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I will do some metal fabrication in the shop. I want it to be ready for repair projects on large vehicles, construction machinery and so forth. So there is considerable fire risk. This area has district heating system from geothermal wells. So I will just connect the building to it and get as...

Nice place with plenty of room! Did you do some of the work yourself? I am afraid my prices per sqft will be considerably higher than this.

Sounds like a plan. My original thought was to get my building up and closed, get the heat going. I could then move into it and do much of the work on the living quarters, electricity, plumbing and so forth my self. I am a simple guy and I can easily live in a large cardboard box inside a warm...

You hit a weak spot! :) It's been over a year since these plans were made as shown here. Covid among other things caused me to pause this project. One of the things that's bothering me is the living space. For me it's not very exciting so to speak. This is possibly because I am trying to keep it...

These sets were sold over here as late as 1990-2000!? My friend has some of the same tools - his shop was established in 1998.

Thanks, really nice place you got there. Got more pictures? Cheers!

Thanks for the info. Using rockwool SIP's as firewalls (4-5") thick is up to code separating living quarters from garages over here. The alternative would be a wall 4" thick, filled with rockwool, held in place with wire mesh and covered with double 3/8" sheetrock on both sides. Then we have...

The loft over the middle garage is supposed to be storage area, but I might put in some recreational room (or office) next to the windows . And yes, it will have railing so one can look down on the garage floor. The idea is to be able to put 'large' items up there for storage - using a forklift...

Pardon my terminology, I am not used to discuss buildings in English. The idea is to use wood beams (gluelam) for the frame/trusses and rockwool sandwich panels for walls and roof. Also for the walls separating the shop/garage and garage/apartment. Here is example of roof panel; Wall...

That's a good point. Since my office work isn't much of a hassle for me I guess I don't mind it being inside the apartment. But I can't say I like the office as it's drawn.

The garage in the center will probably be used as storage for the most part. And not for any dirty jobs. So I can run to the bathroom inside the apartment. I plan to spend much more time in the larger shop area and I definitely want a bathroom there.

Now that you mention it - I have to add sink in the garage section and also a big one in the shop. There is a small bathroom in the shop. As for reselling: I am trying to design the apartment to be comfortable for small family. It's 143m² or tad over 1500 sq/ft combined. That's overkill for me...

There is a laundry room on the ground floor next to the stairs ("Þvottahus") It's a bit too small for my taste but I am just a single guy, so I guess it will do. I am hoping to keep the really dirty jobs away from the shop. But a shower is something worth considering. Thanks!

Good point, thanks! The area where I am going to build has unusual zoning rules, allowing for somewhat unusual buildings. So I do have a green light for this design, it will be classified as regular home with attached garage. There are still some issues with building codes I have to iron out...

I live in a condo and don't have a garage. I could also use some industrial space for occasional repair work for few dedicated customers I have. Here is my idea - killing three birds with one stone; 1) Getting my private house and leave the nuisance of condo behind. 2) Garage where I can store...

This Japanese Kyoritsu is also interesting: https://www.kew-ltd.co.jp/files/product_photo/2000A.png https://www.kew-ltd.co.jp/en/products/detail/01158/

I have come across very similar meters -card size - many times over the years. Generally they are attractive because of the size but I have never liked them. Most of them suffer the same problem - the leads are junk. However for the price around $50 I would give this one a chance based on my...

I use wire wheel on an bench grinder for these. It will remove loose chrome and rust and hammer the edges smooth enough for the socket to be safe to use. If not smooth enough for your taste, turn it in a drill and use sandpaper to smooth the edges of the remaining chrome plating.

I am ordering from big web shop in Europe and I need solder wire. They have plenty of it but it's all lead free. For soldering automotive wires and repairing (older) PCB I have used something like 60/40 or 63/37 in the past but these days seem to be over. Should I choose; Sn96,3Ag3,7 ...

Sorry for off topic question, but I assume the Koken holders you have are for ratchets - how do you like them? I don't have any input as to what you are looking for.