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New garage setup ideas

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Hey all
Well its looking highly likely that we will be leaving the big smoke later this year and moving down to Tauranga.
Were going to be building a house there, off the plans with a few modifications. Garage is a 6m by 6m with internal access.
Im looking into what things i should have installed at the build phase to save hassle later on.
Wifey says underfloor heating and a pit are both out of the question haha :-)
So far ive come up with at least 4 double power points, and a 15amp plug for welders. Lighting wise was thinking fluro tubes everywhere although im not that knowledgable in that area.
Will be building my own stainless workbench, and partitioning off a corner with a separate bench for cutting, grinding and welding.
The starion plus parts have the whole space too :)

If anyone has any other things that they think should go in or ideas or thoughts post them up pls - as options are open at the moment.
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Post by Firebrand »

beer fridge?

Good luck with the build mate, should be awesome.
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Air lines inside the walls. Kick ass stereo...
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Post by Lunacy »

As much as id love the hoist dont think the 2.4m stud height will quite handle that!
Air lines now thats a gd idea!
And stereo is already sorted :-)
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Post by fugazi »

Try to wallmount EVERYTHING, 30cm's up or so.
Realy easy to sweap the floor!
And you can't have to much light!!!
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Post by Neil »

At this early stage I would definitely factor in some plumbing - I always wished I had a tap & sink in my garage - if you don't do it now it probably won't ever happen..

and second the beer fridge - MUST have!
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Post by Lunacy »

Great idea guys :beer
Beer fridge will be factored in.
As for sink, well unfortunately i have to give up one corner to the washer dryer and tub so thatl be handwashing station :-)
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What about a mirrored ceiling and a pole for the half naked ladies? Ohhhh yeeehhhh baby!
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A charging point for your Electric Vehicle. LOL
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http://www.autovolt-magazine.com/catego ... -charging/
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All the good suggestions have been taken... so...

Burn out pit.

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Make sure that dryer is well ducted outside, don't want the moist air rusting all your bare metal parts! :-).
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Post by JDSTAZ45 »

How about increase the size to 6.4 x 6.4m, particularly Width to allow for some side shelving!
And don't forget the black & white chequered tile flooring :D
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Lighting is always great, i upgraded two 100watt incandescent bulbs to these brilliant fluorescent tube lights. Not casting a shadow is awesome! Wall mount everything where possible haha.

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