Need ideas for a 8ft x 10ft workshop

[sbelyo]

So I'm turning one of my garage bays into a workshop.  I'm able to fit 8' x 10' with a 9' 6" ceiling no problem.  I need some ideas on counter surfaces and cabinets.  I'd need some storage, an area for a desktop and 4-6 amps, 2 dacs, and a preamp.  Lastly an area to work on projects.

Is there an online layout tool that doesn't have a huge learning curve or anyone on here that can do a layout?  I'd gladly throw a few bucks their way for some time.

[dsavitsk]

https://www.solidsurface.com/products/surface/overstock/

 

[Voltron]

I used graph paper and made scale cut outs of the tools and cabinets to see how they would fit. I'm not sure what you mean by wanting ideas for cabinets so you might need to give more information like what kind of work you're going to do in the shop and what you need to store, etc. Upper cabinets for my shop were from a kitchen I helped remodel and then we built the base cabinets. 

Edited December 10, 2022 by Voltron

[n_maher]

^^ This or the free version of SketchUp are pretty good tools for layout and exploring different configurations.

[sbelyo]

On 12/10/2022 at 2:46 AM, Voltron said:

I used graph paper and made scale cut outs of the tools and cabinets to see how they would fit. I'm not sure what you mean by wanting ideas for cabinets so you might need to give more information like what kind of work you're going to do in the shop and what you need to store, etc. Upper cabinets for my shop were from a kitchen I helped remodel and then we built the base cabinets. 

I thought about doing that as well.  Mostly just assembling amps and such so soldering, drilling.  No wood working or welding.  I might add a 3D printer.

I saw some unfinished base cabinets at the homedepot.  I might go that route if I can't find anything local or on craigslist.

[sbelyo]

here's a drawing of what I have so far.  The framer is going to start at the end of the month.  After that I'll have the studs treated with borate. Next will be the electrical and network lines.  Initially I was just going to use some off the shelf cabinets from the home depot, but my son works for a cabinet maker so I should be able to get some custom desk height cabinets made so I can have drawers.  

Any suggestions on the layout?  The countertops will span the cabinets and the knee wall in front of the water heater.  I'm thinking of using butcher block

[dsavitsk]

On 12/12/2022 at 3:37 PM, sbelyo said:

 soldering ...  I might add a 3D printer.

both of these should probably have good air filtration.

[mikeymad]

I do approve of the two Klipschhorns in the corners of the longer left side wall. 🤘

[sbelyo]

7 minutes ago, mikeymad said:

I do approve of the two Klipschhorns in the corners of the longer left side wall. 🤘

That's a great idea!  Not too healthy for my wallet though

[justin]

8x10 is pretty small, so make good use of the vertical walls

also consider a wall mounted tankless water heater to reclaim the space

[sbelyo]

On 7/19/2023 at 8:46 PM, justin said:

8x10 is pretty small, so make good use of the vertical walls

also consider a wall mounted tankless water heater to reclaim the space

I managed to change out the garage door opener to a jackshaft model.  That bought me 3 feet so the space is now 11 feet by 10 feet.  Still haven't framed it though.  Trying to get this off the ground this month.  I bought a 2013 ZL1 Camaro and went down a rabbit hole for four months getting it to 622 RWHP on E85 (there's more in it but I ran out of fuel pump).  Now that I got that where I want it I'll start this room and hopefully start building amps again.

[sbelyo]

BIg update with pics tonight...  They're installing the cabinets today!

In the last year it was:

Framed out

Electrical and network were run

insulated, drywalled, and painted

Mini soho network rack installed and all business class devices installed.  2.5G wired and Wi-Fi 6e (3 hardwired ceiling pucks)

 

My son got a job at a cabinet company of all places so he had them build the cabinets and match them to the ones that are throughout the new house (wife insisted).  I can finally start working on projects again after a 2 year hiatus!  My first order of business is building a DAC, I sold mine and am down to a chord mojo.

[sbelyo]

[Voltron]

Progress! Are you going to have a counter / work table stretched across those two corner cabinets? I would want lots of work surface, which I didn't see in your drawing. 

[sbelyo]

3 hours ago, Voltron said:

Progress! Are you going to have a counter / work table stretched across those two corner cabinets? I would want lots of work surface, which I didn't see in your drawing. 

Yep, it's a complete U shape now with corner cabinets.  I never updated the drawing.  My son wound up doing it in the CAD software they use for the cabinets.  It'll be used to assemble all the DIY electronics and work from during the day.  I still have 2.5 garage bays just in case I work on anything that's too big for that room.

The last bit will be to install an A/C drop and vent.  Since it's summer in FL the HVAC guys are hoppin it'll probably have to wait until next month but I'll get there.  The countertop will be on tomorrow.

[sbelyo]

Here's where it's at now...  Toe kick, drawer fronts, doors, and hardware tomorrow.  Countertop as well

 

[sbelyo]

No dice on the finished product.  The template for the countertop was wrong so it went back.  The toe kicks also need to be increased in height a bit as the floor sloped about a half inch too much and you would've seen the white of the base in a few spots.  Hopefully Monday.