Need Tips for how to make my shop AWESOME!
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travisn1
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What did you use for the bench top?
Wow! Very nice! I like that a lot.
Great use of the space over the bench.
The toe kick under the tool boxes makes sweeping a lot easier.
Like the blue stripe too.
Where are the large floor mats from? I like them too! lol!
Great use of the space over the bench.
The toe kick under the tool boxes makes sweeping a lot easier.
Like the blue stripe too.
Where are the large floor mats from? I like them too! lol!
nadogail
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Forgive me because I have read all of the preceding 6 pages.
A toilet in my detached workshop has been a real pleasure.
A toilet in my detached workshop has been a real pleasure.
didit
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Last summer I took the time to run new copper line from my air compressor (5HP - 80 gal. horizontal tank). The compressor is outside the garage in an insulated, sound reducing enclosure. The tank has a self draining valve for removing water. I used a length of rubber through the wall of the garage.
I do a lot of sand/abrasive blasting in an outside structure and do all my own painting. These pictures will illustrate how I achieved zero moisture in two separate airlines. One line has an automatic oiler and is water free for air tools, the other is oil free and moisture free.
I used 'type L' 3/4" copper which is a lot heavier. There are 4 upright runs with water traps at the bottom. I have not gotten so much as a drop past the second upright. This was built on the bench and then put in place. A lot of soldering that took a few hours to complete but well worth the cost and effort.
There is nothing worse than having a spray gun spit out water or clog blasting equipment with moisture. This solved that problem.
I do a lot of sand/abrasive blasting in an outside structure and do all my own painting. These pictures will illustrate how I achieved zero moisture in two separate airlines. One line has an automatic oiler and is water free for air tools, the other is oil free and moisture free.
I used 'type L' 3/4" copper which is a lot heavier. There are 4 upright runs with water traps at the bottom. I have not gotten so much as a drop past the second upright. This was built on the bench and then put in place. A lot of soldering that took a few hours to complete but well worth the cost and effort.
There is nothing worse than having a spray gun spit out water or clog blasting equipment with moisture. This solved that problem.
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I really like the color! Great job.
I can tell you spent a lot of time thinking about it before you even started. Would you do anything different? i.e. only run two legs instead of four?
didit
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I can tell you spent a lot of time thinking about it before you even started. Would you do anything different? i.e. only run two legs instead of four?[/QUOTE]
I would do it the same, depending on compressor run time and relative humidity, a lot more moisture could possibly be generated. Its kind of a "while your at it", build in some insurance.
I injected this into this thread at this point because it is a lot easier to design a good air system before the empty wall space is spoken for. The guy I got the idea from has been using his for 30 years without issue.
Just something to increase the awesomeness of this garage layout for a relatively low cost. It's coming along great!
I would do it the same, depending on compressor run time and relative humidity, a lot more moisture could possibly be generated. Its kind of a "while your at it", build in some insurance.
I injected this into this thread at this point because it is a lot easier to design a good air system before the empty wall space is spoken for. The guy I got the idea from has been using his for 30 years without issue.
Just something to increase the awesomeness of this garage layout for a relatively low cost. It's coming along great!
Nicks garage
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nadogail
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Any garage that has a happy owner is AWESOME to somebody who has no garage.
I'm not doing a really high end epoxy, cuz that would be pretty expensive for a big area like this.
I'll be putting down Sherwin Williams 8100 Armorseal.
The slab is almost 50 years old, but it's been mostly empty over the years, so I'm just hitting it with a stone floor grinder to scuff it up enough for paint stick.
I'll be putting down Sherwin Williams 8100 Armorseal.
The slab is almost 50 years old, but it's been mostly empty over the years, so I'm just hitting it with a stone floor grinder to scuff it up enough for paint stick.
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nadogail
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May you enjoy good heath for many years as you work in your Quonset Hut.
I am envious of your moveable gantry. Enjoy those fruits of your labors in good health.
I am envious of your moveable gantry. Enjoy those fruits of your labors in good health.
Looks a lot like mine right now! Lol
jives
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I realize this is a resurrected thread, but I would advise one thing as the garage fills up.
Put everything on wheels. Casters are your friends. Work tables, tools, storage units. I've just made a heavy duty lumber cart, drill press stand, hanging bike rack all on wheels. Amazing how much it helps.
Put everything on wheels. Casters are your friends. Work tables, tools, storage units. I've just made a heavy duty lumber cart, drill press stand, hanging bike rack all on wheels. Amazing how much it helps.
Movable might be an exaggeration. I pushed and pulled it across the floor with my tractor while hoping that it didn't break a weld and come down on me.
Eventually, I'm going to get rid of it. At 25' wide and 16' tall, it's too big and cumbersome to be useful. I'm hoping to replace it with a jib crane mounted to the center of the workshop area.