New house, bigger Garage!

[rcb280z]

3 hours ago, charliekwin said:

Take a new tool out for each job because you can't find the one you just used. Leave it on the closest horizontal surface when you're done. Swear to be more organized and fail immediately.

And I thought I was the only one........

As far as improving on the garage, I would install as many LED shop lights as you can.

Edited January 9, 2019 by rcb280z

[siteunseen]

Retractable air hose reel and electrical drops are great.  I have @Diseazd to thank for the pull down extension cords.  I'd never thought about one before he built a new garage and mentioned it.  My Dad gave me a retractable air hose reel for Christmas after he'd been given two the same year.  He "re-gifted" me, cheap arse. 

Oh yeah, Bob's got a good one with the LED.  They sale 4ft fluorescent bulbs now too if you have those fixtures already.

Edited January 9, 2019 by siteunseen

[Av8ferg]

To clear up space I put a couple racks that hang from the ceiling. You can get them at Lowe’s. I put stuff that doesn’t need to used often up there. Floor space is premium and this helped.



What about the concrete on the floor? I hear epoxy isn’t very resistant to fuel and oil. Anyone have any suggestions for a good mechanics floor?
I need to do mine but haven’t decided what is the best product to use.



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[grannyknot]

Lighting is key, you can't have too much light especially as your eyes get older. The floor painted a light colour really helps as well.

[Mike]

First of all, congrats on the new place and a dedicated space for the Z.  My advice is to get rid of anything you haven't used over the last 2-3 years (or needed to finish the Z).  Don't sell it, this will just take time and effort.  Give it away.  Once you have done this, you can focus on the Z and you'll have space to do it.  All that *stuff* isn't necessary, believe me.

[youztheclue]

Lights, shelves, retractable air hose and electrical reels from the ceiling, and over head storage. I'm thinking of doing the ceiling storage over the garage of one of the days and getting a maxjack on the other. First thing though is probably going to be a nice shed in the back yard for the extra space and storage.

Edited January 11, 2019 by youztheclue

[240260280]

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[youztheclue]

On 1/10/2019 at 7:27 PM, 240260280 said:

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Wooo!! Awesome thanks!

[Car54280ZX]

Lots and lots of shelves and table space. Take lots of photos. See the shelving and tables for my parts.

Includes photos mounted on foam core to help putting things back together.

[Mike]

Costco has a very nice shelving system that can be extended as you grow.  Each unit was under $200 and I have nothing but good things to say about the quality.

https://www.costco.com/Whalen-Industrial-Rack%2c-77”W-x-24”D-x-72”H%2c-2-pack.product.100341995.html

[240260280]

5 hours ago, Mike said:

Costco has a very nice shelving system that can be extended as you grow.  Each unit was under $200 and I have nothing but good things to say about the quality.

https://www.costco.com/Whalen-Industrial-Rack%2c-77”W-x-24”D-x-72”H%2c-2-pack.product.100341995.html

 

 

Mike, I think that is the same made by Edsal  you can really customize using parts from homedepot.  I bought their beams and risers separately (96" high available)

 

https://www.homedepot.ca/en/home/search.html?q=edsal#!q=edsal

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Edsal-72-in-H-x-77-in-W-x-24-in-D-3-Wire-Shelf-Steel-Storage-Rack-in-Black-ERZ772472WL3/206848007

[Geofront]

Your car looks fantastic. How old is it, and is it still working? Well, about the garage, there are many companies on the internet like https://everlastgates.com/austin-texas-automatic-gate-repair-installation/ that can help you with this question. I can tell you one thing: you should redesign your garage because I am sure you have a bunch of stuff you don't need in your house or your garage. Good luck to you.