Noob budget garage

repella42 · Jun 7, 2012

(Warning! Pic Heavy!)
So this is my first build thread on any forum so bare with me. I have aquired all this stuff i the first post on craigslist for $230. We are currently strapped for cash but I just can't wait. So, here we go!

I work for a LARGE airplane maker in Washington and just so happens I found this surplused Snap on box for super cheap on Craigslist.

The Crafstman I aquired for even cheaper from VWVortex.com from a fellow VW nut and is made in USA!. I have already cleaned them up and polished them so this is about as good as they get. The Snap on has heavy duty casters with Zirks on them! :rocker:

This 1970 give or take I dug out of a womans garage. It has original top with it to!

Original lock even came with key!

wood vise came with the bench

Picked this up from harbor freight as a B-day gift.

Everything else I think came out of a work van and im going to see what I can do with them. The only thing I don't have photos of yet is 2 wire racks. They will be here soon.

Will update as I go! Thanks for checking it out!

nine4gmc · Jun 7, 2012

i already said it, ill say it again. i love that work bench! i saved a craftsman carry box from the dumpster with the same style(late 60s-early 70s) name plate. one question, what is the top made of?

repella42 · Jun 7, 2012

Unfortunatly it is particle board. Wish it was a butcher block. But, I am lucky it came with the original top!

bobemmerich · Jun 7, 2012

NICE! I second the bench! That is a nice find. Since you're new, I won't give ya the "You ****" we usually do. LOL

Brian_B_ · Jun 7, 2012

Its wonderful to see you re purpose those items out of a work van. Can't wait to see what you come up with.

I am using old packing crates to make shelving in my garage. Us low (or no) budget guys have to get creative.

Click on my sig line to see what they look like.

repella42 · Jun 7, 2012

Starting with only the door so the rust doesn't eat through the metal. Then I will see what it looks like and how far i will rework the while bench.

All the peg holes on the back side are almost so sharp they would cut you. Deburred and stripped of paint and cleaned.

Here is photo before deburring the holes.

NUTTSGT · Jun 7, 2012

All of it for $230, I think you did alright.

e30bradley · Jun 7, 2012

lets see you VW

repella42 · Jun 7, 2012

repella42 · Jun 9, 2012

Took some time today to shadow my wrenches and my minimal amount of sockets into some foam.

Brian_B_ · Jun 9, 2012

Nice organization of your tools.

machine_punk · Jun 9, 2012

That's a great start! I love finding good deals on CL and eBay, etc. Welcome to GJ!

M_P

repella42 · Jun 10, 2012

Got the door all cleaned up. The rust ws pitting pretty bad and inside of the door not razor sharp anymore. The pics make the door and the previously rusty bolts stand out big time. It doesn't look so bad in the daylight or garage lighting.

This week is to finish the top and build a frame with casters. The frame will hopefully be built from vintage stainless steel handrails from an elevator in seattle. Stay tuned for that. Cross your fingers it will work. :bowdown:

Snap-co · Jun 10, 2012

Where did you pick up your foam at?

NUTTSGT · Jun 10, 2012

Little by little you're getting it done.

repella42 · Jun 10, 2012

Snap-co said:
Where did you pick up your foam at?

I got it from a place called the foam store. The black foam isn't the style that I wanted but it is cheap and I could actually afford it lol.

I glued the two together with contact cement. Next time I will spray them after I cut them out because the cement doesnt realy ever dry lol. Sticky tools.

repella42 · Jun 20, 2012

Some new aditions I picked up from G-sales this weekend. Got all this for $20 :rocker:

D rock · Jun 20, 2012

Craigslist is the deal... :thumbup:

repella42 · Jun 20, 2012

Thanks for all the comments! Today I am sealing the workbench top. Turns out it is "flake board with hard board overlay" like MDF.

Anybody know anything about the pressure pot? I can't find a product number anywhere. I have seen some similar on the web but they appear to be older. I believe the hose is same vintage as the pot and sprayer.

A1an · Jun 20, 2012

Nice stuff so far and great to see another VW person here! To go along with what everyone else has said...love that work bench.

repella42 · Jun 22, 2012

Finished up sealing the top. Turned out great!

akdiesel · Jun 23, 2012

Great attention to detail.
I like the old craftsman how to booklet. Everyone is so happy on that cover, even without a respirator.

repella42 · Jul 3, 2012

Progress pictures.

Cut up the wife's yoga mat for drawer liners.(shes not using it :evil:

) I like the brighter color in there.

Snap on foam that came with the box. Again, love the brighter color.

repella42 · Jul 11, 2012

New work in progress! $30!

tjmonsen5 · Jul 12, 2012

Nice job man, cant wait till I can start furnishing my first garage.

egnorant · Jul 12, 2012

Is it just me or did the door and drawers on the workbench switch sides?

Bruce

NUTTSGT · Jul 12, 2012

egnorant said:
Is it just me or did the door and drawers on the workbench switch sides?

Bruce

Haha they apparelently did.

repella42 · Jul 12, 2012

Lol! They did. I looked at the Craftsman catalogs from 68-72 and all the images showed the drawers on the other side. Also, the back of the bench was in a little better shape. So it all worked out to my advantage.

repella42 · Jul 31, 2012

Got the vise finished. Took a couple times painting. I was having issues with spraying to thick lol. Note to self, no painting while drinking :willy_nil

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It's for sale if anyone wants to make an offer.

olblue75 · Jun 30, 2013

You stole the vice lol

patent pending · Jun 30, 2013

Nice find on the vice. I like how that top turned out after you sealed it too. What did you use?

TwoInch · Jun 30, 2013

i know this is an old thread, but that craftsman top box is USA made? you sure about that?

Pat Brady · Jun 30, 2013

It might be a budget garage but it still looks pretty good to me. Nice job!

repella42 · Jul 2, 2013

Thanks for all the late compliments!

I used a spar urethane clear gloss with lots of thin coats and sanding in between. I have used it a ton with all kinds of abuse and still looks new unless you look in just the right light. I think it will be easy to quick sand and hook it up with a new top coat to make it perfect again.

I was stoked on the vise and spent all kinds of time to make it look good again but it was just to big for my table. Sold it for $200!!

As for the craftsman box, I am positive it's made in USA.

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Been so busy lately with work and play haven't had time to do much, stay tuned lol.

zcar751 · Jul 2, 2013

nine4gmc said:
i already said it, ill say it again. i love that work bench! i saved a craftsman carry box from the dumpster with the same style(late 60s-early 70s) name plate. one question, what is the top made of?

It is actually a laminated CDF/hardboard. They are made for Craftsman and you can usually order replacements from Sears.

JimVonBaden · Jul 2, 2013

Looks really good!

You should paint the walls though. They reflect more light in light colors, collect less dust and are easier to clean! I used cheap exterior grade semi-gloss paint in mine.

Jim

rmousir · Jul 2, 2013

looking good!

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