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Originally Posted by Sieg
* = must haves IMO
I just acquired a 34" x 110" 3/8" plate work table on casters and it is a real luxury.
A 1x42 belt/disc combo sander for small stuff is priceless and one of my most used tools. I'd really like to have a 12" disc also.
A horizontal mitering bandsaw is another tool I use frequently, more than the 9" cold saw and one can't replace the other.
Plasma cutter is a must IMO, doesn't get used a lot but it's a little tool that does big things and is just fun to use.
Regarding a hoist - maybe a larger fold up cherry-picker would suffice?
What about a small painting area? That's one thing I don't have that I need frequently!
Fair warning - You're going to run out of space fast. Draw a floor plan and start doing an equipment layout with reasonable clearance allowances and a good free work space and prioritize from there.  |
Good call in the layout and running out of space. I understand that as well. I haven't closed on the property as of yet so it will be some time while I brainstorm. My thought on the layout was since it has 3 doors on the front I would really only use the middle door for cars and have the other 2 bays for work areas. I can store my car in the actual garage.
Most of your items were part of my priority list. What bandsaw do you have? Do you need the smaller belt or would a combined disc/belt sander with the wider belt also work ok for what you do?
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Originally Posted by dontlifttoshift
BurrKing.
You're already out of space with that list unless you are working on the car in the driveway.
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Not sure I can afford the Burrking without blowing my complete budgety. It looks terrific but what is the real advantage in one of those vs a combined belt/disc sander?
I know space will be very tight. The list was more for overall thought. I'd love to have it all but understand both budget and space will not allow. This is why I am asking for other people's opinions. One advantage is there are 2 out buildings on the lot as well. One is designed to house the air compressor with 220v wired already. The other I may set up for part storage or the cleaning tank or perhaps a paint booth as Sieg brought up. Not sure.
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Originally Posted by BMR Sales
You said a Lift depending on space. My lift is the best thing I have ever bought! Mine (Rotary 4 Post) is bolted to the floor, but they make a Caster kit so you can move them around.
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I'm still very much considering a lift but I need to check the overall layout first. Do you prefer the 4 post vs an offset 2 post?