If you buy an old refrigerated unit, it will already be insulated. They make
wonderful mobile workshops, and some have a side walk door in them. A
through-the wall heat pump like used in motels will take care of heating and
cooling. Also, if a cord and plug attachment is used to power up, and zoning
allows you to have a unit on your property, you can possibly bypass building
permits and such, if that matters to you. Compressors and such can be hung
underneath on framework to keep them dry and out of the way. A hydraulic
scissor lift can be set into the floor into a well tub if you want to work
on motorcycles, mowers, and other things needing a lift. Of course, a rather
long access ramp will be needed, unless you install a lift tail, as some
trailers have for residential delivery. Overall, it's a very economical and
quick way to get a tight, comfortable workshop.

RJ

"Dave Hinz" wrote in message
...
On Fri, 28 Jan 2005 15:31:25 -0500, Backlash
wrote:
I live in Eastern NC, and 40 foot seaworthy containers can be had for
$1,800. Rent on one here is $80 a month. $75 local delivery. I did not
go
this route, due to the tilting required for moving the containers. Not
good
for tall machine tools. They also sell trailers for $800 to $!,400, for
shoddy to decent condition.

OK, so a semi trailer is cheaper, _and_ more portable than a shipping
container, am I getting this right? So, should I just buy a trailer or
two for shop space? Other than the height issue of getting things in
there,
is there a drawback?