Help Me Plan Out the New & Improved Shop

I've seen those rolling shelves in libraries and law firms before -- very cool, you're right! -- but I don't have that much stuff that needs stored, just a few parts jigs and some chemicals.

Though the body is protesting now, I'm happy to report that we started demo yesterday afternoon. The damaged tin on half of the south side has been removed, the screws holding the roof tin to the damaged beam are out and the beam itself was unbolted. I was shocked to discover I could pick it up by myself -- thought those things were much heavier than that????

Speaking of heavy beams, the one we ordered turned out to be overkill (240 lbs of cold rolled steel) so the order was canceled. We've contacted the company who originally built the building (Arco Building Systems) to try to get one replacement roof beam but haven't heard anything yet. All the "local" places apparently won't deal directly with the public -- can't buy just one beam unless you happen to be someone who erects these buildings I guess -- so anybody have a lead on where to get one? The shop would be much better if it had all four walls. :-D

A couple progress photos ...

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Billy cutting off a sample of it for our contractor ...

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This is what we need right here ... but preferably a straight one. LOL

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After supper we came back outside and cut the oak tree into manageable chunks and hauled them out of the way with the tractor. There's some new ruts in the yard now but at least that big beast is outta the way! (No pics, sorry ... left the camera in the house.)