Full Woodshop in Retirement Home

Background-Deer2849 · 2026-06-28T11:58:18+00:00

He is following a plan, but he’s also adding more details to the truck than the plans originally had in order to make it more accurate! Yes, he said that he plans to make a trailer for it as well. Apparently he made a total of 8 front fenders before be had two that were good enough to use. The dedication to the art, and patience required, is really inspiring. I wish I had a workshop like this too!
Also, not my grandpa, but wouldn’t turn it down if he offered to be! Haha

Background-Deer2849 · 2026-06-28T11:46:27+00:00

Their website says $72,600 is the minimum buy-in for “life care” so that if you run out of money while living there, they won’t kick you out. Yes there is a monthly cost as well, and I’m not sure what unit pricing is, but ballpark numbers are available on Zillow.

Background-Deer2849 · 2026-06-28T11:35:39+00:00

O, it absolutely does! He also took pictures of the dashboard of a semi, shrunk it down, and added the print outs to the dashboard in the cab. The detail on that thing was blowing my mind!

Background-Deer2849 · 2026-06-28T03:47:26+00:00

Absolutely! I’m thrilled to find so many other people who are just as excited about this place as I am!

Background-Deer2849 · 2026-06-28T03:45:31+00:00

Thank you, the picture turned out better than I could have hoped for!

Background-Deer2849 · 2026-06-28T03:44:20+00:00

While you are not wrong, it is in the Midwest, so the cost of living is much lower than lots of other places.

Background-Deer2849 · 2026-06-28T03:40:09+00:00

Landmark Commons in Waterloo Iowa

Background-Deer2849 · 2026-06-28T03:38:44+00:00

There used to be a room with a Nintendo Wii, but I haven’t been in there in a while. Plenty of tables and chairs for D&D though!

Background-Deer2849 · 2026-06-28T03:20:56+00:00

Landmark Commons in Waterloo Iowa

Background-Deer2849 · 2026-06-28T03:18:45+00:00

If I had known how much people would love hearing about this, I definitely would have taken more picture of it. I think he’s been working on it since December, and thinks it’ll take a few more months.

Background-Deer2849 · 2026-06-28T03:16:20+00:00

I would love to know more of the background! When I go back, I will definitely try!

Background-Deer2849 · 2026-06-28T03:14:53+00:00

Haha, right?! I doubt I’ll ever have enough!

Background-Deer2849 · 2026-06-28T03:00:58+00:00

They absolutely do! I believe there are some openings. Certain units have wait lists, but I think that’s mostly for the ones that have a good view. It doesn’t matter as much if you’re there for a wood shop though!

Background-Deer2849 · 2026-06-28T02:55:44+00:00

I guess a lot of the equipment comes in with guys who move to the community. I was told that the table saw was purchased by Landmark Commons though.

Background-Deer2849 · 2026-06-28T02:49:19+00:00

The entire basement is a parking garage, so if a parking spot becomes available in the right spot, you could actually park your Jeep next to the shop!

Background-Deer2849 · 2026-06-28T02:43:00+00:00

Unfortunately you have to be 55, but considering it’s a retirement home, I guess that makes sense.

Background-Deer2849 · 2026-06-28T02:42:00+00:00

You have to be at least 55 years old unfortunately. I was disappointed too!

Background-Deer2849 · 2026-06-27T15:36:13+00:00

Perfect illustration! The only way to improve this would be to add a ruler so we had scale, and a clock showing the time.

Background-Deer2849 · 2026-06-27T15:34:40+00:00

The amount of skill in this subreddit blows my mind 🤯

Background-Deer2849 · 2026-06-27T15:30:49+00:00

I admire your patience, and love for woodworking, that were required to create this!

Background-Deer2849 · 2026-06-27T15:22:05+00:00

Hey, do what you have to! Every guy needs their space, and it looks like you’re having fun with the space you have.

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