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Looks OK for woodworking or some other type light work of but I don't see how that would be practical in an automotive service setting. I've seen automotive workbenches with heavy duty butcher block tops but you certainly wouldn't be able to just hoist them up and hang them on the wall like an...

Wow, March of 2021 was my last response here but just got a bunch of notifications about it tonight and thought I'd update. I use the bench pretty much daily and it's been good. I managed to finish the left side but never got to the other one so the top is still just kind of resting on the...

If you feel like your installation quote is too much, you'd want to know how much "custom" stuff they'd be getting involved with. Like I alluded to in my post above, if your car still has the original wiring and fuel system, it's a crap shoot as to whether either system is viable for an EFI...

What system are you planning on using? The Holley Sniper is probably the easiest system to work with. If you believe the marketing, all you need to do is figure out how to connect the power and ground wires directly to the battery, the pink trigger wires to an ignition switched 12v source and...

Finished up the air lines today. Ran the second branch over to the workbench area, turned out OK I guess. Struggled with fitment a little bit, had to re-cut the lines a few times to get them just right. 'Scuse the mess, that's how I roll. It'll get cleaned up. Eventually. Moving on. When I...

Black pipe has it's place. If it was a daily working/production shop environment, you'd want metal. But for home/hobby shops, you really can't beat this system. The plastic stuff is really easy to work with, no special tools needed. The hose does in fact have a thin layer of aluminum sandwiched...

After 3 years, I am finally getting my "shop" set up the way I want. Over the last few days, I have been installing the Rapid Air "Maxline" compressed air delivery system. It's been sitting in a box on the floor since 2018 when our house renovation was completed, 'bout time it's being put to...

I thought about that but it's OK as-is. Honestly, the less work I make for myself on this workbench project the better.

Made some progress on my workbench. Does not look like much from my last entry but trust me, it was a lot of work to get it to this point. Since it was unsupported underneath the table was pretty flimsy. It was also really loud and noisy when you put something down on it. So that was all fixed...

Regarding cost, it's hard to say, not an apples to apples comparison. There's a place here in CT that sells surplus for $1.25/lb. for anything over 100 lbs. Last time I was there I spent like $200. Cart itself weighs at least 40 lbs. It's heavy. I don't know what the HF one is like or made...

Indeed, a rack is on the list! As is an engine-transmission dolly.

I must be getting smart in my old age because when I bought the welder I ordered some extra rolls in different sizes (.024, .030, .035) and a roll of aluminum wire for when I break out the spool gun. Plus 5 packs of tips for each size and an extra nozzle. Going through cutting and flap wheels...

I have a band saw... 1946 Delta Milwaukee 14" metal/wood. Restoration is almost done, just need to get a few new parts. As you can see it has a pretty sturdy stand since it has to support a rather large chunk of cast iron. Nothing flimsy about this thing. Thanks for all the compliments fellas.

Been wanting a welder for a long time and recently pulled the trigger on a Hobart Handler 190 MIG welder. Seems like a really good machine for the money. Has 230V power so it can handle thicker material. Also comes with a spool gun for aluminum though I have not used it yet. Have to say it makes...

Started on the next table top, came out OK. The top came with u-shaped channel on the bottom of the front and back edges which I cut off. Sits flush with the top of the pallet rack beams now. Need to have some supports underneath so when you throw something heavy on top it won't 'bounce' and...

Got them off CL, $800 for both so not that expensive. A comparable-size Snap On box would probably be around the same or more. I do like them, they are super deep, the drawers hold a ton of stuff and roll nice. Been looking for more to do the same thing on the other side of the bench but they...

Thanks. It's a metal table top from Grainger, 96"x 36".

I finally set this up a few months ago. Just started on the other side yesterday.

The walls in my shop are 12 feet. It's really a barn and the ceilings are 23 feet, got plenty of room. I can raise the car all the way up with the long-*** Coronet hood open and it's nowhere near anything. The hood is well above the top of the lift when open. Just make sure to put the lift far...

If you're a gearhead, having a lift at home is the best thing ever. I got it to work on my own cars but have also done work on other people's stuff. On Saturday I replaced the clutch in my neighbor's '96 Mustang, saved him about $800 in labor. Can't imagine doing that job lying on my back or...