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I would suggest making a template out of 1/4” thick material and use a carbide router bit with a bushing or bearing then follow with a round over bit. It will make a dusty mess but should address the issue.

You need at least 3ft. Think about if you would have to pull axels out of a rear differential.

I purchased a 2’x4’ Powermatic (Axiom) CNC machine about 5 years ago. It’s been like having a full time employee in my shop.

They turned into infomercials for the tool companies much like the auto repair/resto shows.

I have been making CNC projects this year. I just finished up the Lord’s supper for a fundraiser auction. I purchased the STL model file so it’s not my original work. 23 hours of machine time and another 4 hours of detail sanding and finishing time. The challenge coin flag is my own design. It’s...

Maybe put a 2x4 at the 48” mark attached to the purlins so you don’t have an unsupported seam?

I have an old stainless restaurant kitchen prep table and a small welding table from Northern Tool. The biggest issue with a bench on casters is that you can’t get a lot of leverage with something clamped in the vice. The table wants to tip or move.

I told my kids never sell my tools for the price I told your mother I paid for them!

Controlling the humidity in the area below the slab will be important. Condensation on the bottom of the garage floor/ roof of the safe room will be a constant issue.

Carbide with replacement inserts. I get longer life and smoother cuts when turning acrylic pens and bottle stoppers.

Deeper if you ever plan on pulling an engine with the transmission attached.

Self leveling epoxy?

How will you address the humidity and condensation issues inside the garage with the roof exposed to the elements?

I purged a lot of “I may use this someday” stuff. Broken tools for parts, car parts for vehicles I no longer owned, my large lumber stash, etc.

I have used my 4 post lift and some plywood & lumber to load and unload woodworking equipment and lawn tractors.

Replaced rusted out leaf spring mounts, shackles and bushings on my daughters Ford Ranger.

I would turn the smaller shop into an assembly / finishing area.

A friend of mine has a home with the same layout. Controlling condensation will be an issue if your garage above isn’t well insulated and climate controlled. Cold concrete garage floor on top and metal steel decking shop ceiling in warm moist air in the workshop dripping condensation in the...

An old friend told me “The toolbox is something to look at. It’s what’s inside that makes you $$”.

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