I had to back and read 4 pages of posts.
Enjoyed all of it !!!!
I moved here in 2001, started building my shop 2002, (still haven't started to remodel the house), did all the work with help from Rusty Iron Junkie Friends and family, finished 2003-spring 2004.
Knocked off most of the other mentioned items, because of adding on to a existing building, and grade elevation, no lift. BUT IT IS IN THE PHASE 2 plans for the lower storage part of the building.
original building 24x28 now 32x88, half is a heated shop, office, parts room, and Parts Washer, mini Paint Booth area.
Dream shop.
Is anything that is covering you from the weather a wrong answer?
No garage, or shop to speak of. If it rains while doing anything a tarp tied to trees, is as good as it gets.
With Keni and I looking for a house to buy, this is definitely on my mind lately. Right now it would need to have a garage at minimum, but with enough space to build a shop, preferably at least 3 bays. I will have a two post lift at some point, my body is not aging gracefully and this is pretty much going to be a requirement before much longer. Fully wired with 220 volt easily accessible around the shop. Functioning bathroom and maybe a shower, to save the house shower from becoming coated in grunge. Drill press. Hydraulic press. Band saw. Sandblasting cabinet. Lathe. Welder and welding table. Tubing bender. Parts washer. Small forge. Vacuum forming table. Oven for various things. Decent stereo. Great internet capability so I can look stuff up without having to go back to the house. Well thought out storage and work areas. Lighting. Lots of lighting. Woodworking would probably be in it's own separate area, ideally...
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