> I also like the option what -dave has mentioned below (about putting a
> wall up the other way and adding a window unit to vent to the shop
> interior.
> I really do not want to lose sight of making the space more
> comfortable.  It appears that others want to be comfortable by sitting
> in a chair, but how nice would it be if when sitting down you could be
> nice and cool in summer and warm and toasty in the winter?
> I propose that we start meeting on Saturdays to get this going.  Who
> is in?  I know we can do this, just look at what we have done with the
> CNC.
> Come on guys/gals...lets do this!!  (Nick, please chime in on anything
> we need to know about what Griffin is responsible for and what we can
> and cant do)

> On Monday, July 30, 2012 10:08:50 AM UTC-4, David Hempy wrote:

>     I've got tools and skills to do that work.  Four folks could knock
>     it out pretty quick.

>     Instead of splitting the space lengthwise, which would leave two
>     fairly slender, long rooms, I'd suggest splitting it fore and
>     aft.  The back room could be full-width, and maybe 20'
>     deep...plenty big enough for couches, tables, etc. The shop space
>     in front would be a versatile size for many activities, although
>     the router would eat up half of it. Maybe a window looking into
>     the shop for anti-claustrophobia.

>     Instead of going full-height (is that a 14' ceiling?), go a nice
>     8-10 feet with a suspended ceiling and insulation on top.  Or put
>     a loft above for storage...though I don't think we've got the
>     headroom for that to be very effective.

>     This would be very easy to cool/heat.  A medium-size window unit
>     ($300?) vented to the shop interior (or maybe exterior?) would
>     keep it comfy year-round.

>     In lieu of a big overhaul, a few ceiling fans would go a long way
>     toward bringing the heat down off the ceiling in the winter, and
>     get a breeze going in the summer.

>     -dave ("little d") hempy

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