Ouch, my heart is HURTING!!! I truly feel your pain!I will honestly get SICK when things like that happen, then I will think about it for days. I know, I'm obsessed!! At least you got something out of there to put in your garden. Kati, I will do the same thing, I am usually so excited when I find something that I will tell anyone who will listen what I'm going to do with it!!LOL!! Send us some pics soon! blessings-sherri

Good luck. I wish that I could be as organized as you plan on. Unfortunately, that is not the case. Just use common sense, with the most used things, the most accessable. You are on the right track with combustibles away from sources of ignition, and I would include any welders, metal cut off saws and grinders, along with the cutting torches. I recommend a METAL welding and cutting bench in a clean, well ventilated part of the shop, away from those combustibles, accumulated litter etc. It is not too hard to run some plumbing for compressed air and electricity to convenient drops, or outlets to plug in to or attach on to. A good solid floor that does not absorb oils, grease etc., and that is easy to sweep or clean is worth the extra expense or planning. There are always lots of small, sharp metal trimmings and oil etc around a drill press or lathe if you plan on having those. Keep woodworking and metal working seperate, lots of combustibles are generated in wood working. Two 2 X 12's is a good size for a work bench for me, but the height should be determined to correspond to your height and what is comfortable and most convenient to you. That is a variable that would not be the same for everyone. Any vices or anvils need a very solid and secure base to mount them on, with plenty of headroom for different size materials that you may work on, as well as side room to fit large, or long objects. Beyond that, if I haven't forgot something important, it is pretty up to you regarding what you have in the way of equipment and tools to accomodate and your personal preferences. That is my first reaction off the top of my head, I am sure that perhaps others, if and when they may drop by, may have some other thoughts and suggestions. Bill P.

I am actually going through my magazines again which may take awhile since I love decorating magazines! I think an original would be out of my budget depending on price. Have a feeling these that I saw may be originals. The barns I saw had a more abstract appearance with the lines somewhat blurred if that makes sense-almost modern looking. I will continue looking. Thanks to all of you.

Hi qbryant, apparently Hi-Lite Mfg makes a lot of Barnlight Electric's barn lights. We have several outdoor barnlight sconces, they are very sturdy. We purchased the Hi-Lite fixtures through a local lighting store that has a policy of meeting or beating internet prices (in this particular case, they beat). Happy shopping!