Shop, need suggestions

[Ron Brindisi Jr.]

Sorry guys, Here are the pics... Ron

[novassdude]

I am in the middle of getting quotes to get a shop built. The pole type are cheaper to build but a stick built is easier to finish. Any one do a insulated and finished pole style that would have some good suggestions for insulating them?

One thing I found is if you use a scissor rafter you can get a couple of feet extra ceiling clearance in the center of the building. That lets you keep the walls a little shorter and still have room for a lift.

I am sure this will not be a quick project but I will try and add some pics once I make my decision and start building.

One good thing is I live in a very small town with pretty much no building codes so I don't need to worry about what I can and can't do.

[tj310]

They still have building codes , maybe just less silly restrictions.---Trevor

[novassdude]

Originally Posted by tj310

They still have building codes , maybe just less silly restrictions.---Trevor

Nope the city (and I use that term loosely 85 people) has no rules on buildings. I assume there are some state rules that need to be followed. I checked with the county since I figured if the city has no rules that it would revert to the county. They said they have no jurisdiction in the city limits.

So if you want to live where you don't have to worry about the size of shop you want Kent Mn is a great place to be.

[Mack Reeves]

Here's a couple shots or mine... Its 40 x 30, block construction, insulated, hurricane standards, air and heat.... Built it in 2008 and its full!!!! Love the lift and would not be without one now!!! Still moving things around and making more useable room......

[Ken Miele]

Very nice guys.

Mack, how tall is the lift you have and what brand is it.

[Mack Reeves]

Originally Posted by Ken Miele

Very nice guys.

Mack, how tall is the lift you have and what brand is it.

Ken its 12' and its an Atlas...... Love it!!!!! Mack

[Ron Brindisi Jr.]

Mack, Very Nice!

A friend of mine built: rip a 1/2 inch, 4x8 sheet of plywood in half or whatever... and build, (a 2x4 frame) into a high "bar style" table with locking wheels with 2 shelves beneath.... It would give u storage between the 2 cars, as well as a work table and eating/bench racing area. He ended up finishing the second one and gave him 16' of movable area.... I am going to do the same soon... Ron

[Mack Reeves]

Originally Posted by Ron Brindisi Jr.

Mack, Very Nice!

A friend of mine built: rip a 1/2 inch, 4x8 sheet of plywood in half or whatever... and build, (a 2x4 frame) into a high "bar style" table with locking wheels with 2 shelves beneath.... It would give u storage between the 2 cars, as well as a work table and eating/bench racing area. He ended up finishing the second one and gave him 16' of movable area.... I am going to do the same soon... Ron

Thanks,
Ron, great idea about the work and thanks for sharing... Never enough room..... I think I could fill a 100 x 100 given enough time...... Just a pack-rat when it comes to the car stuff.....

[MikeMoller]

Originally Posted by Ron Brindisi Jr.

Mack, Very Nice!

A friend of mine built: rip a 1/2 inch, 4x8 sheet of plywood in half or whatever... and build, (a 2x4 frame) into a high "bar style" table with locking wheels with 2 shelves beneath.... It would give u storage between the 2 cars, as well as a work table and eating/bench racing area. He ended up finishing the second one and gave him 16' of movable area.... I am going to do the same soon... Ron

I built similar tables but 2 x 4 ft in size frames, one shelf(each table had different height on the shelf)with a 48x30 top (you can replace these). Cut all the frame pieces the same so height's are the same, with locking wheels. I have smaller garage 24x36, so I put these where I need them, If I need a large flat workspace then I can roll them out in the middle of the garage and shove them together, lock the wheels and have a pretty large table(great for serving food during our super bowl party). My wife made canvas covers with snaps so all the tools,junk on the shelves are hidden and helps keep the dust out and don't need extra space for opening doors.