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  • The Ultimate Automotive Workshop: Creating a Plan
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    From "The Ultimate Workshop II"
    episode DTUW-105
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    Want to create a workshop that meets your every need when it comes to car repair? Here, Jay Baker and guests show what's required to create a work space that will accommodate everything from tune-ups to a full-scale restoration.

    • The first step, of course, is to create a plan based on the specifics of your particular space. Foundation strength should be the first consideration. In order to support the heavy lifts and other weighty equipment needed for auto repair, the foundation must have at least a four-inch thickness.

    • Next, plan for adequate height: two-post lifts used for passenger cars and light trucks require a minimum ceiling height of 12 feet to ensure adequate clearance.

    • Ventilation should also be an important part of the workshop plan. Generous doors and oversized windows are always a good idea, and including a built-in wall fan and / or ventilation hose running to the exterior will ensure good air circulation.

    • Electrical accommodations should include several 110 outlets, which will cover a wide variety of electrical needs; and don't forget to plan for compressor and air lines.

      Note: In installing the different systems that the workshop requires, it's always best to tackle one system at a time. Complete one installation before moving on to the next.

    • Finally, don't forget storage: besides the numerous wrenches and ratchets that outfit any workshop, you'll also have a number of specialty tools that require a home. And as with any workshop space, the more you can keep off the floor.... the better.




    RESOURCES :

    Auto Repair for Dummies
    Author: Deanna Sclar
    ISBN: 0764550896

    The Haynes Automotive Tools Manual : The Haynes Manual for Buying and Using Automotive Tools
    Model: 1563921073
    Author: Eric Godfrey and John H. Haynes
    (1994)
    To order this title from Amazon.com, click here.
    Haynes Publications

    How to Restore Your Collector's Car
    Model: 0760305927
    Author: Tom Brownell

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