THE ASYLUM!... Workshops & Tools for DIY MadMen.

MG Man · Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 11:18 am Post subject:

wow nice
My hopes for a dream garage dwindled when I settled for 5,000sq feet of land. I can still park a few cars, but my working space is limited Sad

Worst of all, because the top of the house overhangs on both sides, I have no clearance for my 2 post lift Sad

I have most of the tools I want, but my wish list still has:
commercial grade low profile jack
Electric impact tool set
Rolling tool cabinet
Drill Press
Workbench with mounted vice and grinder
Proper tool set to replace the Price Smart set I've been using (good value but really up to all the work I've been doing these past years)

I've given up on the compressor and spray booth due to the space restrictions Sad

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Sanctifier · Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 3:11 pm Post subject:

MG Man · Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 3:54 pm Post subject:

Sanctifier · Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2008 9:12 am Post subject:

^ ^ ^ With 5000 sq ft, why not build a backyard shed with 12 ft ceiling as a workshop? Idea

Shed could be "attached" if necessary. That's what I had to do with 5900 sq ft lot-size.
Room then for a 2-post lift. For even more room, I added 2nd floor for Laundry & Gym (pix.)

BTW "4-posters" need LESS headroom... and are MORE stable than "2-posters" too. Idea

They are "mobile" (removable caster kit), so allow more job flexibility in small garages. Idea

A 4-post lift will also give you the flexibility of "stacked" car storage in small areas. Idea

Project car on-top (using drip-pans)... daily driver below... "one-car" footprint.

My $0.02¢
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MG Man · Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2008 7:17 pm Post subject:

hmm
Interesting point on the 4 poster
We have some fruit trees out back and Karen has a design for a pool, so the back yard is off limits Sad

Maybe one day we can do a site visit. I'd like to get your ideas onsite
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Sanctifier · Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2009 9:41 am Post subject:

Happy New Year guys.

UPDATE: The ToyRoom finally has a coat of paint on it.
Wiring/lights & some plumbing still to finish but finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.

NEXT... Floor Coating: I wanted a Terrazzo finish but forget it. Some "smart" clown thought I
was gold-plating the floor. He charged $65,000 to lay & grind 1,272 sq ft... even though I
have more than 1/2 the chips already Exclamation

... I "frog-marched" him to the door in a hurry. Twisted Evil

So I'll use Anti-skid epoxy floor coating like Rustoleum... or U-Coat It. Pix soon...

NEXT... AIR: This will be a tough one... All DIY.

Sanctifier · Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2009 6:26 pm Post subject:

Finally added to DIY Pressure Blasting equipment recently.

I got a 24" tube-axial exhaust fan on eBay... Then a friend gave me a NEW drive motor.
Dayton Tubeaxial 24-inch Fan:

Next... Finish the ToyRoom... fabricate Spray booth... and re-start the Projects at last.

#1. Bodywork, Rust Removal & Treatment:
I'll use Baking Soda in Pressure Pot as blast media to remove the paint... (first on 4wd GSR... & later on the rwd GSR)...
Maybe I'll use Garnet for heavy external rust... (rwd GSR)

For internal rust (rwd GSR chassis rails, etc.) I still want to dip the shell in a vat of Washing Soda
and use Electrolysis to remove the rust.

We'll see how the budget goes...
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VK-Sportsman · Zorce Jedi Apprentice Joined: 05 Nov 2005 Posts: 918

Sanctifier...what do you think about this type of air-compressor piping?
http://www.garage-pak.com/
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Sanctifier · Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2009 7:15 am Post subject:

Sanctifier · Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 2:57 am Post subject:

Here's another opinion on lifts... applications... installation and usage issues.

VK-Sportsman · Zorce Jedi Apprentice Joined: 05 Nov 2005 Posts: 918

Ah yes, a vehicle lift is definitely a Must if you're fixing your own vehicles. Few days ago I was changing from auto to manual in my car and it
sucks to be creeping below the vehicle all the time.
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Sanctifier · Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2009 9:31 am Post subject:

^ ^ ^ Yup. Couldn't agree more. Already saved for a Garage Roller Door and for most of a 4-post lift.

Saving now for at least one Hydraulic Rolling Jack, Caster kit, Drip Trays, Power/Air Pak etc.
Might as well be comfortable... "broke" but comfortable!... Laughing

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MG Man · Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2009 10:14 am Post subject:

Sanctifier · Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2009 10:18 am Post subject:

^ ^ ^ Yup, MG a Cherry Picker comes first, of course... but I agree with Sportsman... a lift is still a "Must"... at least to me.
Especially since I'm working alone most of the time. The investment is definately worth it from the safety aspect.
But don't buy a "cheapie" Asian lift... $27-35k isn't too much to pay for life insurance.

Still too many deaths each year from cars falling on 2nrs. Google it... I'd suggest getting a loan if necessary.

Sanctifier · Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2009 5:55 am Post subject:

Here's a real sweetie... Well equipped...36C x 24 x 36... Lovely complexion... Versatile and Flexible...
Really knows how to handle all sizes of tools...
ENJOY! Laughing

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