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You MUST have a decent sound system for tunnage and I would suggest a Large smart screen TV to watch "how to" videos on.
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Sometimes I wish I had an old laptop in the garage for those how to videos. I have one of those giant Sony ghetto blaster stereos with separate speakers and a sub. Its great.
missing linc
Loose nut behind the wheel
I don't have a TV or a computer in my garage, but I have an 8 speaker surround sound audio system. More than a few times my wife has come out to tell me to turn it down.
Professor Fate
Push the button, Max...
To which I would reply: "Huh?"
missing linc
Loose nut behind the wheel
Exactly!
I get this from my GF sometimes, who says the shop system will make me hard(er) of hearing.
Thinks I to myself, maybe so but that's what bigger amps are for.
I had my speakers screwed to the walls until my neighbors complained about the bass.I get this from my GF sometimes, who says the shop system will make me hard(er) of hearing.
Thinks I to myself, maybe so but that's what bigger amps are for.
They are now suspended from the ceiling. Problem solved.
I’ll just use a couple amazon echos- cheap and easy to replace. This is what we use in my office and I’ve had no problems for 3.5 years.
@halfafish what kind of shop door did you install on your new build?
I think I’ll need some roll up doors, not really sure, but I haven’t found any decently priced on marketplace lately.
@halfafish what kind of shop door did you install on your new build?
I think I’ll need some roll up doors, not really sure, but I haven’t found any decently priced on marketplace lately.
For doors, I have this 48" sliding barn door for the pass-through from the old shop to the new workroom.
From the workroom to the outside I got a coil rollup like you see at storage units. The only thing I'd change on it is to spec it with an internal sliding latch. This came with one on the outside which is OK but I want it on the inside and will swap it out when I source the parts. I will also get a latch for each side.
Last suggestion before I sign out to go take a pitchfork to the ****-show in the shop. Looking at your plan for where to put the lifts - I think your placement is good. I'd put the 4-post in the front right corner and the 2-post in the front left corner. That way you can park one car up, another under, and another behind on the right. You will be getting more cars, yes?
Two more cars can go on the left. Plus you keep the pull-through , a very nice perk. Driving under and through a 4-post can have unintended consequences - best to leave it on the right. Don't ask me how I know this...
Here is a shot of my shop from the back wall toward the door with the lift at the door. Once I get done rearranging (a MAJOR endeavor) the lift will go further in toward the back wall.
For doors, I have this 48" sliding barn door for the pass-through from the old shop to the new workroom.
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From the workroom to the outside I got a coil rollup like you see at storage units. The only thing I'd change on it is to spec it with an internal sliding latch. This came with one on the outside which is OK but I want it on the inside and will swap it out when I source the parts. I will also get a latch for each side.
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Last suggestion before I sign out to go take a pitchfork to the ****-show in the shop. Looking at your plan for where to put the lifts - I think your placement is good. I'd put the 4-post in the front right corner and the 2-post in the front left corner. That way you can park one car up, another under, and another behind on the right. You will be getting more cars, yes?
Two more cars can go on the left. Plus you keep the pull-through , a very nice perk. Driving under and through a 4-post can have unintended consequences - best to leave it on the right. Don't ask me how I know this...
Here is a shot of my shop from the back wall toward the door with the lift at the door. Once I get done rearranging (a MAJOR endeavor) the lift will go further in toward the back wall.
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I figured it was a roll up door, I haven’t found a good one yet, I’d like insulated ones but I’m not sure I can get them quick enough.
The way I planned was 2 post on left to be able to pull through easier and 4 on right, but I can see by having them at the front I could use the back of the shop as a workshop type area.
I thought of putting the lifts towards the front but thought if I had them in the front they would make it harder to pull more cars in if one was on the lift.
I had a thought for an exterior air hose.
Cut a hole in the wall 18x18 or what ever is needed for the hose reel.
Mount the hose reel half way in and out.
Then build a 5 sided box big enough to have 2-4" of ridged foam insulation on the inside.
Get spring hinges like on an interior garage door to keep it closed.
Add soft playable seal material, maybe like a refrigerator door.
The warm air inside the shop will keep the moisture in the hose from freezing and keep the hose flexible.
That just gave me an idea....
Get an old mini fridge and put it in the opening with the back cut out.
You could add a rebar grid across the back to keep larger critters from getting in
Cut a hole in the wall 18x18 or what ever is needed for the hose reel.
Mount the hose reel half way in and out.
Then build a 5 sided box big enough to have 2-4" of ridged foam insulation on the inside.
Get spring hinges like on an interior garage door to keep it closed.
Add soft playable seal material, maybe like a refrigerator door.
The warm air inside the shop will keep the moisture in the hose from freezing and keep the hose flexible.
That just gave me an idea....
Get an old mini fridge and put it in the opening with the back cut out.
You could add a rebar grid across the back to keep larger critters from getting in
In my house, I am the dishwasher.
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