New car port/workshop

[sarel.wagner]

Did some more work last few days. Build workbench frame and started using the space. Frame is 2x4", legs 3" SQ














Rgrds

 

[Krokodil]

Looks good. That is one serious workbench!

 

[sarel.wagner]

Some updates:

Roll up's went in this week. As it is only a working area, no need for permanent walls, also the climate is so nice...

Got some new tools this week, Plasma cutter & a nice lil tool cart to move things on.

Started to get me tools sorted as well

Rgrds

 

[sarel.wagner]

The sockets are Ampro, saved my bacon on a few occasions. See it's size, also some more Gedore sockets 1/2" metric. KD stud removers in SAE and Metric in the KD box.

Rgrds

 

[sarel.wagner]

Got me a Beta tool trolley, landed in country Thursday last week, currently on its way to me It is the C25 tank trolley.

Rgrds

 

[Krokodil]

Nice, please post some pics of the Beta trolley when you get it. Where did you buy it? The Tool Shop in Randburg?

 

[sarel.wagner]

Nope, got it from toolimports.co.za in Cape Town. Toolshop *****.

Rgrds

 

[Torque1st]

Looks like a great setup that is coming along well.

 

[Krokodil]

Ok, I'll have a look at Toolimports

 

[TheGrooveking]

Killer bench! Nice tools, I just bought some of the same Wera drivers/kit.

TheGrooveking

 

[sarel.wagner]

Ok some preogress made Also the pictures of the Beta cart this thing is a TANK!

Rgrds

 

[Wingnut65]

Nice set-up and nice cart. That workbench looks great. You could even use it as a lift if you could figure out how to get a car up on it

 

[49stude2r6]

Looks like a serious work bench. What are you planning to use for a top? Great looking space.

 

[sarel.wagner]

Thanx guys for all the compliments. The top will consist of 16mm ply with 3mm (1/8") stainless top in one part and the other half will be 3mm mild steel with the ply on top.

A section in the middle will have the pan folder, shear & roll (triple machine) sunk into the bench with it's table level to the surface.

Rgrds

 

[Krokodil]

That trolley looks very nice Sarel. I cant want wait to see your bench. I'm also planning mine.

 

[e-tek]

Wow - sure would like to be able to roll my walls up and down!!!! What about security? What is the tank tool cart actually designed for - with the foldout section it looks like it's designed for something specific....

 

[sarel.wagner]

The Tank trolley is not a tool storage cart, it's more for taking tools and parts to the car. I am using it for bodywork tools and carting my Plasma cutter to the vehicles.

Security is not really needed, noting of much value is store in this space. The car being worked on will be in here, but the property is walled with lockable gates. Behind the 3 doors in the wall is where all the things are stored. The tool carts, welders, parts, lathe etc. are wheeled in there and locked away.

With our wheather, we need wind protection during winter and lots of ventilation during the hot summers, the temps reach 35 Celsius regularly and sometimes 45 Celsius, then time for

Rgrds

 

[sarel.wagner]

Thanx to ya all some updates: Tools now mostly sorted, used Ernst stuff. The clock is up, and so is the refrigerator converted to a Biltong dryer. No not Jerky but Biltong. Not remotely the same thing see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biltong

Rgrds

 

[Krokodil]

Hi sarel, your setup is looking very nice! I'm also planning my layout and building my tool inventory. Will go and scout the pawnshops this afternoon.

 

[sarel.wagner]

More Hi res pictures here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarel_wagner/sets/72157624661813246/

and other related stuff, projects, Beetles etc. here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarel_wagner/sets/

Rgrds

 

[sarel.wagner]

Coming along nicely, it's now enclosed. Started on the insulation.

Rgrds

 

[Krokodil]

Looking good!

 

[sarel.wagner]

Used some old wheels and redundant seats from a Land Rover Defender, werking well

Link to all my pictures here: Pictures in High Res here

 

[drmoonshine]

Nice bench made out of car parts it's starting to give me ideas for my workshop.

 

[sarel.wagner]

Made more progress this weekend, put some poster up, installed the lights over the workbench and wired them. Hi-res pictures here

Rgrds

 

[rickycobra]

Looking good. Do you have a grill on the end of your workbench? Thats bad ***.

 

[sarel.wagner]

yes indeed

See here

rgrds

 

[sarel.wagner]

The lights above my still unfinished workbench now installed

Rgrds

 

[thomfr]

Ok some preogress made Also the pictures of the Beta cart this thing is a TANK!

Rgrds

Hi!

I'm also a very satisfied user of a beta Tank25 (mine is already 10 years old and looks a bit more battled). I only notice in picture 5 that you double flipped open the lid. It is not meant to be used that way as it is side heavy then at one side and not stable and safe.
As far as I know (and also shown on the Beta site that way) you should fold the lid as shown on the picture below (from a Beta site):

Thom

 

[sarel.wagner]

Hi Thom,

It was shown that way only for the picture, I do not use it that way and do not put anything on top when it is open like in your pic anyways.

Rgrds

 

[thomfr]

Ok, I was just concerned about your safety.
The one in the picture is not mine. I will introduce myself, my garage and my c25 tank later this weekend in the introduction topic.

Chers,

Thom

 

[sarel.wagner]

Thom,

Thank you for your concern, but I am not in the USA Health & Safety here in Africa does not exist.

Rgrds

 

[sarel.wagner]

Updated my build blog :0

Rgrds

 

[thomfr]

Thom,

Thank you for your concern, but I am not in the USA Health & Safety here in Africa does not exist.

Rgrds

But it still hurts when it tips over on your foot....

I like your garage!

Have a nice day,

Thom

 

[sarel.wagner]

But it still hurts when it tips over on your foot....

I like your garage!

Have a nice day,

Thom

Thank you brother, yea it hurts lik hell.....

Rgrds

 

[sarel.wagner]

Yup another blog update with the following posts:
Project parts
The old workshop
Finishing the workspace

Rgrds

 

[sarel.wagner]

And another update on the Bug build blog, link in sig line Will do some more postings here soon on the garage build progress too

Rgrds

 

[sarel.wagner]

Updated the build blog again, click....here Some more on the Pan and suspension.

Rgrds

 

[sarel.wagner]

Updated my blog again, this time Brakes & Suspension, click...

Rgrds

 

[sarel.wagner]

And another update to the blog: click .... here This time its all on the inside.

Rgrds