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Old 02-06-2012, 10:29 PM
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Default 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.

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Old 02-06-2012, 10:37 PM
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Washer wrenches - now that cracked me up.

For me - insulation in the walls with pegboard over it to dampen the noise. More light than you would ever think is necessary. A 42" TV - And a great sound system.
They are great. Especially for assembling the control columns. The wrench is thin spring steel. The washer snaps into the end and you hold it in place while the bolt is pused through.

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Old 02-07-2012, 01:51 AM
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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!

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Old 02-07-2012, 07:24 AM
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Default 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.
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Old 02-07-2012, 08:32 AM
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Default 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....
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Old 02-07-2012, 10:53 AM
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Default Sean..

Is that a basement? IN FORT WORTH?
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Old 02-07-2012, 11:01 AM
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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.
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Old 02-07-2012, 11:34 AM
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Default My latest upgrade



I recently upgraded the shop with heat. I hope it speeds up my stalled progress on the plane.
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Old 02-07-2012, 01:32 PM
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Default 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.
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Old 02-07-2012, 01:46 PM
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Below Zero outside, but shirt sleeves in the shop. comfort makes for more productive work sessions

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