My new 30' x 32' shop - the build is underway

[Thomarann]

Hey Marc, would you mind showing us some closeup pics and/or talk about how you cut-in the outlet spaces on the gear-wall as pictured above. It looks really clean and I'd like to see more if we could, please?

Thanks. It cut really easily with a table saw and the cutouts were done with a Roto-Zip (bigger Dremel) using a drywall bit. The Gear-Wall trim just fit over the cut edges to make it look cleaner.

It is my wife's b-day today but I should be able to snap some photos soon.

Marc

 

[Thomarann]

Wher did you get the diamond plate baseboard and corners??? Thanks JB

Made by a local metal fabrication shop to the same measurements as the stuff from the "Diamond Life" website but cheaper as no shipping fees (worked out to about $1.95/ft).

Marc

 

[Thomarann]

And, if you don't mind my asking, are those....






....OUTLETS built into the backsplash of your workbench?

Yeah, I was hoping nobody noticed those.

Marc

 

[speedracer]

Thanks - not DIY - it was professionally installed by Prairie Polymer.

Marc

Thanks Marc. It is really nice. Can you tell me ballpark square footage cost?

 

[Thomarann]

Thanks Marc. It is really nice. Can you tell me ballpark square footage cost?

Including surface prep, crack fill, etc, it was CDN$7/square foot.

Marc

 

[walrus]

Interesting you can have all those mini breakers in a QO panel. Is it listed for that many breakers? Beautiful shop, what are you going to do in it?

 

[speedracer]

Including surface prep, crack fill, etc, it was CDN$7/square foot.

Marc

Thanks Mark

 

[Thomarann]

Interesting you can have all those mini breakers in a QO panel. Is it listed for that many breakers?

I don't know. I'll have to check the model number and specs.

Beautiful shop, what are you going to do in it?

Thanks. It is for modifying and maintaining my Porsche.

Marc

 

[e-tek]

I haven't been back for a while, but nice to see how it finished out. It's a lovely space and once you get it all organized with a Porsche in there, it's gonna look AWESOME.

And everyone's just JEALOUS that you have ALL the outlets!!!

 

[proorange]

Marc, very nice build. I was wondering where you picked those Heavy Duty Parts Rack up?
Thanks

 

[MattSteele]

Nice build, Marc. I had a question about one thing:

5” 4000 psi (30 Mpa) 6% air entrained concrete floor (17.8 cubic yards) with 10" pads for 2-post lift slope concrete floor to front door for drainage

What made you decide to go with air-entrained concrete? I understand it's good for frost heave cycles, but for a garage, it seems like you're compromising strength. From Wikipedia:

"Air entrainments add and distribute tiny air bubbles in the concrete, which will reduce damage during freeze-thaw cycles thereby increasing the concrete's durability. However, entrained air is a trade-off with strength, as each 1% of air may result in 5% decrease in compressive strength."

If this is right, at 6% air entrainment, you might lose as much as 30% in compressive strength.

 

[Thomarann]

I haven't been back for a while, but nice to see how it finished out. It's a lovely space and once you get it all organized with a Porsche in there, it's gonna look AWESOME.

And everyone's just JEALOUS that you have ALL the outlets!!!

Thanks for the compliments - I am please with how it is coming together.

Marc

 

[Thomarann]

Marc, very nice build. I was wondering where you picked those Heavy Duty Parts Rack up?
Thanks

I bought two of the racks pictured below (www.tooltown.ca) but the shelves were small, flimsy, and crappy so I just kept the bins and threw out the shelving.

I bought two 4' Gorilla shelving units from Costco and combined them into one unit so the shelf spacing was very close (it was not perfect though as one shelf has to sit at the centre part to keep the upper and lower uprights secured) - the slight inequality is balance out by the larger top and bottom shelves.

Marc

 

[Thomarann]

Nice build, Marc. I had a question about one thing:

5” 4000 psi (30 Mpa) 6% air entrained concrete floor (17.8 cubic yards) with 10" pads for 2-post lift slope concrete floor to front door for drainage

What made you decide to go with air-entrained concrete? I understand it's good for frost heave cycles, but for a garage, it seems like you're compromising strength. From Wikipedia:

"Air entrainments add and distribute tiny air bubbles in the concrete, which will reduce damage during freeze-thaw cycles thereby increasing the concrete's durability. However, entrained air is a trade-off with strength, as each 1% of air may result in 5% decrease in compressive strength."

If this is right, at 6% air entrainment, you might lose as much as 30% in compressive strength.

Good point.

What you quoted were my original specs but I ended up putting in 5"/10" of 4800 psi concrete.

All Bend-Pak lifts call for 4" - 8" of 3000 psi concrete (see here) so, even after the 30% compressive loss (taking the 4800 psi down to about 3400 psi), I am still over the minimum needed for even their 18 000 lb lift.

Marc

 

[Cobra4B]

I think you missed a spot for some more outlets Awesome shop!

 

[Thomarann]

I think you missed a spot for some more outlets Awesome shop!

Thanks.

Marc

 

[Thomarann]

A few more pictures as I progress.

Marc

shelves need to be organized better.

the lower diamond plate trim needs to be notched and moved up (outlet in the way).

detail of the outlets and the GearWall around them.

sandblast cabinet needs to be assembled and the sink hooked up.

metal chop-saw with a high-speed metal blade (worth every penny and way ahead of abrasive wheel saws).

 

[Cobra4B]

Where'd you get those wheel/tire holders?

 

[dreamingmuscle]

Man I was going to over wire my garage, But thats insane. Well now that I think about it might not b?????? No??? thats a lot of receptacles. The only thing I think would be better is if you added a couple of dormers in the attic space. But hey everyone is a critic right.

Very nice build BTW.

Glen
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Ford Ranchero Rio Grande specifications

 

[Thomarann]

Where'd you get those wheel/tire holders?

http://www.martinsindustries.com/pneu/en/Produits/ficheOrderCart.php

Marc

 

[Thomarann]

Man I was going to over wire my garage, But thats insane. Well now that I think about it might not b?????? No??? thats a lot of receptacles. The only thing I think would be better is if you added a couple of dormers in the attic space. But hey everyone is a critic right.

Very nice build BTW.

Glen

Thanks - considered dormers but decided against for $ reasons and it would give less wall space for shelves in the attic.

Marc

 

[Cobra4B]

I'm going to by some of those tire carriers... I've got 4 stacks of tires in my shed.

 

[dreamingmuscle]

Thanks - considered dormers but decided against for $ reasons and it would give less wall space for shelves in the attic.

Marc

Yeah like I said ever one is a critic especially when they are spending your money.
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headshops

 

[Thomarann]

I'm going to by some of those tire carriers... I've got 4 stacks of tires in my shed.

They were CDN$125/each plus shipping from Montreal, QC.

Marc

 

[a3tripod]

your garage build-up is awesome! I love the workbench. Was that a Costco find too..looks familiar? I was thinking I'd build my own with stacked 2x4s that have been squared off with a table saw or jointer. Also really like the epoxy flooring. What was that?

 

[Shocker]

Great pics and writeup Mark. Thanks for sharing this build up.

My shop is getting close to done. It is also for Upfixin Der Porsche (1977 911S with 79 3.0)

 

[Thomarann]

your garage build-up is awesome! I love the workbench. Was that a Costco find too..looks familiar? I was thinking I'd build my own with stacked 2x4s that have been squared off with a table saw or jointer. Also really like the epoxy flooring. What was that?

Thanks.

The workbenches are Gladiator 8' ones ordered from Sears.

The epoxy floor is by Arizona polymer.

Marc

 

[Thomarann]

Great pics and writeup Mark. Thanks for sharing this build up.

My shop is getting close to done. It is also for Upfixin Der Porsche (1977 911S with 79 3.0)

Cool - love to see some pictures of it.

Mine is a 1991 911 (964) Carrera 4 with extensive mods for the track.

Marc

 

[Cobra4B]

^ Marc I remember seeing that pic on the Rennlist homepage.

 

[Shocker]

A 1992-3 C2 is my next rig.

I will post some pics after I get the glass back in. The new headliner...the new interior...brakes...

Man....I gotta lot to do!

Mike

 

[mrb]

I have to ask....what did the electrical on this end up costing you?

 

[cdottrot]

That's a gorgeous 964. My favourite 911 by far. Your garage is a good fit for the car!

 

[Thomarann]

^ Marc I remember seeing that pic on the Rennlist homepage.

Sorry for the recycle - it is one of my favourites.

I have to ask....what did the electrical on this end up costing you?

More than I'd like to admit.

That's a gorgeous 964. My favourite 911 by far. Your garage is a good fit for the car!

Thanks for the compliments.

Marc

 

[cdottrot]

Marc, do you have any other pictures of your car? Or is there a thread on it here that I missed? Any info on the modifications done?

 

[Ryan]

I would REALLY like to see more images of the loft area.

 

[Thomarann]

Marc, do you have any other pictures of your car? Or is there a thread on it here that I missed? Any info on the modifications done?

I posted a new thread here with a list of the mods and a few other pictures.

Marc

 

[Thomarann]

I would REALLY like to see more images of the loft area.

I'll try to get some this week - it gets dark early around here so it is hard to get any decent shots at night (plus it is crammed full of ****!).

Marc

 

[Thomarann]

Here are a couple of shots taken tonight. Progress is slow.

Marc

 

[GarageDreamer]

you don't have to walk more than 5 ft for a cord!!

 

[Rickerwill]

Hey, Marc, long time lurker here. Nice job on the shop! I am in the middle of my build and am gathering some photos to share in my own thread.

I am surprised to see how alike we planned on several issues. I used radiant heat, but with a propane-fired tankless heater. I am adding a loft, but more like just a platform midway up the 18' tall walls. I also added WAY more outlets than most guys do, because I hate dragging extension cords and running into them with a cabinet or floor jack. We chose the same OHD opener, and I also extended my tracks an additional 2', but to allow for a vehicle on the BendPak lift beneath the open door.

I hope you'll drop in and see my thread when I get around to posting up!

Rick

Reno/Sparks, Nevada