My wife has finally given her blessings on converting a shed we have into a workshop! smilies=bowdown So my son and I have been busy cleaning it out and getting it ready for construction. Here are some pics---if I can get them to work.
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The shed is 24'x16' open at both ends with about a 10 foot ceiling. Overall the structure is in pretty good shape, but there's still a lot of work to do in order to make it a suitable workshop. With the exception of the shell, I’m pretty much starting from scratch.
I’ve never built a real workshop before and have been brain storming a bit. Here’s what’s on the plans so far. Any advice is greatly appreciated.
Electrical:
120V outlets at 4 foot centers all the way around, a couple in the ceiling and couple outside.
220V outlets at the lathe station, table saw, air compressor and maybe a couple more in key locations.
Eight 2x4 foot ceiling lights, may take it to six. But I like lots of light.
Flood lights at the front and back.
Structural:
Put a 32” door at the front and a double 6 foot door at the rear.
Pour a new pad on top of the existing. (The existing is sloped to the open areas and done rather roughly.)
Add a couple of lean-to/closets on either end to house dust collector and air compressor.
Put electric conduit to table saw and dust collector duct under new slab
Add about 12 feet of work counter space with storage below and overhead cabinets.
Add pull down stairs and attic storage
Insulate and sheet rock.
Run air compressor pipe to a couple locations inside the shop.
HVAC:
Add a mini-split system heat pump.
Put a filtered return between the dust collector closet and shop
Again, any advice is appreciated.
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Thanks!