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i saw this workshop in the net and i cant help thinking to have shop as neat as this one someday...hope to see yours too. Attached Images
Reply:ironheart_ram,any place that I can work is a dream, I'm not very concerned with cleaning up- as much as the work I produce.shops a mess, typical of me but the piece came out OK.7'4" tall slab of maple 4" thick 5' wide with all four grain figures in one piece.  Not metal- but not a clean shop either.I know that a clean shop makes for nice working conditions but I'm always just focused on the work, I clean up in the spring and the fall but not so often the rest of the year!The shop also makes a little metal work now and then.This 25' offshore, walkaround is about to get the cabin and to celebrate we cleaned the shop!But its usually kind of focused on the work, I'm just not a very good house keeper.  I know I should but I would rather just work on the 'main thing'.  [character flaw I'm pretty sure.]I 'know I should' but I always seem to find something more interesting to do, so I clean up when I can't find things but I got a good memory for tool location so ... well you can see I'm not winning any house keeping awards!Cheers,Kevin Morin
Reply:Here's mine.Welding/Fab Pics: www.UtahWeld.com
Reply:here's one of mine Attached Images        thermal arc 252i  -  millermatic 350P -   miller XMT, cp300ts, 30a 22a feeders, buttload of other millers, handfull of lincolns, couple of esabs  -   Hypertherm 1250 G3
Reply:Here's my dream shop.I'd show you the inside but it's always a mess.Brian LeonardAppalachian Ironworks L.L.C.434 Long Branch Rd, Marshall, NC 28753828 649 9966828 702 [email protected]
Reply:Been in the process of building mine this year and outfitting it   It's been along time coming.  Millermatic 252 w/spoolmate 200Miller 250 DialarcLincoln 180 mig pakLincoln mig pak 100Hypertherm Powermax 65Precision Plasma Patriot 4x8 CNC tableEverlast 250ex TIGOxy-acet rig10"x18" Modern BandsawModern 14x40 Lathe
Reply:MikeGyverIs that picture from Akron Ohio? I have never seen that picture before.Dave ReberWadsworth Ohio
Reply:Hard for me to resist this kind of thread.  I spent a lot of time getting my little garage to where it could be useful as a shop that I could mess up and then get back to clean in a short amount of time.  Since I'm just a weekender when it comes to fabrication, carpentry and car work, I can keep it clean more often than it's a mess.  It's clean for the pictures, at least.  But it gets messy, for long stretches:Ten days ago, I learned how to make a website and made one for the garage.  So if you want to take a little tour...http://www.12-gaugegarage.comLast edited by Jack Olsen; 05-03-2012 at 11:56 AM.Jack OlsenMy garage website
Reply:Jack your shop is by far one of the coolest ones i've seen. Great job man!Miller Dynasty 200Millermatic 211Instagram?.... find me @ WELD_MEDIC
Reply:P-J,  Nice Duramax.  Is that a 4th Gen Cummins in the background?  (Im a Cummins guy Myself)Some Blue , Some Red & Some GreyProverbs 16:2-3.2 "All a person’s ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the Lord. 3 Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans."
Reply:Jack!!! That is soo pimp. Leno would be jealous.
Reply:Wow, great setup....in floor lift is very well thought out and great idea. However, IMHO there is defintely something very wrong with a shop that every horizontal surface is free of clutter lol. We are going to make all our new welding/fab  tables with an arched top so nothing can be set on them..... "Anybody can talk $h!t behind a monitor, I let the quality of my work speak for itself"Lincoln Square Wave 255 and 355 Tig Lincoln 255 Power-Mig w/ spool gun Koike 5 x 10 CNC plasma Hyd-Mech DM-10 bandsaw Ineco QB-76 NC tube bender
Reply:Originally Posted by tig_21Jack your shop is by far one of the coolest ones i've seen. Great job man!
Reply:Jack, Great looking garage, by far the slickest one Ive seen, especially with that lift. That Porsche is abasolutely amazing. Beautiful car.Great site to.
Reply:Originally Posted by sqznbyJack, Great looking garage, by far the slickest one Ive seen, especially with that lift. That Porsche is abasolutely amazing. Beautiful car.Great site to.
Reply:my dream shop. i would have a person doing sales, a engineer,shop foremanand have 20 employees that i could pay them a good salarie
Reply:well it seems to go through many gyrations...bobs77vet/37ford4drEastwood digital TIG200HH190Lincoln Invertec 155sLincoln weldpak 100sears/craftsman (lincoln) 50a 240v buzz boxO/A rig Harris gaugesnexion cut 50 dxchicago electric (HF) 240v spot welder
Reply:All very cool. I believe MikeGyver's pic is one of the Tustin CA hangars. Originally set up for dirigibles but then used as MCAS Tustin. A Marine helo base. You could fly CH-47s in and out of them like putting your car in the garage. Jack O. Very nice.Lincoln Squarewave 175Ex-aircraft sheet metal guy
Reply:Tagged For some AWESOME ideas and pics!"Where's Stick man????????" - 7A749"SHHHHHH!! I sent him over to snag that MIC-4 while tbone wasn't looking!" - duaneb55"I have bought a few of Tbone's things unlike Stick-Man who helps himself" - TozziWelding"Stick-man"
Reply:I never get tired of looking at people's shops, lots of great ideas."Never trust anything you read on the Internet" - Abraham Lincoln
Reply:WOOOOW!!!!!!Great shops you have there,,am so excited seeing diffrent shops and working areas.. JACK OLSENS: your garage is awesooome specially with the 911 park in it..i like how you organize the tools it is sooo neat i could stay 24/7 in this shop working non stop the lavatory is a nice idea too....KEVIN: that boat rocks!!my ultimate dream is having oneMCGYVER : i wouldnt defintely try welding in therePJ: i love that new welding machine fresh from the box and oh that HONDA CR is a killer..am a biker too...i ride yamaha XT on trailapp-ironworksllc:  come on..let us see itMICK : yours is an awesome shop too,, i love to play with it37ford4dr : coool shop man...sportscar, classic car, van, bike and motorcycle--man you have everything fit in there;;i wanted to see a pic with a yatch inside soon..the new paint job is greatthanks everybody for posting...please post more
Reply:Originally Posted by Jack OlsenHard for me to resist this kind of thread.  I spent a lot of time getting my little garage to where it could be useful as a shop that I could mess up and then get back to clean in a short amount of time.  Since I'm just a weekender when it comes to fabrication, carpentry and car work, I can keep it clean more often than it's a mess.  It's clean for the pictures, at least.
Reply:Originally Posted by Kevin Morinironheart_ram,any place that I can work is a dream, I'm not very concerned with cleaning up- as much as the work I produce.shops a mess, typical of me but the piece came out OK.7'4" tall slab of maple 4" thick 5' wide with all four grain figures in one piece.  Not metal- but not a clean shop either.
Reply:Looks like some peeps have OCD,  Workshops that clean never get worked in This would be my dream shop, right next door. Then mine might be as clean as well, only coz bugger all would get done  Attached Images
Reply:cofeeeeee!!!!!!:d:d:d nice one Shox.....Last edited by ironheart_ram; 05-04-2012 at 08:32 AM.Originally Posted by Jack OlsenHard for me to resist this kind of thread.  I spent a lot of time getting my little garage to where it could be useful as a shop that I could mess up and then get back to clean in a short amount of time.  Since I'm just a weekender when it comes to fabrication, carpentry and car work, I can keep it clean more often than it's a mess.  It's clean for the pictures, at least.  But it gets messy, for long stretches:Ten days ago, I learned how to make a website and made one for the garage.  So if you want to take a little tour...http://www.12-gaugegarage.com
Reply:Mick, like the set up.  How big is that anvil ?   I noticed  in your third picture to the right  of the   steel rack a cut out design,  what is it ??   I was wondering if you are now making jewelery too? That's gonna need a big chain ! and it will be heavy hangin on your neck !
Reply:These are two guys garage's from The HAMB and the Garage Journel,second one is a guy tha goes by KIWIKEV... some of you may have seen these all ready... Attached ImagesLincoln pro mig 180Lincoln Square Wave Tig 300/wp 20/home built water cooler Victor, Purox, Harris, O/A welding/cutting setupsVintage Craftsman drill pressVintage Craftsman/Atlas 12"x 36'' lathe7''x 12'' w/c band saw Everlast 140 st
Reply:Man wood flooring?!  That'd can't be easy to work on!Jack that shop is great - I have seend it on Garage journal.Miller Diversion 180Hobart Handler 140 (Soon to be replaced with Miller 211?)Miller Spectrum 625 Extreme
Reply:KiwiKev's awesome shop... these are my dream shops   Attached ImagesLincoln pro mig 180Lincoln Square Wave Tig 300/wp 20/home built water cooler Victor, Purox, Harris, O/A welding/cutting setupsVintage Craftsman drill pressVintage Craftsman/Atlas 12"x 36'' lathe7''x 12'' w/c band saw Everlast 140 st
Reply:Thanks Demon Speeder for those. I never saw the wood floor ones. I like the copper street ells on the carbs. He must know someone for those. They must 3", kinda costly today.  Nice idea on the miter work bench too. Thanks again.
Reply:If you have never seen this thread, you must. I believe the poster set up machine shops for a living and now restores cars in his retirement. It's amazing.OldCarGuy GarageMillermatic 200Hobart Handler 120Victor O/A & Ramco BandsawLincoln 225 ACSnapOn AD HoodMiller XMT304/22AHypertherm Powermax 1650 G3Lincoln Idealarc DC600 w/Extreme 12 VSMiller Digital Elite "Joker"
Reply:I like these kinds of threads. Check these outhttp://www.fordgtforum.com/forums/sh...-Garage-ThreadYou might have to register to veiw this one but, its worth it.http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4374
Reply:Originally Posted by BD1. . . I like the copper street ells on the carbs. He must know someone for those. . . .
Reply:Great shops! And since I finally got some of mine loaded on the the computer, I can show too!It's 25x 50' , 2 story. Full height metal shop up front, 20x15 wood shop and 20x10 paint room. 2nd floor for storage above the wood/paint rooms. Walls are plywood. Fully insulated. 200 amp service. Metal roof and exterior cladding. Traded a client some work to have him polish the concrete floors. Makes sweeping easy. 10x10 barn doors. I'm super happy and fortunate to have it. Still needs landscaping. Going to make some sculptures for outside. Anyhow, here we go......#1- finger brake work in progress#2 - view from the 2nd floor, not arranged like this anymore. Better now.#3- metal racks and chopsaw bench in one. Exhaust fan behind the saw. Attached ImagesLast edited by bert the welder; 05-05-2012 at 07:29 PM.200amp Air Liquide MIG, Hypertherm Plasma, Harris torches, Optrel helmet, Makita angle grinders, Pre-China Delta chop saw and belt sander, Miller leathers, shop made jigs etc, North- welders backpack.
Reply:More.....#1- welding table#2- chop saw stop fence#3- two different blues.#4- table hanging rail. Note the West Coast camo paint job on the table leg!!! Attached ImagesLast edited by bert the welder; 05-05-2012 at 07:35 PM.200amp Air Liquide MIG, Hypertherm Plasma, Harris torches, Optrel helmet, Makita angle grinders, Pre-China Delta chop saw and belt sander, Miller leathers, shop made jigs etc, North- welders backpack.
Reply:More......#1- 1/3rd of the jig collection#2- paint room. Put in new over head rails just yesterday. There are four now and they hang down 24" to make them easier to reach( 10' ceiling) Exhaust fan at the back. #3- wood room in progress. Since this pic I've put in full cab's on the right hand wall with the chop saw bench on top and cab's over that. Propane tank bird has since been repainted white w/ red tail and yellow legs, mounted at the bottom of the driveway.#4- Shop mascot. Attached ImagesLast edited by bert the welder; 05-05-2012 at 07:47 PM.200amp Air Liquide MIG, Hypertherm Plasma, Harris torches, Optrel helmet, Makita angle grinders, Pre-China Delta chop saw and belt sander, Miller leathers, shop made jigs etc, North- welders backpack.
Reply:and still more....#1- wood ridge...because a 50' i beam wasn't gonna fit up the driveway.#2- covered area in front of the shop#3- metal shop, much better organized now.#4- bending table. Various dia. pipe slices to bend around. All jigs fit on this table. Holes are on 2" centers. Attached ImagesLast edited by bert the welder; 05-05-2012 at 08:14 PM.200amp Air Liquide MIG, Hypertherm Plasma, Harris torches, Optrel helmet, Makita angle grinders, Pre-China Delta chop saw and belt sander, Miller leathers, shop made jigs etc, North- welders backpack.
Reply:That is very nice, like having a wood shop as well as the metal shop."Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum"Lincoln Idealarc 250 AC/DCMillermatic 251   Syncrowave 300   30A spoolgunLincoln MP210Hypertherm 45(2) LN 25(2) Lincoln Weldanpower 225 CV(4) SA200   1 short hood    SA250    SAM 400
Reply:[QUOTE=denrep;1122941]Curiously expounding on the side-note... why do you say he must know someone, aren't the copper "els" common plumbing items?Yes , the 3''or 4" street copper 45's are common. The cost of them is why I said he must know someone. I would say they are about $50.00 each. Kind of expensive , but I guess what he has invested ,whats another $100.00.
Reply:Bert the welder, Great setup.  That table top looks pretty thick. Like the bird , looks like you used a expansion tank for the body. Very creative, neat, organized ,and extremely functional. Great job.
Reply:Thanks! Top is 1" thick. 9"x 48" sections with a 5/8" space between each for clamping. Got the plates for $20 each as miss cuts.   Tank is a regular 20lb. propane tank. Originally Posted by BD1Bert the welder, Great setup.  That table top looks pretty thick. Like the bird , looks like you used a expansion tank for the body. Very creative, neat, organized ,and extremely functional. Great job.
Reply:Originally Posted by sqznbyI like these kinds of threads. Check these outhttp://www.fordgtforum.com/forums/sh...-Garage-ThreadYou might have to register to veiw this one but, its worth it.http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4374
Reply:Hey Bert, nice shop, I like your I-Beam solution, but I think you have a nasty spider infestation - lol"Never trust anything you read on the Internet" - Abraham Lincoln
Reply:Originally Posted by bert the welderand still more....#1- wood ridge...because a 50' i beam wasn't gonna fit up the driveway.#2- covered area in front of the shop#3- metal shop, much better organized now.#4- bending table. Various dia. pipe slices to bend around. All jigs fit on this table. Holes are on 2" centers.
Reply:Oh come on, you'd have one to if you made $10m a year! And if you had a garage like this, for cars like this, you'd be able to afford built in storage for any tool. Originally Posted by ct from shawneeneat stuff,but these are classic examples of the "MORE MONEY THAN BRAINS CLUB"those places are museums not shops "BIG DIFFERENCE"  if you'll notice there are no tools or machinery to build or fix anything cool stuff but these are not shops.
Reply:You're not kidding. There bite is worse than their bark!!! Originally Posted by MarkNotMarcHey Bert, nice shop, I like your I-Beam solution, but I think you have a nasty spider infestation - lol
Reply:Thanks!!! Just a replaced cap on an empty to tease you with Local micro brew. " Philip's" fantastic beverages. Comes in a mixed box of 12 including 4 bottles of his mystery beer of the season. I'll have one on hand if you get up this way!! Originally Posted by ironheart_ramHi Bert..your shop looks busy i like the big bird sculpture..the ostrich and oh i saw beers in the box and there's 1 more left unopened.....your workshop is great thanks a lot for sharing to usMARIO
Reply:those spiders give me the eepie jeepies.....but its a great shop and just goes to show you can never have enough spacebobs77vet/37ford4drEastwood digital TIG200HH190Lincoln Invertec 155sLincoln weldpak 100sears/craftsman (lincoln) 50a 240v buzz boxO/A rig Harris gaugesnexion cut 50 dxchicago electric (HF) 240v spot welder
Reply:Originally Posted by ironheart_ramWOOOOW!!!!!!Great shops you have there,,am so excited seeing diffrent shops and working areas.. JACK OLSENS: your garage is awesooome specially with the 911 park in it..i like how you organize the tools it is sooo neat i could stay 24/7 in this shop working non stop the lavatory is a nice idea too....KEVIN: that boat rocks!!my ultimate dream is having oneMCGYVER : i wouldnt defintely try welding in therePJ: i love that new welding machine fresh from the box and oh that HONDA CR is a killer..am a biker too...i ride yamaha XT on trailapp-ironworksllc:  come on..let us see itMICK : yours is an awesome shop too,, i love to play with it37ford4dr : coool shop man...sportscar, classic car, van, bike and motorcycle--man you have everything fit in there;;i wanted to see a pic with a yatch inside soon..the new paint job is greatthanks everybody for posting...please post more