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A very dedicated outbuilding

The east-facing shop sits at the end of a short branch of Dave's driveway.

Shop Specs
TYPE: Dedicated outbuilding

SIZE: 32x48', including 10' ceiling; including 12x12' finish/spray room, 5x7' utility room, and 3 1/2/x5' bathroom

CONSTRUCTION: Brick veneer and 2x6 wall studs on concrete pad, with R-24 wall insulation and R-70 attic insulation

HEATING: In-floor radiant heat; natural gas 50-gallon water heater contains an antifreeze/water blend

COOLING: Ceiling fans and whole-house fan; open windows

ELECTRICAL: 200-amp service panel

LIGHTING: Eight 8' T-8 fluorescent fixtures; two 4' double-lamp fixtures; nine 65-watt floodlights

DUST COLLECTION: Oneida 3-hp cyclone

AIR COMPRESSOR: Powermate 6.5-hp; 60-gallon capacity

Complete Guide to Maximizing Your Shop Space

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Comments (4)

labrousser wrote:

Nice Shop, very well thought out, now you just need to start producing. By the looks of your lumber storage...your ready!

12/29/2011 09:44:13 AM Report Abuse

lhillx2 wrote:

So, okay, I'm off to but another lottery ticket... About the only way L could ever put together a shop like that. Really nice setup, Dave. I imagine you spend untold hours in sheer bliss, working in that "garagemahal." The radiant floor heating is a really smart way to go. Hats off to ya!!

12/22/2011 09:35:42 PM Report Abuse

oldwdwker wrote:

These modern day wood workers have that kind of mulah

4/28/2011 01:43:34 PM Report Abuse

rdennehy1939 wrote:

Heck, it bigger than my house.

3/18/2011 12:07:35 PM Report Abuse