# Just another garage / shop build thread **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [May 23, 2015, 7:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-another-garage-shop-build-thread/272352 "2015-05-23T07:16:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![juicedz4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/juicedz4/32/5051_2.png) [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2015, 6:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-another-garage-shop-build-thread/272352/21 "2015-05-26T06:11:15Z")
Looks like a solid plan man. Glad you were able to find someone to build this. :tup: Dan ---
**Author:** ![Matt\_Danger](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/matt_danger/32/4981_2.png) [@Matt\_Danger](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Matt_Danger)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2015, 6:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-another-garage-shop-build-thread/272352/22 "2015-05-26T06:58:54Z")
Jealous! I like this size shop a lot. ---
**Author:** ![TrueBlue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/trueblue/32/7245_2.png) [@TrueBlue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TrueBlue)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2015, 8:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-another-garage-shop-build-thread/272352/23 "2015-05-26T08:17:07Z")
Even at 1200 sq ft, you’ll have a great workspace. Mine is @ 1300 sq ft with the rear storage and I am full already. 1800 would be a dream ---
**Author:** ![BOBBYGRV](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ed8c4c/32.png) [@BOBBYGRV](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BOBBYGRV)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2015, 8:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-another-garage-shop-build-thread/272352/24 "2015-05-26T08:33:13Z")
> [@95dime](#): > > i like this. we will have to wrench on your sled in the shiney new shop instead this fall :tup: It’s a Cat, I’m sure you guys will be doing this a lot. :tup: :bush: ---
**Author:** ![95dime](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/95dime/32/7514_2.png) [@95dime](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/95dime)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2015, 9:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-another-garage-shop-build-thread/272352/25 "2015-05-26T09:57:09Z")
^^what’s funny is I felt that way working on his buddy’s rev 😛 I imagine with how wooded the area is you could probably build a covered storage area on the back after its built without anyone noticing…just make provisions on the structure for future ---
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2015, 5:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-another-garage-shop-build-thread/272352/26 "2015-05-26T17:30:25Z")
> [@95dime](#): > > ^^what’s funny is I felt that way working on his buddy’s rev 😛 > > I imagine with how wooded the area is you could probably build a covered storage area on the back after its built without anyone noticing…just make provisions on the structure for future As if I hadn’t already thought about this. Concrete pad will be poured as if it never changed. Roofed overhang done in the future. Just a little more labor intensive than doing it the first time out. Friggin fuddy duddy politicians. ---
**Author:** ![Xander](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xander/32/7597_2.png) [@Xander](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Xander)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2015, 11:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-another-garage-shop-build-thread/272352/27 "2015-05-27T11:49:33Z")
Looks nice! I like the garage doors rolling up higher idea. I tied my cameras in to a home automation system that can control any garage door. I really enjoy having data and cable out in my garage. It was very little extra work when it was being built I would consider making it 36’ deep and making the width a little narrower to keep the same sqft. I have 32’ and it’s just too short to get 2 cars in behind eachother with most of my cars. That extra 2’ will make a nice difference. ---
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2015, 1:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-another-garage-shop-build-thread/272352/28 "2015-05-27T13:06:23Z")
> [@Xander](#): > > Looks nice! > > I like the garage doors rolling up higher idea. I tied my cameras in to a home automation system that can control any garage door. I really enjoy having data and cable out in my garage. It was very little extra work when it was being built > > I would consider making it 36’ deep and making the width a little narrower to keep the same sqft. I have 32’ and it’s just too short to get 2 cars in behind eachother with most of my cars. That extra 2’ will make a nice difference. Data cable will definitely be run. I’ll put my fourth security camera somewhere on the outside, most likely pointing at the man door area. Garage doors will / should be operable with the Raynor internet gateway setup. While I agree that bigger is better, I’m keeping my fingers crossed that my revised dimensions will pass the variance board. Technically, I’m still above the 1200 SF cutoff, but much smaller than the first presentation. June 10th will tell the tale. ---
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2015, 6:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-another-garage-shop-build-thread/272352/29 "2015-07-14T18:57:01Z")
Board signed off on the “scaled down version” of around 1500 SF. I love the statement “character of the neighborhood” that makes most, if not all, of your arguments null and void. Trees are cleared and they should be underway by months end. ---
**Author:** ![95dime](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/95dime/32/7514_2.png) [@95dime](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/95dime)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2015, 7:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-another-garage-shop-build-thread/272352/30 "2015-07-14T19:28:08Z")
:tup: I’m going to be building a smaller mobile welding table/workbench and unloading my chassis table. Another one of these would look good in that shop 😉 ---
**Author:** ![jimmyfloyd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jimmyfloyd/32/3077_2.png) [@jimmyfloyd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jimmyfloyd)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2015, 9:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-another-garage-shop-build-thread/272352/31 "2015-07-15T09:18:03Z")
Could you go with a steeper roof pitch and two large dormers to mimic the house more to make it fit the “character of the neighborhood” better, and provide you with more space in the lost area to make up for some storage space on the lower level? ---
**Author:** ![Spam16v](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/spam16v/32/5287_2.png) [@Spam16v](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Spam16v)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2015, 9:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-another-garage-shop-build-thread/272352/32 "2015-07-15T09:25:17Z")
I want to say the top of my “clear floor” Forward lift is 12’6", if you get a lift with the chains underneath you’ll hate it. You want the cables run over the top and I think the top of my cross ties that I put a the cieling up on is just over 13’ and have JUST enough room for a flush mount fan. Check the drawing for the lift you’re going to get to make sure 12’6" will be enough to make it. ---
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2015, 10:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-another-garage-shop-build-thread/272352/33 "2015-07-15T10:42:01Z")
> [@jimmyfloyd](#): > > Could you go with a steeper roof pitch and two large dormers to mimic the house more to make it fit the “character of the neighborhood” better, and provide you with more space in the lost area to make up for some storage space on the lower level? The steeper the main pitch, the better headroom for storage. I like the idea of dormers but just don’t want to add the cost. Reality is that the style of my house is tragically unique and it’s hard to match. I also need to look out for the fact that I’m losing alot of sight lines from my second and third floor as it is and making it any taller only makes it worse. > [@Spam16v](#): > > I want to say the top of my “clear floor” Forward lift is 12’6", if you get a lift with the chains underneath you’ll hate it. You want the cables run over the top and I think the top of my cross ties that I put a the cieling up on is just over 13’ and have JUST enough room for a flush mount fan. Check the drawing for the lift you’re going to get to make sure 12’6" will be enough to make it. Already have the BendPak XPR10A being transplanted from my shop downtown. 12’-6 gives me enough room to stand up the posts without scraping the ceiling. Ceiling fans will be strategically placed. ---
**Author:** ![Spam16v](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/spam16v/32/5287_2.png) [@Spam16v](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Spam16v)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2015, 11:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-another-garage-shop-build-thread/272352/34 "2015-07-15T11:29:13Z")
> [@1QIKZ](#): > > Already have the BendPak XPR10A being transplanted from my shop downtown. 12’-6 gives me enough room to stand up the posts without scraping the ceiling. Ceiling fans will be strategically placed. Oh yeah, I forgot you had that already. Perfect! I hate those garbage symmetrical chain-under lifts folks get because their ceilings are low. ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2015, 11:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-another-garage-shop-build-thread/272352/35 "2015-07-15T11:55:23Z")
> [@Spam16v](#): > > Oh yeah, I forgot you had that already. Perfect! I hate those garbage symmetrical chain-under lifts folks get because their ceilings are low. I have no issues with mine at all. Do the other ones hold a car in the air better? lol ---
**Author:** ![2TurboZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/2turboz/32/7577_2.png) [@2TurboZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/2TurboZ)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2015, 2:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-another-garage-shop-build-thread/272352/36 "2015-07-15T14:13:18Z")
Good thing you bought that POS Mustang…going to need all the repair space you can find! ---
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2015, 2:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-another-garage-shop-build-thread/272352/37 "2015-07-15T14:38:03Z")
> [@2TurboZ](#): > > Good thing you bought that POS Mustang…going to need all the repair space you can find! Speaks the truth. Looks like you’ll have an extra space in your garage for some of my other toys. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Spam16v](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/spam16v/32/5287_2.png) [@Spam16v](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Spam16v)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2015, 5:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-another-garage-shop-build-thread/272352/38 "2015-07-16T05:58:26Z")
> [@cougarspeed](#): > > I have no issues with mine at all. Do the other ones hold a car in the air better? lol You don’t even need jack stands to get under that cave man shit you build, lol. You’d need a lumber yard worth of wood like @Xander has to get under the junk that frequents my yard. ---
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2015, 6:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-another-garage-shop-build-thread/272352/39 "2015-07-16T06:36:35Z")
> [@cougarspeed](#): > > I have no issues with mine at all. Do the other ones hold a car in the air better? lol Mine actually has a self leveling sensor if one of the arms doesn’t lift equally. Bump the car up 1/8" at a time until it’s perfectly level. ---
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2015, 4:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-another-garage-shop-build-thread/272352/40 "2015-08-06T16:50:05Z")
So progress this week. I got all the trees cleared and they did the stump removal and light grading on day one. Day two was a little slow and day three was all about bringing in the required fill to bring the one end of the property close to grade. Worst corner was near 4’ low and mostly half the building area was that low and got higher as it approached the house. Today was pole setting and I’m assuming tomorrow is going to be rim boards and maybe some wall construction. They’re projecting roofing complete by mid / late next week. Updates will follow. ![http://www.nyspeed.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=35384&stc=1](http://www.nyspeed.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=35384&stc=1) ![http://www.nyspeed.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=35385&stc=1](http://www.nyspeed.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=35385&stc=1) ![http://www.nyspeed.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=35386&stc=1](http://www.nyspeed.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=35386&stc=1) ![http://www.nyspeed.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=35387&stc=1](http://www.nyspeed.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=35387&stc=1) ![http://www.nyspeed.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=35388&stc=1](http://www.nyspeed.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=35388&stc=1) [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-another-garage-shop-build-thread/272352.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-another-garage-shop-build-thread/272352.md?page=3)