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foggytown

wrote:
Previous owner had land graded for a workshop but didn't follow
through to build it. Currently try to do woodworking work around
inadequate space and electrical capability in cramped half of small 2
car garage. Electricians don't return calls to upgrade garage by
adding 2-3 new circuits and wood frame builders react the same. A
builder of metal buildings has visited and called back with answers so
we're considering going with him.

Would like users observations both sides of the fence and would they
do it again type of comments. Cabinets on walls could be made to be
free standing if screws into the frame aren't viable. Double car door
and personnel door and three windows are minimum at this time.
Air/heat required in Augusta, Georgia area. Septic for half bath and
sink are no problem as we can't connect to the existing one.

Four duplex receptacles and garage door opener plus one ceiling light
all on a 13A circuit. A 12K window air conditioner is all that should
be on that circuit at one time but I have sneaked the lathe on without
popping the breaker but shop vac pops it in no time.

Anxiously waiting comments! TIA!!

I have an steel shed about 12' X 12' and I can offer the following
observations:

You have no place to nail things into a wall - no studs, nothing.
Magnets can substitute for some things but shelves, racks, etc have to
be free standing.

If you have a heater in the shed and cold winters you will get
condensation on the walls & ceiling to the point where it drips on you
and your project. Conversely the summer sun can heat it up to the
point where you might be uncomfortable. (I generally have a pedestal
fan at the door pointed outwards so the heat gets sucked into the back
yard.)

If there's a thunderstorm in progress, you feel just a teensy bit
anxious!

Other than that I've had no regrets

FoggyTown