Just got a load from Homedepot last night and am headed out this a.m. to start framing up the workshop side. We just finished the bathroom remodel and I am very happy with it. It turned out so nice that I don't want to put that deep sink into regular shop action. So, it is dual plumbed already (set up to put a sink on either side of the wall). I am dropping a second sink with the sole purpose of being allowed to get filthy dirty on the other side.

I am starting out by framing a 4'x4' closet with a 3.0 door to house the air compressor. Not sure yet how I am going to vent it, or if I will just leave the upper 2' open (short of the framing studs). I am hoping to use the exterior walls to hold the hose real, drier, and a box with all my common air equipment and air oil, etc.

I am also framing in a 4' wide office/desk to T off and around to the main workbench. Anyway, as of this moment it is a mess out there with $600 in drywall, 2x4s and other supplies stacked in the middle from last night. So...off I go to spend the day Measuring TWICE, and cutting once. However, in my case it is more like measure five or six times, then cut, grind, shave, pound and force fit the pieces until it looks okay. Then, there is always a dab of caulk to finish off what I couldn't cut straight! :rofl:

On the floor, I am now convinced I will do the simple cheap 12"x12" sticky tile in the bathroom (black & white) checker board. Then in the main shop once everything is installed I will do the floor in Epoxy paint like Groovyjay!

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Can someone post a pic for me? If so I need your e-mail.

Send them over, Shay. Click

Shay's shop. :hail: :hail:

And I'd really like to see more of your new project, Shay. :thumbsup:

Yeah, I'm with him^^. New shop turned out nice,too!

Shay, I noticed that you're using the Tuff-Duty series of cabinets. What do you think of them?

Randy, that is a really well-constructed building.:thumbsup:

Thanks for sharing the photos and info! - Rob

Thanks :D

It is threads like these that helped me chose my building and design plan. I researched, asked questions, looked at everyone's shops, etc. My biggest fear was to say "I wish I would've done _____ differently" when I was done. I spoke to a lot of people and asked what they liked and hated about their buildings, as well as what they would do differently. Just like a custom car project, make sure you build it the way you want. :yes: Don't let others sway you into doing something that won't work for you.

The other big thing is be realistic in what you are going to do in your garage. Some guys fabricate, some wrench, some just store stuff, etc.

Do you know what he single most popular response is to the question "What would you do differently?"










Build it bigger. :lol: :yes:



Randy


PS - Being the geek I am, I have pics of every step from dropping the trees (27 Oaks), digging out the stumps, the first post, the first piece of siding, etc. , all the way to filling it up with toys. If there is anything specific, just let me know.

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Scott, they are made very well, I like them alot. Also I will submit some pics of the car real soon.

Cool, I've been spying the cabinets a few different places on the Net. They look nice but I've never seen them in person. Good to hear you like them.

Man, I can't wait to see more of your project. :bow: It will make a killer addition to the site.