My little shack...

[Druro]

Hi all,

I've been lurking here for about a month... can't believe that a site exists like this. Seen some awesome garages and wish my budget was higher (it isn't... just checked).

Here is my little garage where I work on the bikes (more bike guy then car... but will build a rat rod one day).

The garage is 11.5 x 26', with a 12x15 office on the side. I've got heat and AC (both needed in Canada), but there is still work to do. Part of the garage is insulated, however there is non in the roof nor the addition.

Anyway, here are the pics:

The first day I had it (moved in winter... urg).

Garage

Outside (later)

Office

Full of bikes/tools

I'm going to add more circuits to the garage, including a stand-alone for a 230V welder.

One question on that.... What amperage should that circuit handle? I've seen most lincoln/miller welders are looking for 60 amp. Should I build this circuit for this much power? Most of the work would be on bikes/cars frames.

I'll get some more updated photo's soon.

 

[PAToyota]

I'm going to add more circuits to the garage, including a stand-alone for a 230V welder.

One question on that.... What amperage should that circuit handle?

All depends on the specific welder you have in mind. I have a NEMA 6-50 outlet (220V 50 amp) for my MM250X and plasma cutter but the TIG welder is hardwired into a 220V 100amp circuit.

 

[fasteddie24]

I've got a Miller 185 and have a 60A circuit. Works fine.

 

[russlaferrera]

Came out great. Best of luck.

Note: The picture outside (Office). If you buried a family member or someone else, I strongly suggest you put some grass to cover the grave. Neighbors can be nosey.

 

[e-tek]

Wicked little man-area you have there! I especially like the lack of womenly touches in the Theatre room!

 

[Druro]

Wicked little man-area you have there! I especially like the lack of womenly touches in the Theatre room!

The advantages of being single...

of course... it may mean i'm single permanently.

 

[Druro]

Came out great. Best of luck.

Note: The picture outside (Office). If you buried a family member or someone else, I strongly suggest you put some grass to cover the grave. Neighbors can be nosey.

LOL... never looked at that picture like that. It's where the previous owner had kept his hot tub.

 

[Druro]

I've got a Miller 185 and have a 60A circuit. Works fine.

I've decided to hold off on adding this like. The way it works in the garage is I would have a perfect spot to put it where it wouldn't be in the wall (would be in conduit) and would be easy to add later. Just going to add a 20 amp circuit in the unfinished area.