BobRenken Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 Hi i am building my woodshop so i can build small boats in from the weather. If you have a shop and were starting over what elements would you build into it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken_Potts Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 I'd want the necessary climate control to work on things during all seasons. I'd want a high ceiling with an equally high door, really good lighting and lots of electrical outlets. I'd make the shed at least twice the width of the very biggest boat I'd build and I'd leave plenty of room at the front and back to get around the ends of the boat. A concrete floor might be nice but it would come after all the preceding. At least that's where I'd start - Then when I saw that my building space wasn't big enough I'd start making all the usual compromises My shed is just a modest metal building without most of the aforementioned comforts. One day I'll install A/C cause it does get a little hot here from time to time. Maybe I'll get a dust system, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amna350 Posted October 3, 2014 Report Share Posted October 3, 2014 Which things you are using to make it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammersix Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 The most important thing I'd build into it would be height and the largest doors that would fit in the wall. 20 feet of unrestricted height would be best, but that's probably dreaming. The next most important thing I'd build in would be a gantry crane heavy enough to pick up and move the hull and keel of, say, a Dragon. 1-5 tons is probably enough. After that would be enough light to require sunglasses at midnight, then three phase power and finally six inch dust collection poured into the floor. After that, I'd be ready to build anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil McLean Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 I really like a few design features of my workshop. I laid insulation (pink) foam on the concrete floor, and then 3/4" T&G plywood overtop that. It makes it really nice for working all day, and much warmer in winter. I have good airflow, and double doors in front. A PTAC unit and 12 4xT8 fluorescent tube lights create excellent working conditions. I agree with the gantry crane idea, but didn't build that in. I have a patio next to the shop with a deck umbrella (10 ft, square) that cantilevers over a workspace. This patio way more than doubles my workspace when the weather allows, and has the added benefit of dust collection being unnecessary. I do routing, sanding and cutting out there when I can. I've moved away from using a table saw, and have invested in a track saw system which means breaking down sheet goods is simple (and accurate.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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