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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) |
somd914 |
Mar 29 2015, 07:28 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 1,171 Joined: 21-February 11 From: Southern Maryland Member No.: 12,741 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Looking great. Our garage is 24' x 36' with a an 8' x 12' bump out for the workshop area.
A few thoughts/questions/suggestions: - Are you running 220 outlets? - Are you plumbing a sink? - 28 ft width is interior or exterior width? Looks like exterior. Fitting three across will work but be a bit tight for a lift on the side, therefore I would go center. - Shelving, any thoughts for shelves or cabinets? - Lifts - my neighbor has this one: http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/Atlas-TD...le-Scissor-Lift - This one will be going in my garage this spring (friend is an independent mechanic running this one up and down several times a day times 3 years now w/o issues): http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/Atlas-BP8000 - Lighting? I have 13 twin-bulb 48" fluorescent shop lights on three switch banks so they are zoned. Plenty of light from above, but I'm going to run a few down low along the walls and down the corners - Concur there is never too much light in my opinion. - Bench area - definitely in my opinion as working with parts on the floor gets old. - Agree with motion sensor lights outside - love ours, plus from a security standpoint motion sensors make more sense than leaving lights on all the time - light is on, someone is coming or going and grabs attention. - Storage area - what are the dimensions? Looks narrow. Good luck, keep us posted - off to a great start. |
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