Scott's 2 car garage build

wjtstudios said:

The ace door hangers are great!

Harken hoist for the top is a must. It’s safe, especially if you hang it above the scrambler.

If you can epoxy the floor first before everything else is installed. No more oil stains!

I love having my most used tools in a rolling draw system. I left an opening under my bench where it slides right in and when I’m working on a Jeep I bring it to where I’m at instead of going back and forth.

Compressor, can’t remember if I saw that on your list.

If you can, get a small shed out back for the garden tools, mower, etc. keeps the garage a lot cleaner and you don’t have the smell of the two cycle equipment

Congrats on the new house!!


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GraniteCrystal said:

We're starting to move thru the process of buying a home. The one we're buying has a 2 car garage so I'll need to really optimize the space (was hoping for 3 car garage).

Build will be similar to my JK:
-quality and functional
-nothing too crazy
-most of it DIY
-maximize space

Here are some desired features I've thought of so far:
Good organization of paint, and fluids
Fold up bench or two against the side walls
Permanent bench in the back?
Garden tools along one side
Hard top hoist
Door storage using factory hinges
Freedom top storage. Next to hard top on ceiling?
Really good lighting
Really good heaters
Materials storage
Jack stand storage
Old jeep parts storage
Huge pegboard
Place for all the little tools. Pliers, hammers
Fold down paint booth
Two racks to hang an elk from

Not my garage but looks a lot like this with exposed framing.
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Please feel free to post up additional ideas and pics to help the brainstorming.

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GraniteCrystal said:

Already have an ARB dual in the Jeep. Need for a larger one of I don't have air tools?

Floor in the garage is purposefully slanted towards the drain in the middle. Any tips on using jack stands on a slight slant like that?

And yeah, thinking an outdoor shed for garden tools would be nice to have.

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Brute said:

Look at Eddie's garage...and copy it

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Brute said:

80" flat screen, fireplace, wet bar, 60's Fender Twin Reverb, keg with tap, dart board, oh and some tools...

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wjtstudios said:

I’ve dreamed about having one of these in the garage.

http://www.bendpak.com/car-lifts/specialty-lifts/mds-6kf.aspx



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wjtstudios said:

Door hangers View attachment 285491

Harken
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Pardon my bench. endless projects.


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TrailHunter said:

I try to keep things modular, adjustable easy to move around... 70% of my stuff on the ground can roll out... 16” Deep 3/4 Plywood box uppers with adjustable 3/4 plywood shelves... lower bench section with a vise is stout... but simple work benches I 45’d the legs to the wall to keep it open underneath where I can store a rollaway, a cart or other items on wheels or not. I plan on building a steel table on wheels that will double as a work bench or roll out as a welding table. Rubbermaid also makes an adjustable rack system with various hook styles for hanging items high or low.... In small spaces you gotta keep it tight and get creative. I actually drew elevations of each wall and a floor plan to map out all my main items to scale so I could build it once. Good luck! Fun Stuff.

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Brute said:

80" flat screen, fireplace, wet bar, 60's Fender Twin Reverb, keg with tap, dart board, oh and some tools...

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GraniteCrystal said:

6000 pounds sounds pretty close to what a JK could end up at though. Something rated to higher would be nice but 8 do like this concept.

Nice. Thanks for the pics. Adding a new item to the list: large banners of companies I like

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GraniteCrystal said:

Not so easy in a 2 car garage. Thus the challenge. Have considered installing a lift though. Something like this

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elgordomucho said:

What does something like this cost to get?


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GraniteCrystal said:

Nice! Got a pic or two?

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TrailHunter said:

Here’s a couple:

The floating bench leaves extra room for bigger items or bringing a car in a little farther if needed...
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3/4 Ply with simple adjustable brackets... glued & screws boxes.. you can rip the ply 3 times equally to get 16” depth. With a 36” tall box you can get 3 good size shelves.
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I built this rack system (out of c-channel, 1/2” nuts and all thread) to hold my scrap metal tight to the wall. Fully adjustable.
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Stout bench for when shit gets serious
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Rubbermaid fast track... not cheap, but cool for quick adjustability.
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If you are going to keep the open studs & ceiling joists... you can really use those open spaces to hang & store small stuff... the drywall is restrictive but the insulation keeps things cozy since I basically live in here... lol

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WJCO said:

Compressor with reserve air tank will be much less cumbersome than the ARB if you're using air tools.

Also, if yours is open framed like the one in the picture, definitely insulate it. You will notice a huge difference in comfort while working in there both in summer and winter.

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