sbelyo Posted December 9, 2022 Report Share Posted December 9, 2022 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsavitsk Posted December 9, 2022 Report Share Posted December 9, 2022 https://www.solidsurface.com/products/surface/overstock/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted December 10, 2022 Report Share Posted December 10, 2022 (edited) 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 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted December 12, 2022 Report Share Posted December 12, 2022 ^^ This or the free version of SketchUp are pretty good tools for layout and exploring different configurations. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbelyo Posted December 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2022 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbelyo Posted July 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2023 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsavitsk Posted July 5, 2023 Report Share Posted July 5, 2023 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeymad Posted July 5, 2023 Report Share Posted July 5, 2023 I do approve of the two Klipschhorns in the corners of the longer left side wall. 🤘 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbelyo Posted July 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2023 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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin Posted July 20, 2023 Report Share Posted July 20, 2023 8x10 is pretty small, so make good use of the vertical walls also consider a wall mounted tankless water heater to reclaim the space 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbelyo Posted October 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2023 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbelyo Posted August 16 Author Report Share Posted August 16 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. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Voltron Posted August 16 Report Share Posted August 16 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. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbelyo Posted August 16 Author Report Share Posted August 16 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. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbelyo Posted August 17 Author Report Share Posted August 17 Here's where it's at now... Toe kick, drawer fronts, doors, and hardware tomorrow. Countertop as well 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbelyo Posted August 17 Author Report Share Posted August 17 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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