Man cave
#1
Man cave
I'm very much entertaining the purchase of a lot to build a 40x60 metal shop. It would be 5 minutes from my house where I could drive to with my golf cart via back roads.
It it will be insulated, water via rain water collection, no septic or sewer.
I intend to to put my tools. cars, lift, etc in there. Since this is a new build I'm looking for advice on things not to miss out on.
Do do I put anything in the concrete for a lift? What about a dyno? Reasonable at all to get one of those?
what all is on your list for a man cave like this. Keep in mind this is for working on race cars not just storing collectors items
It it will be insulated, water via rain water collection, no septic or sewer.
I intend to to put my tools. cars, lift, etc in there. Since this is a new build I'm looking for advice on things not to miss out on.
Do do I put anything in the concrete for a lift? What about a dyno? Reasonable at all to get one of those?
what all is on your list for a man cave like this. Keep in mind this is for working on race cars not just storing collectors items
#3
+1 on the garagejournal.com site, everything from a shed to a hanger is on there, tons of ideas.
Have a fiend that built one like that, stand alone just down the street from his house.
Two things I can think of is, drive/pull through doors if you have a trailer would be nice. Also if you do other things like wood working having two separate sides.
Have a fiend that built one like that, stand alone just down the street from his house.
Two things I can think of is, drive/pull through doors if you have a trailer would be nice. Also if you do other things like wood working having two separate sides.
#4
Budget a few hours and go to: www.garagejournal.com Find all the good ideas and voila......
#6
I'll look through that site. have not seen that one before.
will not do any wood work here, just car stuff. having a seperate area for engine work is a good idea.
#7
220V power with multiple outlets for welders and plasma cutters, etc
BIG air compressor mounted outside (noise) with air routed all over the shop with several retractable hoses
Lots of retractable extension cords
Mount air and power close to the garage door so you can run it outside when needed
attic with stairs for storage
concrete pad out front and maybe on sides to make it easy to roll cars around
storage cabinet outside for used fluids and filters
refrigerator
tall metal table on casters for welding, some long fold up tables that are easy to move around
Take a look at Canepa's shop - copy that!
BIG air compressor mounted outside (noise) with air routed all over the shop with several retractable hoses
Lots of retractable extension cords
Mount air and power close to the garage door so you can run it outside when needed
attic with stairs for storage
concrete pad out front and maybe on sides to make it easy to roll cars around
storage cabinet outside for used fluids and filters
refrigerator
tall metal table on casters for welding, some long fold up tables that are easy to move around
Take a look at Canepa's shop - copy that!
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#12
I think you'll need a sink, and drain, but can get by with a port a pottie or a composting toilet.
but it can't be a man cave without a toilet.
add a shower and place to sleep, you've got something every man will envy.
Think of it as an investment!
-also think about a laptop/computer area, and security cams.
but it can't be a man cave without a toilet.
add a shower and place to sleep, you've got something every man will envy.
Think of it as an investment!
-also think about a laptop/computer area, and security cams.
#13
There will be a sink and drain. It's a good idea to plumb for a bathroom in the concrete even if I put a septic in later. I'll look into a septic just depends on the cost.
Thinking 6" concrete so I can secure a 2 post lift. Will also add pads for compressor and ac compressor outside
Depending on how it sits in the lot I might put bay doors on each side. Kinda depends if I can cent to the back side. Also want to be able to store my trailer next to it (only a 50' wide lot") but should be doable
Thinking 6" concrete so I can secure a 2 post lift. Will also add pads for compressor and ac compressor outside
Depending on how it sits in the lot I might put bay doors on each side. Kinda depends if I can cent to the back side. Also want to be able to store my trailer next to it (only a 50' wide lot") but should be doable
#15
Just scratching the surface...
4000lb+ concrete - 4"+
shop wired for 3 phase 220, 220, 110, air, each bench has at least 4 out lets on 110, on 2 breakers...
benches, lots of benches
Lights - garagejournal has a whole section on lighting - can't have to much
Chain hoist
Ray
4000lb+ concrete - 4"+
shop wired for 3 phase 220, 220, 110, air, each bench has at least 4 out lets on 110, on 2 breakers...
benches, lots of benches
Lights - garagejournal has a whole section on lighting - can't have to much
Chain hoist
Ray