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#1 ·
Prepping for paint

The basement is finally all cleaned out of the disaster the last owner left. I've added good lighting and started on a divider wall.

Tomorrow I have to etch the concrete to get it ready for Drylok.
 
#28 ·
Walls

So far, here's the plan for "finishing" the walls. Subject to change as I see new and different cool stuff to buy.

Exterior walls will be DryLok-ed, then Insulpink with 1×3 furring strips held by Tapcon screws right into the block.

Sheathed with 7/16×4 x 8 OSB (at HD it's only $1 more per sheet over sheetrock, and this will hold a screw anywhere, no hunting for studs).

Inner walls will be OSB over 1×3 (no insul)

One framed wall will be OSB over 2×4 studwall.

OSB may get painted or just sealed. I'll see how it looks once it's up.
 
#29 ·
How is the lighting in your shop? If it is marginal, think about the value of adding drywall, or at the very least, painting the OSB. Light color paint over drywall will do lots to help with light. And if you are a "visually oriented" learner (like me), the random pattern of the wood flakes on the OSB will drive you crazy. The other point to consider is that some of these strand may flake off or lift over time.

But more importantly, is your shop in a separate standing structure, or is it attached to or part of your home? As a firefighter, I cannot overemphasize the fire hazard of OSB walls. Even if everything is properly wired, etc., should you be struck by lightning and that OSB catching fire, it will be intense. The glues used in OSB offgas some very nasty "smoke" and cause fire to spread quickly and very hot.

While your point of being able to hang things without worrying about locating studs is excellent, why not put a layer of 1/2" drywall over the top of the OSB? That will help with reflecting available light as well as adding a layer of safety in limiting and/or preventing the possible spread of fire.

Just some points to consider. I'm looking forward to seeing some pictures of your shop. Good luck!
 
#34 ·
Electric

My panel is full, so I have to put in a subpanel to get any room for shop circuits.

I picked up a 100A 2 pole for the main panel to feed a 100A Square-D main lug panel with 6 positions (12 circuits). This is where all those years working with dad as an electrician really pay off.

I figure I'll need:

1 - 220v 20A circuit to cover my saw and any reasonable upgrades.
1 - 220v 20A circuit for future dust collection (starting off with Shopvac)
2 or 3 120v 20A circuit for general outlets for hand tools and smaller tools like the planer, bandsaw, router, etc. I'm figuring one circuit per usable wall. I can only use so many at once.
1 - 15A lighting circuit (the lighting is in, but I will switch it over to the new panel, this will also help make room for the subpanel feed breaker)
1 - 15A dehumidifier circuit
1 - 15A utility circuit for things like Air filter (3A) , and future small add-ons.

I realize this adds up to over 100A but it is okay to overload the panel considering not everything will run at once. Dust collection, lights, air cleaner, dehumidifier and one tool at a time. In winter, maybe a space heater.

Anything else anyone can think of that would run concurrently with the above list that I forgot?
 
#35 ·
When I laid out my shops circuts, my layout had lumber storage on one of hte long sides and my miter bench on the other long wall, I went ahead and ran 2 - 120v 20 AMP circuts down that wall. I have been very happy with that decsion…
 
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