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Finally, I have taken possession of my new 'Man Cave', lol.  It has a small workshop, with a unit upstairs that I can live in.I work full time, so I will mainly doing jobs for friends, and friends of friends etc on the week-ends and after work. It will take me a long time to get it to a stage that is a functional workshop. But I will enjoy the challenge... And I am sure I will have fun doing it  currently I have very cheap welders etc, but I will hopefully be able to purchase better welding machines over the next couple of years, as well as other machinery (Drop saw, pedestal drill...the list goes on, lol. Plus it will allow me to practice my welding in my own time, and enjoy doing it.Cheers,
Reply:Grats man!You are on your way!Buy American, or don't whine when you end up on the bread line.
Reply:That's cool man.  Have fun!!!
Reply:At least you don't have to drive to work!
Reply:But no Snow Days LOL
Reply:Do yourself a favor, if the shop doesn't already have them, enclose the stairs coming up from the shop and install a door before you, your food, clothing, TV, etc. are covered with grinder and/or plasma dust.Lincoln PrecisionTig 275Miller 251Miller DialArc 250Bridgeport millHossfeld bender & diesLogan shaperJet 14 X 40 latheSouth Bend 9" 'C'Hypertherm 900Ellis 3000 band saw21"Royersford ExcelsiorTwo shops, still too many tools.
Reply:Nice man. Full time practice right there buddy; nights and weekends! I'd say that your learning curve should be pretty sharp! Especially with a knowlege base like WeldingWeb and it's MANY resourceful members! People are always looking for good ideas for their personal shop, so don't be shy about sharing your joy during the build-up process, however big or small it may be!-Niche
Reply:Very nice set up.  What kind of power downstairs in the shop?  30+ yrs Army Infantry & Field Artillery, 25 yrs agoMiller 350LX Tig Runner TA 210, spool gunLincoln 250/250 IdealArcESAB PCM 500i PlasmaKazoo 30"  vert BSKazoo 9x16 horiz BSClausing 12x24 lathe20T Air Press
Reply:Wow. Good luck
Reply:All the overtime you want!!Good luck....Just a couple welders, big hammers, grinders, and torches.Work will free you.Men in dirty jeans built this country, while men in clean suits have destroyed it. Trump/Carson 2016-2024
Reply:Originally Posted by storemanVery nice set up.  What kind of power downstairs in the shop?
Reply:Originally Posted by WyoRoyDo yourself a favor, if the shop doesn't already have them, enclose the stairs coming up from the shop and install a door before you, your food, clothing, TV, etc. are covered with grinder and/or plasma dust.
Reply:Congratulations, you're living most every man's dream.Lincoln PrecisionTig 275Miller 251Miller DialArc 250Bridgeport millHossfeld bender & diesLogan shaperJet 14 X 40 latheSouth Bend 9" 'C'Hypertherm 900Ellis 3000 band saw21"Royersford ExcelsiorTwo shops, still too many tools.
Reply:Originally Posted by BloodstormNormal 10amp power. And 1 '3 Phase' power point.
Reply:Hi all,Just thought I would give you guys an update on my 'Man Cave'.I'm slowly making it look like a real workshop, 1 step at a time. I've only taken on 2 real paying jobs so far, as I have a full-time job that keeps me to busy. The first job payed for the Gas for both welders, as well as 6 months bottle rental. The second job payed for the rollers that you can see in the photo's.Cheers,Mick
Reply:Looks better.  You did say you were living up stairs?  Id so I would install multiple smoke and CO detectors.  Keep investing in equipment and you will be good to go.  Dan D.Manipulator Of Metal
Reply:Off to  GOOD START! Your shop space is super.30+ yrs Army Infantry & Field Artillery, 25 yrs agoMiller 350LX Tig Runner TA 210, spool gunLincoln 250/250 IdealArcESAB PCM 500i PlasmaKazoo 30"  vert BSKazoo 9x16 horiz BSClausing 12x24 lathe20T Air Press
Reply:What size tank is that? Looks short and wide
Reply:Originally Posted by motolife313What size tank is that? Looks short and wide
Reply:Very cool!! City of L.A. Structural; Manual & Semi-Automatic;"Surely there is a mine for silver, and a place where gold is refined. Iron is taken from the earth, and copper is smelted from ore."Job 28:1,2Lincoln, Miller, Victor & ISV BibleDanny
Reply:Originally Posted by BloodstormBoth tanks are 'E' size.
Reply:Originally Posted by motolife313Never heard of a tank being sized by a letter. You know how many cfh? I like short tanks like that becuase there more stable.
Reply:Not sure about other compressed gasses, but I know oxygen tanks go by letters in the medical field. http://www.tri-medinc.com/picts/O2-Tanks-400.jpg