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Subject:Re: Building a Shop
From:Tom Hargrave
Date:Sun, 15 Mar 2015 18:18:58 -0500

Did not think of the stripper pole. Might need to add a disco ball....

Thanks, Tom Hargrave
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From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf Of Miguel Severo Pacheco
Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2015 5:55 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Building a Shop

Parts cleaner, sink, stripper pole

Miguel S. Pacheco

On Mar 15, 2015 4:42 PM, Jason <uberhare@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
> My shop is 25x40 with 12ft ceiling, and it's not nearly big enough!   
> If you plan to install a hoist, better go with 14ft ceilings.   I 
> can't raise the van all the way up work underneath it.  Normal cars is 
> OK though. Most hoists need min. 145 inches too....found that out and 
> had to modify mine slightly.   You also need 6 inches of concrete to 
> install the lags.  I have room for 2 cars (10x10 door) and one side has a mezzanine for storage.
> The LT31 *just* clears the door to get inside, but I can't even lift 
> it up to remove the wheels.  Compressor is great to have - build a 
> room around it for noise.  I'm going to move mine into the washroom to 
> prevent visitors from stinking up the place!  :)  Oh yes- running 
> water is great for cleanup too.  My wife enjoys the fact I can 
> de-grease before touching anything inside the house.
>
> Jason
>
>
> On Sun, Mar 15, 2015 at 1:04 PM, adam butler 
> <acbutler.dandy@icloud.com>
> wrote: 
>
> > So heres the plan…
> > 
> > I am building a workspace for my new additions, VW #14 & #15 a early 
> > Vanagon Rivera, and an older beetle.
> > 
> > In building my space, I am pouring a foundation 30x24, a 10x10 
> > garage door, side entry door and 12 foot roof.
> > 
> > I have a budget, and am shopping for tools, what would you put in 
> > your shop, besides a battery impact or ratchet?
> > 
> > adam Butler
> > Florence, TX>Close to Austin

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