Depending on where you are, heat.  If the inside ambient can be expected to stay at 50 F or above without it, then the expense is not worth it.  But if you expect to work in the shop for hours at a time in cold temps, heat would be essential.

---- Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: 
> Two post floor mounted lifts are readily available and of reasonable cost these days. If building a garage plan for it. Height of the van plus 6 feet for your ceiling height. Get better quality concrete and maybe 5 to 6 inch. Have it sealed before the first oil drips.   How I wish I could lift a Westy with the top up.  You will want an air compressor. 3 to 5 HP 60 to 80 gallon tank. Oil/water separators if you want to paint. Larger if considering a sand or bead blaster. Two stage best. Begin buying real air powered tools. Battery impacts are not real shop additions. Hose and power/light reels will really be helpful. Avoid the off brands. You do get what you pay for. Bring power. 50 amp 220 volt sub will allow you to do most anything. Air compressor and welding. Buy good lighting. T5 or LED if you can swing it. Exhaust fan, you want fresh air while working in there. Good all steel insulated garage doors. Consider a roll up where the lift will be. 
> 
> Dennis
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of adam butler
> Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2015 1:05 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Building a Shop
> 
> So heres the plan… 
> 
> I am building a workspace for my new additions, VW #14 & #15 a early Vanagon Rivera, and an older beetle.
> 
> In building my space, I am pouring a foundation 30x24, a 10x10 garage door, side entry door and 12 foot roof.
> 
> I have a budget, and am shopping for tools, what would you put in your shop, besides a battery impact or ratchet?
> 
> adam Butler
> Florence, TX>Close to Austin

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David McNeely