Originally Posted by smokinfromshootin

so i finally talked my wife into letting me build a garage. i am wanting to make it into a workshop/man cave and am looking for some suggestions for tools you think I will need. i have already looked at a couple lifts as well as compressors and impact wrenches. other than that stuff and the basic wrenches and sockets, any suggestions?

Originally Posted by man4mopar

Snap-On, OTC, Matco, Cornwell and others make good tools. But when it comes to hand tools I buy mostly Craftsman. Sears is in town and open 7 days a week accept holidays. And as for air tools it is hard to beat IR(Ingersoll Rand) who make air tools for some of the above companies.

Now as far as building a shop/garage I am in the process of doing the same. As mentioned go as large as you can afford and what ordinance will allow. Other thing to think of is 2 post lifts are not overly expensive so having a 12' 4" cieling clearance will clear a lot of makes. Cement work would need to be planned too. Some info here http://www.carguygarage.com/carlift.html No plug for company recomend researching around before buying.
Insulating will help keep temps. Drywalling/or painted white walls reflects lighting well.
Outlets, Outlets and more Outlets making sure to have at least 1 is a 208 or 240 volt for welder/plasma what have you.
Think about storage, wall mounted cabinets/shelves saves floor space compared to floor cabinets. These can be made cheaper then crap sold at most stores. Perforated peg board makes for great tool storage and space saving's.

Cheers and enjoy the soon shop/garage.