I have 20 outlets in my garage including 3 in the ceiling. OSB instead of plywood would save you some $$$. On Oct 12, 2011 1:36 PM, "Mark Cookson" <[email protected]> wrote:
> Two things that I did that I really liked in my first garage: > > Covered the walls in 3/8 plywood instead of drywall (mount anything > anywhere without worry) > Ran hard lines with air fittings about every 15' (about 8 connections) and > had two retractable reels on the ceiling for instant use; one air, one > electric. > > I also have a wash basin (but only cold water, might consider a small hot > water heater) and more power outlets than you can shake a stick at, > including one in the middle of the floor for the table saw. > > My second garage has Internet and TV, and the previous owner had flexible > air lines that he took when he sold it. > > Making a good sound dampening box for the air compressor would be high on > my list too. > > I currently want to do something like those plastic floor tiles that raise > you up a quarter of an inch to let snow and water drain below the working > surface. > > A lift or pit would be ideal, but my roof is too low and tearing up my > floor isn't really in the cards. > > Enjoy! > > Mark > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Oct 12, 2011, at 10:56 AM, Ken Bogart <[email protected]> wrote: > > When I build mine.. I want the following: > > - 2-post lift bay > - a walled and drained wash bay > - a work bay (machine tools, work bench) > - a room for hanging out with couch, tv, bar, bathroom > - open indoor area to park at least 6 cars > - a storage/parts area (in a loft?) > > I figure this would have to be at least 2500sf or larger... > > > Ken Bogart > ----------------------------------------------------- > 96 Montego Blue FFS Coldside (His) > 97 Black & Tan (Hers) > 90 Crystal White (sons) > ------------------------------------------------------ > http://www.miatacare.com > http://www.cincimiata.com > http://www.bcchallenger.org > MiataMail.com list owner > > > On Wed, Oct 12, 2011 at 1:46 PM, Helsel, Walt <[email protected]> wrote: > >> So, moving to a new home.. going to have either an existing or built >> pole building for the car-addiction. Looking for those of you with >> Garage-Mahals to chime in. Right now I am working out of a 2 stall garage >> 24x24x8. Workbench in the front on a 5’ deep raised stoop, wood heated, >> partially insulated. There is not enough width for working on cars with >> crap along walls (crap being a parts washer, bench grinder, shelving, etc) >> and it’s fairly crowded with all the big stuff (woodstove, engine hoist, >> engine stand, blast cabinet, drill press, band saw, table saw, 3 welders, >> etc) that is all roaming the space. So, looking for suggestions and advice >> from those of you that have dedicated hobby space… >> >> >> >> Things you would do again >> >> Things you regret doing >> >> Layout suggestions >> >> Storage ideas >> >> Workbench ideas (location, layout, etc) >> >> >> >> Anything else you think might be useful. I would love to go to a 2 post >> lift down the road so I want at least one high bay for that, but for now I’m >> thinking something like this: >> >> >> >> 28’w x 40 (or 48’)’l x 14’h >> >> 2 stalls wide, with workshop in the front (away from the doors) >> >> 2 overhead doors on short end, 1 mandoor, some windows of some variety for >> light. >> >> Concrete floor and approach >> >> 220v electric >> >> Water if I am lucky >> >> Insulated and heated (Michigan winters) >> >> Will be wired for music, internet and phone as well. >> >> >> >> So, toss your ideas out.. I’m game to start figuring out how to set up the >> future work space! >> >> Wallyman >> >> >> >> >> >> >> This e-mail and any attachments contain URS Corporation confidential >> information that may be proprietary or privileged. If you receive this >> message in error or are not the intended recipient, you should not retain, >> distribute, disclose or use any of this information and you should destroy >> the e-mail and any attachments or copies. >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Miatapower mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://list.miatapower.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/miatapower >> >> > _______________________________________________ > Miatapower mailing list > [email protected] > http://list.miatapower.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/miatapower > > > _______________________________________________ > Miatapower mailing list > [email protected] > http://list.miatapower.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/miatapower > >
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