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I can understand the joists not being strong enough for living space or heavy storage, but maybe it could be used for a model train layout?
The only thing I would do, if it was my place, which it isn't, would be to put a double door from the garage into the workshop.
Quote from: Flyboy Jim on February 02, 2017, 11:26:15 PMThe only thing I would do, if it was my place, which it isn't, would be to put a double door from the garage into the workshop. Originally I wanted a 36" door from the workshop into the garage. Didn't need double door as I can't imagine anything so big needing to get through. But I ran into zoning issues. Not that it couldn't be done really...but I didn't need the extra costs and hassles.But the garage, utility room, and workshop are all on the same level. And all entries are 36" wide minimum. So moving things into the shop (or out) is not that difficult.Something I didn't mention with the pics of layout...There's a deck to the right of the sun porch going across the kitchen to the dining room.I'll be able to walk straight out to a grill.Unfortunately this means many steps to pool. But from utility room I can build a ramp to get to the pool when taking steps for ourselves or parents becomes too hard.I also forgot to mention...the dining room will not be a dining room. It will be T's office and the dining room is moving to the old living room. We hardly use the living room. And by giving T her own office/workshop/studio...well you get my drift...it reduces the issue of my being the only one with a sanctuary.Did I mention...my philosophy is about removing any/all support for a complaint. 41 years of excellent marriage is testament to my success.So far. And I know I'm fooling myself. If she saw this post...it would start with "Are you kidding? Really?".Yeah. It sounds like I'm the one managing things. But it ain't so.
Have you thought about where you will place the air compressor? The fact that you're considering a 220V unit suggests that it will be a big one and they can be very noisy. Lots of folks exile them to a shed on the outside of the shop.The other important use for 220 is a welder. Not required for model engines, of course, but home repairs and shop structures, e.g., stock racks, presses, benders, etc..?
Termites?! Thats what you get for living so far south in the hot zone. Well, at least farther south than me...
Quote from: crueby on February 03, 2017, 11:22:48 PMTermites?! Thats what you get for living so far south in the hot zone. Well, at least farther south than me...Termites vs shop elves. Tough decision?I can kill termites with no compunction. How do you humanely get rid of shop elves?Right. You're not trying. You keep feeding the elves. Because they do all the work.All you do is make cookies.
Quote from: zeeprogrammer on February 04, 2017, 01:13:23 AMQuote from: crueby on February 03, 2017, 11:22:48 PMTermites?! Thats what you get for living so far south in the hot zone. Well, at least farther south than me...Termites vs shop elves. Tough decision?I can kill termites with no compunction. How do you humanely get rid of shop elves?Right. You're not trying. You keep feeding the elves. Because they do all the work.All you do is make cookies. Yeah.So?Your point?