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Here's a few pics of mine, its 40 x 60 with a 12 X 16 and 10 X 10 overhead with 2 walk-ins, 4gang electric plugs every 5', 15-8' fluorescent lights. Attached ImagesH2osStickers.comMiller Syncrowave 250 Hi-FreqMiller 252 migHypertherm Powermax105Miller Maxstar 200Hypertherm 1650Tourchmate 1   4' X 8'Hossfeld Bender30W Laser Engraver
Reply:Shop is 40x40  12' ceiling ,in ground auto hoist ,40' beam and trolly.Still need a cold storage addition off the back. Attached Images
Reply:Looks good esp the snow, at the right times.justweldit41H2osStickers.comMiller Syncrowave 250 Hi-FreqMiller 252 migHypertherm Powermax105Miller Maxstar 200Hypertherm 1650Tourchmate 1   4' X 8'Hossfeld Bender30W Laser Engraver
Reply:Not my shop.. but its where i work..www.monarchmachineworks.com...zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:Nice size shops. I'm hoping to bulid a 40x40 here before the winter. I have to go meet with the zoning appeals board now. I already got the approval from the zone board, then it has to go to this other group. Right now I have a 24x24 to work out of. Attached ImagesLast edited by MicroZone; 08-26-2006 at 11:38 PM.John -  fabricator extraordinaire, car nut!-  bleeding Miller blue! http://www.weldfabzone.com
Reply:I am in envy of some of these shops. My shop is only 20X20. I am almost done remodeling it. It was two rooms and I tore out the wall making it one room. I took out the sheetrock that was molded due to a flood that happened when the neighbor decided that he did not like the natural flow of water during a rain and damed up the waterflow (if I was not in the hospital he would not have done it, I was pretty mad). It directed the water right at my shop and I got flooded. It has been that way for 8 months, closed up and growing mold. Now that I am able to work on it I tore out the sheetrock and replaced it all with MDF, including the ceiling. I added beams in the ceiling and mounted a hoist for lifting things I can no longer lift. I am just now starting to put everything away (it was all outside under a porch) and should finish up soon. When it is done I will post some pictures. Here's a tip. If you are building work benches, look for office buildings being remodeled. Go talk to the forman and ask for the doors that are being removed. I got two solid core doors that are 9' tall and 3' wide. Makes for great workbench tops. They were free also.Sure wish I had the room some of you guys do. I have over 5 acres and was looking for one of those domes you see at plant nurseries. I wanted to get a 40' X 100' and use it as a welding shop. Unfortunately they are pretty pricy so it will have to wait. I was going to build it right over my existing shop and use the existing shop as an office.
Reply:I don't have any real good ones of it, but you can see it here from my front porch, 30x40;
Reply:Nice picture, but you ain't got no trees?!  Where 'bouts is this?!Smithboy...if it ain't broke, you ain't tryin'.
Reply:Yep they all look nice, If you want a nice shop do like i did told my wife we'd build a housee but have to have a shop big enough to store all the things in it for the house while i work on the house. lol that was in 1999 and we are buying a new house now funny how things work out. lol  You guys might try that one, worked for me, but onl once tried to get another one closer to where i just bought but didnt work this time.justweldit41H2osStickers.comMiller Syncrowave 250 Hi-FreqMiller 252 migHypertherm Powermax105Miller Maxstar 200Hypertherm 1650Tourchmate 1   4' X 8'Hossfeld Bender30W Laser Engraver
Reply:You guys make me go nuts...I wish I had one fourth of your shops. Well at least I can use the school equipment. Congrats y´allMy Babies: HF Drill pressHF Pipe Bender3   4.5" Black and Decker angle grindersLincoln Electric PROMIG 175that´s it!
Reply:Yes thats cool and the schools doesn't cost anything, and they can always get things upgraded. loljustweldit41H2osStickers.comMiller Syncrowave 250 Hi-FreqMiller 252 migHypertherm Powermax105Miller Maxstar 200Hypertherm 1650Tourchmate 1   4' X 8'Hossfeld Bender30W Laser Engraver
Reply:Originally Posted by smithboyNice picture, but you ain't got no trees?!  Where 'bouts is this?!
Reply:WOW! I can only dream of having a space like some of those to work with - - at least at this point in time. After many years of working on my vehicles in the driveway (in the snow and rain) I am finally on the brink of moving into my new garage. Along with our 2 vehicles, the 26' x 30' building will also house all of my toys  - ah..err - tools.It is not a dedicated "shop", but with the heated floor, 9' ceiling and fully walkable attic storage, it will be a HUGE improvement for me.Anyway, what a great site you guys have here. My day job has me in an office, so when I get a chance, I love to spend time getting dirty and fixing things. Hopefully, with this new space, my welder will also get a bit more of a workout.Keep up the great site. Attached ImagesWeekend MigBackyard MechanicWelder: DECASTAR 150E, Wire Feed w/ Gas Potential (not currently using gas)
Reply:Nice looking garage going together! I like how it has the different roof lines. Very cool!John -  fabricator extraordinaire, car nut!-  bleeding Miller blue! http://www.weldfabzone.com
Reply:Originally Posted by MicroZoneNice looking garage going together! I like how it has the different roof lines. Very cool!
Reply:I'm in Eastern Oregon. In those mountain canyons and on the other side is lots of timber but we're just below the elevation for much timber for some reason.
Reply:Originally Posted by WHughesI'm in Eastern Oregon. In those mountain canyons and on the other side is lots of timber but we're just below the elevation for much timber for some reason.
Reply:This is my humble but functional shop i rent it is 14'wide48' long.This photo is the back left corner pictured is my bench which weights 900 lbs. it is 4x8feet of 5/8 plate on a 4x4x3/4"angle iron frame on casters.A bit heavy duty.Under it is my hypertherm power max 1250 plasma on the left is my grizzly band saw.and a 14"chop saw. Attached Images
Reply:Originally Posted by coronet440I'm in Eastern Oregon.  In those mountain canyons and on the other side is lots of timber but we're just below the elevation for much timber for some reason.
Reply:Tired of not being able to find anything, I recently turned this....And this...Into this...And this...Still mud and paint required, but it's a start
Reply:Nice transformation! Very organized and clean! Good work.John -  fabricator extraordinaire, car nut!-  bleeding Miller blue! http://www.weldfabzone.com
Reply:Are you sure you weren't just robbed??? Looks like much of the stuff has just flat-out gone missing (amazing what doors will do)...  Seriously - it looks great - and I'll bet it was a blast doing it. I know I'm looking forward to the day I can do a serious organization of my new garage (pictured above). Right now it has all my stuff, plus building material, plus garbage, plus.....Great job!Weekend MigBackyard MechanicWelder: DECASTAR 150E, Wire Feed w/ Gas Potential (not currently using gas)
Reply:Nestor,I hate it. Well, Kinda.I like seeing all the stuff because if gives me ideas. I like trying to figure out how things are used or haw and why they were built.In your first picture You have two orange hardhats hanging on the wall. Below that it looks like a row of jars with yellow lids hanging. Are those Jars? Do you have a close up picture of them? They look interesting. There are three of them haning from the ceiling in the second picture. Where did you get them?
Reply:Originally Posted by Bob Warner...In your first picture You have two orange hardhats hanging on the wall. Below that it looks like a row of jars with yellow lids hanging. Are those Jars? Do you have a close up picture of them? They look interesting. There are three of them haning from the ceiling in the second picture. Where did you get them?
Reply:so you wanna see pics..?ok lets take a stroll around the shop..this is from where i work all day to "down front"Attachment 4789Attachment 4791Attachment 4792Attachment 4793this is wog820Attachment 4794...zap!Last edited by zapster; 12-27-2007 at 05:27 PM.I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.more..Attachment 4795Attachment 4796Attachment 4797Attachment 4798Attachment 4799...zap!Last edited by zapster; 12-27-2007 at 05:27 PM.I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:we saved the best for last..here i am doing what i do when i'm not welding..Attachment 4800...zap!Last edited by zapster; 12-27-2007 at 05:27 PM.I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:hey ZAP, can we get a closeup of behind the mcdonalds bag (6 pics up)?= }
Reply:Originally Posted by LuzRDhey ZAP, can we get a closeup of behind the mcdonalds bag (6 pics up)?= }
Reply:Cool pics of the shop Zap  Don't come to look at calanders all day this might be a real lesson Who ever shows up they'll be impressedOh , I updated some video of Zap welding with the new machine it's on the linkLast edited by wog820; 08-29-2006 at 08:09 PM.
Reply:Thanks Wog,That is the best dam post yet!!!   I haven't had the chance to really observe the technique and pace.  This will help out a bunch of us newbie TIG guys.Wow ......
Reply:Originally Posted by Bob WarnerNestor,I hate it. Well, Kinda.I like seeing all the stuff because if gives me ideas. I like trying to figure out how things are used or haw and why they were built.In your first picture You have two orange hardhats hanging on the wall. Below that it looks like a row of jars with yellow lids hanging. Are those Jars? Do you have a close up picture of them? They look interesting. There are three of them haning from the ceiling in the second picture. Where did you get them?
Reply:Nice place Zap!You make me go crazy....If I had a shop like that....Next time try raising the flash bulb  it´s like a scary moovie out there Nice rack of materials....I wish I had the half of it...is it of the customers or of the shop?My Babies: HF Drill pressHF Pipe Bender3   4.5" Black and Decker angle grindersLincoln Electric PROMIG 175that´s it!
Reply:Oh , I updated some video of Zap welding with the new machine it's on the link (quote)yup..those are my fingers... ...zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:A lot of those big machines look like the ones in a machine shop here that are for sale (pretty cheap as far as I can tell). This guy I know bought a building and the machine shop guy decided to retire and just walked away owing some back rent. They are selling the machines to recover the back rent.I am not sure what a drill grinder does but there are several here as well as an Enco milling machine ($650 is that good? Has power feed), 60 gal compressor, drill bit sharpener, optical comarators (what are these for?) and a WHOLE bunch of other stuff, bench grinders, micrometers, etc.... Sure wish I had the cash to buy it all or even some of it. Since I don't know what drill grinders are for, I would make something else out of them, they look to weigh about as much as my truck. They have an XY table and there is a chuck that mounts on it. The head of the unit takes grinding wheels so they are for precision grinding of some kind. All are in good shape except for being covered with steel dust.They already sold a HUGE lathe.Bob
Reply:How much does one of those 40X40 or so shop run to build?  I've been dreaming about it for a while now.Hobart 140 Handler w/ gasHyperTherm Powermax 380 Plasmaoxy/acetylene
Reply:Mine is almost doneLink to all the pics from start to finishhttp://www.thebestgen.com/barn
Reply:A 40x40 pole barn will run you around 9 - 12,000 dollars for materials...depending on who you buy it from and what you put into it. Add another 2 - 3,000 for concrete and then another 1,000 for someone to lay it. If you can build it yourself, which many people can and do...like myself, you save alot. Option are costly. Like the stick building above, if you use attic trusses, they are almost double in price but you add the benefit of more room upstairs. I'm doing a 32x40 and will probably have about $8,000 in materials...just to get started.John -  fabricator extraordinaire, car nut!-  bleeding Miller blue! http://www.weldfabzone.com
Reply:BTW - very nice shop WS6TAJohn -  fabricator extraordinaire, car nut!-  bleeding Miller blue! http://www.weldfabzone.com
Reply:Originally Posted by MicroZoneBTW - very nice shop WS6TA
Reply:dag:ik see that your shop almost ale time in wood is there then is no fire danger?metal is my future
Reply:^ Can someone translate this please? Are you asking because it's built of wood, is there a danger of fire? There is a danger in any building, whether it is made of wood, metal or concrete.John -  fabricator extraordinaire, car nut!-  bleeding Miller blue! http://www.weldfabzone.com
Reply:okémetal is my future
Reply:Originally Posted by MicroZoneA 40x40 pole barn will run you around 9 - 12,000 dollars for materials...depending on who you buy it from and what you put into it. Add another 2 - 3,000 for concrete and then another 1,000 for someone to lay it. If you can build it yourself, which many people can and do...like myself, you save alot. Option are costly. Like the stick building above, if you use attic trusses, they are almost double in price but you add the benefit of more room upstairs. I'm doing a 32x40 and will probably have about $8,000 in materials...just to get started.
Reply:mirco zone those concrete prices seem LOW! around here its more money for the concrete than the building.
Reply:Mine's only a 30x30 but I have a loft on one side so I have another 400 or so sq feet up there for storage.  It was finished in March of 2006.  It had to have a brick front and dormers to keep the neighborhood 'blue-bloods' and the wife happy. I'd have probably been happier with a larger steel building.Now I have to find the time to be able to get down there to work.I don't have plumbing down there because she said that if I did, I'd have no reason to come into the house!!The lift has been a godsend for my back, I've been known to get so tired working that I have fallen asleep on a creeper more than once.   I have 3 220 circuits, one for the plasma cutter, the Miller 210, and the Air compressor. I made 2 frames on casters to hang welding blankets and roll them around when/where I need them and so far its been a good way to control the sparks.  I need to get some pictures together with me all moved in.Make your kids wear their safety helmet. If Brian did He'd still be herewith us.  It only takes one fall.Brian P. Gronenthal 1990-2006  http://wearahelmet.org
Reply:^ Now that is one nice shop setup you got there.  I keep dreaming about mine and can't wait to get the remodel going the first of March.BTW - very nice lift.  I will be doing same in one stall of my planned 4 car.
Reply:Originally Posted by rookiemowermirco zone those concrete prices seem LOW! around here its more money for the concrete than the building.
Reply:Very nice shop banjo!John -  fabricator extraordinaire, car nut!-  bleeding Miller blue! http://www.weldfabzone.com
Reply:Here is my total wreck. I spent a good part of the summer building a deck/screen room, so my shop became even more of a disaster than usual with making up screens and what not. This is just my basement, maybe 14x20 or something like that. - John Attached Images