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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.
Sorry for the pictures in the dark, all the lights are down in the shop.
2x10s being used for the new trusses, they were originally 2x6s. They look massive compared to the old ones.
Then the plywood is delivered and will go up on the walls after.
2x10s being used for the new trusses, they were originally 2x6s. They look massive compared to the old ones.
Then the plywood is delivered and will go up on the walls after.
Shop is looking 2x as big already! He’s going to frame the garage doors next week and pick a couple up. Then he will get the electrical moved, to have enough 220 plugs. One for welder, one for compressor, one for mini split and then 2 for the lifts. Also waiting on the spray foam quote, which is what we will probably do for easy quick and done.
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That is past being a shop, that is heaven.
This is how I was thinking of doing my lighting.
I like these garage doors, found on FB marketplace for 1k each, but I’m not sure if I could get them to work on my shop? I thought I should be able to change the track angles to make it work.
They are 9ft wide by 10ft tall
They are 9ft wide by 10ft tall
One thing that will help your lighting immensely is to paint the ceiling white. I did a white vapor-barrier sheeting in mine and there was a HUGE before-and-after difference.
That's a commercial truck dock door, but yes you can get curved tracks to follow the shape of your new roof. Just be aware that when the door is open it's blocking the light above it on the ceiling.
You win. I give up.
My little 28x30 when it was put up 2 years ago. I would absolutely love a mezzanine in the back.
I would go at least 10' wide on roll up doors. You may want to back trailer in or park truck with mirrors out. I put yellow duck tape down center of my middle door with a cross piece where i want to stop. Using backup camera its easy to park just right, Joe
From someone with 2 10'x10' doors (and a 12x18), I don't not recommend anything more narrow than 10'. I have to be cautious when pulling my 1500 truck in my shop as there's not a whole lot of room to the mirrors on either side. I thought 10' would be wonderful...it is just ok.
I’ve looked for 10ft wide by 10ft tall insulated doors and they are not easy to find and expensive. I can find cheap 10ft wide by 8ft height at Menards for around 1k but I doubt those are as good as the commercial ones?
Unless getting a roll up door which is also expensive when insulated they all use the same track design right?
My step dad is in town, I’m doing 3 implants on him, doing the crowns now… all for free. Then we got home to my house and him and the contractor were going over all the things the “contractor should do. Move garage doors, add another garage door, make garage doors match house addition (we start an addition on our home soon), and like 3/4 things with wiring and insulation. All I saw was my 10k shop truss remodel turning to 30k real fast
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