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Thanks Adam. I actually downloaded it a year or so ago and tried it. Pretty nifty app, especially for the price. I prefer what I use now for just doodling though. I've used it since V3 and know it so well it's as simple as graph paper and a drafting ruler to me. It's up to V2019 now but V14 does everything I need.
Originally Posted by NewbVetteGuy
Try Google Sketchup; free 3D modeling AND you can use models in 3D printers to make parts...
So I bought three Craftsman "middle" tool cabinets and mounted them under my work bench. Also made a couple of trips to the scrap metal dealer and bought 12 gauge stainless sheet metal for the top of the work bench. Been bullet proof and no rust. Just a touch over scrap prices.
Also my welding table came from the scrap metal dealer. 1/2" x 12" x 6 foot cold rolled steel. Two pieces bolted to form a 90 degree bench top. Great for making perfect 90 degree brackets and such. Added a small bench vise to hold parts for welding. It's also my grinding area. Keeps the grinding dust out of my main work bench.
Typically I weld with my Miller 211 at 110 volt. But If I need more I added a 220 volt outlet and bought a 220 volt cord that reaches around the shop.
The company I retired from bought a company the had a huge amount of machine shop tools. Older manual stuff. They sold a bunch of the stuff to the employees via a bid process. I bought a Clausing drill press for $300. They sell on ebay for $2500 or more. Had to replace the motor to run on single phase. It's a great drill press that I will never wear out. Could of bought a vertical mill for $800. Didn't think I could fit in my shop, big mistake.
I actually stole this idea from Bob K. Out of the way and easy access when needed. Plan on setting up a charging station next.
Believe it or not, I found this idea on Pintrest.
I have LED lighting, separated into 4 sections. That way I only need to turn on what I need. I have a small roll around cart that I use for tools/parts.
My $200 orange electric hoist is a very handy shop tool. Runs off a car battery and is rated to lift 1500 lbs. Never had any where near that much weight on it but most of my golf carts and small tractors have been treated to a ride up in the air. I also have a sturdy roll around work table that I lift up to work on whatever I have on it. I've even used the hoist to work on my ceiling. I used big C clamps as fork stops so it wouldn't suddenly drop.
Wow this is a great thread. I am getting ready to start a garage redo next month. This will be very helpful. I will post some before pics when I get started.
Wow this is a great thread. I am getting ready to start a garage redo next month. This will be very helpful. I will post some before pics when I get started.
I was hoping more people would see this and comment, I looked for a general lounge to put it in so people from all the gens would comment but wasnt sure where to add it.
I was hoping more people would see this and comment, I looked for a general lounge to put it in so people from all the gens would comment but wasnt sure where to add it.
2020 Corvette of the Year Finalist (performance mods)
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I just remembered a little handy device I got at bed bath and beyond, now they are every where.
its a remote control outlet. It came as a kit with one remote and 3 outlet plugs I plug my shop vac into it and put the vac up in the attic storage for the garage. I ran the hose through the ceiling and the plug as well so that the plug and remote receiver is with in range. I have a ton of ship vac hose and bought a few extra lenghts and just plugged them together. I can reach anywhere in the shop and dont have to listen to the high whine of the vac. I did have some of the lights and a radio plugged into it but if someone turns off the lights or radio and turns on the vac and you cant hear it, you burn up the motor and almost the garage..... so no more radio on the same system coming out next to the I beam better view of the length. I need a good storage idea. I wan to put a swinging jib on it in the center of th e left wall so it isnt in the way all the time. I usually roll it up and hang it on that large hood
When I moved in, my detached garage was pretty bare-bones, though it was insulated and had some re-purposed old (dark!) wood paneling for walls.
Before moving in, I painted the walls with cans of surplus white paint that the house's previous owner left laying around. I also did the Rustoleum epoxy shield flooring - love it. Agree with the earlier poster that the anti-slip additive is needed, but I used about half the amount suggested. Leaves the floor nice and glossy, but there's still a decent amount of traction. I also got a bag of additional flaking in the metallic blend which is a cool look under lights. It's not perfect - my first time doing anything like that - but it turned out really nice, and I plan on redoing it in a few years now that I have a handle on it. I've put it through the ringer over the winter, though, and it's held up great except in a couple of small spots where the prep work wasn't good enough on the concrete underneath. The concrete was really badly fluid-stained, and I just didn't quite get all of it out in the time I had pre-move.
There were a couple of 8x4 panels of that fake wood-paneling, which I replaced with 8x4 sheets of pegboard.
Added some $20 4' plug-in strip lights from Lowe's (there were already a couple of outlets in the ceiling joists, and I added two more), installed LED tubes instead of flourescents - found a box of 4' tubes on clearance at Home Depot for like $16 for 16 or so.
IKEA for parts rack shelves and for a countertop I laid over some old surplus kitchen cabinets the PO left. Also for these little roll-around carts that I use for detailing supplies or just to dump tools in to have them handy while I'm doing something. https://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/p...hoCUCUQAvD_BwE
An ebay cafe table and a couple of garage stools later and I basically only need to go back to the house to sleep and get beers.
I'm still working on how to arrange and organize everything as time goes on - I like the PVC tool holder idea.
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