This started when I decided to make an enclosure for my welder and air compressor. Then my neighbor put his solvent tank and stand and his stand for his milling machine out to the curb for free. After I cleaned, sanded and painted the tank and stands, I decided I should enclose them for added storage. So I bought some plywood off Craigslist to use. I painted all sides and edges of the wood, then covered all sides with tar paper and vinyl siding, and added a lock to each.
I had been using a wood stick to hold the top open on the air compressor enclosure, until I could decide if I wanted to use struts or electric lifts. I bought a pair of 18" 12 volt electric lifts, then yesterday I added a remote control to operate them. Since they push and pull I won't have to add a separate lock to keep the tools secure. I added a peg board to part of the back wall to hang some basic tools, but still have a few more to hang. I still need to make slanted tops for the work bench and parts cleaner, and I'll also make a cover for the table saw on the far end.
Minnesota isn't known for it's great weather, but I do most of my work outside, since my garage is so small, and the addition of these will sure help.
I had been using a wood stick to hold the top open on the air compressor enclosure, until I could decide if I wanted to use struts or electric lifts. I bought a pair of 18" 12 volt electric lifts, then yesterday I added a remote control to operate them. Since they push and pull I won't have to add a separate lock to keep the tools secure. I added a peg board to part of the back wall to hang some basic tools, but still have a few more to hang. I still need to make slanted tops for the work bench and parts cleaner, and I'll also make a cover for the table saw on the far end.
Minnesota isn't known for it's great weather, but I do most of my work outside, since my garage is so small, and the addition of these will sure help.
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