Too damn cold to smoke outside, so...

[GTS21]

...time for a smoking shed!

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I ordered an 8x12 vinyl sided shed, just like the one in the pic except for a single door rather than a double. I'm having electricity and cable run to it, and i'm planning some type of attic fan for the smoke.

I opted for the 6ft walls rather than the 7, as I was concerned about the height (sheds are a no-no in my neighborhood), but the gambrel roof should be high enough where the smoke isn't a problem.

Anyone had any suggestions on heating/cooling??

[TripleF]

Nice idea bro.

You could always move to Florida, we had shorts and t-shirts on while we were smoking today!! :D

[dunng]

It will be a tight fit for 4 guys... I'm looking at a small wood stove for mine and I just have a little bit of insulation to finish off. :ss

[GTS21]

Nice idea bro.

You could always move to Florida, we had shorts and t-shirts on while we were smoking today!! :D

Jealous as hell. Cold and rainy out right now, not fit for man or beast.
:mad:

[GTS21]

It will be a tight fit for 4 guys... I'm looking at a small wood stove for mine and I just have a little bit of insulation to finish off. :ss

Agreed, i'm thinking 3 guys max. Really for myself and the occasional guest or two. :)

[GTS21]

Had to level the ground to within 6 inches high to low for the shed. Installation is scheduled for January 16th

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[MikeyC]

...time for a smoking shed!
I opted for the 6ft walls rather than the 7, as I was concerned about the height (sheds are a no-no in my neighborhood), but the gambrel roof should be high enough where the smoke isn't a problem.

It's not a shed it's a "guest house." ;) So, get on the horn and change your order to the 7 footer. :ss

[dunng]

Agreed, i'm thinking 3 guys max. Really for myself and the occasional guest or two. :)

You will have smoke issues with more than one person... Might want to look at a bathroom type fan. Heat wise I had mentioned a small wood stove or an electric heater is another option. :ss

http://goodoutdoors.theshoppe.com/wilderness_shanty_wood_stove.html

http://goodoutdoors.theshoppe.com/cgi-bin/image/templates/wood_stove-wilderness_2.JPG

[mojo65]

One option to consider is a radiant floor heat. there are Electric Mat systems that are efficient. They heat people not air. and you wont feel as cold with the smoke fan running.

[Clampdown]

I call top bunk, Redbaron can take the bottom bunk. :D

[King James]

awesome Idea! got to have internet out there too! :)

[GTS21]

Definately going to get some type of exhaust for the smoke, perhaps an attic fan with variable speed.

I'm thinking an infrared heater, Edenpure makes a nice model that heats up to 1000 sq feet.

[AD720]

Definately going to get some type of exhaust for the smoke, perhaps an attic fan with variable speed.

I'm thinking an infrared heater, Edenpure makes a nice model that heats up to 1000 sq feet.

Definitely interested in how that works out for you. I've been thinking about grabbing one of the little table top quartz ones to replace my tiny little electric fan heater in the man cave.

[karmaz00]

thats very cool

[GTS21]

Things are coming along nicely.....the electric and cable wires have been run into the house and connected to the fuse box/cable splitter.

Shed is being installed on the 16th. I decided to have the inside insulated as several people suggested, just a thin pressed board holding in the insulation, nothing fancy.

For ventilation, looks like i'm going with the NuTone bathroom fan, model QTREN110 (110 CFM), which is supposedly a super-quiet model (1.3 Sones), and a roof vent kit, model RVK 1A, also from NuTone.

Two 60 watt bulbs up in the rafters, hooked up to a switch next to the front door should do the trick for lighting.

Home Depot has a nice 1500W radiant electric heater with thermostat for $89. It covers 140 sq ft, so I'll probably get two of these. Probably overkill with my 96 sq ft, but I'm trying to factor in the air exchange with the ventilation.

Question whether I need some sort of ventilation for the air to come in so the exhuast fan works correctly, or whether there will be enough air leakage in the shed where this won't be a problem.

[GTS21]

awesome Idea! got to have internet out there too! :)

I'm hoping the wireless works out there, it's a good distance from the router :confused:

[G G]

I think you will like it. Nice.

[bobarian]

Did the electrician wire a new breaker? If you are running a heater, lights, vent and TV you may have problem drawing from another circuit in the house. Otherwise looking good!

[GTS21]

Did the electrician wire a new breaker? If you are running a heater, lights, vent and TV you may have problem drawing from another circuit in the house. Otherwise looking good!

I believe two new 20 amp breakers

[GTS21]

Shed is up and the wiring is in progress!


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[DBall]

I'm hoping the wireless works out there, it's a good distance from the router :confused:

Throw an access point at the window in the house closest to the shed, that should help. Worst case scenario (if you really are that far), have whoever is doing/has done the wiring add a CAT5 cable...

[Da Klugs]

Most excellent!

Lookin good. :tu

[GTS21]

Everything is powered up, and the cable is working. Temporary lights are up, and insulation has started. Should be finished Monday/Tuesday

right wall...

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86/GTS21/Picture001-23.jpg


left wall...

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86/GTS21/Picture002-23.jpg

front wall....

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86/GTS21/Picture003-23.jpg

[Kreth]

Throw an access point at the window in the house closest to the shed, that should help. Worst case scenario (if you really are that far), have whoever is doing/has done the wiring add a CAT5 cable...
Standard Cat5 isn't rated for outdoor use, he'd want to use something like this (http://metrix.net/50-ft-outdoor-cat5-with-connectors-p-19.html). I'd probably go with the access point like you suggested.

[DBall]

Standard Cat5 isn't rated for outdoor use, he'd want to use something like this (http://metrix.net/50-ft-outdoor-cat5-with-connectors-p-19.html). I'd probably go with the access point like you suggested.

Wasn't thinking standard CAT5, but good catch... I should have been more specific.

Regardless, access point is likely the best way to go. :tu

[piperman]

75 Degree's and just got inside from mowing the yard while smoking a Don Tomas Yardgar

[GTS21]

Some pics of the progress....

All the insulation is in, and the wood is going up. I tested out the fan today while smoking, and believe that to be on the safe side another fan is necessary to evacuate enough smoke. I'm going to have another 110 CFM ultra quiet fan installed which will vent out the other side of the shed. I hate to spend the extra money, but better safe than sorry and much easier to do this now before the rest of the wood goes up.

closeup of the fan

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86/GTS21/Picture005-20.jpg

exterior shot of vent

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86/GTS21/Picture004-22.jpg

light switch/fan switch

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86/GTS21/Picture003-24.jpg

another shot of the fan

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86/GTS21/Picture002-24.jpg

interior wood sheathing

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86/GTS21/Picture001-24.jpg

[CHRONO14]

Frickin sweet. Gotta Love the smoke shack.

[TripleF]

LOve to see the progress of a purposeful project!!!

Enjoy the rewards of your labor bro.

:ss

[Jbailey]

Very cool so far Eric. Can't wait to see it when it's finally done.

[dccraft]

Sweet smoking hut there. It is sure looking good. :D

[King James]

looks good so far :tu . Can't wait to see when it is completely done

[Kreth]

looks good so far :tu . Can't wait to see when it is completely done
IME, projects like this are never "done." You're always finding cool additions/changes to make... :r

[Buckeye Jack]

Lookin good Eric!!

[GTS21]

Both fans are in, and most of the wood sheathing is up. Outside light is installed (so Chris doesn't slip and fall on his way to the shed). Should be done tomorrow.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86/GTS21/Picture005-21.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86/GTS21/Picture004-23.jpg

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[mosesbotbol]

What will your offical first cigars be in your new paradise?

[GTS21]

What will your offical first cigars be in your new paradise?

i've already smoked in it a few times to test out the fan and the heaters. The first official smoke? Not sure yet. Maybe one of these...

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86/GTS21/Picture004-16.jpg

[pnoon]

i've already smoked in it a few times to test out the fan and the heaters. The first official smoke? Not sure yet. Maybe one of these...

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86/GTS21/Picture004-16.jpg
They old. :)

[jkim05]

when's the herf?? ;)