Garage/shop ideas

[Big G]

Hey guys, my wife and I are gonna be building a garage addition to our home. It will be 30 wide x 28 deep. The only thing is half of the width (15ft) will be a "bonus room" for the kids, which really only leaves me with a 15x28 shop. So in other words, I guess it's essentially a really deep single car garage. It will have a decent (10ft) height ceiling.

I've been racking my brain trying to imagine the best layout for bench, shelves, parked trikes, tools (compressor, standing grinder, drill press, etc.). I've Googled for some ideas, but find most layouts cater to woodshop ideas. Thought maybe I'd ask you guys if you could post up some pics of you shop/garage?

Any thoughts on what works well and what doesn't would be appreciated!

[jeswinehart]

Hey guys, my wife and I are gonna be building a garage addition to our home. It will be 30 wide x 28 deep. The only thing is half of the width (15ft) will be a "bonus room" for the kids, which really only leaves me with a 15x28 shop. So in other words, I guess it's essentially a really deep single car garage. It will have a decent (10ft) height ceiling.

I've been racking my brain trying to imagine the best layout for bench, shelves, parked trikes, tools (compressor, standing grinder, drill press, etc.). I've Googled for some ideas, but find most layouts cater to woodshop ideas. Thought maybe I'd ask you guys if you could post up some pics of you shop/garage?

Any thoughts on what works well and what doesn't would be appreciated!

For me, every thing is bench mounted too save floor space. And those tools are not bolted down to allow me to move them about as needed. I use c clamps to hold in place. All are on felt so I don't Mar up counter top my wife finished for me.

[big specht]

Jhon that's way to organized and I didn't see the most important part of the shop. THE FRIDGE !

[big specht]

One thing I've come to like was warehouse shelves like for pallets they are heavy duty and adjustable

[jeswinehart]

Jhon that's way to organized and I didn't see the most important part of the shop. THE FRIDGE !

Fridge is 1 door away Big Specht
Dont forget LOTS of outlets !
So yeah, consider eletrical needs in your plans.
Normally my full size van and Mrs. auto are inside,,, van is in shop getting brakes done ( I hate working on vehicals)

[plastikosmd]

Garagejournal.com
Great site

[200xman]

Go taller and have the play room over the garage. Then its a real win/win.

[big specht]

Fridge is 1 door away Big Specht
Dont forget LOTS of outlets !
So yeah, consider eletrical needs in your plans.
Normally my full size van and Mrs. auto are inside,,, van is in shop getting brakes done ( I hate working on vehicals)

Lol ok I just didn't want to you dehydrate while in the shop !

[El Camexican]

My two cents...

Realistically think about what the biggest project you will ever undertake in there is and set yourself up to accommodate it.

Use your walls as much as possible, it's free space. Multilevel racking set up to accommodate something big under the first shelf (like a trike) is also a way to double, or triple up your use of space. Rafter storage is another freebie and you may even want to use the rafters in the kids area for storage.

The other thing I like are wheels. Compressors, welders, torches and tool boxes on wheels will leave you with future options as needed.

If you do own something that is going to need a permanent spot think it out before you set it in place. Way easier to sketch things out on paper than move them physically.

Have fun!

[atctim]

My actual "shop" is only 15' X 11' and has everything I need in it. It took some careful planning and a lot of time, but here is my work bench and tool layout.

[Big G]

Very nice setup jeswinehart! I took note of your use of pegboard on all exposed walls. Thank you for posting pics

[Big G]

Garagejournal.com
Great site

Thank you plastikosmd...I'll definitely check it out!

[atctim]

the other side of shop and storage units from Home Depot

[Big G]

Go taller and have the play room over the garage. Then its a real win/win.

That was the original plan, however building regulations where I live won't allow it

[Big G]

My two cents...

Realistically think about what the biggest project you will ever undertake in there is and set yourself up to accommodate it.

Use your walls as much as possible, it's free space. Multilevel racking set up to accommodate something big under the first shelf (like a trike) is also a way to double, or triple up your use of space. Rafter storage is another freebie and you may even want to use the rafters in the kids area for storage.

The other thing I like are wheels. Compressors, welders, torches and tool boxes on wheels will leave you with future options as needed.

If you do own something that is going to need a permanent spot think it out before you set it in place. Way easier to sketch things out on paper than move them physically.

Have fun!

All good points El Camexican! I too like the idea of lining up several trikes (rear wheels against wall) under shelving to make good use of that first level of floor space, and then go high on shelving above. And yes, wheels on the drill press, grinder stand, tool box, etc. are good ideas.