My New Studio Build (perhaps overly detailed)

[Drgonzonm]

This is the least helpful, most pointlessly rude post I’ve ever seen on TalkBass.

I have stated an opinion, in the manner the moderators have asked. I will take your post as an opinion and not as an attack.

 

[Drgonzonm]

Who would come in and say something like this? It’s his project on his time, done with his own hands. You can do yours exactly as you’d like.

I do not disagree.
One of better reasons for this post, so others learn. The OP has done a good job showing some rookie builders mistakes. His sound isolation approach is tops. I hope the OP provides a list of what what he would have done different.
You are correct that there things I would do different. I suspect that I would have made different mistakes. It doesnt make sense to point out possible errors after the fact.
Sweat equity is great.

 

[Robb Fesig]

I can't believe someone would criticize my favorite online TV show "This New Studio"!

Let's not derail the thread; Silky keep on doing what you're doing!

 

[Stevorebob]

The permitting process and it's delays are a fact of life,
As you quoted, I have read 93 pages and also stated, maybe 60 pages are relevant. What makes up the 23 pages, are distractions and in my opinion are not relevant to the thread.
I personally am not interested in your "vacation" pictures.
It's been my experience when you build by your self, 40 to 50 of your time is wasted. Two people doing a task, are three times as efficient as one person.
Imo, if you had hired a helper, you would have been done a year ago, and the use of the studio would have become a distraction in a good way,

I’m neither interested in nor appreciative of your critique of how Mr. Smoove spends his time or posts in his thread about his studio build. Yes, HIS THREAD, HIS STUDIO BUILD, HIS TIME, HIS POSTS. Maybe you missed the “(perhaps overly detailed)” part of the thread title. Perhaps you might find another thread or another forum more enjoyable. But this is one epic TalkBass thread, my friend.

 

[Carl Hillman]

...I have read 93 pages and also stated, maybe 60 pages are relevant. What makes up the 23 pages, are distractions and in my opinion are not relevant to the thread.
I personally am not interested in your "vacation" pictures.

It’s a forum thread, not a novel or a how-to book.

Maybe try moving on if something doesn’t hold your interest.

 

[Microbass]

I do not disagree.
One of better reasons for this post, so others learn. The OP has done a good job showing some rookie builders mistakes. His sound isolation approach is tops. I hope the OP provides a list of what what he would have done different.
You are correct that there things I would do different. I suspect that I would have made different mistakes. It doesnt make sense to point out possible errors after the fact.
Sweat equity is great.

Perhaps you don't mean to do so but your posts have a tone of being highly critical; you're not leaving a Yelp review for a private contractor you've hired.

Personally I'm stoked for @silky smoove and have really enjoyed the blogging style of this thread. Regardless of when the build is finished he'll be damn proud of the man cave he's built practically on his own with his bare hands.

 

[silky smoove]

Well this took an unexpected and unwarranted turn. I think someone in the discussion doesn’t understand the nature of forums and how they differ from say a build blog. That’s fine. I’m going to continue making progress, making mistakes, learning, enjoying vacations, partaking in distractions, etc. I was unaware of “rules” for this type of process, and as such I’m going to keep on not adhering to them

How’s this for a distraction: Today I was going to install the Whisper Clips and hat channel for both the drywall, as well as the mini split and HRV on the north wall, but instead I’m heading up north to help a buddy move four yards of gravel. This buddy is one of the “helpers” (to use someone else’s terminology) I had out to construct the first course of the block wall. As a result it’s unlikely that I’ll get anything done on the build today. Perhaps I should choose not to help out a buddy, and instead stay home to work on the studio and cut down on the number of pages in this thread. Evidently threads are like scoring in golf. The fewer the pages, the more successful the project.

 

[Microbass]

Well this took an unexpected and unwarranted turn. I think someone in the discussion doesn’t understand the nature of forums and how they differ from say a build blog. That’s fine. I’m going to continue making progress, making mistakes, learning, enjoying vacations, partaking in distractions, etc. I was unaware of “rules” for this type of process, and as such I’m going to keep on not adhering to them

How’s this for a distraction: Today I was going to install the Whisper Clips and hat channel for both the drywall, as well as the mini split and HRV on the north wall, but instead I’m heading up north to help a buddy move four yards of gravel. This buddy is one of the “helpers” (to use someone else’s terminology) I had out to construct the first course of the block wall. As a result it’s unlikely that I’ll get anything done on the build today. Perhaps I should choose not to help out a buddy, and instead stay home to work on the studio and cut down on the number of pages in this thread. Evidently threads are like scoring in golf. The fewer the pages, the more successful the project.

You should be ashamed!

 

[ahc]

Silky, maybe you need to request a "hall pass" to get up from your seat and leave the premises.

 

[peterpalmieri]

I do not disagree.
One of better reasons for this post, so others learn. The OP has done a good job showing some rookie builders mistakes. His sound isolation approach is tops. I hope the OP provides a list of what what he would have done different.
You are correct that there things I would do different. I suspect that I would have made different mistakes. It doesnt make sense to point out possible errors after the fact.
Sweat equity is great.

Well look Silky and I met about 5 years ago when I created a much less detailed thread about the room I built which I finished 3 years ago. It’s not about getting it done quickly or the most efficiently. Or even about mistakes, wasted energy and saving money. What it’s really about is a level of detail that requires each screw to be in the right place, not shorting out the system and none of us could afford a contractor that will work to that level of detail with every single detail of the project. Other then that his hobbies and other interests are part of life, this wasn’t a put everything in my life on hold and get this done kind of project. That was spelled out clearly in the beginning.

 

[FergusMc]

The permitting process and it's delays are a fact of life,
As you quoted, I have read 93 pages and also stated, maybe 60 pages are relevant. What makes up the 23 pages, are distractions and in my opinion are not relevant to the thread.
I personally am not interested in your "vacation" pictures.
It's been my experience when you build by your self, 40 to 50 of your time is wasted. Two people doing a task, are three times as efficient as one person.
Imo, if you had hired a helper, you would have been done a year ago, and the use of the studio would have become a distraction in a good way,

If my maths is correct this means that you should have encountered a page you didn’t like within the first three pages. And yet you decided to waste your own time to read through the next 90 and then decide that this was silky’s fault and that he must be punished with an angry comment. You sir, have far too much time on your hands.

 

[Stumbo]

The permitting process and it's delays are a fact of life,
As you quoted, I have read 93 pages and also stated, maybe 60 pages are relevant. What makes up the 23 pages, are distractions and in my opinion are not relevant to the thread.
I personally am not interested in your "vacation" pictures.
It's been my experience when you build by your self, 40 to 50 of your time is wasted. Two people doing a task, are three times as efficient as one person.
Imo, if you had hired a helper, you would have been done a year ago, and the use of the studio would have become a distraction in a good way,

It's not your thread.

Start your own about your projects.

Your post is most irrelevant to this thread.

 

[silky smoove]

Let’s all just let this thing die off. I’ll be back to work making steady progress tomorrow, and will be sure to post some pictures of the clips and hat channel going up on the north wall.

 

[TwinDad]

I’ll not say anything negative about the recent posts. I’ll just say this:

This thread is one of my favorite threads I think I have EVER read ANYWHERE. I came in only a few months ago(?) and have gone back and read all 94 pages just because it is good reads.

Smoove, you keep on keeping on, and keep on entertaining us with your posts. I’ll be here, happily reading them and vicariously building right along with you.

 

[TBird1958]

Several posts in this otherwise wonderful thread have been brought to my attention. I'd like to remind those who post that this a thread created by the OP sharing all the ups and downs as well as life experiences while he creates this space.
Here at Talkbass we want to encourage the positive especially when it comes to sharing and friendly dialog amongst our members, so let's please keep this in mind as the thread progresses.

Thanks
TBird1958

 

[silky smoove]

Smoove, you keep on keeping on, and keep on entertaining us with your posts

Count on it!

 

[Inky13]

Is there going to be free beer at the grand opening?
If so, I will be there.

 

[silky smoove]

Several posts in this otherwise wonderful thread have been brought to my attention. I'd like to remind those who post that this a thread created by the OP sharing all the ups and downs as well as life experiences while he creates this space.
Here at Talkbass we want to encourage the positive especially when it comes to sharing and friendly dialog amongst our members, so let's please keep this in mind as the thread progresses.

Thanks
TBird1958

Thanks Veronica. That is definitely the intent of this thread. To show folks all that goes into this type of build, all the mistakes that are likely to happen (read: I definitely made/make/will make them, haha), and if someone learns something or is at least entertained then the thread has served its purpose. I’m happy to report that in nearly 100 pages there has been nothing but friendly and positive discussion. Even this recent oddly worded flare up isn’t all that bad, just a bit peculiar. No worries on my end as the OP. Looking forward to more pleasant posting and discussion.

 

[silky smoove]

Is there going to be free beer at the grand opening?
If so, I will be there.

At the opening, mid construction... Basically any time as long as everyone’s cool with my snobby northwesterner taste in craft micro brews.

 

[beans-on-toast]

The process needs to be enjoyed. You start off with research, come up with a solution, then craft and refine it along the way. It isn’t easy. Insights shared are very helpful.

This has parallels to writing and recording songs. The process is repeated many times over. It’s never the same and there are many stumbling blocks along the way. Hopefully the songs improve each time around. If a dog were to catch the car that he’s chasing the first time, he wouldn’t know what to do with it. With experience, he learns that if he ever catches it, he should get in a go along for the ride.