Topic: Help with setting up first garage workshop (Read 17794 times)

inertia · « **Reply #25 on:** January 05, 2016, 10:42:42 am »

I'm fortunate to have a purpose-built block-and-brick extension on the end of our double garage as my workshop. It's 5m x 3.5m and was built to current building regs as regards insulation etc. Heating was a problem which was solved by fitting two tubular electric heaters on thermostats to keep the temperature above about 5°C and using a 3kW electric fan heater (also with a thermostat) for when I'm in there. I fitted eight 12" square LED lighting panels on the ceiling, which are the best work-lighting I've ever had, and a pair of daylight fluorescent tubes on a swinging arm over my main workbench. I do use the garage for spraying!
http://cpc.farnell.com/modelcraft/pla8011/bench-light-twin-fluorescent-2x15w/dp/LA02963
https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/honeywell-heavy-duty-utility-heater/ (This is the latest version of the one I have)
http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Heating/d230/Electric+Heaters+%26+Dryers/sd3168/Tubular+Heater/p87163
http://www.ledlightsense.co.uk/products/300-x-300-led-panel-light/ (Example only - mine came direct from ROC via Component Shop and were mounted to the ceiling with aluminium clips)
There is also a whopping great big Xpelair fan over one end of the main bench which will change the entire roomful of air in about five minutes. Very handy after using cellulose or polyester (or a curry...

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Dave M

Danny · « **Reply #26 on:** January 05, 2016, 11:20:26 am »

A few members have mentioned problems with spiders. I had them in the garage but they have now packed their little suitcases and done a runner!

Spiders do not like the smell of either horse chestnuts (conkers) or peppermint so, following a trial with bags of conkers round the garage (which seemed to work), I found this
http://cpc.farnell.com/midas/709-0063/spider-repellant-spiderex-300ml/dp/SR08417?ost=spiderX&selectedCategoryId=&categoryId=700000009881
This works but is quite expensive for spraying all the corners of a garage.

I have now found some peppermint spray (nicer smell than conker oil) and use that.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Spiders-Non-Harmful-Natural-Deterrent-Spray/dp/B0086WJJJM
Seems ok so far

Good evicting
Danny

dave parker · « **Reply #27 on:** January 05, 2016, 06:51:11 pm »

Thanks again for all the replies....

Lots to think about...

Hopefully these pics will work to show you all what I am working with (after a good tidy up today and installed a worklight above the benches)

The lights don't look very bright in the pics for some reason, but they are!!

So, what do you all think...am I going to be ok???

timg · « **Reply #28 on:** January 05, 2016, 07:29:57 pm »

Hi Dave
Very nice ,
I really like the floor tiles (where did you get them from pls)

Get building

Spud

dave parker · « **Reply #29 on:** January 05, 2016, 07:36:40 pm »

Thanks Spud

Although expensive, they are and have been brilliant since I got them.

Flooring from here...

http://www.ecotileflooring.com/application/workshop-flooring/

Skirting from here...

http://mototile.com/motolock-interlocking-flooring-shop.html?gclid=CICQyvK0k8oCFagewwodVr4P8A

nice alternative to carpet, but not as warm on your feet

Unsinkable 2 · « **Reply #30 on:** January 05, 2016, 09:00:23 pm »

Wow shiny as a new pin

I'd be embarrassed to show mine at the moment, there's about 2cm of dust covering everything

I decided that before I continue building this year that I have to have a good clean up and now my back is a lot better I can start

. U2

ballastanksian · « **Reply #31 on:** January 05, 2016, 09:20:32 pm »

That is an insiring place to work Dave. I can see elements of many ideas from this topic demonstrated in what you have achived. I love this forum

You will build many great models in there and I hope we get to see them being built:O)

Norseman · « **Reply #32 on:** January 05, 2016, 09:38:31 pm »

Nice space and lots of scope for you. Suggestions -

Some easily removable insulation on the garage door will help.
An LED lit angle-poise magnifying lamp for close work might be a good idea. I have one and love it.
A small brazing hearth made from three small pieces of Vermiculite is handy and safe. I got mine from Ebay for £8 and it stores flat and neatly. I looked but couldn't see one on Ebay today.

Dave

david48 · « **Reply #33 on:** January 05, 2016, 11:35:28 pm »

Well by now you must have a good idea which way to go if you use all that has been suggested you will have a workshop we all will want to use . Good luck
David .

essex2visuvesi · « **Reply #34 on:** January 05, 2016, 11:55:55 pm »

My Shed is 10x8 and I've decided to go bigger as there's not much room
I think this is what I'll have next:-
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/20x10-summerhouse-shed-19mm-summerhouse-shed-L-K-Tanalised-workshop-shed-/201495012430

dave parker · « **Reply #35 on:** January 06, 2016, 11:05:26 am »

Thanks everyone
I feel like part of the team already
Now the fun starts....

tigertiger · « **Reply #36 on:** January 06, 2016, 11:41:57 am »

Looking at your pics, there is room on the left hand wall (above head height) for a lumber rack for strip wood. You don't need a solid shelf just something like brackets going out from the wall for the wood to rest on.

Or if you want you could have above head height shelves.

bfgstew · « **Reply #37 on:** January 06, 2016, 11:56:06 am »

A handy tip for you, print those pictures off and put them up on the wall to remind you what it used to look like. I spent a good month getting mine how I wanted it, turned my back for a day and bamb, it became a dumping ground again, not to mention the little bit of mess I made........................

Nice set up, if you are going to use small power tools like a dremel or the like, rather than having them laying about and getting in the way, use one of those hanging basket retractable hooks, get them for about a fiver off amazon, keeps stuff out of the way.

grendel · « **Reply #38 on:** January 06, 2016, 12:51:12 pm »

If you are going to use power tools an incandescent desk type lamp may be a good idea, as you can get a strobe effect from flourescents that make the power tool appear stationary.

dave parker · « **Reply #39 on:** January 06, 2016, 01:14:27 pm »

So have I made the wrong choice by fitting a fluoro light above workbench???

bfgstew · « **Reply #40 on:** January 06, 2016, 01:47:47 pm »

I wouldn't worry about it too much, that senario mainly applies in industrial premesis where the Heath and Safety loons patrol. They may appear stationary but the noise of the thing will give you a clue if it is running or not...................

Hellboy Paul · « **Reply #41 on:** January 06, 2016, 02:19:31 pm »

Quote from: grendel on January 06, 2016, 12:51:12 pm

If you are going to use power tools an incandescent desk type lamp may be a good idea, as you can get a strobe effect from flourescents that make the power tool appear stationary.

Not a bad idea if you are deaf or very hard of hearing.... My lathe makes enough noise I know it is running even with my eyes shut...

By the way, I use a flourescent tube....

Paul.

Norseman · « **Reply #42 on:** January 06, 2016, 02:26:28 pm »

Quote from: bfgstew on January 06, 2016, 01:47:47 pm

where the Heath and Safety loons patrol.

That would be me (Safety Rep)

Best time to make anything safe is at the planning stage - not after an event.

Can't say I stick to all the rules at home but I don't just ignore shop safety either - yes I listened to Uncle Norm on all his New Yankee Workshops

bfgstew · « **Reply #43 on:** January 06, 2016, 02:32:54 pm »

Depends on what Hz your lights are and what Hz your tools are, if both 50Hz then you will get strobing, at some point, if they are different then strobing will not happen.

tigertiger · « **Reply #44 on:** January 06, 2016, 03:03:42 pm »

Also depends on things spinning at exactly the right speed to appear stationary. I am using flouro and have never noticed the phenomenon exept with a spinning circular saw blade as it slows to a halt. Looks like it goes one way, slows, stops, goes backwards etc.

bfgstew · « **Reply #45 on:** January 06, 2016, 03:23:08 pm »

In other words Dave, don't worry about it.

dave parker · « **Reply #46 on:** January 06, 2016, 03:57:51 pm »

grendel · « **Reply #47 on:** January 06, 2016, 09:04:41 pm »

I only mentioned it as a warning it could happen, I have always had fluorescents as a main light, but also sited tools in front of the window, only once (when it was dark outside) have I tried grabbing a lathe chuck that looked stationary while it was turning, not something I want to repeat. that was why I suggested a desk lamp or similar, as an additional point of work light.
If it was an industrial workshop they would insist on at least 1 incandescent light as a precaution, but its not strictly necessary as long as you know it can happen.

The Wizard · « **Reply #48 on:** January 06, 2016, 11:12:20 pm »

Using twin fluorescent tubes negates this problem. This was standard practice in machine shops I worked in.

steamboatmodel · « **Reply #49 on:** January 06, 2016, 11:22:45 pm »

One place I worked at had florescent tube lighting it was pretty good, but we wanted individual work lights at each machine. We had heard about the strobe, but it took us a couple of weeks to find which machines we could run at a speed to make them look stationary. We did get the work lights, but a couple of us got heck for waisting time playing with the machines.
Regards,
Gerald.

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