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I thought it would be nice to have a thread where we'll show off our garages and workshops. I'm in the process of building me and my friends new garage, since the last one I had burned down. Here's the old one:   And then someone (not me) did some welding on a gas tank:   Now me and my friend are working on getting a nice garage set up. We've already gotten a lift and a compressor, and now we're working on the workbench and a small storage space for tires and stuff. Large Ingersoll-Rand compressor I got for free:  First iteration:  Picking up the lift:  Lift, chain hoist and a lot of stuff:  The start of something grand:  The progress so far:  I'm still thinking about the lathe I can get for a song, but it looks like it won't be enough room for it if I'm going to have my project car there. So, show off your garages!
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Jun 13, 2017 11:56
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bolind posted:Hey, afen, I remember the burning garage. New place looks cool. Was that also you that had the Audi RS2? Yes, that's me. Thankfully the RS2 was at home! A hoist is the greatest thing you can have in a garage! At least you don't have to lie in the gravel outside  I rebuilt the RS2s engine in my garage at home. A metre between the car and my tool chest, but I got it done! 
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Jun 13, 2017 14:47
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It's getting there!
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Jun 16, 2017 08:52
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It's done! (It's never done) Lighting and power outlets fitted, and some of my tools hung up. I've got most of my tools in my tool cabinet, and that's where they'll stay.   Got the air tools organized:  This photo was taken last Sunday: 
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Jun 18, 2017 18:49
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bolind posted:afen, that looks very nice and inspirational. Cool with those relatively tall ceilings. More room for more junk. Thank you! I would like the ceiling to be a little bit taller so that I can max out my hoist, but beggars can't be choosers. It's almost impossible to find a place like this in my city that doesn't cost $$$ The place is pretty cold during the winter, and that sounds like a great tip! I'll look into getting some plexi for insulation. slothrop posted:what is the red car? I really can't place it 1974 Opel Commodore 
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Jun 19, 2017 14:52
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The compressor is finally together properly. Bodged the HP piston ring install last time, so I had to open it up again to replace them once more. 
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Jun 20, 2017 20:04
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Not much new with the garage. I got a refridgerator, but no I haven't found a good place to put it. Bought a new motor for the frankengrinder I got at an auction:  Changed the radiator and fuel pump on MY GIRLFRIENDS S6:  And I finally hung up one of the essentials in a garage (NSFW): http://i.imgur.com/nNGfqK8.png
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Aug 22, 2017 19:20
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Not much happening here.. Got myself a nice steel shelf:  Borrowed a propane heater from a friend, helps during the cold winter:  And I finally moved my almost-free lathe indoors: 
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Dec 17, 2018 18:15
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Slung Blade posted:Holy gently caress I want that lathe. Shame it's got a little cancer on it. Doing a full restoration on it or just tidying it up for use? Just tidying it up for now. I think the worn paint looks cool. I haven't had the time to look at it due to work, but there's a new year coming!
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Dec 28, 2018 19:01
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Antlers? Sure, why not!
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Oct 26, 2019 10:13
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I built a shelf for wheels and tires, just to get them off the floor: 
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Feb 25, 2020 19:51
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Mr. Powers posted:Those are also cool, and buying them is more likely to happen than building a suspended rack. I thought about welding something like that up, but I had the wood and lumber laying around. Cage posted:Probably the ladder hanging on the wall that is no longer on the wall when hes sitting up there. Bingo! A bit more work than having the wheels on the floor, but worth it.
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Feb 26, 2020 00:10
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Advent Horizon posted:Anybody else have a snack station?  I just moved an old fridge into my garage! Mostly used for cold drinks and microwave dinners. A godsend for when the job takes a while longer than planned.
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Sep 11, 2021 18:12
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Got the lathe up and running! Still some work to do, but it does turn. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pBA4hdy8eY
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Oct 28, 2021 09:19
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ionn posted:Oooh nice! I have the very same model. About twice as much lathe as I have any business operating, but it sure gets it done. It's a hefty bit of kit, and I have so much to learn about it. The threading gearbox is a mystery, and I haven't got the cross slide feed to work yet.
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Nov 1, 2021 10:49
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ionn posted:Do you have a manual? If not, I can arrange some kind of copy of mine. I haven't tried any heathen (inchies) threading and that bit seems somewhat weird, but once you know what the different levers do the rest of it mostly makes sense. I have some manuals, but they're pretty cryptic. Here's what I have, if you have another manual I would love to have it: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vS6XyH7Trvx1zLRKOMdXIrrd4CtT4j6r?usp=sharing Do you know where the pins are located? My compound has some sort of issue as well, it binds about 3-4cm before the end of travel. Haven't had time to look into that, and I probably won't for a while since the motor went kaput the other day. You can buy a new one, but they're pretty expensive, so I'm looking for a used one.
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Nov 5, 2021 21:46
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ionn posted:Do you have a manual? If not, I can arrange some kind of copy of mine. I haven't tried any heathen (inchies) threading and that bit seems somewhat weird, but once you know what the different levers do the rest of it mostly makes sense. I got the feeds working, I just needed to put the levers in the right place.
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Dec 20, 2021 17:34
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ryanrs posted:As a newbie welder, I am obliged fabricate shop furniture whenever the opportunity arises. Lovely! I should get better at making my own brackets, this looks like a great hanger!
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May 4, 2022 17:40
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I finally got to use my lathe for something! Made some adapters to fit Brembos on the S6:  Got a massive 315mm chuck for a song, now I just need an adapter plate:  And I gave the old chuck a good clean and polish. Before:  After:  It looks like this chuck once was used for welding, so it's pretty beat up, but at least it's not rusty anymore!
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