Andy Wright Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 Three years ago, we moved to a ranch on 29 acres that I bought from the bank after a foreclosure. As with most foreclosure properties, it needed a lot of work so I ended up taking a break from woodworking for a couple of years while we remodeled the house, rebuilt fences, etc. At the beginning of this year I decided to set my sights on setting up a proper workshop, so I started working on converting a barn on the property into a new home for my tooldComing from a two car garage, this 40'x24' dedicated shop is very luxurious. It is drafty and has a few leaks in the roof, but it feels like home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 Looks like lots of room! How do you heat in the winter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Wright Posted August 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 I live in Texas, so winter is not really a big issue. When it gets cold I just put on a jacket 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-MattK- Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 great ceiling height, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 Welcome to the forum........ That's a hell of a nice shop! Where in Texas, we have a bunch of members in Texas! I'm a tad jealous about the shop, mine is 9' x 12' And like gravity, it sucks! But I can do most anything that needs doing. You'll enjoy the folks here! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewyo Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 Fantastic work space.The only trouble I foresee is that you can only go 15mph in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick S Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 Nice shop, Andy! I have the same shop fridge. Keeps the Shiner really cold!Welcome to the forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 Thats one huge shop! Looks awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim DaddyO Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 Nice playground. You ought to get a lot of enjoyment out of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat60 Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 Very nice shop Andy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 Thats a really nice space Andy. Welcome to the forums, this is a great place to hang out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyami Plotke Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 Andy, it looks like a great space. I'm assuming the metal visible is the back face of metal wall panels. It the climate good enough to work out there year round? Besides you jacket, do you need to heat and/or cool the space? If so, do the walls sweat?I hope they stay nice and dry for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted September 1, 2015 Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 Welcome, Andy! I like the looks of your shop. Are you planning any big projects in the near future? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estesbubba Posted September 1, 2015 Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 That is one impressive shop! Not having to heat it is nice but it's probably pretty toasty in there in the summer? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Wright Posted September 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 Thank you for all of the comments. I will try to answer a few of the questions asked in the thread1) I live in Caddo Mills, Texas (east of Dallas)2) The shop is very simple construction - 2x4 studs with galvanized panels on the outside. It has five windows, two 10x16ft roll-up garage doors, and a walk through door, but no insulation. I do have some humidity issues (rust), but it is not too bad.3) As far as working in the summer, it is hot but not unbearable - the shop is shaded by a few big oak trees and I have two high volume fans to keep the air moving. I worked on a few 100+ degree days this summer and survived to tell the story. For heat, I am planning to put in a propane heater this fall. It does get cold here, but rarely is it sub freezing so I don't need the type of heating system that people do in the northern states (If given the choice I would install AC instead of heat)4) my first furniture project in the new shop is a coffee table out of reclaimed oak. I just finished it over the weekend and will post some pics soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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