Recent content by bronco_ed

Been a while but I did end up building a very large work bench that went along the entire back wall. The electricity is now in and a few vintage lights are hanging over the bench. I also decided that I will make a small enclosed leantoo type shelter for the compressor. The thought here is...

I am definitely going to use a tool board to hang many of my tools on the side wall. With a long bench and the tools on the wall I think I will have the majority of my items covered. I also think it will look very good. I would like to incorporate my tool box as a cabinet in the bench but...

A photo would be nice... I am actually drawing up a couple of ideas now. Since my floor is **** and will get replaced within a year I want to make things mobile. I was thinking about a long bench on casters/10-11 feet. The catch is that I think I would like to include my cast iron table. I...

No hijack... The photos are great, It may have taken a while to accumulate that many boxes. I actually just picked up a small 3 draw vintage craftsman. to carry around in the truck.

Internet is amazing, responses from all over the world. ;) Thank you... Nice and neatly organized. lets see...50cm 1 cm, slightly under 1/2" a little over a foot and a half, a little narrow but...we have to work with the room we have ;) Never seen a drop light like that. Is that a level...

The garage is in good shape, no rain, snow newer roof, etc. I do need to do a little work on the back window but for the most part its fine. I doubt the city would allow multiple "permanent sheds". Right now if there was a complaint most likely I would have to remove the plastic shed I have...

Guys... Thanks, I have a few ideas from the comments and pics... I will post on any improvements along the way. I think I am going to start by getting some tools on the side wall. (hand Tools/Tool board) I am then going to think about how best to utilize the back wall. The pics are great... -Ed

Bill, Thanks for the response... Basically I am looking to gain room everywhere. Wife and I have been getting rid of a bunch of stuff. In a non voluntary change ;) We now have half the house. I have also been trying to utilize basement space for both storage and additional living space...

I actually like the window, so at this point I am reluctant to use the area behind it... Although they are very good ideas. I would be more inclined to have another shed. Currently I have a plastic one that we brought over from the other house 8x10 that I have lawn equipment in. I guess my...

Yes I have a few friends with bikes... it is a good size for that. Funny the Quincy was used in a small motorcycle shop before I picked it up.

Originally I think it was used for a welding table. It is similar to a layout table I use it for hammering/welding,etc... It is a very heavy cast iron table. Come in handy when working with metal.

In trying to keep an open mind I went in and took a look. I would consider or be comfortable with raising it up in a corner. However I don't think I would gain much room. I think I can get up about 3-4' by cutting a hole in the rafters I built. It would give me a little storage underneath...

Hmmm... The compressor is a heavy beast. As you would know... It is industrial. Needed a picker to get it on the truck. Two guys cant handle it. Unless I am just a wimp. I would be afraid to try such a feat.

I just realized I should have taken a couple of photos on the rafters I built. Right above the window in the back of the garage is a 3' deep shelf that runs along the width of the garage. (rafter) In the front above the garage door is a 8' deep loft that runs the width.(rafter) Both areas can...

Knocking a hole is a bit of work with cinder block. There is a fairly large window in back... which is kind of nice. I would consider a "lean to" of sort on the back or side. I have a heavy steel welding/hammering table that I think might be OK out there if covered and oiled up. Although...