>From various projects, I end up with extra, long lengths of lumber between
2x6 and 2x12. I 'store' it by placing it on the concrete floor in one or
two garage bays. Cars are parked on top. The extra 1 1/2 to 3 inches
(depending on how high it is stacked) makes it easier to get in and out of
the cars in the garage, and also easier to perform garage-type maintenance
(like waxing). Naturally, no welding is done nearby. The few oil drips
just extend the life of the wood. Wood also seems to be more friendly to
the tires than concrete for cars infrequently driven. Once or twice a
year, I remove the wood to sweep thoroughly. In between, just sweep or
use the leaf blower to clean.
John
On Thu, 1 Jun 2000, Kai M. Radicke wrote:
>
> Allen Hefner wrote:
>
> > Have you thought about a hardwood floor? Many old British car shops
> > and even factories had wooden floors.
>
> While it may be very appealing visually, I am concerned about it's
> practicality. Certainly it is NOT the type of surface which you would want
> to be carrying out any welding work near.
>
> Although, I believe the second floor of Ragtops and Roadsters (local content
> for Allen!) has hardwood floors, but the floor is used for storage of
> vehicles / parts and activities which aren't "caustic" to the life of the
> floor (i.e.. no welding).
>
> The other issue with hardwood floors is that I'm sure, no matter how thick
> the urethane stain or surfacer is that you'll get a lot of stains from spilt
> oil, parts washing solution, hydraulic fluid (especially)!
>
> Thanks to all that chimed in with feedback, I haven't decided what to do
> yet... still planning the dream workshop in my brain.
>
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