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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) |
bigkensteele |
Mar 30 2015, 07:27 PM
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Major Member Group: Members Posts: 2,197 Joined: 30-August 04 From: Cincinnati, OH Member No.: 2,660 Region Association: South East States |
Couple of ideas for you to ponder. I built this shelving for all the stuff that I don't need very often like paint/drywall tools, plumbing stuff, etc. I have to use a step ladder to get it down, but that is only once ever few weeks at best. However, it is all up and out of my way in space that would otherwise be unused. The bins are just the 12 gallon units sold at HD/Lowes. Label maker is my friend.
The shelving itself is 18" deep (I believe) from HD/Lowes. The back is fastened at each stud on 16". The front is suspended by 2 x 2s running underneath the front of the shelving and turnbuckles/threaded rod every 4 feet into the trusses. Three bins fit between each support. You would not believe how much storage this actually is. I can fit 20 bins across my three car garage, but as you can see I have a few Fuchs up there as well. The other nugget I have is this. I bought two of the 60" hardwood workbenches that HF sells for $139 (with coupon or on sale). I put casters on them and joined them together with window sash fasteners so they can come apart. Nice large work-space that can be moved anywhere I want it. It is also the perfect height for run-off from my table saw (bonus). |
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