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My number one is a sub panel for the shop/garage. I have two open breaker slots in my main panel and if load balancing works out I might pull the trigger. Still a fairly large expense. I may try to sell it as a necessary expense for future plug in hybrid vehicle to LOML. Wish me luck on that one.
Mike
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Once the snow melts I've got a little list:
• Build a shed for all the junk in the shop (garage).
• Move all the junk to the shed.
• Finish the wall storage units that are sitting in pieces right now.
• Install my HF dust collector.
• Actually build something!Bob
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If it helps, I am planning on bracing with the triangle arrangement... Mostly planning on using scrap ply for the project though. Nothing fancy, just functional...Please like and subscribe to my YouTube channel. Please check out and subscribe to my Workshop Blog.Comment
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Mine will also be scrap--except for the screws. Your mention of plywood triggers the thought of using plywood gussets in the bracing--from which other stuff (levels, jigs??) could hang!!
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--The corner of the shop nearest the door is where all the garden tools and supplies live. I troll CL for a deal on one of those tall/skinny Rubbermaid storage sheds so I can store the tools outside. I bought a low profile one during Black Friday and now the lawnmower and other crap live outside. I have two 6' tall shelves that could be used to store shop stuff, not garden tools.
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Bade--it's just wrong to post pictures like that!! Wow, that's like looking at a dream...i'd love to duplicate your set-up, but it won't be this year.
For me in 2013...
1. buy fewer tools and get better with what i have.
2. move DC to wall, freeing floor space.
3. move more storage up the walls (also 10' likeatgcpaul)
4. add a few more fluorescent fixtures
5. possibly--run a 240v outlet and convert TS and RAS for easier starting. I need another circuit run anyway, so doing it in 240 is relatively small added cost.
6. use some lumber for making stuff--i'm also at 50 sq ft of floor space of rough-cut cherry and oak. Plus the lumber cart at 32 sq ft!!
earl
Bonus pics--a shot of the new saw squeezed into a free slot. Last Friday's beef top round roast--LOML is incredible!!! (that picture downloaded from my phone, thought i'd throw it in)
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Good work there. Making us look bad.
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@Paul--the pot roast was a week ago, took the energy of a 15 year old son!! That 2 hp system is heavy.
@Cochese--i'm going to give atgcpaul the nod on achievement. He's got a plan and is working it. Even committed to his own thread. I've got a few thoughts and buried them in this thread so i could forget them!!
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Bade--it's just wrong to post pictures like that!! Wow, that's like looking at a dream...i'd love to duplicate your set-up, but it won't be this year.
For me in 2013...
1. buy fewer tools and get better with what i have.
Done 2. move DC to wall, freeing floor space.
3. move more storage up the walls (also 10' likeatgcpaul)
4. add a few more fluorescent fixtures
Done 5. possibly--run a 240v outlet and convert TS and RAS for easier starting. I need another circuit run anyway, so doing it in 240 is relatively small added cost.
6. use some lumber for making stuff--i'm also at 50 sq ft of floor space of rough-cut cherry and oak. Plus the lumber cart at 32 sq ft!!
earl
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The new garage is almost finished. I have two things on the list before I can get the final inspection. Oddly enough, the county assessor has already been here though and the final electrical passed a couple of weeks ago.
DONE Trim Attic Access Opening
DONE Install Shelf and Trim on Knee Wall.
DONE Final Building Inspection
Then it's on to the rest of the stuff.
DONE Garage Door Openers
DONE Clamp Rack
DONE Move Sheet Goods Rack from old shop
DONE Move Lumber Rack from old shop
Build and install Wall Storage Cabinets
Finish building Sanding Stations
Finish Table Saw Cart
Build Drill Press Table
Overhaul Radial Arm Saw
DONE Replace Garage Door due to a mishap with a suburban full of cheerleaders but I'm waiting for warmer weather for this one.Last edited by twistsol; 06-11-2013, 05:06 PM.Chr's
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