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Mr Twisty · 08-18-2011, 10:35 AM

You answered your own question about the concrete thickness... Could inset a 1/4 plywood bowtie then fill it with stained concrete or epoxy.

If you have an iphone, check out "clinometer" and "Theodolite" apps.

Kyle.Gilmour · 08-18-2011, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by MisterCamaro69

You answered your own question about the concrete thickness... Could inset a 1/4 plywood bowtie then fill it with stained concrete or epoxy.

If you have an iphone, check out "clinometer" and "Theodolite" apps.

downloading them now.

that is a really good idea brother!
I think I may have to do that! Time to find some threads on how to do it

Mr Twisty · 08-18-2011, 10:46 AM

A 1/8" steel (aluminiunmum-uinimunm) plate bowtie with countersink bolts every few inches around the perimeter would look sweet!

*mlee* · 08-18-2011, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by MisterCamaro69

A 1/8" steel (aluminiunmum-uinimunm) plate bowtie with countersink bolts every few inches around the perimeter would look sweet!

Mr Twisty · 08-18-2011, 10:57 AM

Just wanna throw this out there, I'm no concrete guru by any stretch, just seemed like a good idea if it'll work... maybe use fiberglass reinforcement around the edges of the bowtie so it would be less prone to crack/chip... that make sense?

Kyle.Gilmour · 08-18-2011, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by MisterCamaro69

A 1/8" steel (aluminiunmum-uinimunm) plate bowtie with countersink bolts every few inches around the perimeter would look sweet!

perimeter of what!!

the garage floor?????

sounds like a lot of work!

I am thinking a 3ftx6ft plywood insert like you mentioned... put it 8 feet inside the main garage door! Then fill it with stained or dyed concrete.
probably would have to make it at least 1 inch deep huh.. or more?

I am trying to google to see if anyone has detailed directions on how to do that. but coming up empty handed... should be pretty self-explainatory, but, thought i could find it online... any luck ony our end?

Mr Twisty · 08-18-2011, 11:31 AM

quick n dirty idea...

Jimbabwe · 08-18-2011, 12:10 PM

I would make 6" and trowel contraction joints every 12-15 feet. Concrete will crack, it's about controlling where it does. Placing it in 2 pours would be best in a
checkered pattern.
Planning on putting a gravel layer down as a vapor barrier too?

Kyle.Gilmour · 08-18-2011, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by MisterCamaro69

quick n dirty idea...

oh.... is that for the big one I plan to make?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbabwe

I would make 6" and trowel contraction joints every 12-15 feet. Concrete will crack, it's about controlling where it does. Placing it in 2 pours would be best in a
checkered pattern.
Planning on putting a gravel layer down as a vapor barrier too?

This is one step that I will have hired out. I am sure whoever I go with make sure they have everything that is usually required for this area.

Mr Twisty · 08-18-2011, 01:17 PM

I was thinking smaller but yes, countersunk bolts around the bowtie... OR...

Have about 2x6 area pan about 1/8 inch deep in the floor, paint this in the pan and fill it level with clear epoxy.

...err maybe not... epoxy would get scratched up and dull

*GTAHVIT* · 08-18-2011, 08:02 PM

Whoa dude!

Heck, My whole house could fit in that thing????

gimme some o dat

gots me a front row seat!

garcmol · 08-18-2011, 09:20 PM

Wow! That's big!

Wait, I see Stroh's! I haven't seen Stroh's for years!

Mr Twisty · 08-18-2011, 09:25 PM

Check it out... Might be too much maintenance for a shop floor, but it sure looks cool

Kyle.Gilmour · 08-19-2011, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by GTAHVIT

Whoa dude!

Heck, My whole house could fit in that thing????
gimme some o dat

gots me a front row seat!

Hopefully we will see more progress in the next few weeks. it will be slow going for sure. I am only home here and there. And its just dad and I for the most part.

but we will get it!

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Originally Posted by garcmol

Wow! That's big!
Wait, I see Stroh's! I haven't seen Stroh's for years!

Oh yea... we do everything with Strohs up here... its a family tradition if you know what I mean.

We even poured Strohs into the concrete mix for good measure!

08-18-2011, 10:35 AM	#29
Mr Twisty Drives: the 2nd amendment home Join Date: May 2008 Location: OK Posts: 14,763	You answered your own question about the concrete thickness... Could inset a 1/4 plywood bowtie then fill it with stained concrete or epoxy. If you have an iphone, check out "clinometer" and "Theodolite" apps. __________________ "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." -- Benjamin Franklin lib·er·ty /ˈlibərdē/ noun 1. the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views

08-18-2011, 10:46 AM	#31
Mr Twisty Drives: the 2nd amendment home Join Date: May 2008 Location: OK Posts: 14,763	A 1/8" steel (aluminiunmum-uinimunm) plate bowtie with countersink bolts every few inches around the perimeter would look sweet! __________________ "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." -- Benjamin Franklin lib·er·ty /ˈlibərdē/ noun 1. the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views

08-18-2011, 10:57 AM	#33
Mr Twisty Drives: the 2nd amendment home Join Date: May 2008 Location: OK Posts: 14,763	Just wanna throw this out there, I'm no concrete guru by any stretch, just seemed like a good idea if it'll work... maybe use fiberglass reinforcement around the edges of the bowtie so it would be less prone to crack/chip... that make sense? __________________ "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." -- Benjamin Franklin lib·er·ty /ˈlibərdē/ noun 1. the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views

08-18-2011, 11:31 AM	#35
Mr Twisty Drives: the 2nd amendment home Join Date: May 2008 Location: OK Posts: 14,763	quick n dirty idea... Attached Images __________________ "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." -- Benjamin Franklin lib·er·ty /ˈlibərdē/ noun 1. the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views

08-18-2011, 01:17 PM	#38
Mr Twisty Drives: the 2nd amendment home Join Date: May 2008 Location: OK Posts: 14,763	I was thinking smaller but yes, countersunk bolts around the bowtie... OR... Have about 2x6 area pan about 1/8 inch deep in the floor, paint this in the pan and fill it level with clear epoxy. ...err maybe not... epoxy would get scratched up and dull __________________ "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." -- Benjamin Franklin lib·er·ty /ˈlibərdē/ noun 1. the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views

08-18-2011, 12:10 PM	#36
Jimbabwe Drives: 2010 IBM 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Elk Grove California Posts: 310	I would make 6" and trowel contraction joints every 12-15 feet. Concrete will crack, it's about controlling where it does. Placing it in 2 pours would be best in a checkered pattern. Planning on putting a gravel layer down as a vapor barrier too?

08-18-2011, 08:02 PM	#39
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,441 View My Garage	Whoa dude! Heck, My whole house could fit in that thing???? gimme some o dat gots me a front row seat! __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

08-18-2011, 09:20 PM	#40
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