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[SE66]

Just started a project that I have waited for a long time.  Finally got to build my shop and now need some suggestions on how I need to complete the inside.  Didn't have a lot of real estate to build on, so the shop itself is 24' x 28'.  I have got the outside finished except for the paint,  and now I am starting the inside process.  I have almost completed the electrical and would like some suggestions on how to finish the inside.  I have installed 20 amp outlets every 4' around the inside.  With 2 circuits in the ceiling at one end.  Not sure on how I need to do the air lines from air compressor.  I have included some pictures of the events that have gone on and will update as I move further into the build.  Again hit me with suggestions on handy ideas because since I have waited so long,  I want to make sure I do it right.  Thanks to All

[SE66]

Pouring the Concrete Slab

[SE66]

Going up with the walls

[SE66]

Gable Ends Installed

[SE66]

Building wrap finished.

[SE66]

Back of Shop

[SE66]

Getting ready for Driveway into front

[SE66]

Driveway into existing Drive

[SE66]

Will continue to post more pics as I move along.

[Dan_Lockwood]

Jimmy, very nice!

I know it's just me, but with the roof pitch you have, I would have used a vaulted truss in it to allow for a higher center ceiling.  If you're not into cars, this makes no difference at all.  If you are a car guy, a four post hoist works well with the vaulted trusses.  Some of the new four post hoists are on rollers and you can move them off to the side or way to the back and out of the way.

You've done all the wiring that I would have done, very similar to my shop I built in MI many years ago.

Against all recommendations, I ran 1" schedule 40 PVC around my upper wall and placed drops a couple places along each side with water traps at the bottoms of each.  I ran rubber hose from my 2-stage compressor to the main bulkhead to the PVC on the wall to cut down vibration.  This worked very well and was inexpensive to install.  I did this back in '98 and the current owner is still going strong with the same air plumbing.

The reason they don't recommend PVC, even with a rating of 300 psi, is that if it fails it can be a catastrophic failure versus just a split steel fitting that blows air.  Although I did have two leaks that I had to repair, but again, it was just a cut with the cutter and reglue and go.

Some of the guys have also been inlaying their cycle lift into the floor so the floor is a smooth surface.

Keep in mind that wall space goes very fast and plan ahead for cabinets and work benches etc.

You're going to love your new shop.

Great job...

[2k]

I did my air as Dan did. Had several people advise against it, been up 12 yrs w/o a failure and sch40 is much easier to work with than steel. I used 3/4" and it works fine. A friend of mine put a automatic hose reel over his compressor w/100ft of hose and spent about 1/2 what I did. Hose reaches everywhere.

[lowflight]

The PVC for the air may work great, but IF you are in an area that requires permits and inspections make sure to check your building codes, both local, state and national. If your out in the country and can build what you want, then no worries.

[2 ROSE]

Hey how about saving some wall space for the calender with all the hot women on harleys.
Oh ok so I ain't a wrencher. But I do recognize a great looking shop when I see one. Good luck SE66 with the new place.

[Trimster]

Nicely done!  Admiring that porch too 

[D-N-D]

Sweet Brother !!!!