Building/equipping a workshop/garage.

[Nessism]

Sound control for the compressor in some way is useful. Mine is quite noisy and it bugs me to subject the neighborhood to the racket.

The prevailing breeze in my area brings a lot of dirt inside the shop. Doors at 90* to the breeze would help in this regard but that may not be controllable. .

[trevor]

Hey Steve, good for you. I know this is not tools but how about a place to hang all your riding gear..shelves to put boots to keep them off the floor..glove area..and shelving or hooks for helmet.

[Steve]

running airlines for your compressor around the walls, save having hoses all over the floor when working.

Thanks. I was thinking of doing that, just forgot to mention it.

I also already have a retractable extension cord that hangs from the ceiling.
That might stay in the current garage, and I'll get more for the shop.

Consider an I beam hoist with a sliding chain support or lift. Frees up floor space.

I was considering a beam down the middle, anyway. Wasn't sure whether to make it a steel beam or wood, I think you just made up my mind.

Also you might want to get one or two of these kits. I just built a workbench from it. Very impressed and easy to make any size you want up to 4' x 8'. 1000 pounds per shelf.

http://www.amazon.com/2x4basics-9016.../dp/B0030T1BRE

Not bad, but definitely not cheap.

Small corner bathroom?

Already in the plans, but it's not in the corner.

Hey Steve, good for you. I know this is not tools but how about a place to hang all your riding gear..shelves to put boots to keep them off the floor..glove area..and shelving or hooks for helmet.

All that stuff will be in the garage, where the rideable bikes are kept. The new area will be primarily workshop area.

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[GateKeeper]

I am sure you have been here, but if not, here ya go

http://www.garagejournal.com/

lots of pictures and ideas to pull from, even plans on work benches and so on...

a little bigger than yours

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=250311

stuff like this as well

[bluewool]

A dirty and a clean bench. Clean bench can double as the electric bench. As an electrician I over wire and over illuminate. 20am quadplexes every 6 feet, 4 feet on a bench - long cords are a hazard. Hard lined air distribution - with drops. Electric drops don't hurt either- mind your door. T5 HO with 6500k lamps, many people find them too "blue". But when the garage door is open and I can't tell the difference between the sunlight and the fluorescents it get marked as a serious win... Especially when the days are short. Saws? Definitely some sort of extractor , even if just a shop vac with fittings for your equipment. Cheap covers for the bikes in the shop, keeps the dust down and make things appear more complete, they often conceal the gong show beneath.

[wymple]

A chop saw, 14 inch. Don't forget a good small side grinder. Torch. And get a mig with a gas bottle, 220 volt. A table type belt sander. And no matter how much light you run, a light worn on your head is invaluable at times, as are ball end allen wrenches. Don't forget you might want a metal brake and tube bending stuff. I would add a bead breaker to the list.

[landshark]

Is commercial equipment 220V in the US or is it just available for some specialist equip?

[bluewool]

Most light commercial(compressors, table saws) are 120/220 single phase. Very simple to change you just have to be sure to change the cord ends and receptacle to the appropriate arrangement for voltage and current- if you don't they become a serious hazard.

if you do get a metal cutting chopsaw the "cold cut" carbide bladed ones are fantastic. Clean and accurate.

[Wingsconsin]

A fridge full of beer .

[wymple]

I find Forney blades to be crap. Won't cut anything, just try to burn thru. Dewalt blades work very well, as do several others, like Vermont American. Found everywhere.

[landshark]

OK, Thanks. Interesting to know.

[Steve]

I am sure you have been here, but if not, here ya go

http://www.garagejournal.com/

lots of pictures and ideas to pull from, even plans on work benches and so on...

Thanks, GK. I figured there was something like that out there, hadn't bothered to look yet.

A dirty and a clean bench.

Hadn't thought of it in those terms, but there is going to be more than one bench.

As an electrician I over wire and over illuminate. 20am quadplexes every 6 feet, 4 feet on a bench - long cords are a hazard.

Haven't gotten around to planning the lighting yet, but I have six two-tube fluorescents in my 2-car garage now, the shop will likely have a few more.

Saws?

Already have table saw, small circular saw, jig saw, and other small hand saws. Not sure if I'll bother with a chop saw or anything like that, but it's not out of the question. All depends on what all I get into with the new space.

Definitely some sort of extractor , even if just a shop vac with fittings for your equipment.

Yes, I was thinking of dust extraction for the saws and even exhaust extraction for running bikes with the doors and windows (almost) closed.

Cheap covers for the bikes in the shop, keeps the dust down and make things appear more complete, they often conceal the gong show beneath.

Yep, sheets from Goodwill make dandy covers.

A chop saw, 14 inch. Don't forget a good small side grinder. Torch. And get a mig with a gas bottle, 220 volt. A table type belt sander. And no matter how much light you run, a light worn on your head is invaluable at times, as are ball end allen wrenches. Don't forget you might want a metal brake and tube bending stuff. I would add a bead breaker to the list.

Not sure if I will be getting into much "fabricating" that would require all those tools, but they are not out of the question. A bead breaker and a tire tool are probably going to happen. Already have the headlamp and the ball-end wrenches (SAE and metric).

A fridge full of beer .

You know when that is going to happen.

Probably about the time that Mark and Allie spend an evening together twisting, and munching on muffins.

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[Steve]

OK, it's picture time.

I am new at using this designer software, so there are a BUNCH of details missing, and this program is NOT intended to be used as archetectual drawings in the first place.

Just to show the relationship to the house:



A closer view of the building, showing parking area for a trailer on the side:



Showing the entry door:



Taking a peek around back:



Walking in the door, the half-bath is on the left, a utility sink will be outside the bath:



Walking to that far corner and looking back, you can see where a bench will be along the front wall:



Turning a bit toward the back, you can see the stairs leading up to the storage space in the attic:



Just a closer view of the utility sink. The cabinet/bench next to it will likely hold the small parts washer tank that I have:


More details later, as they are added, but I REALLY appreciate the ideas that are coming.

Almost forgot, here is the general floor plan:



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[Allie]

Very nice. Don't forget to indicate where the PA, mics, amps, and drums will be set up. And the electric muffin warmer.

[Steve]

Very nice. Don't forget to indicate where the PA, mics, amps, and drums will be set up. And the electric muffin warmer.

The muffin warmer will, of course, be on the "clean" bench.

The PA, mics and amps can be set up along the back wall, but the drums are relegated to YOUR garage.

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