15 Year Olds Shop Finish

[yamaharacing21]

Hey guys. I finally started to finish my shop and i'm at loss for storage ideas etc. so if you guys could help me out.
thanks

 

[yamaharacing21]

i'll add the pics later..

 

[Zrexxer]

There are about 35,000 threads here about storage and organization. If you get started reading now, you should be able to finish by the time you're old enough to draw Social Security.

 

[Boyd]

Only 15? And you have your own shop? Congrats on both accounts!

If you look to the top right of the message board (in any category) you will see a link that says "Search this Forum". When you click on it, a search bar will drop down. You can enter any subject your mind can think of and it will produce some results. Good luck with your space!

 

[mdbeck1]

We'll need a LOT more info before we can help.
1. Do you have a garage or is it a tool shed or...
2. How large?
3. What kind of stuff is already in it?
4. Can you rearrange and/or sell the stuff in the garage?
5. What kind of stuff are you wanting to "store"? There's a lot of difference between storing a Chevy Short Block and storing wrenches....

 

[yamaharacing21]

There are about 35,000 threads here about storage and organization. If you get started reading now, you should be able to finish by the time you're old enough to draw Social Security.

alright, thank you. i'll check it out

Only 15? And you have your own shop? Congrats on both accounts!

If you look to the top right of the message board (in any category) you will see a link that says "Search this Forum". When you click on it, a search bar will drop down. You can enter any subject your mind can think of and it will produce some results. Good luck with your space!

well my grandpa owns a junkyard, and my dad is a mechanic so I grew up around cars/tools and that. then when my mom and dad got divorced when I was 8 the house my mom, sister and I moved to had a big garage in the back that is my shop area with a lot of workspace to. and I still help my dad out to which I receive a lot of tools from him

We'll need a LOT more info before we can help.
1. Do you have a garage or is it a tool shed or...
2. How large?
3. What kind of stuff is already in it?
4. Can you rearrange and/or sell the stuff in the garage?
5. What kind of stuff are you wanting to "store"? There's a lot of difference between storing a Chevy Short Block and storing wrenches....

1. it's a garage
2. exact size i'm unsure but i'll measure it
3. well theres the area with all my tools, tool benches, rolling tool carts, then bikes, soon though my new project car will be in there.
4. yes
5. i'm going to have a project car in there soon when I finish my garage

 

[Daniel Dudley]

A little tip. Post the picture first. That way people are drawn in to your project.

When I was 16, I made my first shop in my dad's garage. I emptied the trash, put up some insulation, and installed a wood stove I got for free.

Let us know how you get on.

 

[yamaharacing21]

so heres some before and afters so far the office area is mine to that I can use for whatever

 

[Boiler]

You know you need to move when a guy who can't even get his license yet has a bigger garage than you do...

 

[Boyd]

Great space. I would start by building some workbenches. This thread will help give you some ideas...(it's easier to build a bench than you think.)

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=50406&highlight=workbench


As far as organization, this thread covers a lot of ground and has some great ideas:

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=39367&highlight=walls


I would also add some more lighting. Although, you could get by with what you have.


Good Luck!

 

[tdkkart]

so heres some before and afters so far the office area is mine to that I can use for whatever

Nice space.
Tip #1 to store in the back of your mind for this project any future projects.Leftover house stuff, kid stuff, lawn and garden stuff etc is not allowed in the shop space.
Realize you probably can't do anything about it now, just for future reference.

 

[Indy_500]

i would start of by drywalling and painting it. Then, build some over-head cabinets to hide some stuff. Then, build a workbench, epoxy the floor and go from there. Oh, and convince your mom into letting you build a shed to put all of the bikes and lawn mowers in. That'll clear up a lot of space for you.

by the way, do you have any sleds?

 

[PCO6]

well my grandpa owns a junkyard, and my dad is a mechanic so I grew up around cars/tools and that ...

My Dad was a mechanic too and I always considered myself lucky because of that. If I only had a grandfather with his own junk yard!

 

[mdbeck1]

My Dad was a mechanic too and I always considered myself lucky because of that. If I only had a grandfather with his own junk yard!

If any of my relative had owned a junk yard I'd have never left.

 

[yamaharacing21]

Great space. I would start by building some workbenches. This thread will help give you some ideas...(it's easier to build a bench than you think.)

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=50406&highlight=workbench


As far as organization, this thread covers a lot of ground and has some great ideas:

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=39367&highlight=walls


I would also add some more lighting. Although, you could get by with what you have.


Good Luck!

thanks i'll check it out. i was thinking about getting some benches or building them

Nice space.
Tip #1 to store in the back of your mind for this project any future projects.Leftover house stuff, kid stuff, lawn and garden stuff etc is not allowed in the shop space.
Realize you probably can't do anything about it now, just for future reference.

thanks thats what i was trying to do is get unused stuff gone/out of the way

i would start of by drywalling and painting it. Then, build some over-head cabinets to hide some stuff. Then, build a workbench, epoxy the floor and go from there. Oh, and convince your mom into letting you build a shed to put all of the bikes and lawn mowers in. That'll clear up a lot of space for you.

by the way, do you have any sleds?

well i don't know about the sheds it has a attic above it i can use. and no i don't have any sleds thinking about it, but none. i have dirtbikes and quads

My Dad was a mechanic too and I always considered myself lucky because of that. If I only had a grandfather with his own junk yard!

yeah it's a lot of fun. i find so many tools there to

 

[yamaharacing21]

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_...e+Organization&prdNo=6&blockNo=6&blockType=G6


what do you think about that? or am I better off building my own?

 

[tdkkart]

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_...e+Organization&prdNo=6&blockNo=6&blockType=G6


what do you think about that? or am I better off building my own?

1/2 dozen 2x4's and a 1/2 sheet of 3/4" plywood and you'll have a bench that is stronger and won't rattle everytime you work on it.

I like to build my benches by using the wall as the rear structure, makes the bench incredibly stable and sturdy. Of course it's not moveable but that's a small price to pay for a sturdy bench.

 

[yamaharacing21]

1/2 dozen 2x4's and a 1/2 sheet of 3/4" plywood and you'll have a bench that is stronger and won't rattle everytime you work on it.

I like to build my benches by using the wall as the rear structure, makes the bench incredibly stable and sturdy. Of course it's not moveable but that's a small price to pay for a sturdy bench.

ok thanks. because yeah i was going to build one but wasn't sure if i should just buy one. but i've got my mind set now that i'm going to build one.

 

[SiGmA_X]

I'd suggest building them. We have some very simple benches (4x4 posts, 2x4 cross-boards, some form of semi-thick top that isn't 2x4, covered with sheetmetal) at my shop, that are about ~25yrs old and work very well. I really like what Thomas did with his 1930's shop restoration benches, I hope to build something similar eventually.

 

[slip knot]

A couple of work benches some shelving units to get **** up and out of the way and your all set.

Building them yourself may take a bit longer but look at it as a learning experience. and you'll get ideas for you next set. Believe me, your never finished building work benches. There are always new ideas to try out. Good luck.

 

[ietech]

Lighting was mentioned earlier and I agree but in addition to the lighting, if you paint your finished walls white you will get far better reflection to enhance whatever lighting you choose.

Good luck with your new shop.

 

[mdbeck1]

so heres some before and afters so far the office area is mine to that I can use for whatever

I think that I would start with cleaning off the wall by the entry door. Insulate (if appropriate) and finish the wall. I'd put at least one work bench on that wall and some upper cabinets there. Set the tool box up there.

The overhead cabinets should allow you to clear up much of the small clutter. If you put shelving under the benches you can use it to clear up some of the medium sized clutter.

As far as the bicycles and larger stuff... If you have any way to get them out into a shed I would do that. If not you could use some bicycle hangers to suspend some of them from the ceiling and get you some space back.

From there we would have to know what you plan on doing with the space. I seem to remember reading that you want to get your car running so if the car will fit in the garage with a workbench (or toolbox) near the front it will make your life easier working on it. If not you can back the car in and put the tools near the office door so they are closer to the engine compartment. If you are going to pull engines you will want to be able to back the vehicle out after you pull the engine.

Think ahead. If you are doing body work you will need space all the way around the vehicle. If you are working on motorocycles (or quads) you won't need as much space.

Good luck. Post here on your progress and most of the members will be happy to give you an opinion.

 

[yamaharacing21]

i've got some updates. so we finished up the wall and now i'm trying to get my tool benches clean and organized..and am going to build a work bench. the open space in the other half of the garage is where i'm going to work on cars and things etc.

my plan for my workbench is just along the wall next to the black shelf with the stereo on it.

 

[Justanoldguy]

You know you need to move when a guy who can't even get his license yet has a bigger garage than you do...

You are not wrong there.

 

[ratdoggy]

Build your own workbench. 1 sheet plywood $30 and 6 2xa at $3 each you'd be way ahead and would also help with your carpenter skills for the other things you want to do. I built 3 or 4 workbenches for my house and garage.

 

[yamaharacing21]

Build your own workbench. 1 sheet plywood $30 and 6 2xa at $3 each you'd be way ahead and would also help with your carpenter skills for the other things you want to do. I built 3 or 4 workbenches for my house and garage.

thanks. that's what i'm going to do but I lucked out. my dad has his barn FULL of all kinds of wood.. 2x4's, 2x6's, 2x8's, 4x4's, trim, plywood 1/2 inch, 3/4 inch. and I can use ANY of it..so i'm very lucky. i'm thinking about building 2 workbenches, 1 huge one in the back of the garage for misc. things.

 

[yamaharacing21]

now since i'm on to cleaning/organizing I was wondering if anyone knew of any stores you can get car posters and things..i've got some but they're not what i'm looking for, i'm looking for MUSCLE car posters along with drag racing posters. any stores?

 

[Indy_500]

now since i'm on to cleaning/organizing I was wondering if anyone knew of any stores you can get car posters and things..i've got some but they're not what i'm looking for, i'm looking for MUSCLE car posters along with drag racing posters. any stores?

here's the trick. e-mail companies you like, and ask for stickers, posters, banners, etc. Most of them will send them to you. I have buttloads of aftermarket snowmobile brand stickers like wiseco, amsoil, klotz, vforce, etc. The only stickers i've actually had to pay for are camoplast and all i had to do was pay 67 cents to the mail-lady for shipping 15 1"x12" stickers, i didn't pay 67 cents to the company.

 

[Mustanger]

15 yrs old and a 70 Mustang with a 351C and his own garage...I'm gonna have to have a talk with my parents.

Good luck with the bench and storage. Curently doing the same with my new garage so I have some space to work on my 'stangs.

 

[yamaharacing21]

here's the trick. e-mail companies you like, and ask for stickers, posters, banners, etc. Most of them will send them to you. I have buttloads of aftermarket snowmobile brand stickers like wiseco, amsoil, klotz, vforce, etc. The only stickers i've actually had to pay for are camoplast and all i had to do was pay 67 cents to the mail-lady for shipping 15 1"x12" stickers, i didn't pay 67 cents to the company.

thanks indy..PM when you get a chance I have some questions about that thanks.

15 yrs old and a 70 Mustang with a 351C and his own garage...I'm gonna have to have a talk with my parents.

Good luck with the bench and storage. Curently doing the same with my new garage so I have some space to work on my 'stangs.

haha what kind of mustangs? and thanks
I also got a '91 Camaro this morning

 

[yamaharacing21]

so I FINALLY got a project car today my grandpa gave me a '91 Camaro..pics soon to come

 

[patalrob]

Looks like your off to a good start for a shop!

 

[yamaharacing21]

Looks like your off to a good start for a shop!

Thanks! I can't wait to start working on my camaro!

 

[yamaharacing21]

so i brought home the camaro today. and i can't wait to get started. pics tomorrow!

 

[yamaharacing21]

this is the only one i have so far..when we were towing it home. i really HATE the rims i can't stand them!