bobhope2505
Active Member
After deciding that I can't wait any longer to get started (embarrassed to say how long I've "planning" this) I'm ordering my first kit component on the 29th. (RV-7 or RV-14. The wife will cast the deciding vote.) The problem is that I don't have a shop--one of the reasons I've been putting this off. I'm going with the only option I have, which is to put up a temporary structure in my backyard RV parking pad. (Building code setbacks rule out building a shop.)
I'm putting up a 12Wx20Lx9H portable garage (with lots of soundproofing), and I have a space about 8X10 in the garage that can also be put to use. I'm hoping some of you experienced builders can offer suggestions that will help make the most of what little space I have. I have a ton of questions: How big should I make the workbench? Do I need access to every side of the bench or can I push it against one of the walls? I'm getting the DRDT-2 dimpling tool, a drill press, and a bench grinder. My hope is to arrange them in some type of logical order. What's the best use I can make of the separate space in the garage? I was thinking it could be a dedicated painting room, or would that mean to much back-and-forth? (it's about 60' away.) Should I cram all the equipment into one end and maximize open floor space? I've read what's on the Van's website and I will invest in good lighting and heat/AC.
I don't expect any one person to try to answer all of my questions, and what not to do can be just as helpful. The real problem with complete ignorance are the questions I don't know to ask. Feel free to take a crack at those too!
Thanks for any suggestions you can offer.
I'm putting up a 12Wx20Lx9H portable garage (with lots of soundproofing), and I have a space about 8X10 in the garage that can also be put to use. I'm hoping some of you experienced builders can offer suggestions that will help make the most of what little space I have. I have a ton of questions: How big should I make the workbench? Do I need access to every side of the bench or can I push it against one of the walls? I'm getting the DRDT-2 dimpling tool, a drill press, and a bench grinder. My hope is to arrange them in some type of logical order. What's the best use I can make of the separate space in the garage? I was thinking it could be a dedicated painting room, or would that mean to much back-and-forth? (it's about 60' away.) Should I cram all the equipment into one end and maximize open floor space? I've read what's on the Van's website and I will invest in good lighting and heat/AC.
I don't expect any one person to try to answer all of my questions, and what not to do can be just as helpful. The real problem with complete ignorance are the questions I don't know to ask. Feel free to take a crack at those too!
Thanks for any suggestions you can offer.