Finally getting started on the new (to me) shop

[Beaudreaux JC]

I used  3/4 ply, mounted through the wall to provide a base for the interior unit. In hindsight, I should have mounted it prior to the foam, but this worked well enough.

 

[Beaudreaux JC]

I poured a small 2x3 concrete pad on the exterior of the shop for the exterior unit. Of course it was 97 degrees outside but that just provided “motivation to get it done. Once dry, I attached the exterior unit using redhead studs in the concrete,

 

[Beaudreaux JC]

Finally operational. This is a big moment, at least for me.  After years of working in a hot 1.5 car garage, sweating and moving stuff constantly...blessed.cool air lol

 

[Beaudreaux JC]

Out of the heat, and hanging lights. I’m not super happy with the install method, but I figure I can come back once I’m moved in and do it right. I used zip ties to hang the lights, and I’m telling myself it’s temporary.

 

[Beaudreaux JC]

 

[Bob D.]

Nice. How long are those LED light strips?

I realize they are not heavy but will supporting them only at each end be enough.

 

[HarveyWildes]

Out of the heat, and hanging lights. I’m not super happy with the install method, but I figure I can come back once I’m moved in and do it right. I used zip ties to hang the lights, and I’m telling myself it’s temporary.

Nice shop, fun project to see it all come together.  You've made exactly the investments in comfort I would make.  Does the car coexist with your woodworking for the foreseeable future?

 

[Bob D.]

If you want to get off that cold concrete slab now's the time while the building is empty.

Dri-core panels are about $1.25/sf. Or just coat with epoxy floor paint.https://dricore.com/products/dricore-subfloor/

 

[DeformedTree]

What is going on for fire proofing over the foam?  Did they spray it with a coating? It looks like raw foam?

 

[Beaudreaux JC]

Nice. How long are those LED light strips?

I realize they are not heavy but will supporting them only at each end be enough.

The lights are 8 feet long. The back of the lights are thin aluminum, so there is some support. Once the shop is up and running I plan on ripping some 5/4 maple I have in hand into backer strips and mounting them to it. I purchased them from amazon, and it’s been an adventure to get enough present without damage to equip the shop.  I bought 10 packs, and had to piece together 16 out of three different shipment.

 

[Beaudreaux JC]

If you want to get off that cold concrete slab now's the time while the building is empty.

Dri-core panels are about $1.25/sf. Or just coat with epoxy floor paint.https://dricore.com/products/dricore-subfloor/

Excellent suggestion on the dricore subfloor. Im considering that exact product, but the budget is tight. I’ve considered grinding and sealing, epoxy and laminate tile squares. For now, I’m opting to stick with the concrete and use rubber anti fatigue mats at the work stations. I work in a warehouse distribution environment, so concrete floors and I are pretty familiar.

 

[Beaudreaux JC]

Out of the heat, and hanging lights. I’m not super happy with the install method, but I figure I can come back once I’m moved in and do it right. I used zip ties to hang the lights, and I’m telling myself it’s temporary.

Nice shop, fun project to see it all come together.  You've made exactly the investments in comfort I would make.  Does the car coexist with your woodworking for the foreseeable future?

The car was my wife’s first, an early 70’s Honda coupe. It will eventually get pushed out of the nest, but for now...I’m stuck with it. It could be worse, she has a horse too that we are building a barn for. In short, I feel lucky that 1. I’m not sharing my shop with a excrement making machine 2. Barn budget and shop budget haven’t created too many conflicts and finally 3. I’ve gotten the (albeit reduced) time to work on the shop whilst the barn isn’t finished.

 

[NuthinFancy]

If you want to get off that cold concrete slab now's the time while the building is empty.

Dri-core panels are about $1.25/sf. Or just coat with epoxy floor paint.https://dricore.com/products/dricore-subfloor/

Nice shop.  Looks like you're doing things right - with the possible exception of demolition (sorry about the stitches). 

+1 for getting off the cold, hard concrete. 

I put down 2" foam insulating board from a big box store, then put Advantech tongue and groove over it.  My feet, knees, and back thank me every day for doing so.  I'm in Wisconsin and my feet are never cold when I'm in the shop in winter.  No issues with rolling heavy stuff around either.

Best wishes on your new shop.