Help Garage organization/Layout suggestions

[ps2cho]

Here's the right side right now AS-IS.



Current PLANS:
1) Move 56" toolbox to the (left side) next to the 26" toolbox. Buy the 56" Top Chest for extra storage
2) Put my 30 gal air compressor in the (back right) corner next to fridge.
3) Build lower and upper cabinets that run the length of the right side of the garage. This includes a table saw station and potentially a miter saw station although the depth is a problem since its a standard 2-car garage...

Questions:
1) I am considering ceiling racks in the right corner above the fridge that spans the whole length (about 2ft x 6ft). (take down air hose reel and relocate)
2) Any other suggestions on layout or ideas?

 

[M.Brane]

That's similar to mine though your man door is a little farther from the R wall.

My fridge is on the R wall in the corner, and then a couple cabinets, a work bench, bolt bins, and my too big compressor in the near corner by the RU door.

I see a lot of stuff on shelves that would be better stored in a cabinet or two to free up workbench space, and prevent it from ending up on your head or all over the floor if the ground was to shake.

 

[ps2cho]

That's similar to mine though your man door is a little farther from the R wall.

My fridge is on the R wall in the corner, and then a couple cabinets, a work bench, bolt bins, and my too big compressor in the near corner by the RU door.

I see a lot of stuff on shelves that would be better stored in a cabinet or two to free up workbench space, and prevent it from ending up on your head or all over the floor if the ground was to shake.

Agreed - thats why I am working towards getting some more woodworking tools to build my own cabinets to the space I have available. I can do the frames right now, but missing a few tools for the doors (and no experience)

 

[PhantomEB]

Myself, get lights that tuck up tighter to the ceiling and don’t got cords dangling everywhere.

if getting into workworking or even like me, metal fabrication, closed up cabinets are way better for the dust. I see a lot of chemicals that probably need to be gone thru.

turn the fridge 90* and put ladders beside.

 

[M.Brane]

It really is a workflow thing. I've been in my place for 1.5 years, and I'm on garage version 5. It'll never be settled, but I have almost everything on wheels so I can reconfigure depending on the current task.

 

[ps2cho]

Myself, get lights that tuck up tighter to the ceiling and don’t got cords dangling everywhere.

if getting into workworking or even like me, metal fabrication, closed up cabinets are way better for the dust. I see a lot of chemicals that probably need to be gone thru.

turn the fridge 90* and put ladders beside.

Agreed on the lights, just need a better way to mount them.
The fridge will turn 90 degrees, just a temporary spot - it was delivered yesterday! I need to remove the hose reel first

 

[CraigStu]

I usually am all for cabinets for a cleaner look and keeping stuff less dusty but....you need room. So I'd go with your idea of shelves floor to ceiling. Work on a small ladder that hangs right on the front surface of a shelf so it's parallel and only takes up 3inches. But then can drop down to a lower shelf so the feet kick out and you can get up high enough to get into the top shelf. Make the shelves 15-18in deep. You say you need more tools for cabinet doors. No you don't. 3/8" plywood (better grades) cut and edges sanded smooth is all you need. No need to to go fancy. Paint all edges and both surfaces and surface mount the hinges (the self closing kind). Another option is more shelf units like the one behind the car. As long as you can double stack clear plastic bins like you did there. Otherwise you lose too much space up high. For the miter and table saws, build or buy wheeled cabinets, or tool chests to mount them on. I have a radial arm saw on an old wheeled cabinet w/ a front door so all the accessories are in the cabinet. My belt and disk sander is on an inexpensive Craftsman 4 drawer tool chest. Accessories in 2 of the drawers and stuff in the other drawers. Both bandsaws on wheels also. Having your 2 saws on wheels lets you move them when the depth gets in the way and it also lets you move them to the door or preferably outside when in use so less saw dust in the garage. In winter I grab a garage door remote from one of the cars and put it in my pocket. Time for a sawcut, hit the button so the **** goes outside, done, hit the button again.

 

[M.Brane]

Agreed on the lights, just need a better way to mount them.
The fridge will turn 90 degrees, just a temporary spot - it was delivered yesterday! I need to remove the hose reel first

Those look like the same Utilitech lights I have which can be flush mounted or hung.

I have my air hose reel dead center next to the opener motor, but I have an open ceiling above the joists to the rafters. I use the area above the open RU door for storage of lightweight bulky items.

If you haven't seen it you should check out the 12 Guage Garage.