Hello from Michigan!

[electriclady]

Hello! Happy to join this forum. New homeowner of an old 100-year old Dutch colonial home with a detached, unfinished 2-car garage. Picked up hand tool woodworking over the pandemic, and am looking to semi-finish our detached garage so I have some space to continue the hobby (maybe even add a few power tools into the mix!) Looking forward to being a part of this community!

 

[RPH]

Welcome.
What part of Michigan?
Careful as this place can consume some time.

 

[22george]

Welcome

 

[gahrajmahal]

Welcome! I look forward to reading your adventures.

 

[Mike65]

Welcome.

 

[16again]

Welcome. You've certainly come to the right place if you want to spend money on tools. This place is like crack.

 

[nadogail]

Welcome to the Forum from Coronado Island in Southwestern California.

Are you in Mainland Michigan or the UP?

 

[Kent_B]

It sure is. Having a nice space to work in is precious. Even if you don't accomplish anything, it's cool. Show pics of your renovation. We love pics

 

[driftpin]

Going out on a limb & saying somewhere in the SW part of the state, Grand Rapids or Holland.

Don't forget pictures, we like pictures.

 

[theoldwizard1]

Welcome to the Forum from Coronado Island in Southwestern California.

Are you in Mainland Michigan or the UP?

The proper terms are "troll" and Yupper !

The best thing in my 20'x20' garage is the heavy duty shelf across the back wall. It is about 4' off the floor. It has one support in the center, angled down from the front beam to the rear wall bottom plate. This is built to carry a lot of weight (although in would not store a SBC on it).

I also added another 24" about 1' below the top plate. I use this to store long lumber and lightweight boxes.

Last, adequate electrical both outlets and lighting.

 

[nadogail]

Thanks for the lesson, I am going to guess you just might be a Yupper, because Troll is not generally considered complementary.

 

[Spacebar]

Welcome from Indiana!

 

[theoldwizard1]

Thanks for the lesson, I am going to guess you just might be a Yupper, because Troll is not generally considered complementary.

Nope, I am a troll. Lived in SE MI for 70 years.

 

[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

Thanks for the lesson, I am going to guess you just might be a Yupper, because Troll is not generally considered complementary.

Yooper

 

[electriclady]

What part of Michigan?

Southeast Michigan! (Ann Arbor area) But originally from Southwest Michigan. Fire Up Chips!

 

[electriclady]

Welcome from Indiana!

Originally from "Michiana"! We like your fireworks!