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Originally Posted by tirwin
- What is a good resource to find some good floor plans for tool cabinet layouts, etc.?
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I cant say there is really any single resource for this. Every space is different and the best thing to do is design for the space you have. I (and many here) have been very inspired by
Jack Olsons Garage and what he has done with such a small space. It might help you with some inspiration.
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Originally Posted by tirwin
- What's a good rule of thumb for the amount of space required around an upright air compressor?
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I have a 30 Gallon 120V that more than suffices for everything I need on my 911. I would say a square 20 inches by 20 inches is enough for its foot print. There is then a pile of air tools in my tool bench and the hose is coiled up above it on a hose holder. You could always consider putting this outside with a little roof over it to keep the rain off and running the hose into the unit, for what its worth compressors are pretty noisy.
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Originally Posted by tirwin
- I'm probably going to have to run a sub-panel for the garage and I might even have to upgrade the main panel to support it. What's a good minimum amount? In addition to a large compressor that will likely need 220V, I will need to consider a space heater for the winter months and a small A/C for the summer months being used in addition to the normal set of tools. (in other words, what would you do so you didn't have to worry about it again)
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This will depend on what you intend to run. I have a 120V compressor and its fine, at some point they will just step up to gas powered and id say you may not even need 220V but thats up to you. I dont know much about AC in a garage so I cant comment on that. Any general electrical contractor should be able to answer these questions for you.
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Originally Posted by tirwin
- I'm looking to make the space as multi-functional as I can. I need tool storage and space to work. Any thoughts or tips or links to other threads -- anything of that nature -- there would be greatly appreciated. Yes, I know. Jack Olsen is the master.  |
Hanging things seems to be the solution in this case. A lot of tool benches I have seen end at about 5ft up and often the space from there to the ceiling is dead. Hanging cabinets, fold down tables, things stacked into the walls and what not are the best way to use the space. Keep in mind that if you are talking about having a car in there you need space on either end to be able to practically work on the car.
Regards
Dave