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Knoberman · 10-02-2012, 06:54 PM

I'm with you on the wood, its what I've worked with most. Dad went with steel and I did alot of work in it and I wasn't crazy about it, I'd havta say go with what you know, especially if your going to be workin on it.

Got Smoke? · 10-02-2012, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by roachie

You can see my apartment on the right in the lower photo

That red bucket is the center for reference.

Hey Roachie........I hate you!

91shelbydaytona · 10-02-2012, 08:12 PM

Whew...thought I was the only goofy one that wanted to live in a shop lol

roachie · 10-02-2012, 08:40 PM

Oh I hate me for my house also.

I cant recall the size of the apartment, I want to say is 16x30 or so. It was built to have two floors but the top isnt finished. The building is 60x80.

The nice thing about steel is the cost, low maintenance, free span space, and the fact I can hang a truck off the ceiling if I want.

big_bran · 10-02-2012, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Knoberman

I'm with you on the wood, its what I've worked with most. Dad went with steel and I did alot of work in it and I wasn't crazy about it, I'd havta say go with what you know, especially if your going to be workin on it.

absolutely man. I am one of those guys i don't really let other people do build anything i feel i can do myself.

Ill be building the thing myself! the thing with wood is it can be as strong as you want it. did i mention its what i know ha ha!

big_bran · 10-02-2012, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Knoberman

I'm with you on the wood, its what I've worked with most. Dad went with steel and I did alot of work in it and I wasn't crazy about it, I'd havta say go with what you know, especially if your going to be workin on it.

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Originally Posted by roachie

Oh I hate me for my house also.

I cant recall the size of the apartment, I want to say is 16x30 or so. It was built to have two floors but the top isnt finished. The building is 60x80.

The nice thing about steel is the cost, low maintenance, free span space, and the fact I can hang a truck off the ceiling if I want.

I like the usable space in your shop. i can build a wood ceiling that will hang a truck too! ha ha! looking at the cost of steel shops though its a ton more expensive....
mostly it seems as if wood would be cheaper and easier all together. minus the hanging a truck from the cieling!

imelmo · 10-03-2012, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by roachie

Oh I hate me for my house also.

I cant recall the size of the apartment, I want to say is 16x30 or so. It was built to have two floors but the top isnt finished. The building is 60x80.

The nice thing about steel is the cost, low maintenance, free span space, and the fact I can hang a truck off the ceiling if I want.

Yup. Only damage I had from Hurricane Katrina was 2 small pieces of gutter and the side roll-up door blew in because I didn't brace it. Zero damage from Hurricane Issaac.

We also have a 7.5 ton overhead crane so we needed steel for that anyway.

My apartment is 50x10 iirc.

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autoferret · 10-03-2012, 08:20 AM

Spray foam insulation and big ass fan should be all you need!

big_bran · 10-03-2012, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by autoferret

Spray foam insulation and big ass fan should be all you need!

a big ass fan would move alot of very hot air in arizona... ha

big_bran · 10-03-2012, 11:48 AM

throw some ideas out there too guys. if you have played around on paint or an hgtv program throw up you plan ideas for your dream shop. i will throw up a couple picture tonight or tomorrow.

wildman6bt · 10-03-2012, 08:11 PM

Here's mine lol

This is my work area!

big_bran · 10-04-2012, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by wildman6bt

Here's mine lol

This is my work area!

im in the same boat for now.... ha well slightly better. atleast have a shop. the door is just to small for a truck.

Red Sleeper · 10-05-2012, 09:53 AM

I was going to say for a paint area, just use/designate one corner of the shop and have some huge drop cloths hanging from frames above. That way you keep the over spray contained mostly in one area and install some sort of fan in the wall to suck the fumes out.

That's one thing I don't like about our shop is everything gets over spray on it when we paint. But it was build 33 years ago with minimal funds. But it has heat for the winter, a drain in the floor, and four old ass alpine floor speakers that rattle the roof!

big_bran · 10-05-2012, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Red Sleeper

I was going to say for a paint area, just use/designate one corner of the shop and have some huge drop cloths hanging from frames above. That way you keep the over spray contained mostly in one area and install some sort of fan in the wall to suck the fumes out.

That's one thing I don't like about our shop is everything gets over spray on it when we paint. But it was build 33 years ago with minimal funds. But it has heat for the winter, a drain in the floor, and four old ass alpine floor speakers that rattle the roof!

gotta have radio! ha ha

Yeah i been thinking about that lately. at the shop i worked at before here they just had some big drapes around the paint area. Im thinking i might actually make a seperate bay for paint. that way i can better control temperature, debris, and fumes etc. with wood it doesnt cost but a couple hundred extra to put up two more walls and a fan.

got lots of ideas. i still plan on throwing up some blue print ideas to get your guys opinion.

i thought for sure this thread would blow up. there is one thing we all have in common on this site. we all either have a shop, or wish we had a shop!

04fummins · 10-05-2012, 05:35 PM

big_bran

I hope this shop isn't going to be in Maricopa County

nightmare to work with.

Here's my shop Heated in the summer and cooled in the winter and over 100 acres.

big_bran · 10-06-2012, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 04fummins

big_bran

I hope this shop isn't going to be in Maricopa County

nightmare to work with.

Here's my shop Heated in the summer and cooled in the winter and over 100 acres.

Ha Ha! no im up here in navajo county! Not quite as hot as maricopa! everywhere you look round here is hundreds of acres!

DieselAddition · 10-06-2012, 10:07 PM

i was thinking a 30x50 would be good but im leaning towards a 40x60 with an intgrated mancave

big_bran · 10-07-2012, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by DieselAddition

i was thinking a 30x50 would be good but im leaning towards a 40x60 with an intgrated mancave

the more i think about it.. i might as well just go with something atleast, 100x??. if i don't i know i will regret it.

06 DIESEL · 10-07-2012, 09:50 AM

I have wanted to something with an integrates house for years. I was thinking 80x120x20 though, taking 40x80 two stories inside for the house on the second floor and the house garage below with a game room, man cave, and possibly an apartment to rent out. Leaving 80x80 for a shop. I went with 80' because I want to get a big rig one day and I want to be able to pull the rig in with trailer and not have to jacknife it make it fit.

zstroken · 10-07-2012, 10:27 AM

As said before there is a 30x36 where we are located now, it is insulated etc. It is about too small, definitely would be too small, if I had to put everything in it. I would think a 30x50 would be great for a shop, and a shop only. Not including parking of vehicles.

30x50 for a shop, and then another 30x50 and such for storage out of the weather.

Maybe build a 40x80, finish 30x50 for the shop, then you could have a 10x80 drive through out of the weather, and still have a 30x30 for putting other stuff out of the weather.

10-02-2012, 08:12 PM	#23
91shelbydaytona Name: 91shelbydaytona Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Viroqua, WI Member`s Gallery Posts: 334	Whew...thought I was the only goofy one that wanted to live in a shop lol __________________ Chris 94 1500 RCSB 12v, Joker Fabrication, Farrell Diesel Service, Hamilton Cams, Airdog 11.40 @ 119.28

10-02-2012, 08:40 PM	#24
roachie Name: roachie Title: Taco Master Status: Not Here Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: East TN Member`s Gallery Posts: 11,133	Oh I hate me for my house also. I cant recall the size of the apartment, I want to say is 16x30 or so. It was built to have two floors but the top isnt finished. The building is 60x80. The nice thing about steel is the cost, low maintenance, free span space, and the fact I can hang a truck off the ceiling if I want. __________________ 99 F250____sold (to a ninja) 01 F250____Mexican F150 04 F350____Fat boy

10-03-2012, 08:20 AM	#28
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10-03-2012, 08:11 PM	#31
wildman6bt Name: wildman6bt Title: Diesel = Broke Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Corydon, IN Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,653	Here's mine lol This is my work area! __________________ Daniel 03 Dodge 2500, Afe stage 2 pro dry filter, 50hp injectors, he351. Thanks! Mumau Diesel Exergy

10-05-2012, 09:53 AM	#33
Red Sleeper Name: Red Sleeper Title: Too Much Time Status: Here Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lone Star State Member`s Gallery Posts: 4,597	I was going to say for a paint area, just use/designate one corner of the shop and have some huge drop cloths hanging from frames above. That way you keep the over spray contained mostly in one area and install some sort of fan in the wall to suck the fumes out. That's one thing I don't like about our shop is everything gets over spray on it when we paint. But it was build 33 years ago with minimal funds. But it has heat for the winter, a drain in the floor, and four old ass alpine floor speakers that rattle the roof! __________________ Nick J '14 Silverado LTZ 5.3 4wd '05 Cummins QCSB 4wd 48re '91 Cummins w350 5spd

10-03-2012, 11:48 AM	#30
big_bran Name: big_bran Title: Diesel Enthusiast Status: Not Here Join Date: May 2012 Location: Arizona Member`s Gallery Posts: 237	throw some ideas out there too guys. if you have played around on paint or an hgtv program throw up you plan ideas for your dream shop. i will throw up a couple picture tonight or tomorrow.

10-06-2012, 10:07 PM	#37
DieselAddition Name: DieselAddition Title: Rookie Status: Not Here Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Jacksonville NC Member`s Gallery Posts: 12	i was thinking a 30x50 would be good but im leaning towards a 40x60 with an intgrated mancave

10-07-2012, 10:27 AM	#40
zstroken Name: zstroken Title: For $$$ your name here Status: Not Here Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Western Michigan(by the lake) Member`s Gallery Posts: 23,151	As said before there is a 30x36 where we are located now, it is insulated etc. It is about too small, definitely would be too small, if I had to put everything in it. I would think a 30x50 would be great for a shop, and a shop only. Not including parking of vehicles. 30x50 for a shop, and then another 30x50 and such for storage out of the weather. Maybe build a 40x80, finish 30x50 for the shop, then you could have a 10x80 drive through out of the weather, and still have a 30x30 for putting other stuff out of the weather. __________________ 2008 4x4 Megacab, 68RFE 97 Dodge gone.... 24V P-Pump Mafia member #1(retired) Thanks to Mumau Diesel, Goerend Transmission, Northeast Diesel Service! Last edited by zstroken; 10-07-2012 at 10:30 AM.