How to Build a Lean To Shed

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Ever since setting up shop in my basement, I’ve been wanting to move my air compressor into a shed. In this video, I’m going to show you how easy it is to build this lean to shed. This is the perfect solution to house an air compressor outside of your shop, but it can also be used for anything from storing sports equipment to gardening tools and supplies. In my plans, I show how to modify this shed to be the right size for whatever you might need! I also show you how to frame a wood foundation if you don't want to pour a concrete slab.
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Disclaimer: DIY is inherently dangerous. If you are uncomfortable with any of the cuts/methods shown in this video use an alternative approach. Woodshop Mike, LLC and its associates are not liable for any damages or injuries incurred.

[@WoodshopMike]

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[@vinceb9310]

I'm building the exact same thing. Getting my Air Compressor out of my small shop. Concerned about condensation through so you may consider to put an auto drain valve on the compressor. Really nice looking job.

[@WoodshopMike]

Thank you very much! Yep I did put an auto drain on it👊. Happy building!

[@pamcadd8658]

As part of adding a screened porch, we had our shed replaced - the grubby, rickety metal shed that held the bikes and garden equipment. However, as the new shed took shape - designed and painted as a mini-me of the house - it morphed into a she-shed for potting, furniture painting and crafting. Oops, bikes don't fit! Now I'm planning a 4x6 shed beside the driveway dedicated to bikes and long handled garden tools (they aren't pretty enough for the big shed, LOL). Your plan is exactly what I'm looking for. Thanks for the clear, concise demo!

[@WoodshopMike]

Funny how life unfold like that some times! So glad you enjoyed the video!

[@samueladams584]

This is a less intimidating approach for those of us trying to plan a shed build for the first time. We can see the simplicity of the structure easier.

[@WoodshopMike]

Glad the video was helpful!

[@KingDrewPhilip]

I have one of these lean to sheds. Mine is a 4x8 foot model. It’s cool it’s also my mini studio. Insulted the walls and all. Cool little personal space to have. I painted mine white as well because I was considering the heat. White reflects it so it probably reduced heat transfer a little.

[@WoodshopMike]

Sounds awesome! What kind of studio?

[@KingDrewPhilip]

@@WoodshopMike it’s more like a little office and a place i hang two of my guitars. They’re on each end of the shed. The interior is decorated with a couple cool music posters. One is an Iron Maiden Poster and one is a Kendrick Lamar poster. From the the interior of the shed where the door is, I put a mirror up. Close to the end where the acoustic guitar is hanging is a little small desk that I can move around. I will move in a mattress in there maybe and i can lay down in it lol. I recently added interior lights with LED strips that can change colors. I usually have it set to white or blue.

[@clemkonan]

Great video I want to do something similar about 7ft x3ft but place the door on the 3ft end and enter from my yard .The exterior 7 ft side replaces fensing. Hold off on the advance stuff like track saws and use more of the basic tools that will encourage the average you to do his/ her DIY project. Again great job.

[@WoodshopMike]

Glad you enjoyed the video! Best of luck on your build!!

[@kimgarcia3397]

Great explanation and tutorial. Thank you

[@WoodshopMike]

So glad it was helpful!

[@amritraisingh]

Best shed making video

[@WoodshopMike]

Thank you! It was a fun project, glad you liked it! 👊

[@JetP20]

This is perfect, exactly what I was looking for. Usually shades are unpleasant eyesore, but this looks good and blends well with the house, looks more like it is part of the house. :)

[@WoodshopMike]

So glad it's what you've been looking for! Totally agree, sheds usually look like a bad afterthought 😂

[@Ray-c5g]

NICE JOB !!! I would use it for a water heater enclosure, but heavily insulated; Special situation, for a small home. What are the dimensions ? Thanks.

[@WoodshopMike]

Thank you! I believe they're 3’x4’ but you can adjust the dimensions a bit to suite your needs. I explain that process in the plans 👍

[@timothycreasy2161]

Nothing says spring like a well built garden shed. Very nice work. I have heard some people say the the drip edge should be tight to the fascia board, some say it should be spaced off. Do you have a opinion on this theory, or have you ever heard of this ? Thanks, and God bless

[@WoodshopMike]

Thank you sir! I’m glad I knocked it out before the dog days of summer too. That side of the house gets baked in the afternoon 🥵 I always keep the drip edge tight against the flashing. Since it flares out a bit at the bottom the surface tension of the water should break before droplets could roll back and sit on the fascia boards and cause water damage. Also by keeping the drip edge tight it discourages wasps etc from building nests. God bless you as well

[@rrzablan]

Hi, Mike, great video!! I want to build a shed like yours but I need an 8 x 8, do your plans include instructions on how to make a larger shed? Thanks!!!

[@WoodshopMike]

Thank you, glad you liked it! The plans do cover how to make the shed larger👍👍

[@annnonomys3132]

I usually fast forward through such videos, but then the audio can become inaudible. Your editing was PERFECT! Wish others would do this too.

[@WoodshopMike]

Thank you so much for the feedback! I feel like I spend forever on my edits so it's great to hear that the work is worth it! 😃

[@Nickporter17]

A compressor shed is luxurious

[@WoodshopMike]

You got that right! After years of having the compressor in the shop it's so nice not hearing it run 😀

[@crossgrainwoodproductsltd9230]

Nice little shed. I would have done the roof differently though. The felt paper should go down first, then the drip edge. You cut it a little short on the ends which with hard driving winds and rain, may get water under the shingle and rot that osb. I also would have used reg. or if I had it, PT plywood for the roof instead of OSB. Thanks for sharing.

[@WoodshopMike]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the build👍

[@waylondismuke3362]

I can't get over the fact she's building a simple little stead but he has a full damn workshop nobody else has this!!!!

[@johnnymathes5215]

Who doesn't own tools? Someone who doesn't know how to use them.

[@mikenco]

Ridiculously well built! I thought from the thumb, it was going to be attached to house? Did you consider that?

[@WoodshopMike]

Thank you! I did consider it, but I didn't mainly because I wanted the air compressor to be in a freestanding structure.

[@Cheroqa27]

Great video. I was just wondering how much was the total budget for the shed?

[@davidmorgan4738]

Thanks! I just ordered your plans.

[@WoodshopMike]

Thank you very much! Happy building 😃

[@club5oh597]

Informative! What’s the height of the shed? Would like to build one…tho 4x4 like this for a sauna and May need ceiling joists. 7 ft is max I want for ceiling. Also, I may change door location. I assume it would be easy to modify from your plans.

[@WoodshopMike]

Thanks! Glad it was helpful👊👊. This shed is just over 8' at the back if I recall correctly, but yes it can be easily modified, just maintain the correct stud spacing and you'll be good. Sounds like an awesome idea to build one out as a sauna!

[@patriciavalencia2674]

Great vid! Great work! I was looking for an easy diy not one for experienced builders lol. Thanks.

[@WoodshopMike]

Thank you very much!

[@Parmesana]

I was thinking about a small audio record booth..I live with my son and family and thought a separate little bldg might do for what I need

[@WoodshopMike]

That would be awesome!

[@user-vj9qz3br6l]

Incredible shed

[@WoodshopMike]

Thank you!

[@rudolph3993]

Perfect for what I need on the small side of my house. Thanks for making the video!

[@WoodshopMike]

That's awesome! You're very welcome, I'm glad it was helpful!

[@starforged]

The shed will be used for my air compressor and my shop vacuum with plumbing to my tools. Also for rakes and shovels. Need to insulate it mainly for noise but I also need an air supply system. Air compressor needs clean air and the vacuum needs an exhaust. Air compressor will use outside air but I'm thinking plumbing the vacuum air back into the shop to save heated and cooled air. Any ideas? Thank you very much for your great video.

[@WoodshopMike]

Hi Steve, That sounds awesome! I thought about doing the same thing in regards to plumbing the DC back into the shop to save on heated/cooled air, but after thinking through everything (including the massive holes I'd have to cut in the house) I opted to just leave the DC in the shop as it's in a pretty good spot already.

[@TwoMooseDesign]

Great video! It looks awesome

[@WoodshopMike]

Thanks guys!! So happy with the results!

[@davedavis662]

Fine job should last you a long time. I may have missed it, but I’d also anchor the sill to the concrete. Keep the winds from blowing it over.

[@WoodshopMike]

Thank you! It's been it some pretty good wind storms and she's holding strong 👍. I did run a handful on tap cons through the base plate of each wall. I don't want it blowing off!

[@Foodie-yj1qe]

Thank you for the great instructions you provide. I really enjoy your videos. However, I have a question. How do we weather proof the sides which back up against the back wall. I’m anchoring my shed to the wall of my house. I have a brick veneer house, but the concern would be the same regardless of it being weatherboard or brick veneer. My concern is when it rains directly in that area (back house wall) or when the wind pushes the rain in that direction, it will rot out the back wall. Does anyone here have any ideas or suggestions to deal with this? Thank you guys in advance 🙏

[@WoodshopMike]

Thank you very much, I'm glad they're enjoyable! I would scribe you're siding on the shed to the side of your house. The gap at that point should be small enough that you could caulk it to seal things up.

[@robertpaulson8079]

Great work! Going to use this design for my outdoor sauna.

[@WoodshopMike]

Thank you very much! Oh that would be awesome!

[@txshah78]

Amazing job.

[@WoodshopMike]

Thank you so much!

[@checkmatenate]

Nice for a big compressor idk what else I would use that size for

[@WoodshopMike]

Yep, perfect for a compressor but lots of people with small yards use it as a garden shed.

[@sotexlawn]

Turned out great. Just curious, it looked like you could have gone bigger where the shed is located. What was your thoughts on determining that size shed to build?

[@WoodshopMike]

Thank you! Yes, I could have made the shed a bit wider, but about 2' from the front the ground slopes away. I really just needed this shed for my air compressor and that's the main thing that drove the dimensions👍

[@traviscole7069]

Hello buddy, great video, well explaind and step by step. Do you know how much approximately this costs. Because im between buying something similar or building. Thanks again

[@WoodshopMike]

Hey Travis, thanks for the feedback! When I built this it was about $500. Granted I could have doubled the size for not much more but due to the location and grade I had to keep it small. Happy building!

[@traviscole7069]

@@WoodshopMike thank you for the prompt response. I live in HOA I don't know if they would allow me or not but will try. Thanks again and have a blessed day

[@WoodshopMike]

You're welcome! Yeah HOAs can be difficult at times.

[@tamim901]

Amazing shed build. I I'm trying to build something around the same size. This is a perfect inspiration video

[@WoodshopMike]

Thank you very much! Hope your build goes well!!

[@taragoforth6336]

do you have an estimation on price? I am looking for a garden shed and this might be cheaper than buying one. I would not be able to do concreate as I will need to be able to move it in like 3 years-we are renting but we have a yard. If I did not do concrete could I just put planks down and then plywood on top for a floor? Also, would I need something to anchor it down still?

[@WoodshopMike]

In the plans I have an alternate design for the floor if concrete isn't an option, so you're covered there! When I built mine materials were around $275 - $350.

[@dude5242]

It's like you know what you're doing lol. Great job

[@WoodshopMike]

😃😃 thank you!

[@chrisanzelmo6240]

Great work and video! I am thinking about a similar project but wondered if you had any local ordinances to deal with that require more space between your house and the shed. Any issues with that? Thank you!

[@WoodshopMike]

Thank you very much! It's been great to get the air compressor out the of shop, but as a garden shed it would also be very nice. I didn't have any issues, but yes, do check your local codes.

[@jimywealth4628]

Since it’s lean to, why did you have large soffit overhang in the back? What’s the smallest soffit overhang needed to have it closest to house? Does a shed need one? Thanks I’m stumped on that

[@WoodshopMike]

I did that so that the top side of the roof would catch any rain the misses the roof line of my house. That way the ground behind the shed wouldn't get soaked during a heavy rain. I also made the overhang that large so that I could add some 3" round soffit vents (yeah, I know I didn't show or mention those 😕) Hope that helps!

[@ShinyOwl]

By reading the comments it will be ok to modify to a 3x4 correct? The opposite dimensions as the one you built. Also any ideas how to attach to the floor without drilling my existing concrete slab? Thank you!

[@WoodshopMike]

Yep, you can adjust the dimensions. There are notes in the plans of what to keep in mind when doing so👍 one way or another you need to anchor the structure to the slab, not really an option I'd trust to get around drilling into the slab unfortunately.

[@ShinyOwl]

@@WoodshopMike do you have a link to the anchor screws you are using or specs? unless I missed it on the list you have

[@NA-ko4ub]

Very nice.

[@WoodshopMike]

Thank you!

[@matthewwysocki5019]

Great job!

[@WoodshopMike]

Thank you! It's been a great addition!

[@BruceLaVerdiere]

Very nice. Frost heaving? I am in New England. Will your slab be adequate to compensate for any possible frost heaving or would a different method need to be used? Thanks

[@WoodshopMike]

Thank you very much! That's not something I have to contend with so unfortunately I can't give you an answer. I'd check your local building codes. Best of luck!

[@xsteel3292]

Great video! Looks so good man. What is the size of this...3x5? You've inspired me to pour my own slab. Saw your plans online too. Will they build this one exactly or do they have to be modified? Also, glad you listed the parts and tools on here, especially which Diablo blade you used. Sometimes that confuses me in these types of videos. Thanks.

[@WoodshopMike]

Thank you very much and I'm glad the video was helpful! Yes, the plans are for this exact shed. The slab is right at 3'x4'. If you want to make the shed larger, just make sure the stud spacing doesn't exceed 16" on center and you'll be good. I think I have a couple notes in the plans regarding how to modify the size of the shed. If you hit any bumps along the way though just shoot me an email ([e-mail]) and I'll be happy to help out👍

[@xsteel3292]

@@WoodshopMike Just bought your plans for the Lean To Shed! Awesome. Our HOA will love this! Thanks.

[@WoodshopMike]

Thank you so much!

[@titusfive]

Nice job. Any idea what the cost came out at?

[@WoodshopMike]

Thank you! When I built it materials were around $700

[@MeRRk1115]

Any issues with ventilation for the compressor?

[@WoodshopMike]

Haven't had any issues at all 👍👍

[@sidobeef]

Great video! I’m looking to build something just like this on the dock by the lake. Do I need something more weatherproof to clad the walls with it it’s going to be getting the added weather off the lake? Seems like it’s just plywood walls. Should it have more or something specific ?

[@WoodshopMike]

Thank you very much! It definitely wouldn't hurt to build it from pressure treated lumber and pressure treated plywood. The down side is that you have to let the wood dry for a few months before painting.

[@fayiznalu8411]

Very nice 👍

[@WoodshopMike]

Thank you!

[@michaelknott4702]

I'm just gearing up to build my first shed. I've never done roofing before, can you tell me why you put the top drip edge over the shingles instead of under?

[@WoodshopMike]

Very cool! The reason I put the top drip edge (could also just be flashing) on top of the shingles at the high side of the roof is so I have a seamless "cap". This keeps water on top of the shingles instead of potentially running under them. Hope that makes sense. Happy building!

[@jorgegarcia-mr3sv]

Thank you! 😊

[@WoodshopMike]

Absolutely!

[@LeylaUnal-v2b]

Hello Mike, what are the dimensions of this shed? Thanks so much!

[@WoodshopMike]

Hi Leyla, the slab is 4' x 3' and just over 8' tall on the tall side. The shed's dimensions can be adjusted fairly easily and there are notes on how to do so in the plans. Let me know if you have any other questions I can help with! Mike

[@haunday2094]

Great project and explanation! I have a question about the water protection. Did you just use the primer over the OSB?

[@WoodshopMike]

Thank you! The only OSB I used was for the roof sheathing (it didn't get painted since the shingles were covering it. The sides of the shed, but that's probably obvious). The siding is R-10. That and the trim were all primed and painted. Does that answer your question? Thank you for watching!

[@willingandable1123]

Excellent video, Mike. What door height did you use here? I couldn't find the general dimensions on your plans to see if they will work for my project. I'm trying to keep the back wall height below a window.

[@WoodshopMike]

Thank you so much and thank you for purchasing the plans! The details on the door are on page 14 and the door opening is spec'd on page 7👍 Let me know if you have any other questions and happy building!! 🔨🔨

[@willingandable1123]

Sorry, I should have clarified. I haven’t purchased yet because I was hoping to find general dimensions before buying them so I know that they fit my needs. I was wondering if you had general dimensions that are available before buying.

[@joseortega7575]

Muy buen video me gustaría que fuera nunca poco más despacio para poderlo hacer gracias

[@IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

Nice work on the shed Mike! Thanks for sharing the video with us!💖👌👍😎JP

[@WoodshopMike]

Thank you so much! Glad you liked it 👍👍

[@IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

Your very welcome Mike! Have a great week!😎

[@WoodshopMike]

Back at ya👍👍

[@LuisTorres-mf7wk]

What size air compressor is that? Recently bought a 80 gal compressor and looking to build one for it.

[@WoodshopMike]

This one is a 60 gal and there's enough room around it for a larger compressor to fit. The plans are pretty easy to modify though if you need a bit more room for a large compressor👍. Happy building!

[@aracelisoto8912]

Very good!! 👍🏻👏

[@WoodshopMike]

Thank you so much!

[@richardplatt2020]

Hi Mike, this may work for me. What size is this shed

[@WoodshopMike]

If I recall it's 3x4. That said I cover how to customize the size in my build plans👍

[@ddhrsa]

Good stuff, keep it up

[@WoodshopMike]

Thank you so much! I’ll do my best 😀😀. Hoping to get back to putting out videos a bit more regularly 🤞🏼

[@themrkevin]

roughly how much did this cost in materials?

[@WoodshopMike]

When I built the shed a couple years ago materials were roughly $700.

[@EmilioT]

I have an exterior water heater, that compressor looks like the same dimensions as my heaters do you think this would be a good shed to store a water heater in?

[@standup6231]

Really nice build. FYI, That’s crushed stone, not gravel.

[@WoodshopMike]

Thanks, glad you like it! Gotcha👍 what's the difference? I thought the terms were interchangeable.

[@stoneyj1a1]

Good build. But i was hoping you would attach to house so I could see how you flashed it.

[@WoodshopMike]

Thanks! There are a few reasons I didn't attach it to the house, but to flash it I would have just wrapped it under the siding and laid it on top of the shed's roof 👍

[@tcroc74]

That was an awesome video and you did a beautiful job !!! What size did the lean to end up being? On your plans do you offer any custom sizing ? I have a existing shed a 10 x 20 gym shed and I wanted to add space to my shed keeping a tall wall on one end to allow tall equipment. Is this something you would be able to custom size in plans? Just curious

[@WoodshopMike]

Thank you very much! This one is 4'x3'. In the plans I don't have a spread sheet or chart for different size sheds if that's what your asking, but if you follow the same method you can use the plans as a guide. The main thing is wall studs need to be no more than 16" on center and the roof joists need to be no more than 24" on center. If you stick to that you'll be good!

[@tcroc74]

@@WoodshopMike Awesome Thanks Mike .. You have a new follower!!

[@WoodshopMike]

Of course! Hit me up if you have any questions during the build! Glad to have you following along!

[@jackiechain27]

Great video! what are the current dimensions on this build? In the description above you said in the plans that you can show us how to modify this build to fit our needs. Will it support a 4x4 or 4x6 lean to shed?

[@WoodshopMike]

Hey Lance, thank you very much! The dimensions of the one I built are 4x3 so you'll definitely be good with a 4x4 or 4x6👍👍

[@jackiechain27]

@@WoodshopMike how far from the house did u set the base?

[@WoodshopMike]

This one is about 2' from the foundation but check your local codes especially if you're pouring a slab👍

[@jackiechain27]

@@WoodshopMike thanks. Will do. I appreciate the response!

[@WoodshopMike]

Of course! Hope you enjoy the build!

[@saulgonzalez683]

What was the price of this project ??

[@WoodshopMike]

At the time I built mine materials ran about $750

[@DoubleQz]

I would use it for a chicken coop with necessary modifications, window, vents, egg boxes,perches.

[@WoodshopMike]

I have a few plans for chicken coops on my site if you want to check those out rather than modifying the shed 👍

[@boblee3322]

How much space did you leave between the house and the shed?

[@WoodshopMike]

About 30" if I recall

[@sergii_real_estate]

Very good! I wish it was helpful to me since I need the same but attached to the house lol from your thumbnail it looked like that 😁

[@WoodshopMike]

LOL, I hear ya! To attach it to your house you would just cut away the siding where you want the shed, pour your slab, and anchor to wall studs 👍. Then tie the siding in with house when you side the shed. Since this was intended for an air compressor I wanted the structures to be separate for noise, vibration, and the potential air compressor failure. Hope that helps and thanks for watching!

[@sergii_real_estate]

@@WoodshopMike anchor 2 by 6 to the studs behind wall plywood? What about insulating around cut siding?

[@sergii_real_estate]

@@WoodshopMike I see you have website with plans, do you have something for my project?

[@WoodshopMike]

Yes but the insulation is inside the wall between the plywood and drywall.

[@WoodshopMike]

I don't. Since this would be a modification to your home you'd likely need to submit plans to your local building/permitting office for approval.

[@terrifrakes2193]

Do you have a plan for a 3 X 6 lean to that the door opening is on the 3 side?

[@WoodshopMike]

Hi Terri, Nope unfortunately I don't. The plans are fairly easy to modify as long as you don't exceed the stud and rafter spacing you'll be fine to use the available plans and modify the dimensions to a 3'x6' shed!

[@brantlers]

Nice shed, but it's not a lean to.

[@Hotel_Chuck]

No… it isn’t.

[@mubirshu]

What if it leans fro?

[@WoodshopMike]

🤣🤣🤣

[@bret_Lambky]

Just leaving my digital footprint... lol I entered your giveaway..

[@WoodshopMike]

Awesome!

[@fatboy6154]

How many bags of cement did ya have to use

[@WoodshopMike]

I don't remember, but Home Depot has a calculator on their site. If you enter the dimensions of the slab you're wanting to pour and select the bag size you'll be using it'll give you the number of bags needed. I'd recommend grabbing a few extra and return whatever you end up not using.

[@riotgear6891]

What size is this shed?

[@WoodshopMike]

It's 4x6 👍👍

[@HBSuccess]

Shop dust collector (and air compressor too).

[@WoodshopMike]

I considered making this one big enough for the dust connector as well!

[@spicynomad]

you built the shed in front of the down spout. wont that be a problem?

[@WoodshopMike]

It's actually beside the downspout so no issue👍.

[@spicynomad]

@@WoodshopMike sorry mike i just discovered that a second ago at the end of the video. i spoke too soon. :0)

[@WoodshopMike]

No worries at all! Thanks for watching!

[@spicynomad]

@@WoodshopMike oh, always!

[@ink_b0ttle]

How much did it cost to build this?

[@WoodshopMike]

I don't remember exactly, but it was around $650

[@gregjmitch]

Whole home exterior water filtration system

[@WoodshopMike]

That would be an excellent use for a shed like this! 👊

[@gregjmitch]

@@WoodshopMike Strong work on the shed as well! Professional! I mean, when you wear Carhartt gear IYKYK

[@WoodshopMike]

Thanks! It's holding up really well 😃

[@bellagio88]

How many inches is the shed from the main house ?

[@WoodshopMike]

I think it's 18-24. There enough space for me to just barely get back there 😂

[@elliotthamai9731]

@@WoodshopMike Cool shed! I’m sure this is a dumb question but could you have saved space by just building the shed to be attached to the side of the house? Or is that typically a bad idea for some reason? I’m thinking of building something similar to what you did but was thinking of not having any space between the house and back of the shed.

[@Mstom178]

what nails u using and screws

[@WoodshopMike]

Linked in description👍

[@erictorbet8104]

Any reason I couldn't insulate it and put an electric water heater inside?

[@WoodshopMike]

I wouldn't think so. Folks put water heaters in crawlspaces so I wouldn't think this would be a problem. Just curious why you'd want the heater in a shed?

[@erictorbet8104]

@@WoodshopMike I was thinking of getting a heat-pump hybrid electric water heater, but they're both noisy and cool the room around them, and take up a lot of space. So I thought maybe to put it outside, but it'd need to be protected from the weather. But actually, just in the past few days I've now decided to go with a tankless electric! (much less space and silent, can put indoors). Thanks for your video, I may still build a shed for tools, etc!

[@WoodshopMike]

Makes total sense! Thank you very much, glad you enjoyed it👍😃

[@chiefrushhh]

Looks like I'll just get a Rubbermaid shed lol

[@Bward216]

If it was for the compressor I would have run conduit up through the slab for a clean finish

[@WoodshopMike]

That'd be nice for sure but I didn't want to drill through my foundation. The way I ended up plumbing everything was with copper pipe through the conduit that goes through the house wall.

[@TRYtoHELPyou]

It's a shame they don't sell those 9ah batteries for Ridgid anymore :/

[@WoodshopMike]

Yeah those things are legit.

[@shawnwaldrop3702]

Wouldn’t a lean-to actually lean against the wall? Seems like an invitation for water behind that hard work.

[@ScottSellsSoCal]

It’s beautiful and well made but I don’t like the weird spaces behind it and between it and the house. Just a place for an animal to hide and trash to collect. The drain spout needs to extend away from the foundation as well 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@WoodshopMike]

Thanks Scott! If this wasn't for an air compressor I would have built it flush with the house, and tied in the siding etc, so that's the reason for the gap. I contemplated the same negatives you brought up & thankfully it's not been an issue. Hopefully it stays that way 🤞. Totally agree about the down spout and good eye! I have an extender hooked up, just took it off in the thumbnail for aesthetics. Cheers!

[@lizardman1303]

Looks nice but useless for most people since how small u needed it especially since u made it to just fit your compressor

[@WoodshopMike]

Thanks. Yeah, most people will use/need a larger shed. This was really for the process. The build doesn't change that much from just changing the footprint a bit. Thanks for watching 👍

[@elleonverduzco7653]

Too perfect and so fast amateurs can't follow. Looks good.

[@WoodshopMike]

Thanks! It's been a great addition.

[@byrne1916]

This is a pent design not a lean to. That ply wouldn't work in Europe cause of humidity. Looks nice though, the black latches were very blingy.

[@chadbrooks5592]

your bad ass

[@marc-bernardlevesque5016]

I’m not lucky like you. My compressor would overheat in such a small place.

[@WoodshopMike]

I read a lot about the concern of compressors overheating in sheds. Time will tell but this side of the house only gets direct sun for the last few hours of the day. Are you thinking you'd have trouble because of where you live?

[@marc-bernardlevesque5016]

@@WoodshopMike overheating really is an issue if you fill it and empty it for projects that require a lot of CFM. I guess it’s a question of how many CFM’s you go through. Usage will tell... Keep us informed if there is an issue. Thanks for your video.

[@WoodshopMike]

I will for sure! I've though about adding a fan to exhaust air if heat becomes an issue. Absolutely! Thank you for watching👍😀

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[@fourlights5751]

I was proud my shed I just built using a midersaw and a circular....now I'm not so proud lolol

[@WoodshopMike]

😂😂 dude building a shed with just a couple of tools is a victory👊

[@deanhall4069]

Nice but a bit little.

[@TheHumanOnEarth]

What problem would you face by building the shed directly up against the side of your house?

[@WoodshopMike]

Code on most areas requires a minimum distance between structures. Personally I'm not sure of all the reasons.

[@tagquasar8791]

goodness me that concrete foundation...im thinking of building a shed 4 times as big not using a foundation like that...Just some slabs of stone...

[@WoodshopMike]

I wouldn't do stone. Either do concrete or build the foundation from pressure treated 2x6s

[@tagquasar8791]

@@WoodshopMike yessir i was thinking stone plus a hardwood or pressure treated frame. Its just a toolshed barely 6,5 feet bu 20 feet (all i have room for). So just to store some gardening tools etc

[@WoodshopMike]

Sounds good!!

[@MG1776-t9p]

you didn't chamfer the edges of the concrete. 😞

[@ConcreteLand]

You don’t do that when you build walls on top of it.could have done the door opening tho.

[@WoodshopMike]

I'm no expert, just some dude trying stuff out and bringing folks along. I didn't think I really needed to chamfer the edges since a shed would be going on top. Glad to have that confirmed 👊👊 Good point though, I guess if I'd planned ahead enough I could've chamfered the door opening.

[@ConcreteLand]

@@WoodshopMike if it’s starting to chip then grind it round or 45 o Even a flat rock will do the trick sometimes.

[@WoodshopMike]

Thanks for the tip dude I'll let that in mind! It's been there for a few years at the point with the air compressor running daily and things are still solid😃

[@cykablyat1466]

ok

[@coreylange771]

Hopefully you ventilated it

[@WoodshopMike]

Sure did! Put a couple round soffit vents on the back side👍👊

[@coreylange771]

I just built one recently too love it yours is very nice

[@WoodshopMike]

Right on! Thank you very much 👊👊

[@FC2ESWS]

Why do you need a tiny shed when your workshop is massive!?

[@WoodshopMike]

That's a great question! I keep my air compressor in there instead of in the shop for a few reasons. One is noise (not only for the shop but also the house since my shop is in the basement), two is draining the tank, and three is that if an air compressor were to fail and explode in the shop it would do serious damage.

[@FC2ESWS]

@@WoodshopMike That's a very nice air compressor shed. Lol

[@WoodshopMike]

Why thank you! 😃

[@vinniemon-i5h]

For all the trouble you should of went a few feet bigger

[@WoodshopMike]

It would have been nice to but I was unfortunately limited by space. You can't really tell in the video, but about 2' from the shed the grade drops off so I wasn't able to make it larger.