The Atomic Shop...

[toddoky]

Nice use of the Lista boxes...thanks for deciding not to purchase the HF 44's even though they're "just as good as Snap-on boxes" according to the utilitarian crowd here. Welcome to the club of folks who just like using nicer stuff.

 

[Ryan]

Nice use of the Lista boxes...thanks for deciding not to purchase the HF 44's even though they're "just as good as Snap-on boxes" according to the utilitarian crowd here. Welcome to the club of folks who just like using nicer stuff.

I don't really see it that way. Obviously, a Lista box is a lot nicer than a HF box... But I feel pretty lucky to have them and wouldn't at all hold it against anyone that uses a HF box. A toolbox shouldn't get in your way of working out in the shop - financially or functionally. Know what I mean?

 

[toddoky]

I don't really see it that way. Obviously, a Lista box is a lot nicer than a HF box... But I feel pretty lucky to have them and wouldn't at all hold it against anyone that uses a HF box. A toolbox shouldn't get in your way of working out in the shop - financially or functionally. Know what I mean?

Yes, I agree those types of tools/equipment have a budgetary/functional place in certain hobby/work settings but I can also easily discern the difference between such items and those developed with a much higher degree of engineering expense that create refined features/characteristics such as those you've experienced with your new Lista cabinets.

 

[Ryan]

In the spirit of continuing to put off running power to the building, I've been moving in hand tools and organizing the Lista boxes. Three things of note:

1. This is actually taking a lot of thought and hasn't been the mindless work I was hoping it to be.

2. I've never had wide drawers before and while it might be more thought provoking than I had imagined, it's really nice to have the width. Putting liners in them, however, has been akin to carpeting a generous 2-bedroom apartment.

3. My tools were dirty as hell... I had always thought I did a good job wiping them before I put them away, but when I placed them in the fresh drawers, they looked terrible... I've been cleaning as I sort.

Not even close to done.

 

[Ford52PU]

Man that looks nice, the trouble is keeping it looking that good, the first project that comes along the tools will start flying, the grease will start spreading and it will look like a real garage again!
Very nice job!

 

[liquidh8]

I have 5 Vidmars in my shop, I really do like them. Nice use of the Listas

 

[Cactus1]

What a great looking space pal! Hurry up and get that blown '38 together for August!

 

[Tman]

I should be working on wiring... Instead, I put an old used transformer in this old Cad sign... and rewired it. First time it's been lit in a long time...

Brings back memories KCS&PM#1!~ Yes, I drank too much beer as Kevin was striping rockys 944 Shop looks killer man.

 

[Drake9]

The Lista boxes/bench look great. Someday when Uncle Sam is done moving me around I want to build something similar. Love the idea of a bench with built in tool boxes.

 

[Ryan]

Well, I got busy over the holidays, trenched 75' of rock, got power to the building, and finished the wiring... Here's where I stand now:

Not sure what I'm going to do next... I still need to build a welding table, wire the compressor, run air lines, install the lift, move-in, etc...

 

[1/2 Cup]

Excellent, well done Ryan.

 

[-Brent-]

Looking good, man. What a nice, clean and open space.

 

[dwm]

Looks good Ryan!

For what it's worth... I'd reserve some of those 28" Lista drawers for seriously heavy stuff. One of the great things about the Lista drawers is that you really can put 400 lbs. of stuff in a drawer. I have three Lista drawers completely filled with fasteners and washers in plastic bins. These drawers are HEAVY. One drawer for metric of various sized and grades, one for SAE of various grades, one drawer overflowing with various wood and sheet metal screws. These are 5" deep drawers, each with a full layer of bins in the bottom and half a layer of larger bins on top (I can move these around to get to the bottom layer). Most of my other tool cabinet drawers would buckle with this kind of weight in them. The Lista (and Vidmar and Rousseau and some others) will have no trouble being heavily loaded.

 

[CRF8]

I agree with Zeke on the size of the "ATOMIC" letters, right on the building is fine, just a little smaller

 

[NUTTSGT]

I see in your third picture you have the mez up with beam. So to finish up the beam thread, how did you solve the sagging beam?

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As it turns out, there was no sag... It was just the floor... I've never been happier with my ****** concrete guy!

Ryan, can you elaborate on the "no sag" issue ? Was something not put in level ? I was curious too as to how the issue was solved but failed to check back in.

 

[Ryan]

Ryan, can you elaborate on the "no sag" issue ? Was something not put in level ? I was curious too as to how the issue was solved but failed to check back in.

Essentially, the problem wasn't solved really... As it turns out, there was no problem. The beam wasn't sagging. The measurement at the center of the beam was shorter than at the edges because of a low spot in the concrete.

I've currently got around 2000 pounds up there now and the beam hasn't deflected at all. I've measured this with a string pulled taught across the top of the beam. Oddly, the beam is actually bowed up a tiny bit.

It looks like it's sagging in the picture above because of the wide angle lens on my iPhone.

 

[STANIMAL]

looks fantastic !

 

[rharman]

Looks like you already have a vehicle in for service!

 

[Cyclone_racer]

Nice job, well done.

 

[shortykorte]

I haven't read about your initial build so was wondering what type/manf. steel building is that. Looks better than the carports but not as industrial as the red oxide post and purlin buildings.

 

[Ryan]

red oxide post and purlin buildings.

It's exactly that... Only the posts and purlins were painted battle ship grey... and, of course, I drywalled...

 

[ErVikingo]

Love the floor! (and the rest of it also!)

 

[NUTTSGT]

Essentially, the problem wasn't solved really... As it turns out, there was no problem. The beam wasn't sagging. The measurement at the center of the beam was shorter than at the edges because of a low spot in the concrete.

I've currently got around 2000 pounds up there now and the beam hasn't deflected at all. I've measured this with a string pulled taught across the top of the beam. Oddly, the beam is actually bowed up a tiny bit.

It looks like it's sagging in the picture above because of the wide angle lens on my iPhone.

Ahh, that makes sense. Concrete floor and not the mezzanine floor.

I'd guess the slight "up" bow is pre-stress that will flatten out with weight induced up there.

 

[STANIMAL]

It's exactly that... Only the posts and purlins were painted battle ship grey... and, of course, I drywalled...

Is the lift depression too close to the door or is it an illusion ?

 

[Ryan]

Is the lift depression too close to the door or is it an illusion ?

At least according to my measurements, they are perfect.

 

[Ryan]

Oh... Btw, moved a coupe in tonight...

 

[HOTFR8]

Oh... Btw, moved a coupe in tonight...

Now that is more like it.

 

[Azz_vt]

Oh... Btw, moved a coupe in tonight...

Oh Lordy! It's Perfect. One Day.......

 

[Ryan]

Took some time off work today to work a little bit on loft organization. There were times when I wondered if this loft was worth the effort and expense... Today was not one of those times.

I bought a couple of these from Home Depot:

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-77...ving-Unit-ERZ782478W-4/202251082?N=5yc1vZcapp

Man... They are nice. They go together in minutes and are as steady as all hell. Plus, they are perfectly sized to store the plastic bins that I use for project storage.

My plan is to buy two more and then cap the ends so that they look a little nicer and cleaner from the shop floor.

 

[dubber]

Awesome pic on post 186.

 

[BuickFarmer]

x2 on those shelves, I have a pair. Love the steel wire shelves. You got any left over siding material you could use on the ends, that would look cool. May be need to wrap the edges with some slitted rubber seals.

I also love those swing out doors, I remember reading about them in the beginning of your thread but I need to go back and read up on them, you still happy with them. I will building some for my new build soon.
Lookin good Ryan!!!

 

[Ryan]

x2 on those shelves, I have a pair. Love the steel wire shelves. You got any left over siding material you could use on the ends, that would look cool. May be need to wrap the edges with some slitted rubber seals.

I also love those swing out doors, I remember reading about them in the beginning of your thread but I need to go back and read up on them, you still happy with them. I will building some for my new build soon.
Lookin good Ryan!!!

The carriage doors are the best purchase I've made for my shop - they are both functional and absolutely beautiful. I'm gonna two more sets for the other doors eventually.

 

[STANIMAL]

Why a scissor lift versus a two post ?

 

[NUTTSGT]

Took some time off work today to work a little bit on loft organization. There were times when I wondered if this loft was worth the effort and expense... Today was not one of those times.

I bought a couple of these from Home Depot:

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-77...ving-Unit-ERZ782478W-4/202251082?N=5yc1vZcapp

Man... They are nice. They go together in minutes and are as steady as all hell. Plus, they are perfectly sized to store the plastic bins that I use for project storage.

My plan is to buy two more and then cap the ends so that they look a little nicer and cleaner from the shop floor.

Ryan, have you considered some auto repair signs for the end caps ? Maybe some verbage on one and a big flashing neon arrow pointing down on the other ?

 

[Ryan]

Why a scissor lift versus a two post ?

I have a two post now.... and it's really handy... except when it's in the way. And it seems like it's in the way more than it's handy. So, I'm hoping the scissor is a good compromise.

I work mostly on early Fords and occasionally on late model Porsches... and the scissor seems really well suited for both.

Ryan, have you considered some auto repair signs for the end caps ? Maybe some verbage on one and a big flashing neon arrow pointing down on the other ?

Not a bad idea. That said, I think I'm gonna do something really simple.

 

[LegacyIndustrial]

Man this build is the boss!! Keep posting.

 

[kazlx]

FWIW, I'm pretty sure those are similar (or the same) to the Whalen shelves at Costco. I had a few before I moved and I think they were like $135ish when I bought them.

 

[HOTFR8]

I like the upstairs access but being at the door will be a pain one day if you have a vehicle you can not move.

 

[Ryan]

FWIW, I'm pretty sure those are similar (or the same) to the Whalen shelves at Costco. I had a few before I moved and I think they were like $135ish when I bought them.

I have a theory that they are also the same shelves sold by Edsal... The difference, as far as I can tell, is in the packing... I tried the Edsal units first and both units I bought were tweaked to hell. Took them back and got the Husky. The look the same, but were boxed much better.

I could be crazy though.

 

[elronin]

I have a theory that they are also the same shelves sold by Edsal... The difference, as far as I can tell, is in the packing... I tried the Edsal units first and both units I bought were tweaked to hell. Took them back and got the Husky. The look the same, but were boxed much better.

I could be crazy though.

Yea they are the same style as the ones sold in Costco, I have two. Great price about 140 each when I got them 4 years ago from Costco. Great thing is you can got to Lowe's or Home Depot and buy more horizontal racks and maybe add two more for smaller bins. As far as the wire shelves they are great for not collecting dust, but when I place a table saw or my 12 Bosch mitter saw its a ***** to pull out. If it were a MDF shelf, things would slide out better. Oh and you can really stand up spray cans and small stuff like that because it will fall over. All I'n all they are great racks.

Nice buy