I know you said you can't put in a lift because of money, but it may be
worthwhile to design the space such that you can put one in later on.
One or two drops from the ceiling for air & power might be helpful,
rather than having to pull ALL your lines across the floor.
You oughta see Jon Steiger's gara...er..barn...er..hangar he's got.
Cal Hyer wrote:
>
> I am preparing to put up a new 24 X 24 garage between now and spring.
> Primarily for my woodworking, but it will be space to work on my Dak and '67
> Firebird when needed. Looking for any suggestions that y'all might offer to
> make it "mo better". What I am considering to begin with is:
>
> 24 X 24 with a 4 X 8 enclosed shed on the rear to house air compressor and
> dust collector. The shed will be accessed from inside the garage.
> 9-9 1/2 foot ceiling. Cooler in the summer, and room to lift an engine out
> 8 or 12-12 pitch roof, with storage in the attic
> metal roof, vinyl siding for low maintenance
> 1 16' overhead door with opener
> 4" monolithic slab with extra wire
> air compressor outlets in 3 or 4 spots, and outside for both wood shop and
> mechanic tools
> extra electrical outlets, inside and outside
> extra lighting, inside and outside
> sheetrocked, painted white for better lighting
> dust collection system, 4" in the floor and 2 1/2" on the walls. I am
> thinking I will also put dc outlets on the outside wall to use for vacuuming
> out interiors
> phone and cable TV lines run upstairs and downstairs
> at least one 220 volt outlet on each wall, and outside
> That's all I have right now. One contractor looked this week and another is
> coming by tomorrow. Bids are only to pour the floor and dry in the balance.
> I will do the rest myself.
>
> Any suggestions I might want to consider?
> I cannot go 30' deep, because of my lot arrangement and lot line setbacks
> I cannot install a grease pit - money
> I cannot install a lift - money
>
> I look forward to your responses.
> Cal Hyer
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