New mini shop started.

[AndyPen]

How many cars will that take Dermot? Looks like a great project

[360gts]

How many cars will that take Dermot? Looks like a great project

Hello Andy,
I could fit 10 minis in there with good space around them...plus I will have a four post lift as well.
Been a bit of a grind so far.....however, it is really moving ahead now. Unsure as to whether I will shut it down over the winter or hope for good weather and forge ahead. Hoping to have the floor on this weekend.
Cheers
Dermott

[Polarsilver]

4x Post Lift with a Hyd; Jack that traverses the full length.. mine gets a lot of use (no need to grovel on the ground when working on the car.)

If you have the 4x Post dimensions maybe worth casting the lift post floor securing stud mountings into the concrete base.

[richardACS]

Very nice project, that's a great way to separate a work shop and keeping the special cars clean...

[360gts]

Joists are all in place and ready for the decking....work slowed for a couple of days due to rain...which we dearly need here
BTW, these are 16 inch deep fir plywood joists on 16 inch centers....massive Lbs per sq. ft. loading.

[AndyPen]

What, no underfloor heating Dermot????

[360gts]

What, no underfloor heating Dermot????

Andy, I m not planning on living in it
But, it will have forced air natural gas heating.

[Peter Laidler]

Just occurred to me Dermot. At this early floor-laying time, wouldn't it be a good time to install a pit. A VERY useful thing to have and cheap to do at this stage. Hoists have their place but a pit has its place too. Unlike a hoist, when the pit isn't in use, the pit boards just form part of the floor.....

[richardACS]

Joists are all in place and ready for the decking....work slowed for a couple of days due to rain...which we dearly need here
BTW, these are 16 inch deep fir plywood joists on 16 inch centers....massive Lbs per sq. ft. loading.

The loading on 16" joists will be amazing - enjoying this post!

[360gts]

Just occurred to me Dermot. At this early floor-laying time, wouldn't it be a good time to install a pit. A VERY useful thing to have and cheap to do at this stage. Hoists have their place but a pit has its place too. Unlike a hoist, when the pit isn't in use, the pit boards just form part of the floor.....

Darn!!!! Was wondering if some smarty pants would suggest a pit....And then there is good old Peter.....OK, Peter, you make good sense.
I am going to look at this tomorrow and see if I can do it.
I would only have 5 foot below the floor line....but, I could have a couple of temporary wooden rams that would sit on the floor to raise the minis up enough to provide 6 foot headroom.
Good job you raised the point now......does make sense and heck of a lot cheaper than a 4 poster hoist.
I already have a hoist in one of the shops.
I do like the idea.........could end up with a 32 inch wide opening....length is flexible....probably 8-10 feet long.
This could change my whole overall design....could go to a regular roof style (4/12 slope with engineered trusses) instead of a more expensive rafter roof. Considerable savings here.
Will update after I look at it tomorrow.
Thanks Peter