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rnellums
post May 14 2013, 09:46 AM
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I have done some brief searching and have seen a few cool posts, but I would like to get things together in one place. What is your favorite/most useful shop equipment? I'm moving soon and it is going to be a good opportunity to think about what sorts of equipment it would be fun to have on hand!

I'll start off with:

A good heavy duty work bench
A dual valve low profile aluminum jack
Wall mounted rack for holding wheels/tires


Wishlist:
media tumbler (for cleaning small parts)
do-it-yourself plating equipment
12 ton press
bench grinder
air compressor



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post May 14 2013, 09:55 AM
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Air compressor, and air tools
A lift.

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post May 14 2013, 10:05 AM
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To this day the most useful piece of shop equipment in my garage is without a doubt the air-compressor. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) Hmmm...sometimes a hammer.
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post May 14 2013, 10:17 AM
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QUOTE(r_towle @ May 14 2013, 11:55 AM) *

Air compressor, and air tools
A lift.

rich


I use to say #1 air compressor, but now that I'm older #1 is the lift.

My wife is saying that when she retires she want's to downsize and move back to the city.
I said I don't care as long as my new garage has a 12' ceiling and fit's my lift.
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post May 14 2013, 10:46 AM
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QUOTE(Mark Henry @ May 14 2013, 12:17 PM) *

QUOTE(r_towle @ May 14 2013, 11:55 AM) *

Air compressor, and air tools
A lift.

rich


I use to say #1 air compressor, but now that I'm older #1 is the lift.

My wife is saying that when she retires she want's to downsize and move back to the city.
I said I don't care as long as my new garage has a 12' ceiling and fit's my lift.

I hear that.

over the weekend I used the lift to vacuum the cars....so I would not have to bend over (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

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post May 14 2013, 11:00 AM
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LIFT! I bought a scissor lift that goes up to 44". Absolutely (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) it . Any lift is a great thing I was just limited as we are leasing our place & installing a 2 or 4 post wasn't in the cards
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post May 14 2013, 11:17 AM
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QUOTE(rnellums @ May 14 2013, 08:46 AM) *
What is the best/fun/useful shop equipment?


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post May 14 2013, 01:26 PM
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post May 14 2013, 01:37 PM
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A lift and having a work bench with tools at hand.


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post May 14 2013, 02:06 PM
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I like my drill press. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Bench top grinder. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Bench top belt and disk sander. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post May 14 2013, 02:37 PM
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4 Post Lift & a 60 Gallon 2 Stage Air Compressor
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post May 14 2013, 02:49 PM
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I forgot pegboard. I feel like one can never have enough of it! free storage space that doesn't use up floor space! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)
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post May 14 2013, 02:58 PM
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Air compressor
A good, well organized, large tool chest.
A TV and stereo system

Honestly, i use my belt sander way more than the bench grinder. Works better on sheet metal for sure.

I wouldn't have enough wall space to stick my tools on a peg board!
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post May 14 2013, 02:58 PM
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QUOTE(rnellums @ May 14 2013, 12:49 PM) *

I forgot pegboard. I feel like one can never have enough of it! free storage space that doesn't use up floor space! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)

Who makes good hooks/hangers for pegboard? I have some, but don't know what attachments to get (I'm sure it'd be nice have some open-end and ratcheting wrenches on it).

I'll second the lift, I don't use mine much at the moment, but it makes for one more car storage!

In the hot and cold, a heat-pump is my second favorite!
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post May 14 2013, 03:21 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) A BEER FRIDGE and good lighting so when your drunk you dont trip over that fancey ass aluminum floor jack


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post May 14 2013, 03:34 PM
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My plasma cutter.
I love body work.


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post May 14 2013, 03:53 PM
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This one is obvious. Any decent home auto shop should have the following:

1. atomic hydrogen welder
2. induction plasma spheroidisation processor
3. high pressure gamma ray reactor (don't worry, you only need 250mg of antimatter)
4. martian sundial (particularly helpful if you live on the Martian equator)
5. an orange tabby cat named Steve for company

I mean, that's what I would guess.
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post May 14 2013, 04:40 PM
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* Bench top grinder
* Cheap lathe
* Cheap drill press
* Cheap 1/4" air angle grinder
* Oil filter cutter

My vibrating media tumbler kinda sucks. Maybe it's the media I'm using...
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post May 14 2013, 06:15 PM
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This is my list of favorite tools and tools that get the most use.

Big items
1. Lift
2. Air compressor
3. Mig welder
4. 8' florescent lighting
5. big fans

Small items
0. rolling Office chair with no sides. The lower it can go the better. (I have a really cheap one that goes almost a foot off the ground, really great for wheels and work on bikes/ stuff on the floor)
1. Cordless 18v 1/2" impact, I use this for small to large jobs, The most annoying thing to me is spending 2 minutes taking 3 bolts out, Zip zip zip and they are done in 10 seconds. This item gets used the most by far, best christmas present ever.
2. portable folding saw horses. Big metal bottom heavy things. I have used the lighter weight ones and like them but the old Craftsman one's are just nicer.
3. Portable craftsman 108 piece kit. I throw a couple of phillips, standard and a some pliers. Not the greatest of tools, my chest has my good stuff But this, the saw horse and the impact get brought out every time I want to do any mechanics work. The
4. Strong bench vice that is attached to a solid bench.
5. Bench grinder
6. Dremel
7. Dog, beer and phone. Because entertainment is important when your relaxing.
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post May 14 2013, 07:04 PM
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QUOTE(r3dplanet @ May 14 2013, 05:53 PM) *

This one is obvious. Any decent home auto shop should have the following:

1. atomic hydrogen welder
2. induction plasma spheroidisation processor
3. high pressure gamma ray reactor (don't worry, you only need 250mg of antimatter) for home shop use
4. martian sundial (particularly helpful if you live on the Martian equator)
5. an orange tabby cat named Steve

I mean, that's what I would guess.

Really, those are a given.

I think he is asking what ELSE you might consider as mandatory.

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