Members Dwight Posted April 23, 2014 Members Report Posted April 23, 2014 My new shop area is 12 by 22, . . . and I had outgrown it the day I turned the lights on in it. I just have to deal with it, . . . as I cannot afford to do any more. One thing the USNavy taught me, . . . storage (as much as possible, in plain sight) is the key to making the most out of limited space. Right now I have about a hundred bucks worth of shelving boards (#2 white pine) that have not gone up yet, . . . they will, . . . and it will then make things better. For sure, . . . insulate the thing, . . . especially the roof, . . . keeps the sun out in the summer, . . . the heat in during winter. Mine has a mininum of 2 inches of foam all the way around, . . . 6 inches in some places, . . . even the floor is insulated w/2 inches of foam. May God bless, Dwight Quote If you can breathe, . . . thank God. If you can read, . . . thank a teacher. If you are reading this in English, . . . thank a veteran. www.dwightsgunleather.com
Members St8LineGunsmith Posted April 23, 2014 Members Report Posted April 23, 2014 I have been thinking about one of these enclosed on a crush and run gravel floor. you can get a lot of useable square footage pretty. cheaply Quote No Matter Where Ya Go There Ya Are. Chattown Leatherheads American Plainsmen Society Society Of Remington Revolver Shooters(SCORRS) THE SUBLYME & HOLY ORDER OF THE SOOT, (SHOTS) The St8 Line Leathersmith I was Southern Born, I am Southern Bred And when I Die I will Be Southern Dead! I fly this Southern Flag Because my Ancestors Flew it in A war to ensure our God given rights against a Tyrannical Government. Heritage Not Hate!
Members N5SGO Posted April 24, 2014 Members Report Posted April 24, 2014 (edited) I have a crusher run gravel floor in my shop......Don't do it. equipment will not have a sturdy base, and its hard on the feet. Moisture comes right through the gravel and can make it rain inside if its closed in. I will say this, figure out the size you need then double it. I am switching to a 16x24 shed with double floor joists and 16 inch centers with 2 lofts. I'm in Oklahoma so insulation is a must have. Last year it got to 114 degrees. Lee Edited April 24, 2014 by N5SGO Quote My name at the top is actually my Ham radio call sign, I am not trying to be mysterious. Its just what I use the most. My actual name is Lee.
Members oltoot Posted April 24, 2014 Members Report Posted April 24, 2014 Water and sewer are a must if you don't want to be running back and forth from shop to house,. Quote
Members Dwight Posted April 24, 2014 Members Report Posted April 24, 2014 Awww, . . . c'mon oltoot, . . . gotta have some good reason to come back in the house. I mean, hey, . . . those cookies will go stale, . . . the mice will get the swiss cheese, . . . and that left over bag of Hershey kisses from Easter will just get gobbled up by the crumb crunchers, . . . if I don't have a reason to go back in and check on them. May God bless, Dwight Quote If you can breathe, . . . thank God. If you can read, . . . thank a teacher. If you are reading this in English, . . . thank a veteran. www.dwightsgunleather.com
Members papaw Posted April 27, 2014 Members Report Posted April 27, 2014 I have a 16' X 24' and with 3 benchs sander. drill press storeage area press w/out sewing mach I just do have the right size for now. Soild floor and rubber is amust for the feet, Quote Papaw Indiana Calumet Area Leather Guild Happy to be old enough to know better, but young enough to still do it !!
Members almac Posted April 28, 2014 Members Report Posted April 28, 2014 you should really think about a cargo container. they are very sturdy and waterproof(if they haven't been damaged. they are also easy to secure. Quote
Members Greystone Posted April 28, 2014 Members Report Posted April 28, 2014 CARGO containers are a cost to $$ balance as well as retired semi trailers I almost bought a 53' moving van single drop which would have given me 8 x 45 flat with 10'+ ceiling height and back and dual side door both sides consider the steps cost as well as blocking and ??? power a bargain at $2000 delivered and dropped for quick dry area, but ,,,??? imho??? Quote www.facebook.com/pages/Greystone-Leather www.etsy.com/shop/GREYSTONELEATHER
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