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Building/equipping a workshop/garage.

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.
 
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Is commercial equipment 220V in the US or is it just available for some specialist equip?
 
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.
 
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.
 
GateKeeper said:
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...
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Thanks, GK. I figured there was something like that out there, hadn't bothered to look yet.



bluewool said:
A dirty and a clean bench.
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Hadn't thought of it in those terms, but there is going to be more than one bench.
bluewool said:
As an electrician I over wire and over illuminate. 20am quadplexes every 6 feet, 4 feet on a bench - long cords are a hazard.
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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.
bluewool said:
Saws?
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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.
bluewool said:
Definitely some sort of extractor , even if just a shop vac with fittings for your equipment.
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Yes, I was thinking of dust extraction for the saws and even exhaust extraction for running bikes with the doors and windows (almost) closed.
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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.
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Yep, sheets from Goodwill make dandy covers.




wymple said:
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.
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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).


Wingsconsin said:
A fridge full of beer . :drunk:
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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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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:
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A closer view of the building, showing parking area for a trailer on the side:
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Showing the entry door:
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Taking a peek around back:
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Walking in the door, the half-bath is on the left, a utility sink will be outside the bath:
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Walking to that far corner and looking back, you can see where a bench will be along the front wall:
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Turning a bit toward the back, you can see the stairs leading up to the storage space in the attic:
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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:
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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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Very nice. Don't forget to indicate where the PA, mics, amps, and drums will be set up. And the electric muffin warmer.
 
Allie said:
Very nice. Don't forget to indicate where the PA, mics, amps, and drums will be set up. And the electric muffin warmer.
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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. :rolleyes:

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Locate the heavy current draw items as reasonably close to the service entrance/ breaker panel if possible. That will save on material costs.
When connecting up the air compressor, consider running black pipe along one or two walls to extend your air line rather than using a long air hose. Easier to store a 15 ft hose than a 50 ft.
 
Make sure your breaker box will support enough 220 Volt lines. A 220 Volt air compressor is much quieter than a 110 compressor. If you are comfortable working with it, there are lots of articles posted on the web.
 
Don't know where you live, or what your neighborhood is like. Or if you don't have any neighbors close by.

You might want to think about some type of an alarm system.

I would hate to come home one night and find someone cleaned out my shop.

Plus it might give you the chance at some live target practice!!!!
 
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The cop shop is about 1/2 mile up the road so I doubt he has much problem with that...but the tiger pit might still be a good idea :black_eyed:
 
For a welder i have a miller millermatic 180 autoset, really good little machine that can do everything on a old GS, a 20t shop press for under 200$ is a good investement too.
Last month i bougt a used cast iron 2 cylinders 60 gallons air compressor, its amazing how its way better than a little 10 gallons.
A engine cherry picker can be very helpfull with heavy stuff.
Marc
 
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