The new "Crashfab"

skinny_pedal · Sep 16, 2014

crash said:
YES...... I am about 2 weeks from starting to order all the big stuff..

Anybody used these air hose reels?

http://www.harborfreight.com/retractable-hose-reel-with-50-ft-air-hose-69265.html

We have them in iur shop. We've killed 2 so far. For everyday use I wouldn't recommend them. But for a home shop should be fine. I agree with Kevin on the hose, replace it.

zukkev · Sep 16, 2014

There are ALOT of reels out there that are easily twice the $, and they are literally the same thing, just rebadged...I use mine almost daily, and so far so good. My neighbor has had one hung in his shop for a few yrs now---and other than the hose, has had no issue either.

crash2 · Sep 16, 2014

Cool beans--so plan on replacing the hose with a good quality rubber one :awesomework:

Am thinking 2 50 footers for the front of the shop and one 25' for in the center front for outside use when the doors open.

dobber · Sep 16, 2014

Same thing here, reel has worked good for the last couple years but have had troubles with hose.

zukkev · Sep 17, 2014

I use the one that's hanging from the hoist for outside duties...I just reel it out the walk-in door to check/fill tires in the driveway as needed! :redneck:
If you're gonna hang one for using outside the bay door, I'd just do a 50 footer at the door end, and a 50 footer off the back wall in the shop, and maybe have an extension hanging nearby IF you need one...chances are you won't but...

crash2 · Sep 19, 2014

So after some thought kev ya I will only get 2--they should reach out of the shop and I can always make an extension to pop onto the hose if I need it longer. This will save me having to have to run more hard line over to between the doors.

crash2 · Sep 23, 2014

So all big items are ordered :cheer::cheer:

WA-Wheeler · Sep 23, 2014

crash said:
So all big items are ordered :cheer::cheer:

Your poor poor bank account........ :redneck:

crash2 · Sep 25, 2014

WA-Wheeler said:
Your poor poor bank account........ :redneck:

I always told myself if I was going to do it again I was going to do it right. I figured after all these years I owed to myself to do so. I am hoping the end result is something cool..

WA-Wheeler · Sep 25, 2014

crash said:
I always told myself if I was going to do it again I was going to do it right. I figured after all these years I owed to myself to do so. I am hoping the end result is something cool..

I agree. I had the same attitude when I built my current jeep. Build it once, build it right. So are you going to get a lift for this shop???

Mudmixer · Sep 25, 2014

had mine for 10 years.works good still,just doesnt retract the last foot any more.it would probably help to replace the stiff ass hose it comes with but it hasnt started leaking yet.ive beat the **** out of it over the years

crash2 · Sep 29, 2014

Some goodies showed up :awesomework:

crash2 · Sep 29, 2014

Cleaned out the last of the light fixtures lowes here in town had :redneck:

crash2 · Sep 29, 2014

Since the doors are ordered and once the front of the shop is done its going to be pretty dark in there so its time to start on the lighting. Got the front half of one stall done.

crash2 · Sep 29, 2014

This stuff will give you a workout :redneck:

Got the area prepped for the slab for the compressor shed..

crash2 · Sep 29, 2014

So I got the one stall all done and I am starting to get a little excited. I ended up 2 bulbs less that the old shop and far better/even lighting...

crash2 · Sep 30, 2014

Slab is done and waiting for it to fully harden to start building on it..

crash2 · Sep 30, 2014

So I am planning my air system and thinking about doing it in 3/4" vs 1/2" that my old setup was at the old shop. I figured 3/4" could help with volume to the hose.

With how the shop/shed is setup compared to the old shop I will be well under 1/2 the length of tubing from the compressor to the hose's..