Garage partition - Looking for ideas & help

[Warped Woodwerks]

Ahhhh.... Nice.

Thanks for the photos.

Rory

 

[Warped Woodwerks]

I came across a couple of different types of curtain materials. Not sure what way to go. Do I really need fire retardant or can I safely get away with non? I will not do anything metal related, no welding, not cutting metal, not using anything with gas, etc. I'll be strictly doing woodworking.
Side note: I have 4 fire extinguishers in the garage, just in case.

For $200+, I see a fire retardant curtain: 10'x20'? https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B08LKNQQTS

It looks pretty beefy, at 24mil, too.

Another route $40/each: (2) 10'x12' (non-fire)

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Thanks again.

 

[Warped Woodwerks]

Here are some picture of my partition. The idea was if anything was to come off the lathe it wouldn’t it my vehicles. Haven’t had to test it yet and I hope to never have to.
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I am rethinking the ceiling track. Instead of the drawing I did, in my original post, I am thinking on one side of the ceiling conduit (for the electrical) go straight from the 1 side of the garage, which would be a straight shot (about 16'). Then on the other side of the ceiling conduit, run a straight shot of 4', then 90 degree bend & run 4' more, then finish with another 90 degree bend & run 2' to the wall.

To "seal" the 2 pieces/curtains, I would probably use this (velcro): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07STLY5BB/?th=1

Slap that on the seams, then connect. That should give a nice "air-tight" seal.

For those 90 degree bends, in your application, what did you use/buy?


Thanks

 

[mikeh74]

I am rethinking the ceiling track. Instead of the drawing I did, in my original post, I am thinking on one side of the ceiling conduit (for the electrical) go straight from the 1 side of the garage, which would be a straight shot (about 16'). Then on the other side of the ceiling conduit, run a straight shot of 4', then 90 degree bend & run 4' more, then finish with another 90 degree bend & run 2' to the wall.

To "seal" the 2 pieces/curtains, I would probably use this (velcro): Amazon.com: 27Ft x 1 Inch Self Adhesive Hook Loop Strips, Heavy Duty Strong Back Sticky Fastening Tape, Nylon Fabric Fastener Mounting Tape for Sewing, Crafting, DIY- Indoor or Outdoor Use (White)

Slap that on the seams, then connect. That should give a nice "air-tight" seal.

For those 90 degree bends, in your application, what did you use/buy?


Thanks

Have you considered magnets instead of Velcro? May be easier to open and close.

Mike

 

[Warped Woodwerks]

Have you considered magnets instead of Velcro? May be easier to open and close.

Mike

Mike,

Yes, but thank you for the suggestion.

Not sure if there is a "long" magnet, maybe 6"+ long and about 1" wide, but that might be an option. I'm open to whatever works, seals the gap (not permanently) between the 2 curtains 100% or 99.99%, as well as allows me to "easily" disconnect/separate the two.


Rory

 

[Dee2]

check McMaster Carr for magnets.

 

[RickR]

You can buy flexible magnet strip in roll form with or without adhesive backing at the big box stores. Usually 1/2" wide by up to 10 ft long.

 

[Warped Woodwerks]

Looking into the flexible magnetic strips as well as Velcro. Not sure which would hold up better, but I'll definitely research.

Thanks