MFX Posted 19August, 2021 Report Share Posted 19August, 2021 I have just filmed another garage update and I thought it would be good to see how others use their man cave space. Particularly clever storage or efficiency solutions. Naldz88, JWM and Cheshire Cat 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1q2w3e4r Posted 19August, 2021 Report Share Posted 19August, 2021 Love the video - good idea also! I like the wheel trolleys and tool box setup. My pet ambition is to sort out air, I've taken note on having the setup outside for noise. Calling @on_booost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 19August, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 19August, 2021 19 minutes ago, 1q2w3e4r said: Love the video - good idea also! I like the wheel trolleys and tool box setup. My pet ambition is to sort out air, I've taken note on having the setup outside for noise. Calling @on_booost Having plumbed in air is useful but I found I am using air less and less. Cordless tools are so much better these days. I just changed over to a cordless die grinder today and it is MUCH better than the air one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sov Posted 19August, 2021 Report Share Posted 19August, 2021 50 minutes ago, MFX said: Having plumbed in air is useful but I found I am using air less and less. Cordless tools are so much better these days. I just changed over to a cordless die grinder today and it is MUCH better than the air one. +1 for cordless. MFX 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishcop Posted 19August, 2021 Report Share Posted 19August, 2021 40 minutes ago, MFX said: Having plumbed in air is useful but I found I am using air less and less. Cordless tools are so much better these days. I just changed over to a cordless die grinder today and it is MUCH better than the air one. I agree - all you need these days is a 20m airline on a retracting coil. I've pretty much stopped using air tools as the cordless stuff really is getting so good now. I'm getting ready to upgrade - I've been using some older tech Bosch green 18v stuff and am researching what brand I want to go to. I have Ryobi 36v garden stuff which is as good as petrol around my average to small yard and garden. But I think the Milwaukee mechanic range is a better fit for my garage. My 2-car garage upgrade has included painting the floor in 2 pack. I've retrofitted my old kitchen cabinetry down into the garage, repainted the doors, and put on some cheap Bunnings bench tops on the cabinetry to tie it all in. Garage has a TV and a bluetooth speaker for tunes. The other really pleasing upgrade I made was to add LED strip lights to replace the old fluros - one of them has an inbuilt motion sensor so there is always light when needed or when you drive into the garage. MFX and JWM 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1q2w3e4r Posted 19August, 2021 Report Share Posted 19August, 2021 1 hour ago, MFX said: Having plumbed in air is useful but I found I am using air less and less. Cordless tools are so much better these days. I just changed over to a cordless die grinder today and it is MUCH better than the air one. I'd really like it more so for cleaning and blowing out dust etc when doing any detail work or washing. As far as tools go I use cordless also. We've got two garages at home, one for the daily drivers with a work bench area for the pushbikes and a secondary one with dual hoist for other cars. Pretty simple affair with tiled floors and cabinets for storage, small tool box and kit for work on bikes and minimal stuff on cars (wheels, pads, oil changes etc) Fishcop, MFX and JWM 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 19August, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 19August, 2021 1 hour ago, Fishcop said: I agree - all you need these days is a 20m airline on a retracting coil. I've pretty much stopped using air tools as the cordless stuff really is getting so good now. I'm getting ready to upgrade - I've been using some older tech Bosch green 18v stuff and am researching what brand I want to go to. I have Ryobi 36v garden stuff which is as good as petrol around my average to small yard and garden. But I think the Milwaukee mechanic range is a better fit for my garage. My 2-car garage upgrade has included painting the floor in 2 pack. I've retrofitted my old kitchen cabinetry down into the garage, repainted the doors, and put on some cheap Bunnings bench tops on the cabinetry to tie it all in. Garage has a TV and a bluetooth speaker for tunes. The other really pleasing upgrade I made was to add LED strip lights to replace the old fluros - one of them has an inbuilt motion sensor so there is always light when needed or when you drive into the garage. The auto lighting is a great idea, and I definitely need to change out the fluoros for some better LED's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishcop Posted 19August, 2021 Report Share Posted 19August, 2021 11 minutes ago, MFX said: The auto lighting is a great idea, and I definitely need to change out the fluoros for some better LED's. I installed six standard battens and one with a sensor... https://www.bunnings.com.au/arlec-40w-led-weatherproof-batten-with-sensor_p7072248 MFX and tomo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted 19August, 2021 Report Share Posted 19August, 2021 Man cave is 4 car 100 square meters detached at rear of property , one side has bikes and cars other side dedicated workshop with hoist etc ..Being OCD is my clever storage solution Hot water wash sink , electricity , compressed air ,small fridge and storage cupboards and bench. Also mobil bench and storage cabinet combo Main house 4 car garage 80 square meters , with drive through access to rear of property and mancave . Hot water wash sink , electricity ,fridge, gym , storage cupboards and bench Troubleshooter, tomo, Naldz88 and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeatesy Posted 19August, 2021 Report Share Posted 19August, 2021 24 minutes ago, Raven said: Man cave is 4 car 100 square meters detached at rear of property , one side has bikes and cars other side dedicated workshop with hoist etc .. Hot water wash sink , electricity , compressed air ,small fridge and storage cupboards and bench. Also mobil bench and storage cabinet combo Main house 4 car garage 80 square meters , with drive through access to rear of property and mancave . Hot water wash sink , electricity ,fridge, gym , storage cupboards and bench You forgot to mention the stormtrooper 😆 Raven 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishcop Posted 19August, 2021 Report Share Posted 19August, 2021 @Raven You win. Raven 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleazius Posted 19August, 2021 Report Share Posted 19August, 2021 Pretty sure I'm a hoarder compared to @Raven ... Or possibly just a hoarder full stop. Every time I see a Raven garage post I walk out to my car areas and shake my head, walk back inside, threaten to do something about it but never do. I've got a huge new shed build in the works (800sqm). Fingers crossed it solves the problem for at least the next 20 years. LeeM, FAP911, Raven and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted 19August, 2021 Report Share Posted 19August, 2021 I also have a shed up my farm , and that,s where I dump all my junk and crap I dont want hangin around .My first world problem is that the farm is being sold , and I have to figure out what to do with some of that crap @sleaziusYou can never have to bigger shed or garage space 800sqm is a great size .I looked at 500sqm factory units and that is certainly something I may consider in future , move the Race cars , race trailer there and set up another hoist and workshop for those cars ... 3legs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3legs Posted 19August, 2021 Report Share Posted 19August, 2021 So true Raven about you can never have a too big a shed. Around 20 years ago I tacked on a 6m x 8m shed onto the back of my single car garage ( which is now my workshop ) within a week of the concrete dryIng I filled it up with my cars and bikes and ran out of room so I rang the builder and said can you come back and extend it another 7 metres and i've still managed to fill it up. I want to extend it again another 7 metres but my missus has put her foot down and told me in no uncertain terms "NO" MFX, LeeM, Raven and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 19August, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 19August, 2021 10 hours ago, Raven said: Man cave is 4 car 100 square meters detached at rear of property , one side has bikes and cars other side dedicated workshop with hoist etc ..Being OCD is my clever storage solution Hot water wash sink , electricity , compressed air ,small fridge and storage cupboards and bench. Also mobil bench and storage cabinet combo Main house 4 car garage 80 square meters , with drive through access to rear of property and mancave . Hot water wash sink , electricity ,fridge, gym , storage cupboards and bench I have plans for a new house and a bigger shed in the works. I am definitely looking forward to having a clean garage on the house, and a separate workshop. At the moment I only have the one space so I am definitely jealous of the 2 separate spaces. A sink and a toilet will definitely be going into the next shed. Raven and 3legs 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted 19August, 2021 Report Share Posted 19August, 2021 As mentioned above , if you have the space and the funds to do so ,make the shed as big as possible , I guarantee you will use every square meter of space no matter how large it is 3legs, MFX, sleazius and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
on_booost Posted 20August, 2021 Report Share Posted 20August, 2021 On 19/08/2021 at 18:51, 1q2w3e4r said: Love the video - good idea also! I like the wheel trolleys and tool box setup. My pet ambition is to sort out air, I've taken note on having the setup outside for noise. Calling @on_booost Hi Jeff and 1q, I have recently (VERY) almost finished my garage..... I used to have a nice one in a former life and couldn't wait to get a proper one again. I recently built a new house - and despite my garage being the fist place that floor space was taken from.. I am VERY happy. I wanted to keep "dirty" work in my newly built shed - and have this more of a place to hang out (although none of my mates have seen it in person yet..) Lockdown has been good in this case.... I do basic wrenching but also find the cleaning process very therapeutic. Anyway - over to some pics: 1 - Flooring almost complete - Prior to house hand over: In the process of getting cabinetry up (junk everywhere) These 2 are the wrong way round - but you get the drift... Cabinets in!! Under the watchful eye of the boss - Junk is starting to find its home..... A/C unit in, Tv Mounted, artwork starting to go up.... - Oh and most of the car stuff away AND the Shed (now built in the backyard) housing all of the tools and "dirty Equipment) Some of the cars in.... Testing the lighting system...... Troubleshooter, Naldz88, Raven and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naldz88 Posted 20August, 2021 Report Share Posted 20August, 2021 I win the size battle 😂 Skidmarks, PotsAndPans, sleazius and 6 others 5 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
on_booost Posted 20August, 2021 Report Share Posted 20August, 2021 And finally...... Lighting in!!! I still have to get some pics of the whole thing - empty and will all of the artwork up..... Oh - and the cars too! 6 minutes ago, Naldz88 said: I win the size battle 😂 you win EVERYTHING.... you have your OWN BOWSERS!!!! JWM, Raven, sleazius and 4 others 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted 20August, 2021 Report Share Posted 20August, 2021 I love those ceiling lights , very cool set up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 20August, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 20August, 2021 2 hours ago, on_booost said: And finally...... Lighting in!!! I still have to get some pics of the whole thing - empty and will all of the artwork up..... Oh - and the cars too! That is a really nice clean set up, I wish my garage could be that clean, but I know myself and that is never going to happen I have also been looking at those lights for my garage, as I am always looking for more light when filming. LeeM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 20August, 2021 Report Share Posted 20August, 2021 Love that cabinetry @on_booost Reckon you should post a photo of yours @3legs Cool spot to hang out that one 👍 3legs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleazius Posted 20August, 2021 Report Share Posted 20August, 2021 12 hours ago, MFX said: I have plans for a new house and a bigger shed in the works. I am definitely looking forward to having a clean garage on the house, and a separate workshop. At the moment I only have the one space so I am definitely jealous of the 2 separate spaces. A sink and a toilet will definitely be going into the next shed. Got 2 toilets in my current shed (boys and girls), highly recommended. Kitchenette is also handy. 12 hours ago, Raven said: As mentioned above , if you have the space and the funds to do so ,make the shed as big as possible , I guarantee you will use every square meter of space no matter how large it is They always start out empty, and it doesn’t take long to fill them. My current shed is 260sqm. When I moved here I thought I’d never fill it, yeah right. If it wasn’t for the missus deciding there will be no tin sheds on our property, the new one would be bigger again than what I’ve planned. Have thought about buying a factory but having all the toys onsite is far too convenient. 7 hours ago, on_booost said: And finally...... Lighting in!!! I still have to get some pics of the whole thing - empty and will all of the artwork up..... Oh - and the cars too! you win EVERYTHING.... you have your OWN BOWSERS!!!! Love that lighting. Just overall a really nice space to be in. Looks awesome. MFX and Raven 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 20August, 2021 Report Share Posted 20August, 2021 Man, noone here is EVER going to set foot in my shed! MFX, Raven and 3legs 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3legs Posted 20August, 2021 Report Share Posted 20August, 2021 Ok Lee I will post mine. I was going to wait until i've finished Mad Max and cleaned the place but what the hell. It's not in the same league as some of you guys sheds but it's my fortress of solitude ( get away from nagging women-my missus and daughter ) The first one is just after I extended the shed another 7 metres. Then after selling some cars and cladding the walls and putting in some carpet squares. Also a few bikes restored and needing restoration. The shed is a bloody mess at the moment as I have several projects going on at once. Raven, sleazius, micknine01 and 11 others 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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