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That's a fantastic set up you have there! I've always wanted a log burner so perhaps this is the excuse I've been looking for to have one! I think for the interim I'll opt for an oil filled until I know my workshop layout, but will definitely keep a burner in the back of my mind for future...

I think I'm definitely keener on the idea of heating the garage as a whole. Infrared sounds good, but then I'm put off by talks of headaches and the need to have them on all the while. Haha, I hear you on the hand tools, I've not got much fitness myself! Thanks again for your thoughts and...

Thank you for reply again. I like the soubd of infrared, but then I've read some quite damning things like them causing headaches and needing to be on constantly as per design/function of them. Will have a think, thank you again :)

Thank you for your kind words Paul! Someone on here suggested having a clean end, and the abrasives/welding the other which puts me at something like this. I'm hoping I'll use more than I'm expecting too. It's great that you are, and find so much enjoyment from it! Will definitely keep...

That should be the full movement of the table in both directions for the mill. I think I did the calculations correct from a manual I located for the mill; so that should be the shadow of all it's extremities as you suggest. The bandsaw is similar to the one attached, though much older. That's...

Thank you, this is exactly the sort of feedback I was hoping for! I've made some adjustments to try and isolate the grinding equipment and give the bandsaw some more space. My intention is to have the bandsaw, roller cabinet, MIG set and compressor on castors to make them abit more maneuverable.

Hi all, Posted a couple of times now, and had some great input from the community on here. I'm able to inherit my late grandfather's hobby machine shop, and although I'll need to condense in places, I think I should be able to take on the machines if I invest in a 10x8 shed for use as storage...

That's a beautiful workshop Paul, thank you for sharing the photo's and write up with me, definitely given me some ideas! I think I've succumbed to the fact I'm going to sell a project car which will fund a garden shed for storage leaving me with the full space of the garage to work with as a...

Nice one, thank you for advice! As I understand it; it's important to leave an air gap at the joist ends to allow for air flow over the top of the insulation? I'm not planning on insulating the walls, so hoping the ceiling and doors will be adequate!

I'm glad you found a way of keeping everything and got it all back up and running again! Did you have any issues recommissioning anything? I've been having a think, and I'm hoping to put up a shed for storage which then gives me the whole garage to work with as a workshop, see what the other...

Thanks for info on how you've done yours, sounds like a good way of going about things to me! You've answered my main question which was how have you heated it when required! Do you know how much your oil radiator costs to run? I have no experience of them

Thanks for reply, yeah I understand. My think was that an oil filled radiator would hopefully not have to work too hard to take the edge off in extreme cold. Do you think an infrared heater would serve me better in this scenario?

Thank you for reply Ian. Sounds like solid advice thank you! Main reason for wanting to change doors is will make the space much more practical for me, with added bonus of being abit more insulation friendly I think. Thanks, Mike

I'm looking into adding abit of insulation to my garage come workshop. My thoughts were insulation board and thin ply sheets for the ceiling. Some rubber mats in walkway just as a barrier so feet aren't direct on to concrete. And then changing the up and over door to side mounted doors with some...

From memory my grandfather used a phase converter for them. I'd have to do the same or put single phase motors on them

I really need to get over there and measure up machine sizes so I know what space I have left to play with. 2 bits of kit I don't have and know I want are a MIG set and a 20+ ton press. I guess that's true, just becomes an argument of morals in that case

Do you have any pictures of your workshop, I'd love to see them! Is yours insulated at all? Unfortunately I'm not able to sell anything to raise funds as you suggest as anything sold would go back to the estate so to speak to be split 10 ways. I'm definitely looking at the mill as 'the one' to...

That's a great idea, but I don't know of anyone unfortunately 😅 I was thinking of trying to generate interest from a couple of local to me museums

Most likely sold on, unless I can generate interest from a museum type organisation to take it on

Thank you for your thoughts! I'm really not too sure I can fit everything in, but my intention is to make the journey over in next month or so and have a measure up of everything and then see what will fit before I commit to moving it. Over 100 miles between us so can't afford to bring anything...