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dubie · 01-21-2004, 06:26 PM

Old iron: I just had to get a rag to wipe up all the damn drool on my desk after seeing your shop. That si a dream shop!!! I would just put a bed in the loft and call the shop my master bedroom

I could only wish to ever own a shop that size

rodnok1 · 01-21-2004, 06:48 PM

what do you guys prefer and why, a standard truss roof or the open type. I guess it could depend on shop size. I am thinking 40x60. I have worked in many steel shops and just hate the interiors being open. They insulation gets filthy fast and looks bad. I was thinking roof trusses maybe one end vaulted for possible lift, with structural panels for walls. Heating and cooling would be easier with lower ceilings, and give you the ability to section it off for differnent levels of work, a dirty area, middle area for fab and paint prep, clean area for painting and interior. Also I have thought alot about heating, I have painted in shops with oil and propane or wood heat, puts too much crap in the air and you have to shut them off. What about just a/c with outside heatpump/propane gas pack using forced air?

stepside454 · 01-21-2004, 08:44 PM

Boy I miss having a nice size shop

**oldiron** · 01-21-2004, 11:39 PM

I went with truss because of the price, I could get more bang for the buck. If you notice the last bay has no truss but two poles going up to the roof. This way I was able to build a loft 16 x 36. The loft is designed to support 26,000 lbs. Also with the truss I can use my hoist with 12 foot walls. If I had the rafter design I would have needed 14 foot walls which would have cost more.
Please excuse the mess it is getting close to garbage hauling day.

Dubie, it took me 20 years to save up for this shop. Just put a little away at a time some where you won't get at too easy.

joerocks · 01-23-2004, 02:09 AM

here's a link

http://www.behmdesign.com/

Blue Beard · 01-23-2004, 10:32 AM

Wish I had visited that site before..........

nitne · 01-28-2004, 01:55 AM

Well right now I have a 22x26x8' 2 car detached garage and it's full. I think I need to hire someone to come over and organize it for me. I think no matter how much room I have it will still be too small.
I have a week off from work next week so I think I am going to put it to use and go out and clean it all up and get it organized. Wish me luck.

01-21-2004, 06:26 PM	#26
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,853	Old iron: I just had to get a rag to wipe up all the damn drool on my desk after seeing your shop. That si a dream shop!!! I would just put a bed in the loft and call the shop my master bedroom I could only wish to ever own a shop that size __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

01-21-2004, 06:48 PM	#27
rodnok1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Linden, North Carolina Posts: 617	what do you guys prefer and why, a standard truss roof or the open type. I guess it could depend on shop size. I am thinking 40x60. I have worked in many steel shops and just hate the interiors being open. They insulation gets filthy fast and looks bad. I was thinking roof trusses maybe one end vaulted for possible lift, with structural panels for walls. Heating and cooling would be easier with lower ceilings, and give you the ability to section it off for differnent levels of work, a dirty area, middle area for fab and paint prep, clean area for painting and interior. Also I have thought alot about heating, I have painted in shops with oil and propane or wood heat, puts too much crap in the air and you have to shut them off. What about just a/c with outside heatpump/propane gas pack using forced air? __________________ 64 Panel Rebuild Pics Clutch Replacement and Borg Warner T10 Trans Rebuild 64 Panel 1/2 Ton 350cubes/400hp BorgWarner t-10 3:73 Auburn Posi

01-21-2004, 08:44 PM	#28
stepside454 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: st. louis area Posts: 1,551	Boy I miss having a nice size shop __________________ 75 GMC C-15 short/step factory 454, lowered

01-21-2004, 11:39 PM	#29
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,094	I went with truss because of the price, I could get more bang for the buck. If you notice the last bay has no truss but two poles going up to the roof. This way I was able to build a loft 16 x 36. The loft is designed to support 26,000 lbs. Also with the truss I can use my hoist with 12 foot walls. If I had the rafter design I would have needed 14 foot walls which would have cost more. Please excuse the mess it is getting close to garbage hauling day. Dubie, it took me 20 years to save up for this shop. Just put a little away at a time some where you won't get at too easy. Attached Images __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg Last edited by oldiron; 01-21-2004 at 11:43 PM.

01-23-2004, 02:09 AM	#30
joerocks Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: gilbertsville,KY Posts: 111	here's a link http://www.behmdesign.com/ __________________ 1992 Jeep Cherokee 4.0 AUTO 1972 C10 350/350 1971 C1500 350/350 1970 C20 396/400

01-23-2004, 10:32 AM	#31
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Wish I had visited that site before.......... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

01-28-2004, 01:55 AM	#32
nitne Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Philadelphia PA Posts: 60	Well right now I have a 22x26x8' 2 car detached garage and it's full. I think I need to hire someone to come over and organize it for me. I think no matter how much room I have it will still be too small. I have a week off from work next week so I think I am going to put it to use and go out and clean it all up and get it organized. Wish me luck. __________________ Its all Ball Bearings these days. 70 chevy C10 In pieces. Any body got some rubber bands I can borrow to put it all back together.



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