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07-08-2019, 05:10 PM | #21 |
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Re: What are the must haves for you're shop?
At least $10k in the bank for parts. That's the minimum.
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07-08-2019, 05:10 PM | #22 |
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Re: What are the must haves for you're shop?
"Swamp coolers put out a lot of humidity, plus don't work well when the air is humid to begin with."
Great! A swamp cooler dispute.
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07-08-2019, 05:13 PM | #23 |
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Currently, you are not allowed to dismantle a car anywhere in California unless you have a dismantler's license as in an auto wrecker. That law is already in force and is a DMV statute. Not just in Sacramento but anywhere in the state.
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07-08-2019, 05:26 PM | #24 |
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Re: What are the must haves for you're shop?
My fork lift comes in handy, and good lighting. Shed, or storage container outside for shelves. Good solid work/welding bench.
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07-08-2019, 05:31 PM | #25 |
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Ha, another reason to stay out of California.
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07-08-2019, 05:31 PM | #26 |
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07-08-2019, 06:16 PM | #27 | |
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I’m with Jerry - aside from air tools and good hand tools, a lift is worth it’s weight in gold and in my zip code heat is also money well spent, helps keep me off the couch and away from TV.
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07-08-2019, 06:40 PM | #28 |
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I have a small shop (18x 26) insulated, but good for an engine rebuild every year. I have a pellet stove, window a/c, engine hoist, grinder, and a valve grinder (yes, I still butt grind valves, no adjustable lifters), air compressor. I have my drill press and metal cutting/forming equipment in my house basement shop. So good exercise up and down for some projects.
I have to jack up and use stands for pulling engines and usual work (brakes, pulling engines, etc.). More exercise. I have a buddy that does welding for me. The only thing I could use is someone to cleanup and put tools away at the end of the day Because when I use a tool I lay it on the nearest flat surface. At 80 I never remember where I put it john Last edited by oldford2; 07-08-2019 at 06:58 PM. |
07-08-2019, 06:53 PM | #29 |
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Re: What are the must haves for you're shop?
A couple things I didn't see mentioned: a rotisserie and an adjustable height stool on wheels. Having a car on a rotisserie enables you to do all the work at a comfortable height. I have a couple old office chairs that adjust up and down and roll to where I need them--they also work good for "contemplation" with a cold drink as was mentioned above. I built a 11' tall gantry with chain hoist with a 10' x 6 inch I beam with 6 inch castors under it, and have a 19' x 6" I beam with electric chain hoist with one end on a swivel anchored on one of the vertical 5x6's in the wall and the other end supported with a10' x 4" pipe on a 4'x 6" I beam on 6" casters, so it swings in an arch. Being able to lift and roll everything is essential--because the way you lay your shop out now will change as you acquire more/better equipment and tools, even as you change projects. Have fun. Rod
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07-08-2019, 06:58 PM | #30 |
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07-08-2019, 07:05 PM | #31 | |
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Anyway for a good shop you need a refrigerator for beer and a nice big strong workbench with a big vise on the end. |
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07-08-2019, 08:01 PM | #32 |
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Re: What are the must haves for you're shop?
In addition to the many good suggestions I would put in a toilet and sink if you can.
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07-08-2019, 08:23 PM | #33 |
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Re: What are the must haves for you're shop?
A Yeti to guard your swamp cooler of course On a serious note, must have for me was a TP blasting media cabinet and parts washer.
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07-08-2019, 08:57 PM | #34 |
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Don't forget the stereo to play your AC/DC albums like 39Portlander, to keep the Yeti happy.
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07-08-2019, 09:00 PM | #35 |
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Re: What are the must haves for you're shop?
In addition to already listed....A hot water heater. Then you can have a stackable washer/dryer like in an apartment sized one for washing rags, polishing cloths etc. Nice for washing hands too in your bathroom. A welding table with spark shield. I have a very nice one a friend helped me build. An air operated tire machine. One other have thing, everything on wheels. My tire machine all welders, welding table, plasma cutter, blast cabinet, table saw all are on wheels to store and then move where you want to use.
Since you are planning a lift you will need a high ceiling. My shop is only 32 x 60 with 18' high walls but I have a large bay with lift and at each end I have built mezzanines for part storage. My heated room is heavily insulated so I can work through the winter. Oh, 1 more thing, CD player with speakers. |
07-08-2019, 09:14 PM | #36 |
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"deuce_roadster" mentioned a mezzanine. If you have high ceilings, (14' or more), you really should have one. I have a 40 X 30 shop and put in a 30 X 8 mezzanine across the back with an 8 X 8 "office" area between the main mezzanine and the stairs. I wish I had made it twice as large. I have pallet racking across the back wall of the mezzanine area for parts storage; it would have been nice to have had the pallet racking on both sides. You really only need the high ceilings for clearance on a lift. Unless you have a sailboat or an RV, most of the space between 7' and 14' is just wasted.
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07-08-2019, 11:32 PM | #37 |
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Re: What are the must haves for you're shop?
I’d be happy just to have a roll up door for getting cars in and out of it easier. Opening and closing the two 8’ x 12’ insulated doors gets old fast.
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07-08-2019, 11:35 PM | #38 | |
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... barrel blower fans kick out some air. We just sweated it out when I lived there. Lots of drinking water or whatever. Last edited by Tinker; 07-09-2019 at 12:20 AM. |
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07-08-2019, 11:38 PM | #39 | |
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They have one of those outside a fountain shop near me. They put football jerseys on it. Thought about doing some cutouts with plywood in the woods to confuse passerby's. Seriously though. As many tools as you can get. A lift is nice as well as comfortable environment. Sounds like you have a pretty good start, better then most. Last edited by Tinker; 07-09-2019 at 01:14 AM. |
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07-09-2019, 12:41 AM | #40 |
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A real must is a slop sink to keep things cleaned as well as a toilet.
I have everything mentioned above and still find myself wanting some other cool tools. Vic |
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