Posted by Ken Macfarlane on January 04, 2011 at 12:25:03 from (205.174.171.14):
In Reply to: Designing a work shop posted by redFarmallboy on January 04, 2011 at 11:40:04:
Did on paper and on computer, computer won't let you cheat your estimates of sizes, paper is faster.
Double the size you are thinking about. Mine was full before it is even finished.
If I did it again, I would have a heated core shop, with unheated sheds off 2 sides. I have too much junk that doesn't need heated storage taking up space inside the prime real estate.
I like my flat floor, it is ideal for metal working/fab. I would slope one vehicle bay to the door for winter work if I did it again. In this sloped bay I'd bring the concrete up the wall 18" and use water proof liner so I could wash vehicles off before working on them.
I would pour an apron, since inevitably, your shop will be full or a big piece of equipment will need worked on in front of your doors.
Build a loft to store stuff up out of your way that you don't use all the time.
If you paint, build a wall between bays so you can keep a paint bay clean.
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