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24' x 35' Workshop Project

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vtsteam:
As long as you get a little done once in awhile, some day you'll be done!

Chipping away at mine most every day. It's come a long way, but still lots to do, including figuring out heat.

Snow is predicted with a 30% chance here for Thursday.  Agggggghh!

No, no, I'm too young to shovel........

Bert:
Hi

 I will toss out my 2cents worth re electrical wiring.
  My former shop was the same size as yours and I originally installed plug-ins every 6 feet around the shop at about the 4 foot level. What I found was for the most part they were seldom if ever used, the reason being they were always behind something.
When I insulated and sheeted some years later I took them all out and placed receptacles where it was appropriate for the stationary machines, welders, drill press, compressor etc.. The 2 general use plug inns were put on the ceiling center line  with retractable cord reels. I found for my needs this proved to be a most satisfactory solution. In any event don't overlook the ceiling as a suitable location as long as it is not overly high.

Regards  …Bert

rockknocker:
Bert,

I like your idea of putting outlets on the ceiling. The ceiling in this shop isn't so high that I can't reach it, and I can think of several examples of how they would be useful. A simple screw-in hook would provide a strain relief to prevent the cord's own weight from unplugging itself (make a loose granny knot in the cord and loop it over the hook).

vtsteam,

Good luck with the snow!

awemawson:
I use these socket / switch combinations extensively  in both single and three phase versions, and in my welding shop I have them in the ceiling attached to beams for the welders and also my chop saw. They have the advantage that the plug will not come out unless the switch is turned OFF

Depaugie:
Hi rockknocker

your workshop is the very same size as mine and its not nearly big enough!!

one of the most useful things in the shop is as much as possible I use castors, on 3no benches, 7x12 band saw, 1m guillotine,
sheet metal off-cut trolly.
I park a 10'x5' trailer out back, so I need to move saw, guillotine, benches to do this.
but this means I can use otherwise dead space.

Another use for mobile benches is, i can configure them to be parallel to the walls or perpendicular to them.
each bench 2'x4' can be used individually or together to support an 8'x4' sheet.

The one other great thing about having as much equipment mobile is that you can CLEAN the the floor under and around them!

As for lighting I fitted 2no rows of 4each  5' twin Florissant's, but they are for a small amount extra electronic  Ballast starters.(probably will fit another 2no in the centre)
I have to say I have had them up over 3 years now and are as good as new, but NO flickering when they start up.
and if you can get them in a weather proof casing, they stay clean. from dust and bugs.

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