Benchtop metal lathe, step up
The Grizzly G0602 is a 10 x 22 with an enclosed gearbox and 432 lb of weight on a footprint of about 4 ft by 1 ft; the Amazon VEVOR 7 x 14 is the lightweight entry alternative.
Layout · Two-car, 24 x 24
Machine shop layout for a 24x24 two-car garage
A machine shop in a 24 x 24 ft garage with no vehicle inside: all 8 machines fit. 5 circuits on 120V, subpanel around 60 A, and 520 of 576 sq ft is aisle, operator zone and open floor rather than machine.
1. 10 x 22 metal lathe (48 x 13 in)2. 7 x 27 mill/drill (36 x 30 in)3. 6 ft workbench (72 x 24 in)4. Tool bench (Drill press, Grinder) (54 x 24 in)5. Roller tool cabinet (42 x 20 in)6. 9 x 19 metal lathe (37 x 16 in)7. Steel shelving unit (60 x 24 in)8. 20 gallon compressor (28 x 20 in)
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What fits in a 24x24 two-car garage for machine shop
| # | Machine | Footprint | Size source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 x 22 metal lathe | 48 x 13 in | listing |
| 2 | 7 x 27 mill/drill | 36 x 30 in | listing weight, footprint is an allowance |
| 3 | 6 ft workbench | 72 x 24 in | planning allowance |
| 4 | Tool bench (Drill press, Grinder) | 54 x 24 in | planning allowance |
| 5 | Roller tool cabinet | 42 x 20 in | planning allowance |
| 6 | 9 x 19 metal lathe | 37 x 16 in | listing |
| 7 | Steel shelving unit | 60 x 24 in | planning allowance |
| 8 | 20 gallon compressor | 28 x 20 in | planning allowance |
Every machine in this trade's package found a place on the floor.
Where the floor goes
| Item | Sq ft | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Garage floor | 576 | 100% |
| Vehicles | 0 | 0% |
| Machine and bench footprints | 56 | 10% |
| Aisles, zones and the door apron | 520 | 90% |
There is room to spare, so the next purchase can be a bigger machine rather than a smaller bay. Footprints are the machine's own size; the zones and aisles are why a garage "feels" smaller than the sum of its machines.
Machine shop notes for this bay
Metalworking machines are heavy for their footprint: check the slab and the route you will move them along before you order, and keep oil and chips off the floor you walk on.
Circuits for this layout
| Circuit | Volts | Breaker | Wire | Receptacle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 x 22 metal lathe | 120V | 20 A | 12 AWG | NEMA 5-20R |
| 7 x 27 mill/drill | 120V | 20 A | 12 AWG | NEMA 5-20R |
| 20 gallon compressor | 120V | 20 A | 12 AWG | NEMA 5-20R |
| Shared bench circuit 1 | 120V | 20 A | 12 AWG | NEMA 5-20R (several) |
| Shared bench circuit 2 | 120V | 20 A | 12 AWG | NEMA 5-20R (several) |
That is 5 circuits, about 22 A of demand after diversity, and a subpanel in the 60 A range to ask your electrician about. Sizes use NEC Table 430.248 for motor amps and Table 310.16 (60 C column) for wire; have a licensed electrician confirm. The workshop amps calculator lets you change the loads.
Which machines belong on mobile bases
| Machine | Weight we can state | Base rating to shop for |
|---|---|---|
| 10 x 22 metal lathe | 432 lb (listing) | 570 lb or more, e.g. VEVOR Mobile Base |
| 7 x 27 mill/drill | 372 lb (listing) | 490 lb or more, e.g. WEN Mobile Base |
| 9 x 19 metal lathe | 294 lb (listing) | 390 lb or more, e.g. WEN Mobile Base |
The machine shop package for a 24x24 two-car garage: Amazon and Grizzly
One card per machine in the plan. Each shows the Amazon pick and the Grizzly Industrial pick for the same job.
7 x 27 mill/drill
Both are 7 x 27 class benchtop mills with an R-8 spindle. The Grizzly G0704 ships with a stand and a listed weight of 372 lb.
6 ft adjustable workbench
Choose the Amazon bench to keep spending down; choose the Grizzly bench when you run power tools on it every weekend and want the built-in outlets.
Roller cabinet
The Amazon combo is a one-box purchase; the Grizzly roller cabinet pairs with its 42 in top chest when you want to add drawers in stages.
Benchtop metal lathe, entry
The Amazon lathe is a VEVOR 7 x 14; the Grizzly G4000 is a 9 x 19 with a 3/4 HP motor and 294 lb of cast iron. More lathe means more floor and more weight.
20-gallon quiet compressor
Both are oil-free, quiet-series 20-gallon compressors, so they are tolerable in an attached garage. Pick on the sale, the warranty path and the noise rating you can live with.
Prices change often and Grizzly runs sales, so the buttons show current prices.
Rest of the shop: the small gear
Storage, bases and safety items for this layout.
Prices change often; the button shows today's price on Amazon.
Email me the buy list for this layout
Every machine, bench and base in this plan as one list you can keep, with the circuits it needs. Plus a few short emails, then a couple a month at most.
Unsubscribe anytime. You can also just read the checklist on this site.Size the systems for this garage
- Heater size for a 24x24 two-car garage
- Dust collector size for a 24x24 two-car garage
- Shop lighting for a 24x24 two-car garage
- Air filtration for a 24x24 two-car garage
- Mini-split size for a 24x24 two-car garage
- Subpanel for a machine shop
- 240V in a garage, explained
Fit sheets for the machines in this plan
- Fit sheet: grizzly g0602 metal lathe
- Fit sheet: grizzly g0704 mill drill
- Fit sheet: grizzly g4000 metal lathe
- Fit sheet: 20 gallon air compressor
Other trades and garage sizes
- Woodshop in a 24x24 two-car
- Welding and fab in a 24x24 two-car
- Auto and mechanic in a 24x24 two-car
- Mixed shop with a car parked in a 24x24 two-car
- Machine shop in a 12x20 one-car
- Machine shop in a 12x22 one-car
- Machine shop in a 20x20 two-car
- Machine shop in a 22x22 two-car
- Machine shop in a 32x24 three-car
Frequently asked questions
What circuits does a machine shop need in a 24x24 two-car garage?
The machines in this plan need 5 circuits: 0 at 240V and 5 at 120V, which suggests a subpanel in the 60 A range. Have a licensed electrician confirm the service and the panel.
How much floor is left in a 24x24 two-car garage after a machine shop?
About 520 of 576 sq ft, 90 percent, is aisle, operator zone and door apron once Lathe 10x22, Mill/drill, 6 ft bench, and Tool bench and the rest are placed.
This page is researched guidance, not professional electrical, engineering or safety advice. Circuits, loads and clearances depend on your house, your service and your town: have a licensed electrician confirm any wiring, and check local code and each manufacturer's manual before you act.
