(just remembered I was supposed to let @Prostheta know when I got around to starting this)
I have decided to put up slat walls to help with space/tool storage. I didnt want to mess with french cleats and honestly I hate peg board. No drywall- I dont want to mess with drywall near the two HVAC units. I will have dust in my house for the next decade.
I also spent some time this week measuring and re-measuring /checking tools and vises to be fitted, making sure I have enough overhang to get to bolts etc on the top of what will be my only bench in this room. I am cutting down and making one of my existing benches into the perfect size (for me). I have this at the perfect height as well so back bending is at minimum. I also spent time clearing out the garage- I will be keeping the "dusty" woodworking tools out there still- but making room for 2nd car to fit into garage. The first pic is an old pic of my garage from like 2017 maybe 2018- the red arrow is the bench I am dismantling and revamping. Pic below that is where I have settled on length of the top and working height. I will refinish and attach the top after the walls go up. The PROSLAT slatwall I ordered should be here tomorrow.