• T.E. garage workshop
  • T.E. pasture
    • clear pasture
      • cut down alders
      • remove debris -- rent metal detector
      • rent heavy-duty mower
      • rent heavy-duty roto-tiller
    • replace outer fence
      • re-servey?
      • rent hole digger
  • T.E. landscaping
  • T.E. exterior
  • T.E. barn workshop
    • clear foliage back wall
    • clear foliage south wall
    • clear foliage access paths
    • clear foliage dock
    • excavate back wall
    • repair rot damage south west corner
      • west wall
      • south wall
      • floor
      • foundation
    • remove infested insulation
    • top door north west
    • top door north east
    • doors north attic
    • excavate and repair/replace foundation
    • clean back side roof
    • evaluate front side roof
    • add outdoor lighting
      • remote operation
      • motion activated
      • larger wire?
    • improve indoor lighting
      • florescents in main area.
      • light stalls
  • Redmond garage
    • design and build fold-away work bench
    • evaluate cleaning and painting concrete
    • install second 50+A, 240V receptacle
    • install more 15 to 20+A, 120V receptacles
    • complete insulation
    • install conduit and junction boxes for more overhead lighting
    • complete interior sheathing of walls
    • add wall storage.
    • design and build washer/dryer/sink unit.
    • bring electrical panel up to code.
    • improve/modularize telephone wiring.
  • Redmond exterior
    • Roof
      1. Research and identify potential roofing materials and methods
      2. Research and identify potential contractors
      3. Develop exterior color scheme plan
      4. Choose roofing material and color
      5. Check on permit requirements
      6. Check on dumpster handling/placement requirements
      7. Develop Request For Bid.
      8. Interview contractors
      9. purchase/rent/identify source for tarps, etc. to cover roof.
      10. clear/trim trees.
      11. remove existing roofing materials
      12. repair damage to roof sheathing/framing.
      13. install any new roof penetrations.
        • Vent fan for master bath.
      14. install improved venting
      15. install valley flashing
      16. install new roofing.
    • siding
      1. Develop exterior color scheme plan
      2. Develop exterior layout plan (decks, window changes)
    • paint
      1. Develop exterior color scheme plan
      2. Select paint vendor and system.
      3. Select application method
      4. Mask for trim
      5. Paint trim colors
      6. mask for body
      7. Paint body
    • Deck
    • windows
  • Redmond interior
    • Kitchen
      1. Eliminate leaks in referidgerator and main sink drain plumbing.
      2. Slide refridgerator in.
      3. Attach NW counter top to cabinet.
      4. Select stove/oven unit.
      5. Plan gas/electrical installation

        Determine best run for gas. Determine fittings/shutoff valves. Determine exact location. Determine need for 120V power vs. 240V power.

      6. Develop Request for bid.
      7. Select and hire contractor to install gas line.
      8. Purchase and have stove/oven installed.
      9. Attach NE cabinet to wall.
      10. Attach NE cabinet to counter top.
      11. Develop plan for tile backsplash.
      12. Install tiles for backsplash.
      13. replace oak over sink with cherry & matching stain.
    • Dinette
      1. Complete trim
      2. Caulk trim
      3. Touch up paint
      4. Complete striker plate installation.
    • Living room
      1. Install oak floor trim
      2. Design new fireplace mantle
      3. Build new fireplace mantle
      4. Install new fireplace mantle
      5. Complete installation of trim
      6. Change wall outlets and plates to bright white.
      7. Select carpet.
      8. Lay down underlayment plywood if necessary.
      9. Install pad and tack strips.
      10. Cut and place carpet
      11. Stretch carpet.
    • Front entry
      1. Complete install of trim
      2. Caulk trim
      3. Touch up paint
      4. Change out outlets and plates for bright white.
    • Hall
    • Main bath
      1. Design and install trim for mirror.
      2. Develop counter top shape
      3. Attach 1X4 blocking to back of counter top
      4. Cut, sand counter top to finished shape
      5. Attach counter top laminate with contact adhesive
      6. Cut and add oak trim and backsplash pieces to sides and back.
      7. Cut thin strips of oak to laminate up into front trim piece.
      8. Mould and glue peices of oak into shape
      9. Glue/Nail finished curved trim piece to counter.
      10. Apply finish to oak pieces.
      11. Bolt down counter top.
      12. Install sink
      13. Attach water supply plumbing.
      14. Attach drain plumbing.
      15. finsih caulking.
      16. Touch up paint.
    • Mstr bath
      1. Build / Find new cabinet.
      2. Disconnect sink.
      3. Remove cabinet.
      4. Disconnect toilet.
      5. Remove toilet.
      6. Repair/replace shutoff valves as necessary.
      7. Repair/replace toilet mount.
      8. Remove underlayment and vinyl.
      9. Remove switch box.
      10. Fish fan switch wire.
      11. Install 2 switch box.
      12. Add blocking for fan to ceiling joists.
      13. Install fan and cut opening in ceiling.
      14. Clean up.
      15. Install new underlayment.
      16. Fill/and smooth new underlayment.
      17. cut and install vinyl.
      18. Caulk edges of vinyl.
      19. Install toilet.
      20. Install moulding.
      21. Caulk molding.
      22. Paint.
      23. Install cabinet and attach cabinet to wall.
      24. Rough cut counter top.
      25. Cut hole for sink (jig saw).
      26. Add 1X4 blocking.
      27. Cut, sand counter top to final shape.
      28. Attach laminate with contact adhesive.
      29. Attach wood trim.
      30. Finish / touch up wood trim.
      31. Install bolts for attaching counter top to cabinet.
      32. Mount faucet to sink.
      33. Install sink.
      34. Attach water supply to faucet.
      35. Attach drain to sink.
      36. Complete caulking.
      37. Pressure compensating valve for shower?
    • South bedroom
      1. Complete closet door installation
      2. Replace window
      3. Replace window sill
      4. Install window trim.
    • North bedroom
      1. Replace window
      2. Replace Window sill
      3. Install window trim
    • Office
      1. Complete applying finish and primer to door set.
      2. Purchase, key, and dry fit lever type latch assembly.
      3. Clear out
      4. Remove wall board below window.
      5. Reroute wiring as needed.
      6. Fish and attach leads for alarm system door sensor.
      7. Remove window
      8. Remove siding below window
      9. Remove framing below window
      10. Add blocking/framing as necessary for door.
      11. Install underdoor waterproofing membrane.
      12. Caulk and install door.
      13. Install door latch.
      14. Install vapor barrier / anti squeak membrane.
      15. Install hardwood threshold.
      16. Sand hardwood
      17. Finsh hardwood
      18. Install trim.
      19. Cut openings, fish, etc extra wiring for office.
      20. Install plywood underlayment if needed
      21. Install berber carpet pad.
      22. Install Closet slider backing plate.
      23. Rough cut and place carpet.
      24. Stretch carpet.
      25. Final cut carpet.
      26. Complete closet door installation.
      27. Finish install for extra office wiring.
      28. Find/build qtr sawn white oak/cherry/walnut shelving units for walls.
  • Redmond landscape
    1. Develop exterior color, layout, and landscape plans.
  • '63
    • inventory and contain all parts
  • '70
    • Strip all parts of interest
    • haul to wrecking yard
  • '72
    • engine/drive train
      1. complete assembly of engine
        1. purchase engine asembly stand ~1250 lb capacity
        2. wash engine of accumulated debris
        3. complete bottom assembly (install pan)
        4. complete front assembly (distributor, water pump, pulleys, etc..)
        5. clean again and paint engine. (color TBD)
        6. complete flywheel installation
        7. complete manifold, carb, and accessory instalation
      2. evaluate/rebuild transmission
      3. pre-installation engine evaluation
        1. design/build test stand
        2. assemble engine/transmission on test stand
        3. arrange for exhaust/muffler assembly
        4. arrange for cooling water
        5. arrange for electrical
        6. arrange for loading.
        7. tune
        8. run ~100 hours
    • interior
    • body
      • welder
        1. welder selection
          • stick capable welder
          • TIG welder
          • MIG welder
        2. practice projects
        3. panel repair
          • left rocker panel
          • right rocker panel
          • battery tray area
          • passenger floor pan
          • left wheel well
          • right wheel well
          • left fender panel
          • right fender panel
          • hood
          • right front light panel
  • '78
    • Engine
      • exhaust manifold/block gasket
      • lifter?
      • valve guides
      • valve cover gaskets
      • battery
    • Body
      • rear window rust through.
      • air intake leaks -- rusted off deflection plate
      • Battery tray
      • Bed
      • Paint
    • Interior
      • paint
      • carpet
      • rear panel
      • left door
      • right door
  • '81
    • Battery
    • Battery tray area
    • clock
    • reverse lights
    • rear gate wiper
    • rear gate power locks
    • power door locks
    • radio connections
  • '88
    • battery
    • battery tray area
    • temperature gauge
    • diver's speaker cover
    • windshield leak
  • newer gravely
    • evaluate valves
    • evaluate dust cover screw
    • reassemble or rebuild
  • old gravely
    • finish re-assembly
  • switching power supply research, design, build.
    • study
    • lab tests
      • o'scope
        • selection
  • battery charger research, design, build.
  • radio transmitter / receiver research.
  • display research
    • LCD drivers
    • CRT drivers
    • plasma display drivers
  • automotive interface / control research, design, build.
    • engine control
      • timing
      • H.T. spark ignition
      • throttle by wire
      • fuel control
    • power control
      • voltage regulator -- basic
      • advanced power control and monitoring.
    • Advanced on board information systems
      • real time traffic information
      • HUD display
  • computer interface research, design, build.
    • serial RS232/RS422
    • ethernet
    • USB
  • design compiler research, design, build
    • VLSI cell design compilers
    • VLSI routers
    • PCB routers
    • ...
  • computers OSs and hardware
    • solaris/linux/windows machine
    • sparc
    • new laptop
    • new mac
    • quadra
    • plus 1M
    • plus 4M
  • Design/build/buy portable and moveable tool and equipment storage
    • Develop jigs for building custom tool boxes.
    • Small specialty boxes (plunge router, bandsaw/tablesaw)
    • Portable power tool boxes (box/dovetail joint boxes w/dividers)
    • Chests of drawers
      • Portable
      • 2 person portable
      • roll-around
    • Shelving
  • Build/Buy Desk(s)
    • Large
    • Adequate work space for 'paper' work.
    • Adequate surfaces for drafting/drawing.
    • Adequate computer terminal work space.
    • Adequate storage space for writing/drafting/drawing equipment
    • Adequate storage/work space for multiple projects
  • Power Cat
    • Mercury 1000
      • Replace fuel pump membranes
      • Rebuild ignition system.
      • Tune (on-land)
      • Tune (in-water, under load)
    • Hull
      • Strip interior
      • Cut into center floation tank.
      • Dry out, remove water soaked material and wood.
      • Reclose center tank.
      • Recoat interior
      • Build improved seating attachments.
      • Wire lights.
      • Repair/replace all around white light.
      • Replace battery.
      • Install automatic charger system.
      • Fill and re-gelcoat fiber glass damage.
  • Sailboat
  • New shop/land/house
    1. Continue to develop alternative plans for integration into various sites.
    2. Identify resonable locations
    3. Monitor for available property
    4. Purchase (or lease)
    5. Finalize shop plans
    6. Schedule shop contruction plan
    7. too far out