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Having one I can live with...
About 15 years ago I built a 28 w x 40h x 10ft high ceiling with a 9 x18 ft heavy Kinnear 6 panel door.
6" studs Insulated, dry walled, heated with 5 decent windows.:) The only pictures I have are toward the end of this. http://www.gen-aircraft-hardware.com...Plane_proj.asp |
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I started with a garage that had unfinished bare stud walls. By far the smartest thing I did was to insulate and sheetrock the walls. It's much cooler in here in the summer, and much warmer in winter. Having a comfortable working environment can't be overrated! Here's the "before" picture. You can see that I also added a lot of electrical outlets. Another wise choice.
![]() After the insulation and sheetrock, I painted everything white to brighten it up, and installed a good number of flourescent lights. This has all contributed to an environment that's comfortable and conducive to getting a lot done, even in the middle of winter or the hottest days of summer. ![]() Oh, and I totally agree with getting some washer wrenches. They are a MUST HAVE item! More pictures and discussion here: My SHOP page. |
Air Conditioning
![]() ![]() Already had good lighting and insulation in my basement shop. But it would still get uncomfortably warm during Alabama summers. Less than $200 at Lowes fixed it. I kicked myself for not doing it sooner. |
My new shop has a few upgrades I love
I located my air compressor in an adjacent room that is insulated.
Added wall and overhead air fittings throughout my workspace with coil air hoses. Added insulated garage door. Added a dedicated computer with nice speaker system for music. Pandora is the greatest! Here is a photo from last year.... |
Sean..
Is that a basement? IN FORT WORTH?
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I can understand about the washer wrenches. You don't know how many curse words they will stop until you have them. You also need a set of forceps too. :-)
That overhead crane is way cool too. |
My latest upgrade
![]() I recently upgraded the shop with heat. I hope it speeds up my stalled progress on the plane. ;) |
Yes it is.....sorta
Gary - My garage is basically a walk out basement, and the house does have a basement. Very rare here I know. Here is the best part.....when ist 104F outside its 78 in here; when its 30F outside its 60-65 in here.
I have no heat or AC (in the garage). As long as my wife doesnt open the garage door for something I am basically climate controlled! I also designed that I will be able to finish my 10 fron spinner to tail strobe in the garage before having to move to a hanger. |
Below Zero outside, but shirt sleeves in the shop. comfort makes for more productive work sessions
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