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Yep, second the comment about adding mucho power outlets and lighting. I added 220v and 220 3phase service to my detached shop several years ago, and have outgrown the original electric outlets I installed THREE times now. I need to go around again, installing a few more -critical- circuits and outlets. You mentioned welders and grinders. You might need both 20 amp and 60 amp 220 single phase circuits for these. Naturally,with separate wall sockets. And of course 3 phase. So,with 120 for hand tools, you will have probably at least four distinct circuits around various places in your shop. I mark every 220 outlet with the amperage with a permanent marker, just to sort out which is which.
My mistake was thinking my work stations would be fixed in one location. I underestimated. So have needed to go add more 3P, 60 amp220v and 20 amp 220v - mostly adjacent to my original work areas, cause I added more machinery over time. Also moved equipment around when I discovered a better workflow.
BTW. An oversized master panel for the shop is money well spent. The extra slots for circuit breakers will likely come in handy some day - probably sooner than you might imagine!
Good luck!
Glenn
My mistake was thinking my work stations would be fixed in one location. I underestimated. So have needed to go add more 3P, 60 amp220v and 20 amp 220v - mostly adjacent to my original work areas, cause I added more machinery over time. Also moved equipment around when I discovered a better workflow.
BTW. An oversized master panel for the shop is money well spent. The extra slots for circuit breakers will likely come in handy some day - probably sooner than you might imagine!
Good luck!
Glenn