In a message dated 05/17/2000 5:48:21 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
sabecker@... writes:
> I'm working on plans to build myself the perfect motorcycle shop.
> 18'Wx32'Dx10'H will most likely be the size. Insulated and drywalled.
> [painted off-white, a red stripe about 4 foot high, and dark blue from
there
> to the floor]
My office/shop is 24Wx40Lx10H. 1-1/2 story with stairs up center dividing
the shop from the "office". I used an I-beam down center for structural
support and also serves as place to hang a chain fall. Wish I had made it
48L - its only money and a guy can never have a shop to large. I added a
full length, 16' wide lean-to shed off back - cheap covered storage. My
office area is drywalled and I used OSB on the shop interior. I am kinda
rough and the OSB wall can withstand a bike falling over on it. Sheet rock
walls tend to get beat-up if not careful.
> A wash up sink, a urinal. Maybe a shower?
I did. It is convenient and as my shop cost quite a bit, I figured that it
could be converted into a garage appt. or small house it ever desired. At
least rough in plumbing so you could add shower/bath later.
> The floor painted or sealed.[ black and white checkered].
Painted floors are pretty but if it is a "working shop" plain ol' concrete is
better. I told my concrete finishers to make it as smooth as possible and it
is quite easy to keep clean. I can weld on the floor without worrying about
messing up the paint job.
> Way To Many Lights!
Take advantage of natural light - lots of windows if site and security allow.
Add outside lighting and receptacles.
> Phone. Intercom link to house.
I had a 2-line phone with intercom. Worked real nice, "Hey Honey, I'm ready
for lunch." Answer: "Well then, get over here and make it, I'm hungry
too!"
> Anything else I should know, do or watch out for.
It will cost more than planned but it will be worth it. A pre-fab metal
building is very cost effective if allowable in your neighborhood. My shop
has cedar siding and looks good but cedar requires maintenance. The more
"maintenance-free" you make it, the more time you will have to do what you
want. Also, when you get ready for welding equipment, you can practice by
making Honey some little ornamental do-dads and soften the blow when she sees
the bill!
Knot - who stays in the dog house but at least it's nice dog house.