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planning my new 914 garage |
siverson |
Mar 28 2015, 09:41 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,448 Joined: 5-May 03 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 654 Region Association: Southern California |
We bought a new house many months ago, and the house needed a ton of work. The "house" part of our remodel is almost over, and now I'm making plans for the garage. I actually can't believe I haven't but more thought into this yet as one of the primary reasons we (or I (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) ) liked the house is it has a big 2-car garage AND a big 3-car garage. And a big yard. Yay me.
Without benches or storage, I think 10 914s would actually fit in the 2 garages (tandem). So... What do you think of my layout plan? Any other ideas below. The most space I've had to work with before this was a 22x20 2-car garage. 1. LIFT - We have to do some concrete work in the garage now anyways, so I think I may put some type of scissor lift in the floor. The ceiling is flat and only about 8.5' or 9.0'. - Any lift recommendations? - What needs to be plumbed into the lift? Just power or ? (I'm just starting my research now) - Do you think the center position is the best for the lift? 2. BENCHES. What do you think? Benches as I drew along the top, or benches in the bottom stall? That closet has to stay there. Any ideas or inspiration? Thanks! -Steve Attached thumbnail(s) |
thieuster |
Mar 29 2015, 08:49 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 447 Joined: 31-January 15 From: 275 mls NW from Stuttgart. Member No.: 18,384 Region Association: Europe |
Do not put the lift in the middle. At one point, you'll want to grind something. With the lift in the middle, you're always too close to the car!
A 2 post car lift is the best solution: e.g. when you want to drop an engine, it's really a one man's job! Again, don't put in the middle. Position a sink close to the door; that way, you can be 'clean' without crossing the workshop towards the door. Consider the best layout for your bench & tools: are you left or right handed? Do you have space to position a vice? Do you need a blasting cabinet or a lathe? Tools: personally, I prefer a trolley with the most common tools next to the car. Other, larger or specialised tools need a prominent place on the wall. When you restore a car, you need 4x its space: one for the car, two for all the items and one for yourself to work. You can store the parts off course, then you need less room. In my garage, I've wired the electrics through one main switch: all power, including the lights on the ceiling + radio are centrally controlled. One single flick of the switch and I'm certain that all is safe. I've mounted curtain rails + runners on the ceiling of the garage. I mounted an extension cord on the runners, that way I can reacht through the complete garage for power. Invest in proper LED lighting: it has several advantages. Finally: most of my tools are electrically powered. In hindsight, I would have opted for air powered tools. Lighter, often stronger. |
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