WoodlandRenovations Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 Hello all I curently have a two car garage work shop and live in Colorado. As many of you know sometimes it get a little cold, I was wondering what kind of heaters everyone isusing in there garage to keep it a good temp. Im leaning toward a natural gas type but am concerned of the time bomb affect. I do have dust collection and a air filtration unit though so. Any thoughts would be great thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 This thread has been covered a few times here in the forums.. A search may let you more discussions.. I use a pellet stove. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 I use a hand saw. Vigorously. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisG-Canada Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 Natural gas radiant heater on the ceiling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewyo Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 Propane tube heater. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat60 Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 I use a wood furnace and small oil furnace to tell you the truth.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 I think insulation is more important than the heat source. I crank two heaters in here but when it gets really cold they can't keep up because I still have an uninsulated garage door and attic. That's only been on the to-do list for about four years now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 Natural gas forced air furnace. I've always had an insulated door, but the weather stripping was not very good. After adjusting the door & adding secondary weather stripping it seals really well. That made quite a difference in the comfort level. The furnace is ducted with outlets at the floor so no cold feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Brendon_t Posted January 12, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 I use living in a draught stricken wasteland of built up low elevation desert. Works great 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 Natural gas ceiling hung warehouse heater. I do shut it off when spraying and wait until the the overspray settles to turn it back on, but I only spray water bourne finishes . Dust collector and hepa vacs work fine but I have a 16 ft ceiling and 11 ft clear under the heater. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estesbubba Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 I use a propane Hot Dawg heater: http://www.qcsupply.com/modine-hot-dawg-heater.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N00b-in-training Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 What temp do you all keep the shop at? Planning a week in the shop next week and mostly want to keep it warm enough to prevent glue up issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 I find 55-60 degrees to be a very comfortable working temperature. I think the chalk temperate of PVA glue is about 40 degrees, so you want to stay above 40. I warm up the shop to about 70 before finishing, then turn off the heat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 My basement sites at 65 year round and everything works great for me. I've had some cold days push it below 60 and hand planing or sanding is usually needed to keep warm. When it's colder i usually try and give glue a bit more time in the clamps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisDraper Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 I actually went with electric myself this time when I finished my shop. Electricity is pretty cheap here. Paying a hair over 7 cents per KW hour. The shop space is 20' x 32' with high ceilings. I went with a Fahrenheat Ceiling-Mount Industrial Heater. 7500 watts. Heats the space no problem. I keep it about 45 degrees unless I am working in there or plan on working in there. Electric is nice because you don't have to worry about open flames or venting or any of that jazz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estesbubba Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 When I'm working in the shop I set it at 60 unless I'm spraying waterbornes then it's at 65-68. When I'm not in there I set the thermostat at 40 but it usually settles at 46-48 at night so it doesn't burn propane when I'm not in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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