Andrew McNally Elite Moderator Join Date: 01/08/2006 Posts: 1,217 |
Morten2 Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > It looks like the ceiling is open. > > Why not attach vertical 2X4's to the joists or > trusses, then attach 2x4's to the 8"x8"x16" blocks > and build a shelving unit off that. It'll be easy > to get multiple shelves in the sizes that you need > (ie. tires), as well as getting the compressor > elevated into an overhead position. > > Free up the floor space, get everything into the > air. > > You'll have waaaay more room. Morten, What you see and think is open ceiling is the attic I built.. there is already tire, engine block, body panel, etc etc storage up there. I didn't put the air compressor up there because I was worried about transfering vibrations into the house (there is a room directly above) and the shelves are full at the moment. Trust me, I hear you 
The space underneith was pretty dead anyways. I'm happy with my 'lil pit.. got some more storage and the extra height added with the platform makes accessing existing shelves a lot easier and the work bench is at the perfect height. I'm working on making a general welding jig at the moment.. basically a 32" square piece of 3/8" plate (bloody heavy!) that I'll make 2 inches higher than the rest of the table.. that way I can clamp shit down nice and tight like and not have to worry about it being straight or burning down the house 
Cheers, Andrew M Onterrible 30ish |
Andrew McNally Elite Moderator Join Date: 01/08/2006 Posts: 1,217 |
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