Since the major parts of the house remodel are complete, it is time to consider the hanger-to-shop conversion, a.k.a. the s'hanger Electrical starts Wednesday. The biggest issue right now is where to place the DC. I've laid out 3 places inside, and one outside under the shed roof which is an extension of the s'hanger roof.
The shed roof is 11' + inches above the inside pad on the exterior side of the s'hanger with a 2' in 20' rise/run. The shed portion is about 11' wide. While I'm not fond of giving up being able to drive straight through the shed, I'm less fond of giving up space in the shop area of s'hanger.
What size DC 'room' is recommended? I was thinking 8'X4' inside dimensions and using 2X6 top & bottom plates and double, staggered 2x4 walls (if I can afford the lumber). I would (have someone?) pour a 4" slab (the shed has a rock base presently) and I do have a cache of rock available. I plan to place my smallish air compressor (5hp, horizontal tank) in the DC room as well. The DC is a ClearVue 1800. I do not plan to return air inside the s'hanger at this time.
The next question is is there a safe way to remove wood dust/shavings from a 55 gallon drum? I have a drum with lid, seal, and clamp. Not sure I have the horsepower to tip it safely and shovel it out without mechanical help and don't know that it makes sense to make the dust go airborne (again).
The shed roof is 11' + inches above the inside pad on the exterior side of the s'hanger with a 2' in 20' rise/run. The shed portion is about 11' wide. While I'm not fond of giving up being able to drive straight through the shed, I'm less fond of giving up space in the shop area of s'hanger.
What size DC 'room' is recommended? I was thinking 8'X4' inside dimensions and using 2X6 top & bottom plates and double, staggered 2x4 walls (if I can afford the lumber). I would (have someone?) pour a 4" slab (the shed has a rock base presently) and I do have a cache of rock available. I plan to place my smallish air compressor (5hp, horizontal tank) in the DC room as well. The DC is a ClearVue 1800. I do not plan to return air inside the s'hanger at this time.
The next question is is there a safe way to remove wood dust/shavings from a 55 gallon drum? I have a drum with lid, seal, and clamp. Not sure I have the horsepower to tip it safely and shovel it out without mechanical help and don't know that it makes sense to make the dust go airborne (again).
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