Let's see your shop/garage

[yeller]

Going to have to organize the garage this winter. Sure wish I had room for the boat, cars and a shop, but unfortunately it's only 19x20 and only a 7 1/2' ceiling so space is limited.

What I need to fit in there is:
2 workbench's (at least 8' long), drill press, arc welder, gas welder, table saw, radial arm saw, industrial sewing machine w/table, grinder, tubing bender, compressor, couple of engines (of course), plus shelving/storage.

Everything will be put on wheels so I can move it around to get a car in if necessary.
I need the 2 bench's so I can put them together to make 1 large one for a cutting table if I'm doing upholstery work.
I have already seperated the compressor from it's tank and mounted both near the ceiling on the wall to save space.

Any space saving tricks to share?
What have you done to set up your shop/garage?

[Carl C]

I built my dream garage a few years ago but the new 22 still wouldn't fit. Here's what I did: http://www.donzi.net/forums/showthread.php?t=42232 This garage is as big as code would allow and it has a rental efficiency apartment above. I used to wrench out of home and it's as well equipped as most shops but no lift. I also have a detached 2 car garage!:)

[yeller]

Nice Carl. I missed that thread. I don't have that option. I have a rental suite on the other side of the wall.

[realbold]

The boat doesn't fit in my garage either so I got this make-shift boat house. Keeps it dry.

[FOSTER]

I built a 30x30 shop with 9ft ceiling, 2x6 walls with truss roof, set on a slab. It's about 85 yards away from the main house, Kathy won't walk that far just to ask me a dumb question. Still need some insulation and more lighting. Sure beats working on the ground.

[yeller]

realbold, that's pretty much what I have use for the boat.

Foster, 30x30, that's nice. Wish I had that kind of room. :( I like all the shelving you've added between the studs.

[p729lws]

It's about 85 yards away from the main house, Kathy won't walk that far just to ask me a dumb question.

That's funny, lol. I need to get a bigger lot.

[Lenny]

2-40' x 50' shops Yeller :D 2x6, primary/three phase service, unlimited power. Finished, siding etc etc etc, furnaces. One 10' ceiling, one 14'. Both have overhead I -beams and KITO trolleys.

All I do not have, ... is time... :(

[f_inscreenname]

Mine has an open feel.:bonk:
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b264/f_inscreenname/garage.jpg?t=1164599161

[yeller]

How the heck did you get 3 phase in a residential building?? Are you zoned commercial?
We have clients with big $$$ that can't get 3 phase. The solution was to install speed drives to convert the single to 3ph.
BTW: I hate you for this-------2-40' x 50' shops....:wink: :biggrin.:

[realbold]

[QUOTE=yeller;395444]How the heck did you get 3 phase in a residential building?? Are you zoned commercial?QUOTE]
A friend has a machine shop in his attached garage. Got hooked up with 3 phase by an electrician he knows and the city hasn't known about it for 10 years now, converter's in the basement.

[glashole]

putting an addition off the side of my shop as we speak

there was no problem with the 16 however the 22 was a different story

[Carl C]

Here are more pics of my beloved garages! I am maxed out due to building codes. The attached garage is the max allowed and the small garage barely met the max allowed size for a "shed". I wanted to build a giant pole barn. Does that "coffin" under the stairs look familiar??? lol. Looks like one of those things you'd put a Jesus statue in!

[Rootsy]

30 x 40 pole barn, on a slab, 10 ft ceiling... insulated, 140,000 BTU wood burner and also a propane furnace in the ceiling i have never used.... need to redo the lighting and what not so things are a bit brighter... would like to finish the ceiling, epoxy the floor and add 2 x 4 inner walls to what is already there (4 x 4 pole walls) and more insulation as well as insulate the ceiling.... pretty well equipped for tools...

btw, the dairy farmer across the road (who owns EVERYTHING AROUND ME) has 3 phase running right down the edge of my property back to the river to run his irrigation pumps.... if i need it i can have it dropped at the shop without much issue....

[LKSD]

Here is our garage were we do all our boat work. Just kidding. LOL:wink: This garage is just for our Miata and that is about all it fits. If Jay had his way he would have a garage like our shop at home. Donzi kristin:pimp:

[need for speed]

:wink: It works, but we now park the cars outside:boat:

[need for speed]

wow ....crazy good deal!!.

where the ...is Foggs ?? LoL..i might just stop by

[need for speed]

If you need a hand no pro i can stop by and help ya load it!!:)

[Magicallbill]

32 wide by 51 deep insulated/heated shop.
Wash/Dryer..Hot/Cold water for Donzi Washing/Floor drain/Air/Fridge full of Mt. Dews and Miller Genuine Draft, the "Champagne Of Bottled Beer."
(Jason's ZF in background.)
2 6000 LB Mobil Hoists.
Cold Storage area(My Scorpion 18 covered) Excuse the Chris-Craft..Belongs to my friend of 40-plus years, who designed the engine for my '67 16.(In Michigan, being winterized.)
Cold Storage area 64 wide(approx) by 51 deep.

Total Pole Barn dimensions, 51x96 with 3 14Ftx14Ft. overhead doors.
Thanks to Jason for taking and making the pics appear.

Magicallbill....

[yeller]

You guys are killing me. I think it's time to sell and get a bigger property. :)
Poodle...3 posts and no mention of your shop. 30 lashes with a wet noodle for you.:biggrin.:

[JimG]

Here's mine: It's 30'x50' with 15' sheds on each side (50'x60' total footprint). Can fit the Stryker, but it usually stays under the south shed. Holds three cars and my center console boat, my reloading shop, indoor shooting range, fridge, microwave and Janet's washer/dryer. Donzi lives under the north shed, along with my dually.

[Rootsy]

I'm waiting for the "Big" barn next to the shop to finally "fall" over so i can ummm really get serious ;) only problem is... the "small" shop is gonna get damaged when this happens as the "Big" barn is leaning that way... :eek!:

[vonkamp]

Hey Foster, Our shops look waaaay similar. Right down to the Weiand box on floor. Scary :biggrin.: :biggrin.:

[FOSTER]

Hey Foster, Our shops look waaaay similar. Right down to the Weiand box on floor. Scary :biggrin.: :biggrin.:


It does look a little familiar but I don't see your wood stove:wink:

[Magicallbill]

Vonkamp;
That is efficent use of space. When your out of room, use the ceiling..

[Lenny]

How the heck did you get 3 phase in a residential building?? Are you zoned commercial?
We have clients with big $$$ that can't get 3 phase. The solution was to install speed drives to convert the single to 3ph.
BTW: I hate you for this-------2-40' x 50' shops....:wink: :biggrin.:

My property is in Greenelt (farming) Zoning.

[Scott Pearson]

Here is mine. Almost finished. Ialso have a 25X35 under the house.

[RedDog]

Dang - some of these shops are bigger than my house.

I can't even put a car in my garage - it is a little bit bigger than my former house's garage

My former house I tried to get my truck into the garage once to do some maintenance in the dry. Once I spun the rear wheels I realized my front tires were wider that the door frame.... :confused:

[gcarter]

Some of these remind me of some of the fly in comunities in the area.....many of the hangers are larger than the houses. One of my customers has a hanger that a C-47 will fit into!!!!!!:eek!: :eek!:
But normally there's only a Beech 18, a Baron, a T-6, and a Stearman w/a 450 Pratt!! All at the same time.

[Scott Pearson]

a few more...Its a total of 4000sqf.

[Dr. Dan]

a few more...Its a total of 4000sqf.
:spongebob Nice Scott...now we just gotta get some Mohawk Carpet in that upstairs once its finished?

I will be in AC the week of Dec 11th for a Convention... finishing up Thursday the 14th.

Be Well

Doc :beer:

[realbold]

I am seriously envious of some of these "pole barn" things.. Somehow I dont think they meet Dade County buiilding codes though... Something about 130 MPH rated structures :eek: :eek:

M/P check out the arch buildings. Some will handle up to 200 mph wind.
http://www.misteelbuildings.com

[Mercrewser]

Heres mine. Got some nice before/after pics of the SS too.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e148/Mercrewser/snowbefore.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e148/Mercrewser/100_0007.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e148/Mercrewser/100_0404.jpg

60 amp service, phone, cable TV, air (compressor), rolling 1 ton hoist

[22billyzx]

For anyone wondering how to fit a 22' in a 24x24 garage,i ordered my trailer with the folding tounge. It takes 2' off the total length,and i can still close the door,with the outdrive down. Unfortunately...it takes up too much room to store all winter,so my 22 ZX is in storage elsewhere!