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1. Leave the windows high. Great place for the work bench.2. I'm a bit concerned about the flooring. If you are talking about composiite vinyl tile (CVT), it's pretty when waxed, however, it's a major PITA to keep that way. It scratches easily and may not be very friendly with swarf and especially oily swarf. I can highly recommend just polish grinding the concrete and staining. With today's technology, they can make it look anyway you desire and cleanup is a snap.3. 220v, Do as Jim suggested. One small 220 sub box and you can pull from it if ever desired.4. Equipment: the mill looks good, especially if you should ever consider a CNC conversion. The lathe: I think you should squeeze just a few more pennies out of the purchasing dept and go for the G4002. I'm with Niels, I really like and use my power crossfeed. I just think a few years down the road you would be happier with it as it's just a heavier machine. 5. Name: Zee Peanut Gallery, Zee Swarf Cafe, or Zee Stinking Hoppie HausCletus
Power cross feed on manual lathes work off the lead screw.
Thanks all.I'll look into the 220V. They have to run it for the dryer anyway so it shouldn't be a big deal.Yes our intent is to go solar panel. With the addition of the garage/workshop, and extending the 1st floor we're significantly adding more roof. The new HVAC for the addition and part of the house will be electric hybrid. When the time comes to replace the current HVAC and hot water heater then they'll go electric.As for flooring. I'll stay with the vinyl (cheap and not waxed). I understand the concerns but this isn't a high production area. My current basement shop has vinyl tile and has held up pretty good.That G4002 is an additional $1000. I don't think I can justify it.Regarding power cross feed...I don't know much (anything) about it. Nor do I see any references to it on the Grizzly site for the two machines. Tell me more.You're all giving me good ideas for the shop name. Thanks!Just saw your post Jim. Nice but out of my price range. I see it has power feed but I can't figure out how it works.