Guest ON3GO Posted August 21, 2003 Share Posted August 21, 2003 Hey guys, im trying to figure out what i need to stock up on and get for my garage im gonna have in Texas. its small but enough for me, plus im just happy i can afford it. its 20'x10', and 8 feet high. with the Z in there ill have enough room for a small bench and etc. so what should i get thats not alot of money, like tools, shops stuff, etc. any ideas? thanks mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maichor Posted August 21, 2003 Share Posted August 21, 2003 A HUGE fan! I have 2 in my garage and in the summer it is almost bearable. As far as tools, it all depends on what you are going to do. I have used my Sawzall, grinder, and welder more than anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAD D Posted August 21, 2003 Share Posted August 21, 2003 a vice on a bench is nice to have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denny411 Posted August 21, 2003 Share Posted August 21, 2003 1)Four of the tallest jack(6 ton) stands you can afford. 2)A good 2.5 ton floor jack 3)solid bench with at least a 6" vice 4) 6" bench grinder with a wire wheel on one side 5)Push broom and dust pan 6) hand broom for cleaning off your workbench area 7) all basic metric hand tools Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
80LS1T Posted August 21, 2003 Share Posted August 21, 2003 I think Denny411 "hit the nail on the head" on this one! Thats a perfect list for a new garage! I would add a nice set of those shop lights(the ones that are on yellow stands) They are farley cheap and they are awsome! Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innerware Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 Can't forget a small first aid kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonzer12 Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 Fire extinguisher plus a "nice" calender for the back of the door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denny411 Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 I had to leave earlier so I couldn`t complete my list. 8)2 flourescent drop lights. 9) four 4' flourescent overhead lights. 10)a complete set of screwdrivers including torx drivers 11) a very good utility knife 12) gasket scraper 13) a minimum of 5 gal air compressor 14)an assortment of air tools, impact gun,ratchet,butterfly,die grinder,and blow gun 15)sawzall 16) cordless drill 17)an assortment of vice grips 18)adjustable wrenches 19)various types and sizes of pliers 20) channel locks That should be a good start This is a basic rundown of the tools I had when my garage was 19x10. I would also suggest putting up shelves on both sides. they should be about 12" above your head so there is no risk of running into one. Get some large hooks to hang all of your jackstands and large tools on the wall. This will save your floor space, and make it real easy to sweap up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BayAreaZT Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 A refrigerator and an internet port so you can log into HybridZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fl327 Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 good suggestions from all. Dont forget a nice radio that can play cd/mp3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest comeandzpa Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 might as well throw in a toilet and a roll-out cot so that you never really have to leave at all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Thurem Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 I want to live in my garage, and I want a warning system for when the wife is on her way there. Tons of tools, wet bar, loud music, posters with naked chicks, lift, welder, lazyboys, shower, cool bikes and cool cars.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Neil Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 From your avatar, it looks like you have everything that one could want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 A stage with gold pole, complete with the required Performance artists... My wife wouldn't let me install mine, so you MUST! Denny pretty much covered it all, and get a GOOD hand grinder with 4 inch wheel, and a GOOD cordless screw driver/ gun. All the others had good suggestions too, ESPECIALLY the radio! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ON3GO Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 man this garage is small guys. lol... im living in an apartment now. ill tell you what i have, First aid kit. Nice size Fan. Some tools, i cant take all my dads tools. small but nice size bench. vice. Shop towels and rags. radio. a Drop light and another reg light. jack and jack stands. cooler for drinks. and some rubbermade draws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gramercyjam Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 Denny pretty much covered it all' date=' and get a GOOD hand grinder with 4 inch wheel[/quote'] Make that 3 angle grinders - one with a thin cut off disk, one with a regular grinding disk, one with a wire wheel. --John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Want aZ Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 Dont forget a PARTS CLEANER, Complete with pump, these can be had from Harbor Freight fairly cheap. But a definate Necessity. Damon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rick458 Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 get a good set of metric and standard sockets like a 120 piece craftsman, good sets of standard and metric wrenches, real good screwdriver set, and trade the nice fan for a big mother, ten minutes of wrenching in Houston and you will be wringing wet. (ask me how I know) :flamedevil: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denny411 Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 man this garage is small guys. lol... im living in an apartment now. If you`ll look in my previous post, I stataed that ALL(plus an engine hoist and stand) of these are things that I had in my garage when it was 19x10. This is the reason for shelves placed overhead on both sides of the garage. You will have plenty of room for storage that doesn`t interfere with your workspace. My list of required tools for a larger garage would be MUCH longer. My garage now is 32x62 and I`ve barely scraped the surface of the tools that I have.(and still don`t have everything I need ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ON3GO Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 well guys i know this is a old post but i wanted to ask you guys a question.. what size bench you think would be good? im figuring a 6 foot bench, but how deep? remember its only 20 feet long and 10 feet wide, and i need to have some room to work on my Z. i cant work on it outside. also how high should the bench be? im 5'8", but is there a given rule to how high a bench should be to your height? thanks mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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