2 1/2 bay garashop here. I use a kerosense heater, one of the higher BTU
models. Do not recall the brand or BTU output but it does work fairly well.
Very slight smell on startup. I need to pre-plan when I use it. It takes an
hour or two to bring the garage up to a comfortable temp when it starts
below freezing. True with any heather though. Got mine at the blue store.
Check that you can convieniently get kero. I need to drive about 8 or 10
miles to nearest supplier or pay $8/gal, in 1 gal jugs, at the bog box
stores! Otherwise kero costs about $2+ / gal 'round here.
"marc rosen" wrote in message
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Hey Group,
I would like some recommendations or warnings about small space heaters
for woodshops that are not attached to main structures (or those
attached where installation of a heating system is not practical).
I know there are more varieties of small heaters than there are
cordless power tools, and like those tools, some work, some work well,
and some should be thrown in a well.
Please let me know what heaters you use and if you would buy the same
thing again. My space dimensions are 12 x 16 (not quite long enough
for ripping 8 footers, but that's what the main basement is for) and it
is a block wall surrounded by earth.
Thanks in advance for your suggestions.
Marc