The new "Crashfab"

[skinny_pedal]

YES...... I am about 2 weeks from starting to order all the big stuff..

Anybody used these air hose reels?

http://www.harborfreight.com/retractable-hose-reel-with-50-ft-air-hose-69265.html

We have them in iur shop. We've killed 2 so far. For everyday use I wouldn't recommend them. But for a home shop should be fine. I agree with Kevin on the hose, replace it.

 

[zukkev]

There are ALOT of reels out there that are easily twice the $, and they are literally the same thing, just rebadged...I use mine almost daily, and so far so good. My neighbor has had one hung in his shop for a few yrs now---and other than the hose, has had no issue either.

 

[crash2]

Cool beans--so plan on replacing the hose with a good quality rubber one :awesomework:

Am thinking 2 50 footers for the front of the shop and one 25' for in the center front for outside use when the doors open.

 

[dobber]

Same thing here, reel has worked good for the last couple years but have had troubles with hose.

 

[zukkev]

I use the one that's hanging from the hoist for outside duties...I just reel it out the walk-in door to check/fill tires in the driveway as needed! :redneck:
If you're gonna hang one for using outside the bay door, I'd just do a 50 footer at the door end, and a 50 footer off the back wall in the shop, and maybe have an extension hanging nearby IF you need one...chances are you won't but...

 

[crash2]

So after some thought kev ya I will only get 2--they should reach out of the shop and I can always make an extension to pop onto the hose if I need it longer. This will save me having to have to run more hard line over to between the doors.

 

[crash2]

So all big items are ordered :cheer::cheer:

 

[WA-Wheeler]

So all big items are ordered :cheer::cheer:

Your poor poor bank account........ :redneck:

 

[crash2]

Your poor poor bank account........ :redneck:

I always told myself if I was going to do it again I was going to do it right. I figured after all these years I owed to myself to do so. I am hoping the end result is something cool..

 

[WA-Wheeler]

I always told myself if I was going to do it again I was going to do it right. I figured after all these years I owed to myself to do so. I am hoping the end result is something cool..

I agree. I had the same attitude when I built my current jeep. Build it once, build it right. So are you going to get a lift for this shop???

 

[Mudmixer]

had mine for 10 years.works good still,just doesnt retract the last foot any more.it would probably help to replace the stiff ass hose it comes with but it hasnt started leaking yet.ive beat the **** out of it over the years

 

[crash2]

Some goodies showed up :awesomework:

 

[crash2]

Cleaned out the last of the light fixtures lowes here in town had :redneck:

 

[crash2]

Since the doors are ordered and once the front of the shop is done its going to be pretty dark in there so its time to start on the lighting. Got the front half of one stall done.

 

[crash2]

This stuff will give you a workout :redneck:

Got the area prepped for the slab for the compressor shed..

 

[crash2]

So I got the one stall all done and I am starting to get a little excited. I ended up 2 bulbs less that the old shop and far better/even lighting...

 

[crash2]

Slab is done and waiting for it to fully harden to start building on it..

 

[crash2]

So I am planning my air system and thinking about doing it in 3/4" vs 1/2" that my old setup was at the old shop. I figured 3/4" could help with volume to the hose.

With how the shop/shed is setup compared to the old shop I will be well under 1/2 the length of tubing from the compressor to the hose's..

 

[crash2]

I started working on lighting for the second stall..

 

[crash2]

I am loving the lighting--nearly no shadows... Its going to be nice building **** in here...

 

[crash2]

Here is the fan that I will be using for exhaust. I still gotta figure out some sort of shudder system for it.

 

[crash2]

Now onto the hard part--the bench. As I see it this is the backbone of the shop and everything that I will be setting up will revolve around it. Started doing some mock ups. The tops are like 1.5" compressed board--very heavy and very strong. My old shop had similar counters but where like 1" thick and lasted many years of abuse.

So my plan is to also top the bench with 3/8" plate..

 

[crash2]

So like everything I try to do--takes allot of thought and then it all hits me like a ton of bricks...

So I started by cleaning the crap off the floor,

 

[crash2]

So I removed the 2x6 support board they lay horizontal for wall support and used a 2x8 but on the bottom side to give me just under 4ft to the floor and a little more of a short shelf. Then I built a short wall--something to give the bench allot of support since anybody who has one of these types of buildings knows how flimsy the walls really are.

 

[crash2]

So with the layout for the bench done I could map out power feeds. Everything down low will be ran in EMT 1/2" conduit.

 

[nowires]

Looking great. I am really getting excited to do mine

 

[crash2]

I can bet you are Charlie,,

 

[WA-Wheeler]

I'll check my works shop and see if we have any old shutter from QFC or costco remodels. :awesomework:

 

[nick c]

Mike can you get me a measurement on that fan housing, I'll check our shop too. I'm sure one of us HVAC guys or G/C's has something laying around that'll fit.

 

[dvdswan]

looks awesome.:awesomework: