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Fast Eddie

Fast Eddie

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Like ashman, my project this winter has been the shed itself (rather than something in the shed).

The shed was a very humble 5m x 3m. I’ve managed to add 1m to it, sounds hardly worth the effort to yooz guys with palatial barns etc, but it does equal an increased footprint of 1/3..

Unlike ashman however, there’ll be no space for slot car tracks unfortunately, but there’ll at least be a bit more space to work.

As we all know, these things take longer and cost more than planned, ALWAYS. But we’re getting there…


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Looks like a fine work area, well done, but it would be a shame to spill a drop of oil on that floor.
My shop is a reasonable (for our local standards) 5x5 meter, but I sometimes look wit envy to the workshops of our american friends.
Sheds over here are usually the size of an american bathroom.
 
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It’s looking spacious. But I thought I’d quickly measure my double-garage and it is 5.3 x 5 and I find it cramped. Admittedly my ceiling height is tiny at only just over 2m so I’m losing out with storage on high. A lot of room is taken up by a toilet in the corner, and then the old kitchen when we put a new one in - plenty of very useful cupboards and a double drainer sink. My advice to you is lay it out carefully.
 
Trouble is you need a shed to put the things in you don't want in your shed...
(Arthur Jackson rules, OK!)
 
So true, why we have garden shed 10ft x 22ft for garden tools tractor , mower , blower etc….. my bike shed started out at 12ft x 12ft , then added 10ft x 10ft wing on north end , there was never enough room to store everything and 5 bikes … since Norton and Guzzi left , it has become almost spacious …. Looks like Fast Ed did a very professional expansion , with nice detail …
 
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It’s looking spacious. But I thought I’d quickly measure my double-garage and it is 5.3 x 5 and I find it cramped. Admittedly my ceiling height is tiny at only just over 2m so I’m losing out with storage on high. A lot of room is taken up by a toilet in the corner, and then the old kitchen when we put a new one in - plenty of very useful cupboards and a double drainer sink. My advice to you is lay it out carefully.
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Mine is now just over 5 x 4, so hardly excessive.

Hence the high shelves, bikes fit underneath.

I think I’ve got the layout worked out, we’ll soon see !
 
A 33% increase sounds great. Should make a big difference. :)
For me the workshop is 9.2 x 5 meters, heated and insulated. But still could like some more. Pretty cramped if I have to work on one of the wheel loaders. But ok for motorcycle maintenance. Plus one barn where a dozen bikes are. With a warm 5x6 meter part for the most precious bikes. And another almost empty barn 20x10 meter.
 
Fast Eddie said:
Like ashman, my project this winter has been the shed itself (rather than something in the shed).

The shed was a very humble 5m x 3m. I’ve managed to add 1m to it, sounds hardly worth the effort to yooz guys with palatial barns etc, but it does equal an increased footprint of 1/3..

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As we all know, these things take longer and cost more than planned, ALWAYS. But we’re getting there…
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Size doesn't matter if you don't have an actual NEED for the space.

One thing that is clear from your photos - your level of finish on this project puts my hangar/shop to shame.

I intend to turn that shame around with the next one...
 
I’m curious bout how building materials are purchased in UK and EU … here we get 2”x4”, 2”x6”etc. , our plywood comes in 4’ x 8’ sheets as do all such structural coverings … after seeing how floor space measured in metric on this thread , I wondered how materials are sold ??? Thanks
 
Craig,
Structutal timber is metric too of course but I think each country has its own standards. Here in Norway we approximate british/us dimensions, e.g., 2x4" (errata: 4x8") equals 98x198mm.

Cheers, Knut
 
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Craig said:
I’m curious bout how building materials are purchased in UK and EU … here we get 2”x4”, 2”x6”etc. , our plywood comes in 4’ x 8’ sheets as do all such structural coverings … after seeing how floor space measured in metric on this thread , I wondered how materials are sold ??? Thanks
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Craig said:
I’m curious bout how building materials are purchased in UK and EU … here we get 2”x4”, 2”x6”etc. , our plywood comes in 4’ x 8’ sheets as do all such structural coverings … after seeing how floor space measured in metric on this thread , I wondered how materials are sold ??? Thanks
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It's metric now but talk to most builders and it's still termed 4"X2" or 6"X2" and 8x4 plywood sheets
Sheets are generally 2440mm X 1220mm
 
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