My New Man-Cave - under development....
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Wow, lucky man Barry. That garage looks much better with a lick of paint. I established a little workshop under our house, but I need to reorganise and build something more purposeful like you have planned. So neat and tidy, just as it should be. Hope you enjoy the new house 
Gavin - the cold bothers me, I just cannot function if I am cold and the winter is good build time. But I have a plan....
2 or 3 small oil filled radiators, one in the main part of the garage which in the coldest periods will be left on all the time to keep the worse of the chill off and one or two (I will see how it goes) in the workbench area. I will also have a fan heater on standby to give the space a blast of hot air to get temperature up to a comfiortable level when needed.
I also, before next winter, will get something to cut down on the draft coming through the garage door. I dont know what yet so if anyone has any ideas? The garage will rarely if ever be used as a gaage incidentally but I don't think I can get a more permanent solution like a stud wall inside the garage door past the missus.
I am planning a moveable partition as well to sit between the workspace and the main garage that has thermal properties, as that may help keep more of the heat in the area where I will want it.
2 or 3 small oil filled radiators, one in the main part of the garage which in the coldest periods will be left on all the time to keep the worse of the chill off and one or two (I will see how it goes) in the workbench area. I will also have a fan heater on standby to give the space a blast of hot air to get temperature up to a comfiortable level when needed.
I also, before next winter, will get something to cut down on the draft coming through the garage door. I dont know what yet so if anyone has any ideas? The garage will rarely if ever be used as a gaage incidentally but I don't think I can get a more permanent solution like a stud wall inside the garage door past the missus.
I am planning a moveable partition as well to sit between the workspace and the main garage that has thermal properties, as that may help keep more of the heat in the area where I will want it.
I have one further development... 1/32 scale aircraft do take up a lot of room and the missus does not want them in the living areas.... I realy cannot understand her idea of decor!
Anyway. I am getting some 15" deep shelving in the garage, high up in the workspace area a the height of just above the rear windows. It will extend to the sides as well, 93" back wall and 46 1/2 to each side. That will give me a fair bit of space plus my current display selves should fit in the garage. I may even get the high shelving extended down one wall stopping just short of where it would clash with the garage door opening. If I get that I recon I will have display space for over 50 1/32 scale aircraft in all.... enough to keep me going for, what, 10 years!!!
Anyway. I am getting some 15" deep shelving in the garage, high up in the workspace area a the height of just above the rear windows. It will extend to the sides as well, 93" back wall and 46 1/2 to each side. That will give me a fair bit of space plus my current display selves should fit in the garage. I may even get the high shelving extended down one wall stopping just short of where it would clash with the garage door opening. If I get that I recon I will have display space for over 50 1/32 scale aircraft in all.... enough to keep me going for, what, 10 years!!!
I love the modules and I don't think they are over priced.
It looks like they make Ammos racks, most of their pictures have Ammo products displayed.
It looks like they make Ammos racks, most of their pictures have Ammo products displayed.
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Those modular units are really good. I will certainly consider them if I change to a proper desk/bench.
I ordered yesterday, a fairly big order and have just had an email telling me that its been dispatched using UPS. Impressive service and they expect all the way from Poland in a few days....
I was so impressed with them I've setup an account, I will have them in stock soon
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Oooo you are out to bankrupt me ya bugger\ said:I was so impressed with them I've setup an account, I will have them in stock soon
Oooh, great minds think alike - I'm concidering a hinged partition wall or similar - light weight stud frame with insulation & thin ply skin or equivalent (which ever is the cheapest). When working this can be deployed and the space readily warmed and then folded back flush with the wall when the car needs to be tucked away.\ said:
Not sure what type of garage door you have Barry but we had bi-fold wooden doors on ours and I replaced it with an automatic sectional door with a big seal at the bottom, draught ceased instantly. If you need a cheaper fix, you can get a draught excluder for your doors. These sorts of things:\ said:
http://www.homebase.co.uk/en/homebaseuk/stormguard-garage-door-rubber-draught-excluder-139472
http://www.amazon.co.uk/GARAGE-DOOR-THRESHOLD-WEATHER-EXCLUDER/dp/B001AM3CHK
I've just had an insulated garage door fitted, mainly because our bedroom is right above it and never seemed to warm up. What a difference. Well worth the money.\ said:
Looking forward too seeing that get built
Joe, thanks for the links, the Amazon one looks perfect.
I have just had a provisional date for installing the workbench - 18th April. Going to be a frustrating wait, but I wont be moved in by then anyway, so not so bad and with any luck all will be ready for when I move.
I have just had a provisional date for installing the workbench - 18th April. Going to be a frustrating wait, but I wont be moved in by then anyway, so not so bad and with any luck all will be ready for when I move.
G
Hi,\ said:
An idea for the heating which will save space is an electric underfloor heating kit. It runs off a fused spur & you can cut it to where you want it. You can put carpet, laminate or tiles over it.
We have it in our bathroom.
We got it from eBay and was easy to install.
Regards
David
The desk modules arrived from Poland yesterday, a week after ordering despite Easter being in the way.
They sit in my office and I am taking a couple of the flat packed modules home each evening and aim to build up two a night. Creates more volume to move but as I am moving over a period of time that will not be an issue.
They are well packed, there as lots of bubble wrap.
Here is the big box having removed a few modules and bubble wrap:
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The modules have strong magnets (you can see below where I have banged two into place, a tight fit) I think the unit will actually be very stable when built up thanks to this magnet system.
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I did a schematic of where each module goes. As you have to be careful about the polarity of the magnets I will be putting them together slowly making sure each element has the right polarity for its position. I will mark a code on the bottom of each for its position.
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The two modules that I had with me last night was the top tool holder and the paper holder, each underlined above in the position they will fit.
I have ordered some Gorilla wood glue and need to await that before continuing.
The paper holder
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The tool rack
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They look well made and strong. They also fit well together based on a dry fit.
I am looking forward to seing them in place.
They sit in my office and I am taking a couple of the flat packed modules home each evening and aim to build up two a night. Creates more volume to move but as I am moving over a period of time that will not be an issue.
They are well packed, there as lots of bubble wrap.
Here is the big box having removed a few modules and bubble wrap:
View attachment 251785
The modules have strong magnets (you can see below where I have banged two into place, a tight fit) I think the unit will actually be very stable when built up thanks to this magnet system.
View attachment 251788
I did a schematic of where each module goes. As you have to be careful about the polarity of the magnets I will be putting them together slowly making sure each element has the right polarity for its position. I will mark a code on the bottom of each for its position.
View attachment 251786
The two modules that I had with me last night was the top tool holder and the paper holder, each underlined above in the position they will fit.
I have ordered some Gorilla wood glue and need to await that before continuing.
The paper holder
View attachment 251787
The tool rack
View attachment 251789
They look well made and strong. They also fit well together based on a dry fit.
I am looking forward to seing them in place.
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Looking good Barry they look professionally made.
They are Vaughan, very well made indeed. I have just had an email telling me my Gorilla glue is being delivered today so tonight I will make up the first two or three of these and will post some pics tomorrow.
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