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I know this is a super old thread, but I seem to have lost a few years to illness and the pandemic and forgot I had started this. But to answer your question: it's just a regular Sketchup model using the basic software I downloaded years ago. Sad to say my plans didn't get much beyond this and...

Thanks for all the info, chaps. In the end, I decided to pass. Too much of a risk for now.

Now that the infrastructure of the conversion is complete, I set about creating a 3D model to test the fit and layout of my proposed benches and shelves and whatnot. After a few hours of fiddling and changing things up, I've found something that works in the given space. I just need to crack on...

All good points! Thanks for the info, mate. :)

That is useful to know, thanks. I'll be making electric guitars and had one eye on potentially using this as a mahogany replacement, but you make a good point about the direction of cut. I suppose eventually, one would get lucky with slab cuts and find the quartersawn section, but too much of a...

Now, I've never worked with it. My googling has led me to a mix of reports. Many say it's great to work with and considered a high-class hardwood replacement for mahogany. Some say it's difficult to work. Considering the yard is asking £199 for each pew (with discounts on volume), that's a lot...

Naturally, I'm biased given my advice, but this is a good route.

Massive density and thickness is not the be-all and end-all in workbench top options. Even a laminated 2x4 top isn't going to be that heavy if using something like CLS. Redwood would be better. There are other options, however: Heavy-duty 60mm thick scaffolding boards. Either new or reclaimed...

Sadly, I don't have much room above the door. For some odd reason, the first 8ft of the 16ft long ceiling is lower. Otherwise, like you've done, I'd use it for timber storage. For mine, I'm going to have a simple rolling rack that'll live against the back wall. My bench will be 6ft and will be...

Update: My neighbour has since run the cabling, and I've finished the insulating, and boarding out. I have the paint for the ceiling and the floor but wasn't entirely sure if I should paint them. A part of me rationalises that it's just a workshop and I'll be using rubber matting on top of the...

I'm going for three: two lengthways so that I have one directly above my workbench on the left side, and my sharpening/utility bench on the righthand side. The third will go sideways to cover the area toward the door. I'll also likely have some task lighting near machines too. I'm painting the...

Luckily for me, handsaws, planes and chisels don't need electricity :) I have plenty of excess energy on my gut to power things for quite some time!

This is going to be primarily a hand-tool only workshop so I won't have any machinery or power tools (beyond a couple of drills). The only sockets I really need are for battery chargers, a TV, and a wireless speaker. So I think 12 sockets will likely cover any eventuality, although that said, my...

Hi all. Thanks for all your suggestions and help in the previous thread. Work is now underway. Since my last post, I've cleared the garage, received materials, laid the floor (70mm EPS-100 insulation on top of a DPM and 22mm moisture-resistant board on top of the EPS. I'll also be putting down...

How about using a small mirror on the other side of the cut?

Fair enough, Steve. If it works, it works :)

:lol: =D> Obscuring glass it is then! :) Thanks for the information, Steve. That's really helpful. With your floor, why the OSB and the floor panels? Does the OSB serve a specific function here? I'm ignorant of these things so please excuse me if this is a dumb question. Phil - thanks for the...

Hi all, thanks for your thoughts on this. Bourbon - When you say cushion tiles, do you mean the rubbery ones that go on the floor, or are you referring to wall tiles? I currently have enough anti-fatigue mats to cover half of the garage so if I don't need to insulate the floor, I'm hoping...

Hey all, I'm new to the forum, despite being a long-time lurker. I'm hoping you guys can help steer me in the right direction. I'm getting back into woodworking after a dalliance a decade ago. I have a small, single internal garage (8' x 16' approx.) that has never had, and will never likely...