For awhile I had my little shop in my 10x12 shed out back. A couple of
shelves for storage, and I was good to go. My bench is 72x24 inches and
didn't take up nearly as much space as I thought it would. If I hadn't
moved everything to the basement, I would've installed a window in the
side and positioned the bench right under it.=0D
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Trouble was, the Ohio winters were too bitter to work in an uninsulated
shed, even with some helper heaters. In my case 'lectric was a problem
too. My extention cord froze so solid I could barely keep it from
getting underfoot all the time.=0D
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I had roughly the same space I could use in the basement as well, and I
couldn't see spending extra money on heating and cooling that shed, when
I already heated and cooled the house anyway.=0D
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I guess the only thing I'm not sure of in your case Roger, is the
humidity. I sweated buckets the last time I was in Fla.=0D
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> From: "Roger Books" =0D Sent: Monday, March 24, 2008
> 10:54 AM=0D To: oldtools@r...=0D Subject: [OldTools] intro & shop
> question=0D
> =0D
> My name Roger and I have a problem...:)=0D
> =0D
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> =0D
> My problem is I don't have a shop. It looks like a multipurpose
> shop=0D in the backyard, a shed, will be it. It will need a workbench,
> a=0D lathe, a drlll press (for metal only) and a desk. Does this
> sound=0D like too much to put in a 10x14 shed? Any advice on small
> work area=0D is appreciated.=0D
> =0D
> I'm in Tallahassee Florida. I'm considering AC for my shop but I'm=0D
> concerned the swings in humidity will make life difficult.=0D
> =0D
> Thanks all=0D
> =0D
> Roger=0D


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