any suggestions for a workshop???
 

i am getting ready too tear down an old shed and build a new one for a man cave or model plane workshop and i was wondering if anyone had any suggestions as to work places and what i might need in there

RE: any suggestions for a workshop???
 

It would depend on if your building giant scales or park models, don't you think!

RE: any suggestions for a workshop???
 

I took an 8 foot oak door and mounted it to a wire rack with large castors and can easily roll it anywhere I need including outside to clean. Plenty of storage for tools and/or parts for the current project.

RE: any suggestions for a workshop???
 

either a 20ft /40 shipping container insulate it and its totally secure ,cut a hole for single door and windows and hey presto all done

RE: any suggestions for a workshop???
 

More lights and outlets than you think is necessary. Insulated for heating and cooling. Windows and vents for lots of ventilation, maybe an exhaust fan. Scroll saw. combination disc/belt sander (6" at least), two wheel band saw. a good work surface(s). Cabinets for storage, and more lights and outlets!

RE: any suggestions for a workshop???
 

Ditto on the lights and outlets. You may want to consider having a 220 v outlet, or two in case you want to take a break from models and weld up somthing on the ol' lawn mower.

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Again, lights and outlets!! My first shop even had an over head exhaust vent. Air conditioning and heat makes your shop perfect for all year building. Here in Vegas I build more in the summer then in the winter. When I lived in the mountains I built more in the winter. My first shop I had built and had electrical outlets every 18 inches, it was great!! I did all my own wiring in that shop.

RE: any suggestions for a workshop???
 

1) A sturdy, FLAT, solid build table.  I've been around and around on several, and by far, have been most pleased with a solid core wood door, mounted to a frame that is on wheels and can be moved where I need it.  I've found less concern over whether the table is LEVEL than that it be FLAT.<div>
</div><div>2) Light!</div><div>
</div><div>3) A separate surface for tools (Belt sander, scroll saw, etc) from the build area.  Some sort of workbench for holding such things.</div><div>
</div><div>4) Light!</div><div>
</div><div>5) Lots and lots and lots of outlets.  Most hardware stores have some fairly inexpensive long power strips with MANY outlets on them.  Some may require a bit of assembly/mounting/wiring on your part, but they're a nice way to add numerous outlets to a workbench or build table.</div><div>
</div><div>6) Light!</div><div>
</div><div>7) Pegboard.  You can never ever have too much pegboard.  best place I've recently added some...the build table!  On one side and one end is pegboard that holds common building tools/supplies. </div><div>
</div><div>8) Light!</div><div>
</div><div>9) On the other end of the build table, I have cubby holes for wood, covering, stick/rod/dowels, etc.  </div><div>
</div><div>10) No...not light. :)  Airplane storage.  Swing by Lowe's or Home Depot, and find some of the adjustable engineered shelving/storage systems.  They make a great way to provide adjustable racks for hanging airplanes that can be moved up, down, right, left, apart, closer to accommodate almost any need, from hanging a 4 oz foamy to a 100cc gasser, holding wings, or even hanging radios.</div><div>
</div><div>10a)  Light!  :)</div>

RE: any suggestions for a workshop???
 

I don't know if anyone has mentioned this, but after you decide how many outlets and lights you need, double that number. ;)

RE: any suggestions for a workshop???
 

60' x 100' is a good place to start, any less and you'll be adding on within months. Least that's been my experience.

RE: any suggestions for a workshop???
 

thanks everyone i will definetly build it like you suggested cuz there are some great ideas and will take pics of the outcome!!!!

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Don't forget where to buy great things at bargain prices and also items you just can't find on store shelves.  I find lots of great items like doors, cabinets, shelving, cubby holes etc. Even lighting.. in local recycle stores that carry items salvaged when schools, stores. post offices  and homes etc. were torn down.

I have a great solid 12 ft work bench with real deep drawyers, some wide, some deep and some very narrow all going front to back and it has a great work top too. This came from an old pharmacy.