Monte´s "Garage"

[Monte]

Finally (almost after 9 years on here ) i decided to start a thread in the garage gallery about my "garage". Well it´s not mine (i rented a space there) and there are other renters in the garage....

So welcome to Monte´s german garage thread:

some pics:

aerial view:


right side:


left side:


and from the ground:



Sorry didn´t clean up before taking pics

work bench, press, tig/stick welder...


project table, mig welder...


machine corner...



storage rack...


side view...


the Monte...


the newly acquired lift...


the other work bench...



more storage...


...more later...

 

[toddoky]

Thanks for sharing Monte...how common are G-bodies over there in Germany?

 

[upgrading]

What year is the Monte Carlo ?

 

[simmmer67]

nice

 

[Krokodil]

Wow Monte. What took you so long?

 

[Krokodil]

Some questions:

How does the rented space work? Common areas for everyone? Any trust/security issues?

Are all your tools located here or do you have a small selection at home as well?

 

[Monte]

Thanks for sharing Monte...how common are G-bodies over there in Germany?

I don´t have exact numbers but G-bodies are quite common. I think you see B-bodies more often though. That doesn´t mean that american cars are common over here....unfortunately....in a magazine i read that there are about 25.000 american "oldtimer" cars (= older than 30 years) in germany.
I think most american cars were imported at the end of the 1970´s to the beginning of the 80´s when these cars were officially imported. Nowadays you only can get "grey imports" (iirc only Ford sells the Mustang officially here and GM the Corvette)

What year is the Monte Carlo ?

It´s a 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS. The last RWD Monte Carlo

nice

Thank you

Wow Monte. What took you so long?

I had to fill the space with stuff

Some questions:

How does the rented space work? Common areas for everyone? Any trust/security issues?

Are all your tools located here or do you have a small selection at home as well?

Everybody has their section/field, usually from one to another of the white vertical beams you see in the pictures. So everybody basically works in his field. You can ask if you can use their lift or so of course. I lock everything for "borrowing-without-asking" reasons.... but usually things doesn´t disapear...they´re just somewhere else...
I do have a few mechanics/electricians tools at home and also garden tools. But i usually work in the garage...

 

[toddoky]

Are LS engine swaps taking place over there like they are here in the US?

 

[Strouty]

Had I known you actually had a monte, well it just would have been better. PM me with your address and I will ship you a surprise that is so one of a kind, you will never get another one.

I have had a fetish for 1978 to 1980 montes myself. Unfortunately I don't even have one anymore, just lots of spare parts.

 

[rixtrix1]

Very nice garage. Are all the tools shown yours? So, is the stall with the Monte and the one with the lift considered your space? It's a huge building and doesn't look insulated. Can you use it year round or only during the warmer months?

 

[HCNDM]

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[nine4gmc]

I had a 84 Monte Carlo, love those cars. I wouldn't mind having a clean 87 luxury sport model right now.
Thanks for sharing Monte, cool bench vise!

 

[oldironfarmer]

Great space! Thanks for posting!

Really is better to post pictures without tidying up, lets us know it is worked in.

How far from your house to the shop?

That's some belt grinder you have.

 

[Bogdan M.]

Very nice space!
It's quite astonishing that you can have a place like that without worrying about tools getting stolen.
That says a lot about Germany.
The way the workshop looks is very cool. Very industrial looking.

 

[chrissalas1]

Monte.Do you like the bosch bench grinder?Coo?
Btw, nice place!!!

 

[Monte]

Are LS engine swaps taking place over there like they are here in the US?

No unfortunately not . It is a bit more complicated over here because of emission regulations and TUV inspections...You need a new emission test certificate ($€$€) and probably new brakes etc. because of the increased performance compared to the original. But i will try it

Had I known you actually had a monte, well it just would have been better. PM me with your address and I will ship you a surprise that is so one of a kind, you will never get another one.

I have had a fetish for 1978 to 1980 montes myself. Unfortunately I don't even have one anymore, just lots of spare parts.

ok i will
Snag one up until it´s too late...One day demolition derbies and monster trucks will have killed all Montes

Very nice garage. Are all the tools shown yours? So, is the stall with the Monte and the one with the lift considered your space? It's a huge building and doesn't look insulated. Can you use it year round or only during the warmer months?

Yes all the tools belong to me. The Monte parking lot is how everything started and later i rented the other place where the lift now is installed too. Unfortunately it is not insulated so in the winter you should wear warm clothes We use it the whole year...In the winter (and during the year) it´s sometimes colder inside than on the outside and in the summer it´s warmer inside than outside....fridge/oven effect i guess

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I had a 84 Monte Carlo, love those cars. I wouldn't mind having a clean 87 luxury sport model right now.
Thanks for sharing Monte, cool bench vise!

Nice ! I love those 1981 to 1988 Montes too ...especially the LS and SS models ...and the 1981 to 1988 Cutlass models as well as the 81 to 87 Regals...(Grand National...Turbo...)
More vise pics later

Great space! Thanks for posting!

Really is better to post pictures without tidying up, lets us know it is worked in.

How far from your house to the shop?

That's some belt grinder you have.

Thanks I drive about 27km (about 17 miles). It takes about 25 to 30 minutes. (Autobahn mostly). If i can borrow my fathers car at least . Since i don´t own a ridable car right now.....with bus and train it takes about 1.5 hours

Very nice space!
It's quite astonishing that you can have a place like that without worrying about tools getting stolen.
That says a lot about Germany.
The way the workshop looks is very cool. Very industrial looking.

In the beginning i couldn´t sleep well...but now it´s ok... ...there are groups from outside of germany though who travel through the country to see if they need something...maybe i will install something that sends me a SMS in case of....
btw. Thanks !

Monte.Do you like the bosch bench grinder?Coo?
Btw, nice place!!!

yes, it is very nice. Plenty of power (550 watt, 400 volt) and unstoppable (except you pinch something into the wire wheel ) runs smooth too. Made in Bulgaria. The new ones are from China (different design too). Used is ok i think for this type of tool...brands to look for: Bosch, AEG, Greif, Metabo, Hanning, Rema. Or old DDR/GDR machines.










Some more pics:
Back to the machine corner:

Flott TB 10 german made drill press from 1987. Bought it used in 2009 from a tool store for €238.-. Even came with a brand new 13mm Rohm chuck. Machine runs on 3 phase/400 volt. The base is made out of old shelves (gratis):






Bosch GSM 200D bench grinder made and bought in 2008 for €187,35. Made in Bulgaria. 200mm. 400 volt. The base was made out of scrap material:





Femi NG 120 band saw. Made in Italy. Bought it used at a flea market for €80.-. 230 volt. 1300 Watt. Capacity 120mm. Base is from Elektra Beckum (for miter saw):





Grit belt sander. Made in Denmark. 3 KW 400 volt. For 2000x150mm belts. Bought it in 2008 at a used machinery dealer for a mere €220.-. Built the stand, lid and "table" from scratch:

 

[FJ 432]

Wow, It's like looking at Jack Olsen's twelve gauge garage, German style with all of that green!

Nice place.

 

[Richard Cranium]

That is what it reminds me of also.

 

[gahrajmahal]

I noticed that is one giant vise you have there too.

 

[Jack Olsen]

Wow, It's like looking at Jack Olsen's twelve gauge garage, German style with all of that green!

Nice place.

I suspect my color has some history that I probably saw, at some point, but didn't register enough to think about consciously when I picked my own paint.

Great place, Monte.

 

[Monte]

Wow, It's like looking at Jack Olsen's twelve gauge garage, German style with all of that green!

Nice place.

yeah you´re right ! Same taste in color it seems He has a nicer car though

It´s a typical color of older machinery and equipment. It´s called "Reseda Green" (RAL color code 6011)
https://www.sherwin-williams.com/ho...eseda-green#/9040/?s=coordinatingColors&p=PS0
http://www.pioneerpowder.com/ralcolors/item/200-resedagreen.html

I noticed that is one giant vise you have there too.

I took some close up pics...

Great place, Monte.

Thanks ! I like your garage too ! Nice color ! (and car of course )











The vise gallery:

100mm "Schlegel" vise from Germany. One of the last ones made:



125mm "Leinen" vise (Italian/German ?):



150mm "Leinen" vise (Italian/German ?):

 

[-Brent-]

Wow, you've been holding out on us!

 

[Bogdan M.]

I'm not a fan of green, but in an industrial setting, green and gray seem the most suitable colors.
I think I read somewhere that those two colors were chosen because they cause less eye fatigue than other colors.

 

[drivesitfar]

MONTE: congrats on starting your garage gallery thread and if you manage it like you have the TOOLS OF THE OLD WORLD thread you started so many years ago i'm guessing the doings in your garage and life will be just as interesting.

take care and thanks for sharing.

 

[taumac]

Wow, its great to see you have your own garage/shop thread. Definitely, looking forward to this. Looks like a great place so far.

 

[Monte]

Wow, you've been holding out on us!

I'm not a fan of green, but in an industrial setting, green and gray seem the most suitable colors.
I think I read somewhere that those two colors were chosen because they cause less eye fatigue than other colors.

Green is a bit rare nowadays. Everything seems to be painted in light grey nowadays like these drill presses, machining centres and blast cabinets for example. The green paint for machinery was actually a DIN norm i found out. So machines had to be painted in reseda green since 1927 until the norm was revoked.

MONTE: congrats on starting your garage gallery thread and if you manage it like you have the TOOLS OF THE OLD WORLD thread you started so many years ago i'm guessing the doings in your garage and life will be just as interesting.

take care and thanks for sharing.

Thanks for the kind words !
Sorry for not answering your PM last year...i was a bit lazy ...

Wow, its great to see you have your own garage/shop thread. Definitely, looking forward to this. Looks like a great place so far.

Thank you !











Since i had to somehow attach the cable and air hose reels to my new lift i had to come up with an idea since i didn´t really want to drill any holes in the columns of the lift and there is also the motor and cables in the way.

So i made some brackets from 5mm flat steel:


setting up for welding:


cut slightly into the brackets and bend them to maintain the alignment and to get a sharp radius:


after welding, sand blasting, primer and paint:



mounted:




tools used: MIG welder, band saw, belt sander, angle grinder, drill press, taps, measuring tools, clamps, cordless drill, paint brush.
cost: almost zero (a day of time )

 

[DieCastElectrician]

Great Pictures

I Like Seeing The Way People Use There Work Space
Especially in Other Countries
Are There Any Threads That Are dedicated To Work Spaces

 

[DieCastElectrician]

I Love the Oil Can On The Drill Press And Your Vises
We Don't See Those Types Over Here

 

[Bogdan M.]

I have the same oil can and it loses oil from day one. Mine is Hazet, but the manufacturer is another German company.
I have to keep it in a tin jug and I clean it up with a rag and brake cleaner before every usage.
@Monte: Nice work!

 

[drivesitfar]

Monte: another QUALITY PROJECT you did in your shop and i've seen a few over the years. keep posting pictures and details as you have the time to.

also i can't recall what i PM'd you about whether i was trying to tap into your WISDOM of European tools or maybe i was just lending my support that you might have needed at the time.

keep up the great posts and GJ is a great place and you are one of the reasons why.

cheers

 

[Krokodil]

Excellent job on the air hose reel holder.

 

[Monte]

Great Pictures

I Like Seeing The Way People Use There Work Space
Especially in Other Countries
Are There Any Threads That Are dedicated To Work Spaces

One of the good aspects of GJ...people from all over the world meet here....
I didn´t see anything specific, but if you look through the garage gallery thread you can see many inspirations...

I Love the Oil Can On The Drill Press And Your Vises
We Don't See Those Types Over Here

a oil can pic for you Made by "Pressol" and "Reilang".

I have the same oil can and it loses oil from day one. Mine is Hazet, but the manufacturer is another German company.
I have to keep it in a tin jug and I clean it up with a rag and brake cleaner before every usage.
@Monte: Nice work!

There is always a bit oil on top where the pump mechanism is...but at least it´s well oiled The manufacturer is Pressol.

Monte: another QUALITY PROJECT you did in your shop and i've seen a few over the years. keep posting pictures and details as you have the time to.

Thanks ! I will do !

also i can't recall what i PM'd you about whether i was trying to tap into your WISDOM of European tools or maybe i was just lending my support that you might have needed at the time.

keep up the great posts and GJ is a great place and you are one of the reasons why.

cheers

Just some kind words from you ! Like now Thanks !

Excellent job on the air hose reel holder.

Thank you very much !











A quick rust cover-up repair for a Opel Corsa:
rusted drain hole:

cut the hole with a hole saw, then hammered the piece into shape:

fits

after spot welding and underbody coating:
Should last 2 more years until the next inspection...see you again

 

[Bogdan M.]

There is always a bit oil on top where the pump mechanism is...but at least it´s well oiled The manufacturer is Pressol.

That wouldn't be a problem.
Mine is dripping all over, so that's a bit frustrating.
I can't complain for its functionality - it's really great.

This is the culprit:

 

[Monte]

That wouldn't be a problem.
Mine is dripping all over, so that's a bit frustrating.
I can't complain for its functionality - it's really great.

Did you try to warranty it ?













more shop equipment pics:

Shop press from Ebay.
Will paint it blue one day

AC Hydraulik VL6 transmission jack

AC Hydraulik DK20HLQ trolley jack

 

[Bogdan M.]

Did you try to warranty it ?

I should have, but at the time I bought it I had a lot of things on my plate so I failed to do it in time.

Both jacks are very nice btw!

 

[Vinko]

I love that Flott drill press. I've looked into buying one new in the US. They aren't cheap. I think I started a thread here. I don't know if they're made in Germany still. I didn't have much luck with finding a used one here in the states. I do have a Harberle cut-off saw which sees daily action. It's a great machine.

And the blue worker's jacket. I've picked up a few like that at the department store in France when I go. Useful pockets. And durable.

Love the AC Hydraulics stuff.

 

[Bogdan M.]

I see you have a small file cabinet next to the press.
Is it from Ikea?

Everything in the workshop is beyond cool.
The vises, the drill press, the cool industrial belt grinder.

 

[oldironfarmer]

I love the vises! Having the movable jaw on the back makes a lot of sense. I've not seen that before (sheltered life).

Thank you for posting!

 

[gasman23]

Nice shop

I don´t have exact numbers but G-bodies are quite common. I think you see B-bodies more often though. That doesn´t mean that american cars are common over here....unfortunately....in a magazine i read that there are about 25.000 american "oldtimer" cars (= older than 30 years) in germany.
I think most american cars were imported at the end of the 1970´s to the beginning of the 80´s when these cars were officially imported. Nowadays you only can get "grey imports" (iirc only Ford sells the Mustang officially here and GM the Corvette)

In the past I ofted bought the Chrom und Flammen magazine (about US custom cars but you probably know that ), they also had a Dutch version but most of the articles were copied from the German issue.
Even on the roads in Germany (I love 500 meters from the German border) there seems to be a lot less US cars in Germany than 15-20 years ago.

Thanks I drive about 27km (about 17 miles). It takes about 25 to 30 minutes. (Autobahn mostly). If i can borrow my fathers car at least . Since i don´t own a ridable car right now.....with bus and train it takes about 1.5 hours

The shop is a 27km drive from your house ?
I am also looking for a hobbyshop to buy or rent, but the max is 10km.

Grit belt sander. Made in Denmark. 3 KW 400 volt. For 2000x150mm belts. Bought it in 2008 at a used machinery dealer for a mere €220.-. Built the stand, lid and "table" from scratch:

That looks very similar to my beltsander, also 2000x150mm, but it has a 4kW engine.
Made in Germany, by BGU. http://www.bgu-maschinen.de/en/no_c...owFstProd]=22&tx_sytbgumaschinen_pi2[katid]=3

 

[Monte]

I should have, but at the time I bought it I had a lot of things on my plate so I failed to do it in time.

Maybe it can be sealed so it don´t leak anymore ? (never really looked how these things work...)

Both jacks are very nice btw!

Thanks

I love that Flott drill press. I've looked into buying one new in the US. They aren't cheap. I think I started a thread here. I don't know if they're made in Germany still. I didn't have much luck with finding a used one here in the states. I do have a Harberle cut-off saw which sees daily action. It's a great machine.

And the blue worker's jacket. I've picked up a few like that at the department store in France when I go. Useful pockets. And durable.
Love the AC Hydraulics stuff.

If it doesn´t has to be a Flott drill press... I think "Alzmetall" drill presses are easier to find in the US (currently on ebay.com). You can also look for "Ixion" and "Maxion" drill presses. The Flott website says "Made in Germany since 1854"...Häberle is very nice but i´m too greedy (maybe one day in the future....). The AC stuff is definately recommendable

I see you have a small file cabinet next to the press.
Is it from Ikea?

hahaha yes you´re right !!! I found it in the trash so i took it It was red...The quality is not that great since it has no drawer slides....the metal is also very thin....but for free its ok And in green it also now looks professional

Everything in the workshop is beyond cool.
The vises, the drill press, the cool industrial belt grinder.

Thanks ! In a while your shop will look like you want too ! You´re still young

I love the vises! Having the movable jaw on the back makes a lot of sense. I've not seen that before (sheltered life).
Thank you for posting!

Thats the common style for cast vises. from here. The forged vises open to the front.

Nice shop
In the past I ofted bought the Chrom und Flammen magazine (about US custom cars but you probably know that ), they also had a Dutch version but most of the articles were copied from the German issue.
Even on the roads in Germany (I love 500 meters from the German border) there seems to be a lot less US cars in Germany than 15-20 years ago.
The shop is a 27km drive from your house ?
I am also looking for a hobbyshop to buy or rent, but the max is 10km.
That looks very similar to my beltsander, also 2000x150mm, but it has a 4kW engine.
Made in Germany, by BGU.

Yeah i own a couple C+F and also Street-Magazine magazines But since the internet i didn´t buy much Most of the old car scene is concentrated in the south it seems (Bavaria etc.). But if you look on the streets most people seem to drive cars which are brand new or like 3 to 5 years old...And classic cars (if you see them...) are mostly german....Käfer, W123 Benz, Golf 1, W126, /8, 190 Benz....etc... 10km would be nice but then we would talk about something commercial with about 5.-€ + tax per square meter + electricity....
now i pay €235.- for about 80 m²...(electricity incl.)...
Your BGU grinder looks very nice ! Surprisingly you mostly find products from Grit or Scantool from Denmark over here (or rebadged scantool). But the BGU should get the job done too ! And it has the right color














made this stand for the fridge out of flat material and pipe: