I share your pain. My garage is 24’ x 24’ with a 13’ x 24’ attic where have a wood shop. The garage area, in addition to my truck, I share with my wife’s car, the 3-1/2’ staircase to get to the wood shop, a couple of 4’ wide shelving units, 5’ workbench, two roll around tool boxes, a 12” Lathe, 16” drill press, bench grinder, mig welder, welding table and all of my electrical, plumbing, homeowner tools and leftover supply's. I still want a hydraulic press, engine hoist and I would love a lift. In order to do any work on my truck, I have to remove my wife’s car just to have a little room.

The only thing that I can suggest is to cover your machines with old sheets. That will at least keep them separated from the grime. I cover my lathe and drill press to help keep them clean. Works like a charm!

Last edited by Phak1; 07/29/2019 3:07 PM.

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