I have run out of room for new toys/tools. My current shop is under the deck and is only 12 x 40 with a 6'6" ceiling height. The area is fairly full of tools so I have to continually rearrange everything depending on the project. It is time to build a bigger shop.
I have an area in the back that will support an outbuilding without having to remove any mature trees. I am thinking of a 24 x 32 base building with a 6 x 16 storage room off the back.
The site slopes about 6 feet down from front to back so I am planning on building on piers with a wood floor system. Still trying to decide if I should use a traditional 2x8 16oc floor system with a center beam or if I should use floor trusses. The flooring will probably be 1" t&g Advantek sheets.
The walls will be 10' 2x4 with T111 siding, insulation and sheetrock. The roof will be a stick-built modified hip with ceiling joist at 12" aff.
The storage room will house the dc system, air compressor and misc tools and supplies including a no-freeze cabinet for finishes and glues.
The main area will have all the normal stationary tools and benchs including one of Alan's assembly tables that I cannot wait to build, plus some vertical storage for wood and a sheetgoods cart.
Instead of a separate finishing room, I think I am going to use some movable partitions.
The electrical service will be underground 100 amp feed from the 400 amp MDP at the house. Heat will be from a wood stove and cooling will be a small split system with the air handler under the floor.
Any thoughts or comments are welcome
I have an area in the back that will support an outbuilding without having to remove any mature trees. I am thinking of a 24 x 32 base building with a 6 x 16 storage room off the back.
The site slopes about 6 feet down from front to back so I am planning on building on piers with a wood floor system. Still trying to decide if I should use a traditional 2x8 16oc floor system with a center beam or if I should use floor trusses. The flooring will probably be 1" t&g Advantek sheets.
The walls will be 10' 2x4 with T111 siding, insulation and sheetrock. The roof will be a stick-built modified hip with ceiling joist at 12" aff.
The storage room will house the dc system, air compressor and misc tools and supplies including a no-freeze cabinet for finishes and glues.
The main area will have all the normal stationary tools and benchs including one of Alan's assembly tables that I cannot wait to build, plus some vertical storage for wood and a sheetgoods cart.
Instead of a separate finishing room, I think I am going to use some movable partitions.
The electrical service will be underground 100 amp feed from the 400 amp MDP at the house. Heat will be from a wood stove and cooling will be a small split system with the air handler under the floor.
Any thoughts or comments are welcome