Lets see your shop or work area...

[JENSSEN]

Just thought I would shoot this out,.. but lets see your shop or area that you work on your toys :)

Here is mine,.. its a bit busy at the moment

http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu235/RACE4THECURE/c6d4cac9.jpg

[msmoorenburg]

and yes its still a mess

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y299/msmoorenburg/2012-02-20_18-36-35_518.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y299/msmoorenburg/2012-02-20_18-35-54_175.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y299/msmoorenburg/2012-02-07_19-14-49_911.jpg

i guess i need some updated pics its a little cleaner

[JENSSEN]

and yes its still a mess

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y299/msmoorenburg/2012-02-20_18-36-35_518.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y299/msmoorenburg/2012-02-20_18-35-54_175.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y299/msmoorenburg/2012-02-07_19-14-49_911.jpg

i guess i need some updated pics its a little cleaner


I wish I had a shop that size! You must do it for a living

[bigjim350]

My shop looks just like matt's.....cause I use his. And no, his is just a hobby shop. Oh and this is my shop, but matts is better.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b249/bigjim350/011-5.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b249/bigjim350/010-5.jpg

[4.3LXJ]

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu215/warriorsuspension/Build%20Stuff/IMG_0454.jpg

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu215/warriorsuspension/Build%20Stuff/IMG_0453.jpg

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu215/warriorsuspension/Build%20Stuff/IMG_0452.jpg

[XJMJeep]

This was mine from last summer. (be sure to notice the beer on the hood of my XJ :rotfl2: )

http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb432/XJMJeep/100_0606.jpg

[cantab27]

theres 10 jeeps in there...............:eek:

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr52/cantab27/Image023-2.jpg


:smiley-taunt013:

[XJ Wheeler]

Roughin' it on gravel under a carport, ah, its better than nothing. What i would do for an air conditioned shop.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/2011-06-01174550-2.jpg


Note: The gas can was empty and temporary.

[matchframe]

Here is my shop. I built it in 2002 to work on my Corvette project, but have since taken on several other projects. Right now I am working on my daughter's XJ which I have located just outside the shop under tarps.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a122/matchframe/BDG/GarageFloor.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a122/matchframe/BDG/GarageFloor3.jpg

Here is an outside shot of my garage:

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a122/matchframe/BDG/GarageFloor4.jpg

[Mudderoy]

Here is my shop. I built it in 2002 to work on my Corvette project, but have since taken on several other projects. Right now I am working on my daughter's XJ which I have located just outside the shop under tarps.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a122/matchframe/BDG/GarageFloor.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a122/matchframe/BDG/GarageFloor3.jpg

Here is an outside shot of my garage:

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a122/matchframe/BDG/GarageFloor4.jpg

Not big enough for a game of checkers, is it? :smiley-laughing021:

[matchframe]

Not big enough for a game of checkers, is it? :smiley-laughing021:

:)

I had always wanted a garage with the 24 inch checker squares, so when I had it built, I painted the floor before I moved anything in. At first it gave me the incentive to keep the garage clean, but it does not do that for me anymore. These pics were taken a few years ago when I did keep it clean..... looks a little more cluttered and not so clean now.

[Mudderoy]

:)

I had always wanted a garage with the 24 inch checker squares, so when I had it built, I painted the floor before I moved anything in. At first it gave me the incentive to keep the garage clean, but it does not do that for me anymore. These pics were taken a few years ago when I did keep it clean..... looks a little more cluttered and not so clean now.

You wouldn't believe how bad mine is. It's just a two car attached. I'm trying to get motivated to get out there and clean up. :drinking:

[KH96XJ]

You wouldn't believe how bad mine is. It's just a two car attached. I'm trying to get motivated to get out there and clean up. :drinking:

At least you have a two car garage. I only have a single car on my house and it isn't big enough to do anything I would want on the jeep in it. Doesn't help that my drive way has a slope to it either. I drive all the way back to work at night/weekends to work on it if it takes longer than 15 - 20 minutes so I can work in the a/c warehouse.

[Carves]

Hoo - Bloody - Ray .... :woot:



Finally ... :rolleyes:



Looks a bit like a blank canvas at the moment .. :o

.... but should be as messy as a pre-schoolers finger painting - by the end of next week .. ;) .. :D


Grocery Getter Intensive Care Ward - 2b ... is open for business.



http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/BackYard/Shed/Finished01b_zps0c9171ef.jpg

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/BackYard/Shed/Finished02b_zpsa866f5e5.jpg



aahhhhhh ... theres my damn coffee cup.

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/BackYard/Shed/Finished03b_zpsb081efb8.jpg



Poor little thing couldnt wait to get in there ... :rotfl2:

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/BackYard/Shed/Finished07b_zpsd4440d69.jpg

[Mudderoy]

Hoo - Bloody - Ray .... :woot:



Finally ... :rolleyes:



Looks a bit like a blank canvas at the moment .. :o

.... but should be as messy as a pre-schoolers finger painting - by the end of next week .. ;) .. :D


Grocery Getter Intensive Care Ward - 2b ... is open for business.



http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/BackYard/Shed/Finished01b_zps0c9171ef.jpg

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/BackYard/Shed/Finished02b_zpsa866f5e5.jpg



aahhhhhh ... theres my damn coffee cup.

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/BackYard/Shed/Finished03b_zpsb081efb8.jpg



Poor little thing couldnt wait to get in there ... :rotfl2:

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/BackYard/Shed/Finished07b_zpsd4440d69.jpg

That's nice. The only way it could be better is if there were a hydraulic vehicle lift in it!

[Mudderoy]

:)

I had always wanted a garage with the 24 inch checker squares, so when I had it built, I painted the floor before I moved anything in. At first it gave me the incentive to keep the garage clean, but it does not do that for me anymore. These pics were taken a few years ago when I did keep it clean..... looks a little more cluttered and not so clean now.

How is that corvette coming along?

[Carves]

That's nice. The only way it could be better is if there were a hydraulic vehicle lift in it!


Thanks ... but I'm sure it will be dirty and tooooo small, within a month .. :D

A hydraulic hoist :eek:... Hahhh .... the wallet will be getting rape counselling for years ... just for the oversized sardine can .. :D

.... so I will be stuck using the same "hoists" .... and that yellow wheel chock you liked ... that I was using in ICW - 2a .. :rotfl2:

[XJ Wheeler]

Have now gotten a canopy over the Jeep now, a glorified tent. :rolleyes: Old fridge/freezer painted up and turned into my tool cabinet. :rotfl2: A 2'x2'x3/4" plywood section on the ground or three tiny old elementary school chairs as my workbench. :crazy: I did get a creeper for Christmas, its either dirt or teetering on said 2'x2' plywood to use it. :bang:

There, now that should make you blokes feel better. :p

[Carves]

Have now gotten a canopy over the Jeep now, a glorified tent. :rolleyes: Old fridge/freezer painted up and turned into my tool cabinet. :rotfl2: A 2'x2'x3/4" plywood section on the ground or three tiny old elementary school chairs as my workbench. :crazy: I did get a creeper for Christmas, its either dirt or teetering on said 2'x2' plywood to use it. :bang:

There, now that should make you blokes feel better. :p


Hang in there - good things come to those who wait .. ;)



Wasnt all that long ago that I would have been jealous of your setup .. ;)

:D

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Tools%20and%20Test/WorkShop05a_zpsac80f29c.jpg

[4.3LXJ]

Looking good Carves. My shop is too small now. Rearranging to get more in it.

[Paddletrucker]

Hang in there - good things come to those who wait .. ;)



Wasnt all that long ago that I would have been jealous of your setup .. ;)

:D

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Tools%20and%20Test/WorkShop05a_zpsac80f29c.jpg

Ahhhh. I see you use the same catalytic converter removal device and smog equipment adjustment tool that I do, but where did you find one with a nice green handle?

[NW99XJ]

...I think my next house is going to have to have some property....I need a pole barn/shop of some kind....thats all there is too it.

[4.3LXJ]

...I think my next house is going to have to have some property....I need a pole barn/shop of some kind....thats all there is too it.

I had a house just south of you in Albany with a full drive in basement. Worked well for me

[NW99XJ]

My garage works well enough.... At least I can fit the Jeep in there. It's a bit crowded though....
Got too much "storage" type stuff in there now too.
If I could get a little shed out in the backyard, that would free up a TON of space.
Right no its the two-bar-stool-table-breakfast-nook-set-thingy, the Foosball table, a dresser, my motorcycle, and all the yard/garden equipment that is taking up all the free space.

[XjJeepacorn]

Mine! This is where all the magic happens (or bad tapping)

1879

1880

1881

1882

^^^ found that on the side of the road last week!

1883

[nickyg]

Love the repurpose of the shopping cart. I do hope you got one that rolls stright.

[XjJeepacorn]

Love the repurpose of the shopping cart. I do hope you got one that rolls stright.

Well I was building a stand for it complete with locking casters but then I blew a fuse and I don't have access to the fuse room in my apartment building, it was late and I needed it out of the back of my jeep lol! Works!

[nickyg]

Well I was building a stand for it complete with locking casters but then I blew a fuse and I don't have access to the fuse room in my apartment building, it was late and I needed it out of the back of my jeep lol! Works!

Ya can't beat the improvisational skills of a Jeep owner, Love it..

[Dredwolf]

Well, I have a attached garage....that you can't put a car in. XJ won't clear the doors with 33's.

I mainly end up using it to store my tools and benches until I can build a real shop.:P

I've realized you can't have a real shop in an attached garage, because it becomes the dumping ground for everything not wanted in the house.

This was last year...
http://i.minus.com/ikVr74UDrGAeF.JPG

http://i.minus.com/iW5cZNpa1ViKN.JPG

It's worse now. The kids put things they want to keep (but not in THEIR space) out there too.

[XjJeepacorn]

Ya can't beat the improvisational skills of a Jeep owner, Love it..

The cart was a gift from my super lol he left one in the garage for me lol! Once I put the next lift on my jeep won't fit any more.

[XjJeepacorn]

Well, I have a attached garage....that you can't put a car in. XJ won't clear the doors with 33's.

I mainly end up using it to store my tools and benches until I can build a real shop.:P

I've realized you can't have a real shop in an attached garage, because it becomes the dumping ground for everything not wanted in the house.

This was last year...
http://i.minus.com/ikVr74UDrGAeF.JPG

http://i.minus.com/iW5cZNpa1ViKN.JPG

It's worse now. The kids put things they want to keep (but not in THEIR space) out there too.

Full size beer fridge! Nice!

[nickyg]

I would kill for a cluttered garage with a paved drive way. All I got is a carport in the woods.

No matter how bad you think you have it, some one else has it worse.

[4.3LXJ]

I would kill for a cluttered garage with a paved drive way. All I got is a carport in the woods.

No matter how bad you think you have it, some one else has it worse.

You're right. I started out with a shade tree which does nothing for winter rain in the Pacific North West. Rebuilt my first engine under it.

[XjJeepacorn]

You're right. I started out with a shade tree which does nothing for winter rain in the Pacific North West. Rebuilt my first engine under it.

X2 lol my last place I changed my ex's alternator in Cher civic at 10pm in the middle of friggan January with about a foot of snow on the ground lol!

[4.3LXJ]

X2 lol my last place I changed my ex's alternator in Cher civic at 10pm in the middle of friggan January with about a foot of snow on the ground lol!

Ha, you had it easy. My first two engine transplants were in the snow. Not sure how I managed to do that in an area that rarely gets snow :sign0181:

[nickyg]

Ha, you had it easy. My first two engine transplants were in the snow. Not sure how I managed to do that in an area that rarely gets snow :sign0181:

Now you guys are making me feel bad. The boat's been in there since September for winter maintance that I haven't got to yet because it's aboout 45 degrees. I'm waiting till it gets a lil warmer.

[XjJeepacorn]

Ha, you had it easy. My first two engine transplants were in the snow. Not sure how I managed to do that in an area that rarely gets snow :sign0181:

Lol yeah but it was like - friggan retarted out too lol

[XjJeepacorn]

Now you guys are making me feel bad. The boat's been in there since September for winter maintance that I haven't got to yet because it's aboout 45 degrees. I'm waiting till it gets a lil warmer.

Really? Lmao! Guess your a southerner huh?

[nickyg]

Really? Lmao! Guess your a southerner huh?

Yup, Just a good ol boy, Never meanin' no harm.

[Dredwolf]

http://i.minus.com/iW5cZNpa1ViKN.JPG

It's worse now. The kids put things they want to keep (but not in THEIR space) out there too.

I decided to take a "current" shot.....

http://i.minus.com/iboOn2TM9wDlK6.JPG

I am going to need a separate building for benches at this rate.

[4.3LXJ]

I once had plans for an 80 X100 shop. Still probably would have outgrown it

[nickyg]

I noticed there's a clear path to the fridge and cat fud.

[Dredwolf]

I noticed there's a clear path to the fridge and cat fud.


Hey, got to keep the priorities.....most of the hand tools, welder, cat fud, and frosty beverages...:thumbsup:

[Carves]

Got a few comments from folks down here - when the oversized sardine can was going up,

... about it being a double garage ... with only one, central door entry. :confused:


Well obviously .... The main reason is,

... That one needs lots of walk around space, to unload the groceries when its raining ...

:smiley-laughing021:










... and I wanted to line the walls with junk and stuff,

... Yet still use the JackAll ... amongst other things .. ;);)


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Tools%20and%20Test/Workshop20b_zpsfb66bd3e.jpg

[4.3LXJ]

Mine s the same way Carves

[bluedragon436]

Can't wait to get a place with a garage I can actually use... at least now I have a place to store all my tools and such, instead of my office like it used to be.... It just isn't big enough to park a Miata in, much less my XJ... and even if I could park it in the garage, wouldn't have enough room to do anything on it in there!!

[XJ Wheeler]

Its like a jack store in there. :D Ya got the whole set. Collect all six while supplies last!

:thumbsup:

[Carves]

Welllll .... It was handy having a bit of a workshop - for a week or two .. :rolleyes: .. :D


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/BackYard/Shed/0606201301b_zpsf61c87dd.jpg

[4.3LXJ]

Ha, bad, very bad Carves. Wife have anything to do with that?

[bad luck]

I thought I had a decent workspace but I have to rough it, and walk all the way to the house to get a cold beer in my shop. I will try to get it organized better, maybe next winter I can finish building my cabinets. And make mobile bases for the heavier tools. So I can move them to get the jeep in. As you can see my wife thinks her Miata has priority.

[4.3LXJ]

So many toys :D

[Dredwolf]

So many toys :D

I thought that was the idea:D....I have a XR400R, a KTM300XC, a Suzuki KingQuad 300, and a 1200 Sportster tucked away at my mothers....because I can't fit anything with wheels in my garage, unless casters count. I'll ride them again one day...heck I have '86 GT Mustang here somewhere.

[4.3LXJ]

I have most of my son's toys as well as my own, but not inside

[Dredwolf]

I have most of my son's toys as well as my own, but not inside

You know its bad when your mother-in-law asks your wife why she does not park in the garage "like your father and I do..", and your wife bursts out laughing.

I keep saying that if I can get a shop, she can have the attached garage to actually park in.

But I think the body lift just messed that up for her now....unless she wants the roof rack removed.

[bad luck]

You sound like my wife. She thinks I have too many toys, but can you ever have too many?

[4.3LXJ]

I consider it a lifetime investment

[Carves]

I thought I had a decent workspace .................


Good size shed .. :thumbsup:

Plenty of shelving/racking is the key to having some space .. ;);)

[XjJeepacorn]

The latest addition 2947

[4.3LXJ]

Got yourself a project there?

[prcjeep]

Im lucky enough that msmoorenburg lets me store things at his huge shop/property... Ive got two non-running vehices out there along with prob 600lbs of pulled parts etc. lol

[NW99XJ]

I thought that was the idea:D....I have a XR400R, a KTM300XC, a Suzuki KingQuad 300, and a 1200 Sportster tucked away at my mothers....because I can't fit anything with wheels in my garage, unless casters count. I'll ride them again one day...heck I have '86 GT Mustang here somewhere.

Well if you're just gonna let them sit and rott....you might as well ship 'em over here!
I'll put 'em up and make sure they wont collect any dust!:D

[4.3LXJ]

No dust in OR, too wet :D

[Niac]

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll283/cainc_bucket/Jeep%20Cherokee%202001%20Albums/Theheeplovesithere.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/cainc_bucket/media/Jeep%20Cherokee%202001%20Albums/Theheeplovesithere.jpg.html)

She Likes It Here.
Trouble is so does the Wife's car.

[Dredwolf]

Well if you're just gonna let them sit and rott....you might as well ship 'em over here!
I'll put 'em up and make sure they wont collect any dust!:D

Let me think about that.......:crazy:


Hmmm......



How about....NO. :smiley-laughing021:

[XjJeepacorn]

Not bad for free eh?

3091
3092
3093
3094
3095

I have the other 2 doors forgot them at my buddy's getting a new bench for free too

[XJ Wheeler]

Not bad at all!

Sent via messenger pigeon - i talk, he types.

[Carves]

Still a work in progress .. :mad:

Wasnt happy with this temporary shelf,

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Tools%20and%20Test/Benches%20-%20Shelving/100_4548b_zps09dcad9f.jpg


So it got a coat of paint and dumped outside,

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Tools%20and%20Test/Benches%20-%20Shelving/100_4558b_zps7c3685df.jpg


Things got a bit messy and the the 8'x6' self propelled work bench got a tad cluttered .. :D

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Tools%20and%20Test/Benches%20-%20Shelving/100_4573b_zpseb86dba2.jpg

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Tools%20and%20Test/Benches%20-%20Shelving/100_4569b_zps09fb7f36.jpg


Started fitting this weeks racking setup .. :rolleyes: .. :D,

.... bolted it down, solid core doors cut down to 6 x 2, happen to fit in the cross rails for bench tops ... but Im mainly using scrap cupboards and stuff for the shelving,

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Tools%20and%20Test/Benches%20-%20Shelving/100_4575b_zpsc381129f.jpg

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Tools%20and%20Test/Benches%20-%20Shelving/100_4571b_zps0625bf87.jpg

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Tools%20and%20Test/Benches%20-%20Shelving/100_4577b_zps6a7e0abf.jpg

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Tools%20and%20Test/Benches%20-%20Shelving/100_4574b_zpsc84e2a2f.jpg

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Tools%20and%20Test/Benches%20-%20Shelving/100_4585b_zpsc35d7caa.jpg


A bit of trimming needed ...

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Tools%20and%20Test/Benches%20-%20Shelving/100_4594b_zpsff45bcde.jpg


Still got some re-arranging to do ... again :rolleyes: to make better use of space.

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Tools%20and%20Test/Benches%20-%20Shelving/100_4578b_zps56bf0b18.jpg



.... and then I'll probably do some more re-arranging .. :D :D


Did find a coupla square inches of spare space, on an inside bench yesty .... so I slapped this together ... to fill it .. :D

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Tools%20and%20Test/NWS/100_4655b_zpsea3bf286.jpg




.... and a little teaser pic for cantab27 ... :p

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Tools%20and%20Test/Benches%20-%20Shelving/100_4539b_zps15bb7848.jpg

[nickyg]

you are way too tidy and organized, are you sure your a jeep owner?

[Carves]

you are way too tidy and organized, are you sure your a jeep owner?


Hahhh ... :D

nahhhh ..... Its just that I'm a lazy sod .. ;)

If its too hard to find something ... I dont bother doing a job .. :o

[4.3LXJ]

Hahhh ... :D

nahhhh ..... Its just that I'm a lazy sod .. ;)

If its too hard to find something ... I dont bother doing a job .. :o

I just go buy another one :rolleye0012:

[cantab27]

good to see bbq getting bigger carves

[ekaybe]

If my dad isn't in a bad mood I get to use the shop
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa169/shadowfighters123/Jeep/IMAG1975-1.jpg (http://s200.photobucket.com/user/shadowfighters123/media/Jeep/IMAG1975-1.jpg.html)
If he is in a bad mood I get thrown to the back pad :flameon:
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa169/shadowfighters123/Jeep/IMAG2708.jpg (http://s200.photobucket.com/user/shadowfighters123/media/Jeep/IMAG2708.jpg.html)

[4.3LXJ]

OK, I am jealous. Not one but two lifts.

[ekaybe]

OK, I am jealous. Not one but two lifts.

There's a 3rd ;)

[4.3LXJ]

Nice, rub it in

[Carves]

There's a 3rd ;)

:D:D


Threes a crowd ...

Tell him he needs to list one, cheap, in the XJTalk, for sale section .. ;);)

[ekaybe]

:D:D


Threes a crowd ...

Tell him he needs to list one, cheap, in the XJTalk, for sale section .. ;);)

Unfortunately he has to use them to work on customers cars :rolleyes:
But if I could get him to get rid of that sketchy first lift I would :smiley-scared003:

[4.3LXJ]

I need a new shop so I can have one of those. I had a sky crane in my old one that was almost as handy

[bluedragon436]

I'd love to have a shop, or heck even a two + car garage so I have room to store tools and still be able to work on my rides.. But would def love to have a lift for sure!!

[ekaybe]

I feel for you guys. This is what I have to work on my dirt bikes:o
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa169/shadowfighters123/CHINAAA/810B09CF-4328-4680-8EE8-97A243325999-12570-000006073444921F_zps86acce2b.jpg (http://s200.photobucket.com/user/shadowfighters123/media/CHINAAA/810B09CF-4328-4680-8EE8-97A243325999-12570-000006073444921F_zps86acce2b.jpg.html)
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa169/shadowfighters123/CHINAAA/null_zps71cf2d89.jpg (http://s200.photobucket.com/user/shadowfighters123/media/CHINAAA/null_zps71cf2d89.jpg.html)

Have to move all the bikes just to get one out basically :bang:

[4.3LXJ]

The price of having too much stuff :D

[ekaybe]

The price of having too much stuff :D

I'm emotionally attached :o

[4.3LXJ]

Then you should feel full filled. :D

[graverobberjk]

Ill actually be able to post a picture on this thread in a couple of weeks, once I get everything moved into the new house...cant wait to actually have my own work space instead of paying my friends in beer to use theirs lol