Remote the compressor outside the shop, maybe it's own shelter as well. It will be a hell of a lot quieter when it kicks in, and a compressor in a heated shop will not last nearly as long. Something about the moisture properties. Mine is under an overhang, and has ticked along nicely for ten years now, needing only a belt. I drain the moisture out of the tank twice a year, and there is almost nothing since it's been outside. I got quite a bit when it was in the heated area.
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Building/equipping a workshop/garage.
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Allie
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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.
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We had the drums in MY garage for a while, stable footing was problematic for them. Yours looks like it will do quite nicely.
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GSX1000E
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If it has not been mentioned yet, build a separate small room OUTSIDE of the garage to house the air compressor.
Not only will it free up more room, it will also be MUCH quieter in its own insulated shack.
Not only will it free up more room, it will also be MUCH quieter in its own insulated shack.
Steve
GS Whisperer
Take a look at my location in post #39, you will see why that idea won't work too well, even if zoning regulations would allow it.
The neighbors are not quite close enough to spit on, but they are definitely within earshot.
If it becomes a problem, I might put some sound-absorbing material around it, but it will remain INSIDE.
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It won't bother your neighbors unless it's the nasty oil less type. The noise dissipates quickly outdoors. But it would be loud to you INSIDE the walls. Make sure there is a wall between you and the compressor. Build it a dedicated doghouse if you worry about the neighbors. If it's in your shop area you will be sorry.
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GSX1000E
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"You can lead a horse to water..."
Allie
Forum Sage
"...but you can't make him use the proper Suzuki shim tool."
Beer fridge, stripper pole.
Don't know about the stripper pole, but based on previous posts, that should be "miscellaneous cold beverage fridge". For hot drinks, you have to use the expresso machine on the Gold Wing.
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jwhelan65
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I love your new garage plans and the ideas that have been thrown out there so far. Sometimes, there's nothing better than dreaming up designs for my future garage. Is the 8-feet ceiling limitation there because you plan to use the entire attic for storage and insulation or is it because of code rules for structure height/roof design?
Steve
GS Whisperer
Yessir, a wonderful memory you have there, sir.
Yes, Joe, but GateKeeper beat you to that suggestion back in post #19.
I have already signed up there and have started browsing.
The height limit is "12-foot average from eave to peak". With 8-foot eaves and an 8:12 pitch on the roof, the peak will be at 16 feet. Allowing for floor joists in the attic and the rafters, I will have about 6 1/2 feet in the center, which drops quickly to either side. Storage will be limited to about the center 10 or 12 feet, where there will be about 3-foot height at the outer edges.
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SVSooke
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I had a thought on the compressor housing.I get it needs to be in the buildings footprint but would an insulated room of it's own vented to the outside work?I have an idea in my head but I'm not sure I'm describing it right.
No need to insulate.
Steve
GS Whisperer
Instead of thermal "insulation", think of "sound-absorbing" insulation.
SV, that's pretty much what I have in mind, if it gets too bothersome.
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SVSooke
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Thinking it would be easier to do while you are building rather than retrofitting it later.
Allie
Forum Sage
Excellent prioritizing. Drum riser first! Or... you -could- put the compressor under the drum riser... no one would ever know it was there!
<=== genius! :smug:
When I was thinking of my workshop lighting, I looked up what was recommended for workspaces.
750lumens/sq m is what's needed, so working with what I had available I found the light output of the fittings I had.
Years ago, with exactly this in mind, I had acquired some ex-office ceiling fittings, that have 4x4ft fluorescent tubes in them. I still have a bundle of working tubes, and allowing for light fall-off with age, I reckoned I'd need five of these fittings.
I wasn't wrong...
The area is approx 35sq metres and has about 26,000 lumens flooding it. Every one of them is needed. Don't stint on light.
The walls and ceiling have been painted white since the pics were shot - makes a trememdous difference.
750lumens/sq m is what's needed, so working with what I had available I found the light output of the fittings I had.
Years ago, with exactly this in mind, I had acquired some ex-office ceiling fittings, that have 4x4ft fluorescent tubes in them. I still have a bundle of working tubes, and allowing for light fall-off with age, I reckoned I'd need five of these fittings.
I wasn't wrong...
The area is approx 35sq metres and has about 26,000 lumens flooding it. Every one of them is needed. Don't stint on light.
The walls and ceiling have been painted white since the pics were shot - makes a trememdous difference.
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Steve
GS Whisperer
I have appreciated having enough light for quite a while. It is hard to get pictures to show the difference, but I have six double-tube, 4-foot fluorescent shop lights in my garage now.
In the small storage shed that is out back now (that will be removed to make room for the new garage), I have two 2-foot, double-tube fluorescent lights. In yet another shed, I have two single-tube 4-foot fluorescents.
With that much commitment to light in storage areas, imagine what a work area will be like.
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