Thanks for the link Mike...those shelves look hella-beef. Just what I'm looking for...I think two of those will fit nicely.

Now, we've been talking alot about functionality...I'd like to change the conversation a little bit into Layout. What recommendations can be given for a workbench, where should you locate the air compressor / welder / drill press / etc. Should everything be mobile, or stationary in an ideal location?

I was considering about an 8ft. workbench....since I could get a 8' sheet of 1/4" metal fairly easy. My thought was that an 8' bench would be pretty perfect for overall functionality of a good amount of workspace, while allowing me to possibly mount casters to the bottom and roll it into the driveway for those LARGE weekend projects. Then again, casters may negate the benefit of a good bench...what do you think? Perhaps a 6' bench is good enough? Maybe I need 10'?

Any other storage ideas?

Max