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I may be heading to northern MN for a few months to do some work. Since the weather up there isn't conducive to working outside, I am considering designing a custom tandem-axle trailer to be my workshop. It would be WELL INSULATED and heated.
The work would be a combination of general construction, remodeling, and repair. I envision having the following 'large' machines (in no particular order) available:
• Track Saw with Paulk-inspired cutting table
• Kapex on custom-designed 8020 table with Systainer storage below (and above if needed)
• CT36AC under Kapex
• Contractor-style table saw (stored when not in use)
• Bench grinder (stored when not in use)
• Air compressor
• MIG welder (stored when not in use)
• Band Saw (may not be room)
• Drill press or small mill
• 56" mechanics tool cart (for mechanics tools, not for woodworking)
• Guide rails would store on ceiling
• Roof will be reinforced to store ladders and possibly haul materials for 'immediate' use.
• Small generator
I would also, of course, take all my Festool stuff.
I likely couldn't/wouldn't store finishes 'on board' since it would be a challenge to keep then from freezing. Plus, there probably wouldn't be any place to do finishing anyway.
I'd like to see what others have done to make a useable shop in about an 8' x 24' space. Please post your floor plans?
The work would be a combination of general construction, remodeling, and repair. I envision having the following 'large' machines (in no particular order) available:
• Track Saw with Paulk-inspired cutting table
• Kapex on custom-designed 8020 table with Systainer storage below (and above if needed)
• CT36AC under Kapex
• Contractor-style table saw (stored when not in use)
• Bench grinder (stored when not in use)
• Air compressor
• MIG welder (stored when not in use)
• Band Saw (may not be room)
• Drill press or small mill
• 56" mechanics tool cart (for mechanics tools, not for woodworking)
• Guide rails would store on ceiling
• Roof will be reinforced to store ladders and possibly haul materials for 'immediate' use.
• Small generator
I would also, of course, take all my Festool stuff.
I likely couldn't/wouldn't store finishes 'on board' since it would be a challenge to keep then from freezing. Plus, there probably wouldn't be any place to do finishing anyway.
I'd like to see what others have done to make a useable shop in about an 8' x 24' space. Please post your floor plans?