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#1 ·
New Workshop!!

After 5 years of working in a 200 sq ft metal shed, where I bump my head coming in and out every time, I have just had a 16 by 24 feet shop built.

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Unfortunately, I am in China for work right now and will have to suffer with anticipation until June, when I can actually use the shop. Right now the building is completely finished minus electrical work. The electrical service will be put in sometime this week and will be a 100 amp service with 120 and 240 volt outlets (about 2 dozen total).

After this is done, all I have to do is move the tools from the metal shed, and the chips will begin to fly. I must also plan out and purchase a dust collection setup.

With the new shop, I have found that my tool collection looks very small in this much bigger space, oh well, I guess I will just have to get more tools!!

Looks like Tiffany likes it too..

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Matthew
 

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#2 ·
New Workshop!!

After 5 years of working in a 200 sq ft metal shed, where I bump my head coming in and out every time, I have just had a 16 by 24 feet shop built.

Wheel Bicycle Tire Automotive tire Bicycle tire


Building Wood Fixture Sky Tree


Window Property Building Fixture Wood


Wood Tree Shade Grass Outdoor furniture


Unfortunately, I am in China for work right now and will have to suffer with anticipation until June, when I can actually use the shop. Right now the building is completely finished minus electrical work. The electrical service will be put in sometime this week and will be a 100 amp service with 120 and 240 volt outlets (about 2 dozen total).

After this is done, all I have to do is move the tools from the metal shed, and the chips will begin to fly. I must also plan out and purchase a dust collection setup.

With the new shop, I have found that my tool collection looks very small in this much bigger space, oh well, I guess I will just have to get more tools!!

Looks like Tiffany likes it too..

Dog Dog breed Carnivore Wood Flooring


Matthew
I just purchased a piece of land in my town - that contained a 26 by 26 double garage. Im in the process of re-working this structure to make it a workshop. I was wondering what you plan to use to cover the inside walls (over insulation) - I have knocked around osb, drywall and am leaning towards painted plywood. Any suggestions - I live in the midwest and my garage will be insulated and have heat in the cold seasons - Thanks
 

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New Workshop!!

After 5 years of working in a 200 sq ft metal shed, where I bump my head coming in and out every time, I have just had a 16 by 24 feet shop built.

Wheel Bicycle Tire Automotive tire Bicycle tire


Building Wood Fixture Sky Tree


Window Property Building Fixture Wood


Wood Tree Shade Grass Outdoor furniture


Unfortunately, I am in China for work right now and will have to suffer with anticipation until June, when I can actually use the shop. Right now the building is completely finished minus electrical work. The electrical service will be put in sometime this week and will be a 100 amp service with 120 and 240 volt outlets (about 2 dozen total).

After this is done, all I have to do is move the tools from the metal shed, and the chips will begin to fly. I must also plan out and purchase a dust collection setup.

With the new shop, I have found that my tool collection looks very small in this much bigger space, oh well, I guess I will just have to get more tools!!

Looks like Tiffany likes it too..

Dog Dog breed Carnivore Wood Flooring


Matthew
Congratulations on the new shop. Sorry about having to purchase new tools.
 

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New Workshop!!

After 5 years of working in a 200 sq ft metal shed, where I bump my head coming in and out every time, I have just had a 16 by 24 feet shop built.

Wheel Bicycle Tire Automotive tire Bicycle tire


Building Wood Fixture Sky Tree


Window Property Building Fixture Wood


Wood Tree Shade Grass Outdoor furniture


Unfortunately, I am in China for work right now and will have to suffer with anticipation until June, when I can actually use the shop. Right now the building is completely finished minus electrical work. The electrical service will be put in sometime this week and will be a 100 amp service with 120 and 240 volt outlets (about 2 dozen total).

After this is done, all I have to do is move the tools from the metal shed, and the chips will begin to fly. I must also plan out and purchase a dust collection setup.

With the new shop, I have found that my tool collection looks very small in this much bigger space, oh well, I guess I will just have to get more tools!!

Looks like Tiffany likes it too..

Dog Dog breed Carnivore Wood Flooring


Matthew
Thanks John and 1yeldud1,

Iyeldud1, when I was planning with my builder, we discussed the interior wall material. Originally, I was leaning towards drywall, but have since decided to use painted plywood. There are several reasons for this:

1) Drywall adds a significant amount of weight to the building, and could lead to structural issues later on

2) Installation of drywall is much harder, as it requires tape and mud, in addition to paint

3) I think that in the long run, drywall may give a better appearance, but in a workshop appearance isn't critical; and if placed correctly, painted plywood is fine.

4) In my area, the cost for each of these materials is very close

5) Since I live in South Carolina, heating is not an issue, but insulation is important to me to keep in the cold air in the summer, as the shop will have a window AC unit. But for you, it seems that insulation may be a big deal. That said, 1/2 inch plywood sheathing has a better r-value (insulation value) than 1/2 inch drywall.

Having said all of this, I have decided to use rolled fiberglass insulation and painted plywood sheathing. While OSB is a very economical option, I think that for appearance sake, plywood is a better choice.

Hope this helps,

Matthew
 

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New Workshop!!

After 5 years of working in a 200 sq ft metal shed, where I bump my head coming in and out every time, I have just had a 16 by 24 feet shop built.

Wheel Bicycle Tire Automotive tire Bicycle tire


Building Wood Fixture Sky Tree


Window Property Building Fixture Wood


Wood Tree Shade Grass Outdoor furniture


Unfortunately, I am in China for work right now and will have to suffer with anticipation until June, when I can actually use the shop. Right now the building is completely finished minus electrical work. The electrical service will be put in sometime this week and will be a 100 amp service with 120 and 240 volt outlets (about 2 dozen total).

After this is done, all I have to do is move the tools from the metal shed, and the chips will begin to fly. I must also plan out and purchase a dust collection setup.

With the new shop, I have found that my tool collection looks very small in this much bigger space, oh well, I guess I will just have to get more tools!!

Looks like Tiffany likes it too..

Dog Dog breed Carnivore Wood Flooring


Matthew
Congrats on your new workshop, pretty soon it will be too small and you will wish you had gone larger! I know because this had happened to me! I went from 12' x 20' to double the size. In my case, I put OSB on the walls and painted it and put 12" x 12" solid vinyl tiles on the floor to make for easy clean-up.I did insulate everything and I am in Fl. and luckily my shop is sheltered under several huge Live Oak trees!
 

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New Workshop!!

After 5 years of working in a 200 sq ft metal shed, where I bump my head coming in and out every time, I have just had a 16 by 24 feet shop built.

Wheel Bicycle Tire Automotive tire Bicycle tire


Building Wood Fixture Sky Tree


Window Property Building Fixture Wood


Wood Tree Shade Grass Outdoor furniture


Unfortunately, I am in China for work right now and will have to suffer with anticipation until June, when I can actually use the shop. Right now the building is completely finished minus electrical work. The electrical service will be put in sometime this week and will be a 100 amp service with 120 and 240 volt outlets (about 2 dozen total).

After this is done, all I have to do is move the tools from the metal shed, and the chips will begin to fly. I must also plan out and purchase a dust collection setup.

With the new shop, I have found that my tool collection looks very small in this much bigger space, oh well, I guess I will just have to get more tools!!

Looks like Tiffany likes it too..

Dog Dog breed Carnivore Wood Flooring


Matthew
Believe me, I know what it's like to work in a tiny shop. I still do it now. Congrats on your new space. Just laying out the new space will be fun. Give us an after photo when you finish.
 

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New Workshop!!

After 5 years of working in a 200 sq ft metal shed, where I bump my head coming in and out every time, I have just had a 16 by 24 feet shop built.

Wheel Bicycle Tire Automotive tire Bicycle tire


Building Wood Fixture Sky Tree


Window Property Building Fixture Wood


Wood Tree Shade Grass Outdoor furniture


Unfortunately, I am in China for work right now and will have to suffer with anticipation until June, when I can actually use the shop. Right now the building is completely finished minus electrical work. The electrical service will be put in sometime this week and will be a 100 amp service with 120 and 240 volt outlets (about 2 dozen total).

After this is done, all I have to do is move the tools from the metal shed, and the chips will begin to fly. I must also plan out and purchase a dust collection setup.

With the new shop, I have found that my tool collection looks very small in this much bigger space, oh well, I guess I will just have to get more tools!!

Looks like Tiffany likes it too..

Dog Dog breed Carnivore Wood Flooring


Matthew
Matthew - First off congrats on the new shop - my gut feeling is similar to what you have described - rolled insulation with 1/2 inch plywood. I'm terrible with drywall - and in Missouri humidity can be a problem at times. As of now i'm planning a furnace with an air conditioner in the works (if my wife / accountant agrees - lol). Thanks for the responce.
 

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New Workshop!!

After 5 years of working in a 200 sq ft metal shed, where I bump my head coming in and out every time, I have just had a 16 by 24 feet shop built.

Wheel Bicycle Tire Automotive tire Bicycle tire


Building Wood Fixture Sky Tree


Window Property Building Fixture Wood


Wood Tree Shade Grass Outdoor furniture


Unfortunately, I am in China for work right now and will have to suffer with anticipation until June, when I can actually use the shop. Right now the building is completely finished minus electrical work. The electrical service will be put in sometime this week and will be a 100 amp service with 120 and 240 volt outlets (about 2 dozen total).

After this is done, all I have to do is move the tools from the metal shed, and the chips will begin to fly. I must also plan out and purchase a dust collection setup.

With the new shop, I have found that my tool collection looks very small in this much bigger space, oh well, I guess I will just have to get more tools!!

Looks like Tiffany likes it too..

Dog Dog breed Carnivore Wood Flooring


Matthew
So when are you throwing the new open workshop party? :) Congrats, nice shop.
 

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New Workshop!!

After 5 years of working in a 200 sq ft metal shed, where I bump my head coming in and out every time, I have just had a 16 by 24 feet shop built.

Wheel Bicycle Tire Automotive tire Bicycle tire


Building Wood Fixture Sky Tree


Window Property Building Fixture Wood


Wood Tree Shade Grass Outdoor furniture


Unfortunately, I am in China for work right now and will have to suffer with anticipation until June, when I can actually use the shop. Right now the building is completely finished minus electrical work. The electrical service will be put in sometime this week and will be a 100 amp service with 120 and 240 volt outlets (about 2 dozen total).

After this is done, all I have to do is move the tools from the metal shed, and the chips will begin to fly. I must also plan out and purchase a dust collection setup.

With the new shop, I have found that my tool collection looks very small in this much bigger space, oh well, I guess I will just have to get more tools!!

Looks like Tiffany likes it too..

Dog Dog breed Carnivore Wood Flooring


Matthew
Looks like a fine new space for your shop. You'll really have a good time when you return and I hope that it all works out well. Have fun.

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New Workshop!!

After 5 years of working in a 200 sq ft metal shed, where I bump my head coming in and out every time, I have just had a 16 by 24 feet shop built.

Wheel Bicycle Tire Automotive tire Bicycle tire


Building Wood Fixture Sky Tree


Window Property Building Fixture Wood


Wood Tree Shade Grass Outdoor furniture


Unfortunately, I am in China for work right now and will have to suffer with anticipation until June, when I can actually use the shop. Right now the building is completely finished minus electrical work. The electrical service will be put in sometime this week and will be a 100 amp service with 120 and 240 volt outlets (about 2 dozen total).

After this is done, all I have to do is move the tools from the metal shed, and the chips will begin to fly. I must also plan out and purchase a dust collection setup.

With the new shop, I have found that my tool collection looks very small in this much bigger space, oh well, I guess I will just have to get more tools!!

Looks like Tiffany likes it too..

Dog Dog breed Carnivore Wood Flooring


Matthew
UPDATE!

The electrical work has been completed…

There are:

12-20 Amp 110 V outlets
1-220 V outlet

4-2Ă—8 ft ballast florescent lights
1-motion detection light outside
1-110 V outlet outside

The outlets are arranged and offset to allow for the insertion of 3/8" plywood paneling once i put the insulation in.

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#11 ·
New Workshop Update 1

LJs,

I finally made it into the new shop and have begun setup. I put up insulation and wall panels, and have started too placement. Unfortunately, school started up and I will have to postpone further modification until the fall.

Enjoy.
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#12 ·
New Workshop Update 1

LJs,

I finally made it into the new shop and have begun setup. I put up insulation and wall panels, and have started too placement. Unfortunately, school started up and I will have to postpone further modification until the fall.

Enjoy.
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This is one nice shop. You have a very good place to work. Good luck in you future builds.
 

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Update 2

As I have been away at college, this is the first chance I've had to organize and set up the new shop.

So, here are several shop projects completed over the past few days.

First up, the clamp rack. As all of us are aware, we couldn't be woodworkers without several clamps. The problem is in finding the best way for each of us to organize them. Here is my version:

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Wood Window Hardwood Tool Metal


Tool Gas Musical instrument Wood Engineering


Tool Window Window blind Gas Gun barrel


Next is just an organizational item made out of a re-purposed kitchen cabinet. Just a place to rest the band saw and store some miscellaneous tools.

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Shelving Gadget Shelf Wood Gas


Finally, I have waited a long time to make a step bench for the miter saw and router table. It also provides an area for layout and my new lathe. The top is from re-purposed entertainment system, and (being cheap) the legs are made of landscaping 4Ă—4s from lowes, which were a third of the price as 4Ă—4s in the lumber section, and serve my needs just fine.

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Also, the new lathe (Rikon 70-100) and associated Easy wood tools and Nova chuck. Paid $300 in total for the lathe, chuck, and Robert Sorby 3/4" gouge, along with a few blanks.

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Finally, I have a dedicated dust collection and setup for every tool, including the belt/disc sander.

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Oh and the spaces under the step bench will eventually house rolling cabinets with drawers to remove all of the clutter from the benches.

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Thanks for looking and enjoy.
 

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Update 2

As I have been away at college, this is the first chance I've had to organize and set up the new shop.

So, here are several shop projects completed over the past few days.

First up, the clamp rack. As all of us are aware, we couldn't be woodworkers without several clamps. The problem is in finding the best way for each of us to organize them. Here is my version:

Product Window Wood Shelving House


Glove Safety glove Gesture Headgear Wood


Wood Window Hardwood Tool Metal


Tool Gas Musical instrument Wood Engineering


Tool Window Window blind Gas Gun barrel


Next is just an organizational item made out of a re-purposed kitchen cabinet. Just a place to rest the band saw and store some miscellaneous tools.

Gas Machine Electrical wiring Electrical supply Wood


Shelving Gadget Shelf Wood Gas


Finally, I have waited a long time to make a step bench for the miter saw and router table. It also provides an area for layout and my new lathe. The top is from re-purposed entertainment system, and (being cheap) the legs are made of landscaping 4Ă—4s from lowes, which were a third of the price as 4Ă—4s in the lumber section, and serve my needs just fine.

Table Furniture Wood Desk Floor


Wood Automotive tire Vehicle registration plate Saw Table


Table Window Wood Desk Floor


Table Wood Drill Tool Workbench


Also, the new lathe (Rikon 70-100) and associated Easy wood tools and Nova chuck. Paid $300 in total for the lathe, chuck, and Robert Sorby 3/4" gouge, along with a few blanks.

Machine tool Table Wood Gas Power tool


Wood Wood stain Hardwood Varnish Office supplies


Finally, I have a dedicated dust collection and setup for every tool, including the belt/disc sander.

Window Wood Fixture Door Hardwood


Window Wood Shelving Shelf Hardwood


Oh and the spaces under the step bench will eventually house rolling cabinets with drawers to remove all of the clutter from the benches.

Table Hand tool Wood Tool Saw


Yellow Electrical wiring Engineering Gas Machine


Thanks for looking and enjoy.
very nice,looks like you've been busy.
 

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