Dave Hoskins
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- Parker County, Texas
My shop is a metal 3 car garage that is open in the front. I have made no effort to close it off. The two sides and back are closed off but there is some gap in the bottom to help with ventilation. I don't use any heat or ac to say the least. I use a variety of fans for spring through fall along with a 30" exhaust fan sucking everything away from myself and the lathe. That works well in place of a dust collector system. I actually see the dust while sanding getting sucked to the fan and out. I have a heavy duty wood platform built for the lathe and my main turning tools along with the various power outlets. The rest is a dirt and shavings floor. I even have a refrigerator out there to keep water bottles in. I have a band saw, table saw, and other various tools and benches surrounding the walls as well as my drying kiln. All works for me. Someday I do want to have a fully enclosed shop but that day has not arrived. If it was enclosed for summer time AC would be a necessity or you would melt along with your tools.