom. It's sick Brother. I love how you don't even need to get off the couch to grab another shot of Jack!

Ahh, the simple things in life. Actually Jack needs a refill, and Jose's running low.

[longknocker]

Sweet, Dom!:banger:tu

[pektel]

Nice mancave, dom! I too like the booze dispenser on the end table...


Those 2 chairs and big screen remind me of this:

http://i364.photobucket.com/albums/oo85/samgowan/jc.jpg

[jonumberone]

^^ That pic makes me want to rearrange the furniture. :r

[Virginia_Ghost]

Some Shots as I stroll around the room

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab234/jonumberone/cigar/DSC02230.jpg?t=1281317987

Pics as shown above

Hey Mac, are your eyes burning yet?

Wow. Noice man cave.

[gettysburgfreak]

The only cool thing about that room is the TV showed pictures of my man Josh Beckett and Terry Francona, jk. Still a sweet room minus the yankee decor.

[BigAsh]

Some Shots as I stroll around the room

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab234/jonumberone/cigar/DSC02230.jpg?t=1281317987

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab234/jonumberone/cigar/DSC02231.jpg?t=1281318199

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab234/jonumberone/cigar/DSC02233.jpg?t=1281318151

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab234/jonumberone/cigar/DSC02235.jpg?t=1281318224

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab234/jonumberone/cigar/DSC02236.jpg?t=1281318250

Hey Mac, are your eyes burning yet?

Sweet set up Dom....except for well, you know.....

[Emjaysmash]

I am getting the feeling Dom is a Yankees fan. Not sure how I know, its just a feeling.:r:r

You know, I had that same feeling.


Weird. :r