...one other suggestion, make it tall enough (or at least in one area) where you
can use a four-post hoist. Hoist are now very affordable.
Herb
"Paul A. Asgeirsson" wrote:
> Hi Charlie,
>
> That stuff is more than just for fun! But seriously there are a number
> of
> things that I would incorporate into a nifty DIY shop. They would be
> not
> necessarily limited to these suggestion but here are some to think
> about.
>
> Finish all walls with drywall and taped joints. Paint all walls and
> ceilings
> white. Yes, white!
>
> Have ample electricity capacity. You will need also 220 in the shop.
>
> Wall off a small area with exhaust venting to the outside where you can
> put a
> sand blast cabinet, your degreaser, welding, grinding, cutting area.
> This is
> dirty stuff and is best kept out of the general shop area.
>
> Have one very sturdy work bench with a steel top. Tops can be made at
> sheet
> metal shops inexpensively to fit your bench. have a back splash on it.
>
> Have several other work small bench areas where you can keep a project
> going
> without the need to clear it off to start another one.
>
> Lots of small shelving space wherever you want it. Using the adjustable
> home
> type works well.
>
> Plumb the shop with air lines with outlets at frequent intervals and
> especially
> at work benches with coil hoses permanently mounted. Have an air hose
> reel
> mounted on the ceiling to avoid lines on the floor. Tuck your air
> compressor in
> a lesser used area and connect to the air plumbing with flex line and
> use an air
> dryer on the main line and regulators at assorted outlets. Have an
> outlet on
> the front outside or towards the driveway.
>
> Several electrical outlets hanging down from the ceiling. Trouble
> lights with
> retractable reels on the ceiling. More electrical outlets along the
> walls than
> you think you will ever need. Have some on the outside of the shop,
> too.
>
> Pre wire for phone lines and phone/TV cables. Outlets where you think
> they
> should be and more.
>
> Need hot and cold running water in a small bath/shower/toilet. Need a
> shop sink
> also.
>
> Use multiple garage doors rather than one super size one.
>
> Set up an exhaust hose outlet with a flex line for the car exhaust
> pipe. Never
> run an engine in a closed shop with no exhaust hose connected, even for
> a
> minute.
>
> You may also think of a small office/book research area set aside from
> the main
> shop where you can do quiet work and have your computer located away
> from dirty
> areas.
>
> You forgot to say what your budget is on this project! Before you get
> started,
> increase the size of the shop at least 50%. No maybe 100%. That might
> not even
> be enough!
>
> Oh, I forgot! Build a nice carport for your wife to park her car under.
> This is
> your shop, isn't it? <GBG>
>
> Regards, Paul A
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