Ford52PU
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Joe garage looks great! I’m still going to PT, feeling a lot better though. Glad to see your out there getting things done. Must be nice to have a nice lift like that.
Take care
Take care
Between 485 & 705 SQ/FT Retired Tech - Finally A Place To Tinker
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Workspaces between 485 and 705 squarefeet.
Literally the only thing I miss about working in a shop is having access to a lift. Definitely jealous everytime I see them.
By the way, not sure where you live, but out this way your house and what I assume is the neighbors house in the background, would easily fetch over $1 million.
By the way, not sure where you live, but out this way your house and what I assume is the neighbors house in the background, would easily fetch over $1 million.
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If you have any old stereo stuff let me know. Since I've retired, collecting old stereo equipment has become a new hobby.
Hey Dennis! Good to hear that you are on the mend. I still have some weakness but I try not to let it hold me back. It has definitely been a long road.
PhilR1957
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What An Awesome Set-Up!!! Enjoy Your Retirement and Puttering!!!So, I finally have the garage set up for the most part. It's been a long time coming. My rotator cuff surgery went well, but the recovery time is just so long! Then the wait for the NewAge cabinets seemed to drag on and on. After reading the horror stories from people receiving cabinets that were damaged in shipping and then having to deal with customer service for months and months, I'm happy to report that I had a great experience with them. One cabinet door had the paint scuffed and the 4' worktop had a small dent, but they promptly sent replacements and after installation it looks awesome! I was torn between the Pro vs Bold series, but In the end I went Bold mainly to save space. My garage is on the smallish size and, since floor space is limited, I felt the 18" deep Bold cabinets would fit the space better.
M.Brane
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Shop looks great! You should find one of these to frame, and hang in there:
I found a new in box Doyle 6" bench vise on Marketplace for basically half price so I snatched it up. My Craftsman workbench isn't particularly heavy duty so I beefed it up with 2x12's under the original top. I added some angle brackets and also bolted the table to the wall and the concrete stem wall. Feels pretty stout now but I guess time will tell!
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bugnut
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Nice shop!!
Just Puttering
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Great job beefing up that bench. Looks rock solid now.
M.Brane
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I have that same bench that was gifted to me. I made an oak top for it, and it was mounted in my friend's race trailer for a while until he upgraded. It's in the garage now with all the overflow tools in the bottom drawer to weigh it down.I found a new in box Doyle 6" bench vise on Marketplace for basically half price so I snatched it up. My Craftsman workbench isn't particularly heavy duty so I beefed it up with 2x12's under the original top. I added some angle brackets and also bolted the table to the wall and the concrete stem wall. Feels pretty stout now but I guess time will tell!
M.Brane
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Sweet! I'm not a big GM guy, but I love those late '60s Camaros. Used to be able to get 'em for a few hundred bucks when I was a youngster. Not anymore.
zmotorsports
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Beautiful 1st Gen. I'm jealous. Love those 1st Gen Camaro's. Looking forward to see what you do with it.
Ford52PU
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Very nice Joe! Looks great good luck with it. Wish you lots of enjoyment with it
AC-WC
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Definitely nice shop!
I have a question about the air compressor. Are you using primarily an impact or anything else or is it mainly for tires?
I have a question about the air compressor. Are you using primarily an impact or anything else or is it mainly for tires?
Works fine with an impact, but not sure it would be great for things like grinders/sanders. Plenty of air pressure but the tank is rather small. I have used it with a die grinder and a cutoff wheel, but just small jobs. Bought it mainly because it's the quietest one I could find.
GlennSullivan
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My CL9 Challenger does both symmetrical and asymmetrical and has worked out wonderful. I did the optional height and width, which worked out great for our large SUVs and vans but just barely reached the Mustang frame rails lol.The lift was a big priority. The shop I was working at only had 7k pound lifts. I have a Chevy Avalanche and even with the mirrors folded in, I could barely squeeze it on the lift. The 10k Rotary with the angled posts is like a dream come true. Another priority was the side mounted garage door opener. The shop I worked at had a conventional garage door opener and it actually hung lower than the lifts 12' height. So frustrating to have to squat down to work on my truck. Especially replacing all of the rusted out brake lines on my old Avalanche!!
Ford52PU
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Very nice Joe!! I've always wanted an ECO Airmeter for my garage but that will never happen. Looks great. Hope youve been feeling ok Shoulder wise.
My shoulder healed up decent. Wish I had more strength in that arm but I try to not let it bother me. Any progress on the Triumph?
GlennSullivan
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Love It!