Let's see your man cave / shop lounge

[Thornton]

Here's mine. It's a 20'x30' Leonards building. Built it a few years back after the wife said enough was enough and she wanted her garage back. Added sheetrock, insulation and ceiling grid that I got from work. Built the cabnets from plywood that I salvaged also.

 

[LDowney]

Present from my Bride

My shop has a lot of potential. It is 40' wide by 80' long with ~11.5" tall walls that are brick/block construction. The two exterior walls that face civilization have brick veneer to match the house. The other two walls are out of view due to a hill and timber so they are just natural block. My wife found her dream home 4 years ago with a "detached wood workers shop". Once I saw the house and shop, I found myself saying "yes dear" to her without much fight. We put in an aggessive bid that was accepted and the house appraised for more than our bid, so the shop was a freebie.

I moved eveything I had into the shop and have found ways to occupy most of the 3200 sq ft. Right now it is more of a warehouse that I work in, but in time I hope to turn it into a proper shop. However with two of the kids in college (and the older one getting ready to apply to med school) and the economy in the tank, money is very tight so I will be happy for now and continue to dream about what the future holds for the shop.

For winter spot heat, I have two patio heaters. In the summer, I have an attic fan in the rear wall and a mobile one for where I am working. I have an entertainment center surplused from the house in the front corner serving as the hub for fine living. It has a stereo, TV and microwave, plus an experienced frig next to the entertainment center for cold drinks in the summer. Not really a man cave with all the perks, but I have no room to complain.

 

[FJ40Jim]

That's niiiice.

 

[sirenmoses]

that shop is bigger than my entire house, and motorhome, and guest quarters, and hunters cabin up on the hill....

 

[CruisinGA]

Not really a man cave with all the perks, but I have no room to complain.

I think your 'man cave' is more of a "man castle."

Looks like you've got enough projects going to keep yourself busy full time.

 

[chicago]

My shop has a lot of potential. It is 40' wide by 80' long with ~11.5" tall walls that are brick/block construction. The two exterior walls that face civilization have brick veneer to match the house. The other two walls are out of view due to a hill and timber so they are just natural block. My wife found her dream home 4 years ago with a "detached wood workers shop". Once I saw the house and shop, I found myself saying "yes dear" to her without much fight. We put in an aggessive bid that was accepted and the house appraised for more than our bid, so the shop was a freebie.

I moved eveything I had into the shop and have found ways to occupy most of the 3200 sq ft. Right now it is more of a warehouse that I work in, but in time I hope to turn it into a proper shop. However with two of the kids in college (and the older one getting ready to apply to med school) and the economy in the tank, money is very tight so I will be happy for now and continue to dream about what the future holds for the shop.

For winter spot heat, I have two patio heaters. In the summer, I have an attic fan in the rear wall and a mobile one for where I am working. I have an entertainment center surplused from the house in the front corner serving as the hub for fine living. It has a stereo, TV and microwave, plus an experienced frig next to the entertainment center for cold drinks in the summer. Not really a man cave with all the perks, but I have no room to complain.

DROOL!
That is JUST what I need. I cant even imagine the trouble that I could get into in a place like that.

Chicago

 

[Michael Hanson]

Nice! My wife says,see the more space you guys get you just crap it out.Looks good to me! Mike

 

[Liam]

i want a shop...

 

[Goebeler]

I am wrapping up a two car garage remodel in to a shop project. Spent last weekend tinkering in the new space and it worked well. A little tight with a fj40 and fj55 in it but I can't complain. I tossed cabinetry along the back wall and built a bench and other setups for my junk. The space is workable and allows me to spend more time with my cruisers and less doing crap around the house.
I will take a few pics soon but it is tough cause it is small and my camera sucks. But all in all the 21'x21' space will work for most of my needs. The driveway will have to work for overflow and real dirty stuff.

Goebs

 

[Gumby]

I consider the access I have to my shop at work a major benefit of my job. Whenever I think about doing something else I have to account for between $10 and $15K/year I would have to spend on replacing my shop at work. I have 24/7 access and it's only 4 miles from work. The hardest part is everybody dropping by all the time, but that would happen anywhere.

I can get about 9 cars in comfortably with 5 on hoists. Right now I have the 73 FJ50, the 64 FJ45LV, a 69 Camaro RS convert, a 46 Pontiac, and a 66 Ford F100 in the shop.

No shop lounge though. If I had a shop of my own it would certainly have a gathering place with outdoor cooking facilities and a full bath.

 

[LDowney]

That's niiiice.

that shop is bigger than my entire house, and motorhome, and guest quarters, and hunters cabin up on the hill....

I think your 'man cave' is more of a "man castle."

Looks like you've got enough projects going to keep yourself busy full time.

DROOL!
That is JUST what I need. I cant even imagine the trouble that I could get into in a place like that.

Chicago

Nice! My wife says,see the more space you guys get you just crap it out.Looks good to me! Mike

Thanks. Yes I do have a lot of projects. In fact, a friend teases me about suffering from project paralysis.
The following is the view of the shop from the house and it passes inspection with the bride which is a great position to be in.

 

[Hugh Heifer]

So that is what the outside of that mohemoth looks like. Very nice.

I posted mine int he beer brewing group.

 

[Jman]

My shop has a lot of potential. It is 40' wide by 80' long with ~11.5" tall walls that are brick/block construction. The two exterior walls that face civilization have brick veneer to match the house. The other two walls are out of view due to a hill and timber so they are just natural block. My wife found her dream home 4 years ago with a "detached wood workers shop". Once I saw the house and shop, I found myself saying "yes dear" to her without much fight. We put in an aggessive bid that was accepted and the house appraised for more than our bid, so the shop was a freebie.

I moved eveything I had into the shop and have found ways to occupy most of the 3200 sq ft. Right now it is more of a warehouse that I work in, but in time I hope to turn it into a proper shop. However with two of the kids in college (and the older one getting ready to apply to med school) and the economy in the tank, money is very tight so I will be happy for now and continue to dream about what the future holds for the shop.

For winter spot heat, I have two patio heaters. In the summer, I have an attic fan in the rear wall and a mobile one for where I am working. I have an entertainment center surplused from the house in the front corner serving as the hub for fine living. It has a stereo, TV and microwave, plus an experienced frig next to the entertainment center for cold drinks in the summer. Not really a man cave with all the perks, but I have no room to complain.

How many guys do you have working for you? That's bigger than the shops of the last two mechanics who worked on my truck!

 

[Michael Hanson]

You dont have time to lounge! Mike

 

[Hugh Heifer]

So that is what the outside of that mohemoth looks like. Very nice.

I posted mine int he beer brewing group.

OK - here it is. Moved into the house new in Rome, GA. The basement was totally unfinished. Where the shop is was just another hunk of basement but I had the builder remove a double window and put in an over head door and poor a slab and a driveway around the side. He separated the shop with sheet rock and put in a sprinkler system. I rewired the whole thing and did the entire basement myself sans the HVAC and carpet. The sheet rock in there was the beotch.

The bar is my pride and joy. There is a bathroom with a shower behind it. And I have beer on tap - eat your heart out Larry

I just finished putting the manifold on the wall tonight. I also have a "repurposed" stereo in the shop but no TV. I figure the bar is close enough to the shop to not need another fridge.

 

[LDowney]

Chris,
The basement looks great. Good work.

... And I have beer on tap - eat your heart out Larry
...

Swing and a miss ... I don't like beer so my heart is fine
(but by normal standards, I just provided proof on one of my numerous character faults)

 

[mrhustle23]

Here's my man cave. My dad and I added 6' onto this 12'x24' tuff shed. Put in the pine t+g, open beams and wood flooring. I have a Connelly pool table, and we're in the process of building the bar. As you can see we have the back bar and stereo cabinet pretty much complete. The bar will be L shaped, coming out from the wall where the fiberglass is. It'll have a keg cooler and up to 4 beers on tap, sink w/ hot water, a mini fridge and mini freezer built in. Other plans for the place is a poker table where the kegerator is now, and finishing up the trim. This has been a 3 year project so far.

 

[mrhustle23]

Here is another

 

[Hugh Heifer]

Chris,
The basement looks great. Good work.



Swing and a miss ... I don't like beer so my heart is fine
(but by normal standards, I just provided proof on one of my numerous character faults)

Thanks for the Kudos, Larry!

 

[Awl_TEQ]

I'm gonna have to bust out a wall and add a lounge to compete with some of the photos above. Here's a couple shots of my garage. My best mods were the I-beam across for lifting and the cabinets for storage without grinding dust. I've got heat and TV. These are from before painting the floor and moving my tools in.