Ready to start framing.
03-09-2014, 03:43 PM
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Drifting
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Ready to start framing.
As soon as the snow is gone, I will start framing my 26x28 detached garage. I would like to see how others have set up theirs. I am getting one shot at this with the wifes blessing and want to make the most of it. It is heated by radiant, will have a 100 amp service. Looking for cabnet layout, work bench, lighting, air line, floor finishes. You get the idea. Please post pictures and give suggestions. Much appreciated.
Peter
Peter
03-09-2014, 06:23 PM
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Melting Slicks
Consider using trusses that will give you more ceiling height in the center so you will have room for the lift that you will want next. Some types are: scissor, cambered and vaulted.
03-09-2014, 09:05 PM
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Drifting
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Good site. Thanks
03-09-2014, 09:07 PM
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Drifting
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Will be using trusses with attic space. I should end up with a ceiling height around 10'8".
03-10-2014, 09:27 PM
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Race Director
03-10-2014, 09:28 PM
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03-10-2014, 09:59 PM
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Put a sturdy beam and vertical support across half the width of the garage to attach a hoist to.....for the body-lift/ frame-off!
03-11-2014, 06:50 AM
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Drifting
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Good thought. I will see if I can manage the beam. I do not want any post in the middle of the garage, so I will see if it is in the budget to span the width.
03-11-2014, 11:50 AM
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Melting Slicks
I need to build something at my house, my parents have a huge 100 plus year old barn, which we sheetrocked, insulated and is a great work space, but really need something at my house.
Post pics as you build yours please.
Here is the barn...
Post pics as you build yours please.
Here is the barn...
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03-11-2014, 11:08 PM
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It's a big, ugly one that used to be a storage facility for a lumber yard and it still had several hundred pieces of 'real', good, old lumber on the shelves when we bought it. We're going to give it to a crew for taking it down and getting our lot ready for our new building.
03-11-2014, 11:54 PM
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Not much, but your work bench should be built to the height of your bent elbow. If it is just a few inches too small after a prolonged period of time your lower back will let you know it. What ever the electrical layout for outlets, nearly double them. That is what I did in mine and am happy I did.
03-12-2014, 06:54 AM
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Drifting
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Not much, but your work bench should be built to the height of your bent elbow. If it is just a few inches too small after a prolonged period of time your lower back will let you know it. What ever the electrical layout for outlets, nearly double them. That is what I did in mine and am happy I did.
Was really hoping to see pictures of what others have done. Please post pictures of your garage and layouts.
03-12-2014, 06:21 PM
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Consider a 200 amp service.
Air compressor, heater, and welder.
Not much more $ to upgrade.
Also, consider a covered/heated outside(shed) area for the compressor to save floor space for cars. Also, if you buy the trusses with enough pitch so you can walk around(10/12-12/12), you'll have a large area above to build shelves for storage. It'll need some stairs, too.
BILL
Air compressor, heater, and welder.
Not much more $ to upgrade.
Also, consider a covered/heated outside(shed) area for the compressor to save floor space for cars. Also, if you buy the trusses with enough pitch so you can walk around(10/12-12/12), you'll have a large area above to build shelves for storage. It'll need some stairs, too.
BILL
