Started the shop.... Finally

[MBAtarga]

Too late for you, but in my woodworking shop, I had a trench layed out in the foundation that ran from a wall over to the middle of the room. The trench was about 12" wide x 8" deep. I've got my dust collection and power running to the table saw laying in it and coming up under the saw.

[shinrai]

Originally Posted by IS300

850 sqft plan was for two lifts one two post and four post , a toilet and sink, and lights and power.

Good size. Consider the single post lifts. They open up a lot of footprint and you can walk under them if you're under 6'3". I have a 4 post in another garage and I much prefer the single post. They're about twice the cost but well worth it. MaxJax is nice too for regular stuff if you're fine sitting on a rollie chair. It does the job and you can easily move them out of the way to open up more space. Split system AC/heat all the way. Mini tank water heaters work well (the type you hang on the wall). Polyaspartic floor coating is great if the floor is constantly exposed to sunlight. Otherwise go with standard epoxy. If you flake the floor do not do what I did. Go with a lighter color because if I drop something it takes forever to find it

[911 Rod]

So much fun helping someone spend their money!

[GH85Carrera]

I wish I had the space for a shop. I will settle for my 3 car oversized garage.

The one feature of this house that put me over the top, was the bathroom in the garage out in the garage. It is just wonderful to be able to wash my hands, or even my face if I am mowing. No tracking up the house.



No room for a full lift, but I love my scissor lift. The work area on the far side of the car is just wonderful.

Good luck with your garage. I am jealous. I am super happy with our house and my garage. My wife and I agreed this is our forever home. I will leave in a wheel chair to the old folks home, or feet first on a gurney.

[alas26]

Originally Posted by GH85Carrera

I wish I had the space for a shop. I will settle for my 3 car oversized garage.

The one feature of this house that put me over the top, was the bathroom in the garage out in the garage. It is just wonderful to be able to wash my hands, or even my face if I am mowing. No tracking up the house.



No room for a full lift, but I love my scissor lift. The work area on the far side of the car is just wonderful.

Good luck with your garage. I am jealous. I am super happy with our house and my garage. My wife and I agreed this is our forever home. I will leave in a wheel chair to the old folks home, or feet first on a gurney.

How tall are your ceilings!? Looks awesome.


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[911 Rod]

Wifey wants to move because our place has become really busy since the COVID invasion to our lake.
I told her I need 100 g's for a garage if there isn't one. She agreed ..... for now. lol

[GH85Carrera]

Originally Posted by alas26

How tall are your ceilings!? Looks awesome.


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Just 10ft. The lift is max 48 inches. The 911 can go to the stops of the lift. My El Camino has to stop when the the roof would hit the light for the garage door opener. The Macan gets high enough to easily change the oil.

I LOVE my scissors lift.

[IS300]

14 foot low side 16 on the high side.
house is bigger,
I like the single lift!
Music will be loud!
will post pics after the weekend, getting the last wall up.

[IS300]

The slab is 12 inches thick excavator screwed up was going to be 8

[DWBOX2000]

I’m trying not to be jealous. Real difficult. Very nice.

[GH85Carrera]

Originally Posted by IS300

The slab is 12 inches thick excavator screwed up was going to be 8

Makes for a large concrete bill! In the long run you may like it.

[IS300]

Getting the roof on but its slow, one man show most of the time.
Need to get the roof on before the weather changes.

[IS300]

bigger

[IS300]

need help on choosing lifts... help

[rfuerst911sc]

I purchased a used Ammco 7k two post lift for my man cave garage . It is made by Challenger it says so on the decals . If I were to do it over again I would go for a 9k or a 10k . Why ? I have a extended cab diesel dually that weighs around 7400 lbs and I get nervous putting her on my lift .

I basically only lift the truck about 10-12 inches high and support with multiple jack stands . All other vehicles in house I have no concerns going full lift height . In a perfect world I would have a 2 post and a 4 post 😋 . Just depends on your needs and fleet diversity 😁 . Buying local is a plus , if you get in a jamb on install or have a need for service it's nice to have someone local to assist .

[Scott Douglas]

WE need to see pics of the space you're trying to fill up now.

[Baz]

If I ever do one mine will have some killer landscaping to enhance it. Exotic palms and Bromeliads as a start. Maybe some orchids & Crotons....Hawaiian Ti Plants.

I'm in the tropics though but I'm sure Utah has some suitable material that would work!

Congrats and good luck!

[wdfifteen]

Surface mount the breaker panel. I'm kicking myself for having it mounted between the studs on my shop. Adding circuits that I never dreamed I would need is a pain.

[Bill Douglas]

Originally Posted by IS300

need help on choosing lifts... help

Around here there always seem to be a few commercial quality ones being sold second hand for cheap. Garages going bust

Or a scissor lift like a Bendpak. A good thing about the scissor lift is you can move it around as you better plan out your space usage.

[911 Rod]

I wouldn't buy a used lift from a shop. It has been used more times in 1 week than you would in a lifetime. Plus it will be really dirty.