Hey,
Just wanted to indicate my love for "Project Garage" As former Scene Shop (Asst.) Foreman at Christopher Newport University, I really have a fine appreciation for a beautiful, efficient and organized shop. I'd love to hear some ideas for the Garage, and maybe contribute some "smart shop" tips of my own (Providing clever Sarah hasn't already thought of them). It's also conveinient as I am helping to "Project Garage" my own work space at my business's office. Everyone can benefit from this kind of talk, let's talk Bob Vila Style!
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heres what i think is needed for a efficient garage.
10pt surround sound DBBS entertainment center.
an I-pod chunked full of music to play.
peg board with all the wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers, sockets, and misc. gripping devices.
a decent 10 gallon air compressor would do fine for me... as well as all the air tools to go along with it.. but if you are going to be constantly using air.. you may consider something bigger.
a bench grinder, and arc welder/tig welder
a REALLY nice press.. it helps in sooo many un-thought of places
a soap dispenser filled with orange clean.
a soda dispenser stocked full of ICE COLD drinks (water/coke/gatorade)
a 10,000lb full car lift..but. in most normal home garages i dont think thats possible..
oh yeah, and an air conditioner.. cherry picker. engine stand.. dang.. theres aLot of stuff needed ..
Here's a thought for those who can't afford a lift (Everyone). Especially if it is a new space. A pit. You know, like at jiffy lube. Only, cover your pit with a 3/4 in plywood floor backed on a frame with 16" spaced stringers. That's adequate strength for 1000 psi pressure, more or less (tested with an 8000lb Genie lift)
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heres what i think is needed for a efficient garage.
10pt surround sound DBBS entertainment center.
an I-pod chunked full of music to play.
peg board with all the wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers, sockets, and misc. gripping devices.
a decent 10 gallon air compressor would do fine for me... as well as all the air tools to go along with it.. but if you are going to be constantly using air.. you may consider something bigger.
a bench grinder, and arc welder/tig welder
a REALLY nice press.. it helps in sooo many un-thought of places
a soap dispenser filled with orange clean.
a soda dispenser stocked full of ICE COLD drinks (water/coke/gatorade)
a 10,000lb full car lift..but. in most normal home garages i dont think thats possible..
oh yeah, and an air conditioner.. cherry picker. engine stand.. dang.. theres aLot of stuff needed ..
i have all this in my garage. well minus soda machines ipods and a dispenser of orange clean (we just use it straight out of the container) and ohh yah the lift. im lucky that my dad has all this shit and hes basically a mechanic. it would suck not having this and being into cars. but yeah this thread will be great for those building a nice garage.
If you have any suggestions for other stuff you'd like to see in Project Garage, let me know. Currently I'm finishing up next months' about air compressors. Most of this stuff I have already done in my garage, but am slowly getting around to writing about. Unfortunately, most builders and zoning laws don't permit some things we tried to get in the garage, a lift or pit among them... For some reason they also veto'd a sink and drain, but those will be installed ourselves at a later date. I've also been looking into an air line system that I saw at SEMA last year, where it runs piping to every corner of the garage to have your air tools at your disposal wherever you want them. If you've had any experience with this, whats your opinion?
even one that lifts from the tires that they use for alignments?
They wouldn't agree to anything that dealt with the structural integrity of the foundation. I thought about having them dig out under the garage so I could eventually accomodate a pit but I also have to consider price and resale value. Most people don't really want a garage with a big hole in the ground. I've looked into the portable lifts which are OK but not usually worth the money since most of them don't lift high enough. Above the 3rd and 4th car portions of the garage is empty attic space so the ceiling could be "relocated" to fit a higher lift in. Some of those "portable" lifts are too pricey to be worth it. It'd be great to be able to get under the car esp. when working on suspension or the exhaust, but I'd rather save my money to throw a G35C in the garage lineup
On the air lines. The best method I've ever seen are self retracting hoses from the ceiling. Those puppies are pretty pricey but give you 360* around the project accesability, without snagging under tires! I've never had trouble with long hoses though, Just be sure to buy GOOD quality lines.
Also great, and of a similar genre, are shop lights on self retracting reels, and electrical outlets. These cost about $30 at your local electrical supplier.
And another thing...
A 10 gallon trash can filled with kitty litter. For cleaning up spilled oil and coolant. And... A 5 gallon bucket filled with sand and used motor oil. This is a neat way to take care of tools without moving parts. The sand is an abraisive cleaner and the used motor oil protects against corrosion. Also, Scotts "Rag in a Box"! A seperate, metal trash can, for tailings off of your torch cutting or cut-off wheel projects, remember, those puppies are HOT!
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And another thing. A porta-power! These puppies are so useful, in ways you never tought of, that I'd rank them up there with duct tape. Oh, by the way, duct tape!
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Ja Whol Mein Herr, of course. It's such a universal duhh! that it's hardly worth mentioning though. In a similar vein... Build shelving. This allows you to custom install compartmentalization for your tools. If each tool has a spot on the shelf, tailor made for it, it increases the tool's chance of returning to that same spot, every time. Label the spot as well. It increases the chances that your helper knows where the tools go, or how to find it if he or she is a complete novice.
Fire Fighting Equipment
-Extinguisher, rated for EVERYTHING.
-Many smoke/radon/carbon monoxide detectors
-The tub of aformentioned kitty litter
-Extensive First Aid Kit. Plenty of band-aids for busted knuckles!
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Fire Fighting Equipment
-Extinguisher, rated for EVERYTHING.
-Many smoke/radon/carbon monoxide detectors
-The tub of aformentioned kitty litter
-Extensive First Aid Kit. Plenty of band-aids for busted knuckles!
i second this i find myself allwas needing to put out a fire not because i blow stuff up but more because i like fire. never the less i would say two extiguishers one on each side (it is a two car right pretty sure it is)then if u have two cars in there then you dont need to jump over jacks and misc. car stuuf to get to it
Proof I need more sleep- I thought you said a porta potty! Funny, we kinda thought about putting a urinal in more as a joke so nobody would thrash my house when they need to go to the bathroom.
The tools are a given and I'm sure I'll be getting more into that article in the next few months. I was kinda starting with electrical and lighting, flooring, organization, and basic ways to get the garage started but a garage isn't a garage without good tools!
The air line idea is great. Any companies you'd recommend? I talked to one guy at SEMA from Legris Transair and they have a pretty nice setup. It's a little pricey for the Project Garage articles as I'm trying to present things on a budget, but for the extreme garage fanatics, it looks really nice. I might have to try their stuff. The website is www.legris-usa.com if you want to check it out.
The tools are a given and I'm sure I'll be getting more into that article in the next few months. I was kinda starting with electrical and lighting, flooring, organization, and basic ways to get the garage started but a garage isn't a garage without good tools!
The air line idea is great. Any companies you'd recommend? I talked to one guy at SEMA from Legris Transair and they have a pretty nice setup. It's a little pricey for the Project Garage articles as I'm trying to present things on a budget, but for the extreme garage fanatics, it looks really nice. I might have to try their stuff. The website is www.legris-usa.com if you want to check it out.
I Have a small list of idea's..
Garage door opener...
Ventilation..
heating..
SHOP SAFETY procedures(i know that most people take this for granted as i am one of those people.)
I think doing reviews of needed tools might be a very large undertaking currently. especially since this particular market is flooded with items.
as far as the air line distribution.. after checking out project garage i definately think this would be a great idea. id also like to suggest hanging reels from the ceiling if this is feasible for the space you desire. (lol )
Finding air line distribution systems that allow for expansion with out loss of pressure will probably not be cheap. im getting very little web hits currently on this.
looks good
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