The Workspace

Ok, so I'll tell you about the workspace. I have a 3-car garage that has, amazingly, 3 cars parked in there. Most people use a garage for anything BUT cars, like storage, a game room, or, heaven forbid, an actual workshop. Well, I recently bought a MINI Cooper and didn't want to keep it out in the elements so I cleared about 70 sqare feet for it. Yeah, it doesn't take up much space. So, I plan to start off working in the 1-car space for the interim. I'll slowly spread out and use more space and kick somone out of the 2nd part of the garage in addition to myself being kicked out for the space. Maybe I'll just park the Coop in the living room. Wife ought to love that! Love you Wifey!



Preview of Things to come - The "Before"

There is a cool plan set for a pair of workbenches that can be found here at the EAA website. The plans will make 2 benchs about 2' deep x5' wide x 34" high. They've been built by many builders and seem to be just the ticket for the workspace. If you look around, you can find various mods for them. One site I like has you attaching a couple casters on one end for easier portability. You can find one idea here at the EAA videos site. I did the math on this little project and the cost at my local Lowes is approximately $175. I followed the bill of materials for the pricing. I could go with cheaper materials to save a few bucks but I'm going to be building on these tables for a few years so I'd like them to last. I've seen others out there add drawers to benefit keeping tools closer to the work area. I'm considering doing this as well. Drawer slides go for about $25 a set for the size of drawer that'll fit these benches.

EAA's Workbench Design

That's the update for now. I'll be going to the EAA RV Builders Workshop in D.C. next Saturday, 10/22. I'm really stoked about that! I'll be visiting my brother when there as well. Good times! Take care for now and Thanks for Reading!