Workshop

Electrical

• Run tons of it.
• Any time that you are working with aluminum wire, you must coat all connections with conductive grease such as Ideal brand Noalox. Failure to do so will result in a connection failure due to corrosion, and a hazardous condition which could result in fire or electrical shock.

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• Plasma
• Welder
• Compressor (outside in soundproof enclosure, possibly sunken or partially sunken?)
• Lathe
• Mill
• Drill Press

Moto-shed: integrate riding gear storage

• • helmets
  • gloves
  • jackets/pants
  • boots
• Pour concrete drive-way.
  • Figure out how to minimize elevation change from driveway to workshop and moto-shed but still deal w/ drainage.

Compressor and compressed air line

• Mount it on spring isolation mounts/pads
• It's possible to separate the compressor from the tank, possibly put cooling/drain between the two.
• There are automatic drain mechanisms so you don't have to twist the drain valve every time.
• Put compressor "outside" in an insulated "room" of it's own, possibly sunken or partially so.
• Quincy compressors seem to be pretty good. Seth has one, ask him about it.
• Garage Journal post on compressor and lines

Materials storage

• • Misc wood
  • Sheet metal and plywood
  • Misc metal

Things to ponder

• Storage:
  • maybe redo loft for better access and long stock storage out access doors into driveway/carport area
  • Upper cabinets rimming shop up to ceiling w/ LED spot/task lighting underneath.
• Lighting
  • LED
  • Have some portable task lights w/ magnifiers etc.
  • Work ambient lighting from outside.
• Heated floor
  • Probably electric w/ concrete/self-leveler over it, possibly stain
• Beer fridge, maybe "outside" or sunken somehow w/ tap(s) in convenient location.
• Sink, probably outside.
• Hidden moto-lift in center?
• Baldor Grinder
• Sand blaster.
• Computer station
• Double hinged barn doors w/ "lights".
  • Want to be able to use as a regular "door" as well, seems reasonable.
  • Double hinged will allow opening w/ tighter clearance in front.
• Would like to extend roof out front for added covered working area
  • Elevated cross-members and widely spaced vertical supports at far corners.
  • Integrate w/ moto-shed

Flooring

Anti Fatigue Mats

• Look into what they use at Trader Joe's
• Ask Jarrett what he recommends for gym flooring.
• Stanley Antifatigue Mats at Amazon, sounds like the tops might not be ultra durable but maybe could layer something on top.
• Wilmar Antifatigue Mats at Amazon.
• Cumulus Pro Antifatigue Mats at Amazon.
• Granger Options for antifatigue mats

Misc

• HomeShop Tech Good looking list of shop advice and all sorts of stuff...
• Schlage Keypad door deadbolt set.
• Garage Journal thread by Sakurama
• FamilyHandyman.com Decent amount of free info here.
• Mascot Workwear rugged work pants and other clothing.
• tool organization Garage Journal thread by lilscorpion
• Multifunction workbench by Benchworks and his Clamp Rack.
• FOG, FesToolOwnersGroup.
• Kreg Clamps recommended by Sakurama on GarageJournal.
• Festool VS600 Joining system PDF

Tools

• MonsterBallVise... Home Made Ball Vise.