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Re: [Shop-talk] garage expansion project

To: Eric J Russell <ejrussell@mebtel.net>, shop-talk <shop-talk@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] garage expansion project
From: Doug Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
Date: Mon, 6 Oct 2008 04:55:16 -0700 (PDT)
If the climate permits, put the air compressor
outside, like in a little shed attached to the outside
wall.  It will be much less noisy inside when the
thing is running.

Doug


--- Eric J Russell <ejrussell@mebtel.net> wrote:

> The planets are aligning themselves and I expect to
> soon have the 
> funds to begin a garage expansion project. I have
> had spousal approval 
> (more like encouragement and sorry - her sisters are
> married) for 
> quite some time.
> 
> My plan is to double the garage from ~ 22'w X 22'd
> (laughingly called 
> a "double garage") with an attic full of trusses
> accessible by pull 
> down stairs to 44'w X 22'd with a room above for
> hobby use (model 
> railroading). The 44' wall will be the entrance wall
> with garage 
> doors.
> 
> I will likely add a four-post lift. Does the garage
> floor need extra 
> reinforcement?
> 
> I am thinking of adding an area for an air
> compressor & probably a 
> dust collector. Is it likely those two should not
> co-habit?
> 
> Any other advice appreciated. Things you are glad
> you did or wish you 
> did.
> 
> Eric Russell
> Mebane, NC
> http://home.mebtel.net/~ejrussell
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