[Healeys] Garage and workshop design

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I tried to read this post but got tired of asking myself all of these
questions.?

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From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
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Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2009 12:11 PM
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Subject: Re: [Healeys] Garage and workshop design

Whatever you do, don't skimp on the compressor.? I went through two
compressors before I bit the big one and got a high quality unit.? The only
down side is the really good ones are not portable.? Mine is bolted to the
floor and I've piped the air to two other locations in my 1100 square foot
garage via copper piping.? The unit I bought is an Ingersol Rand Model
SS5L5.? It has a 60 gallon tank and runs a 5 horse power motor with 11.8 hp
peak.? It requires a 230 volt connection.? It reaches 135 psi max., and runs
at 18.1 CFM @ 90 psi.? With it I can do HVLP painting, bead blasting, and
run all sorts of air tools without overtaxing the compressor.? I bought mine
from Northern Tool.? They had a good price and free shipping.? 



I'm also going to look into a Zip Wall system to allow the creation of a
temporary paint booth for painting large parts and car bodies.? Presently I
have a plastic sheet enclosure that I secure to the ceiling when not in
use.? The Zip Wall system allows for the creation of any size booth area and
can be taken down and stored when not in use.? 



Finally, put lots of high efficiency fluorescent lighting in the garage and
about twice as many outlets as you think you'll need, including outlets in
the ceiling from which you can suspend extension retractable reel extension
cords.? 



Bill Wilkman

USA