Another new guy

[beezerbum]

If my wife would let me build a garage like that, I'd paint it ANY color she wanted! Ha - ha. Beautiful place! Thanks for sharing.

 

[spdracer]

I see a non-stock Miata lurking in there. With that hood scoop and TSIs, I'm guessing you've added a turbo or S/C to it?

 

[ati2de]

I see a non-stock Miata lurking in there. With that hood scoop and TSIs, I'm guessing you've added a turbo or S/C to it?

Yup, FM "Ubercharged' (Whipple twin screw for those not familiar).
http://www.customfurniture.net/ati2de/ for the whole story. 255 RWHP (corrected); 270 (uncorrected). Very very fun car.

Rod

 

[cork]

Nice Garage ! Let me know how you keep the white racedeck tile clean, i have the same checkerboard pattern in my garage and the white can be a pain at times.

 

[ati2de]

Nice Garage ! Let me know how you keep the white racedeck tile clean, i have the same checkerboard pattern in my garage and the white can be a pain at times.

Hi Cork,
I've had the racedeck tile in the original garage for two years now and keeping it clean is not a problem. I just use a damp mop on it (really tuff grime comes right up with "Simple Green").
The only fluid that seems to bother it is transmission fluid. I spilled some and it got under the tile. It will discolor the tile edges if left there. Haven't found a way to bring the original whiteness back, guess I'll just replace those couple of tiles.

Rod

 

[ati2de]

cabinets installed

Got lazy and decided not to build my own cabinets and went to Sears instead.
The work benches are the ones they had on sale this past weekend $119.99 ea. I will add grey melamine (ptcl/bd) tops to them. Have got two 21x48 aluminum pegboard sections coming that will go under the top cabinets. On a side note, the in-the-floor dust collection system (2800 cfm) is very efficient, hardly a trace of sawdust on the floor after using woodworking equipment . Still have the windows to trim out.

Thanks for looking
Rod

 

[cdrewferd]

Very good looking garage.

 

[Louver Dude]

Man that is a nice looking shop .....love the old pump ! You have a panel saw and you didn't do your own cabinets ,shame ,shame ,shame !

 

[snorvet]

very nice!

 

[ati2de]

Added some pegboard

I saw a reference to this Aluminum pegboard on this site, so I ordered some. It's from: http://www.diamondlifegear.com/index.htm
Pretty nice looking stuff, but you have to use 1/4" "pegs" (the 1/8" will fall out).
That and the shinny surface (hard to see shinny tools on it) are the only real drawbacks. They are also a bit slow on shipping (the first order took about a month, the last one about two weeks).
All in all I like the stuff, but I like bling .

Rod

 

[bje31]

very nice...I wish I had it and you had something nicer!!!...

 

[cdrewferd]

Very good looking garage.

 

[ati2de]

The hoist is in! Originally I had ordered a "Single Post" from "ACL" (American custom Lifts), but after 3+ months and numerous delays I finally cancelled it and ordered a "Bend-Pak PL-6SP." This one took less than two weeks from the date I ordered to installation The installer took about 4 hours to install it. It did come with some scratched surfaces, but nothing that can't be touched up (it comes with touch-up paint). It is pretty smooth and quiet in operation except for lowering. There is an electric selenoid that triggers the release of the locks and it vibrates quite a bit on decent (I'll be checking into this!). The removable panels ("drip pans") are total overkill, solid steel and h e a v y!! I'll replace them with aluminum. As you can see from the photos, I'm able to park both the trailer and the T-Bucket underneath and still access the workbench. It also rises high enough (72") to allow parking of my pickup under if I choose. I have about 12" clearance from the top of the "A" to the ceiling.

Thanks for looking

Rod

 

[C_F]

I just read this whole thread...I missed it before, somehow. Both your garages look fantastic! Thanks for sharing all your pics.

 

[Winmon]

Wow Rod, that is a GREAT garage!!! You have done it right
Congrats on the the lift install!