The new "Crashfab"

crash2 · Oct 6, 2014

Here is the fan that I will be using for exhaust. I still gotta figure out some sort of shudder system for it.

crash2 · Oct 6, 2014

Now onto the hard part--the bench. As I see it this is the backbone of the shop and everything that I will be setting up will revolve around it. Started doing some mock ups. The tops are like 1.5" compressed board--very heavy and very strong. My old shop had similar counters but where like 1" thick and lasted many years of abuse.

So my plan is to also top the bench with 3/8" plate..

crash2 · Oct 6, 2014

So like everything I try to do--takes allot of thought and then it all hits me like a ton of bricks...

So I started by cleaning the crap off the floor,

crash2 · Oct 6, 2014

So I removed the 2x6 support board they lay horizontal for wall support and used a 2x8 but on the bottom side to give me just under 4ft to the floor and a little more of a short shelf. Then I built a short wall--something to give the bench allot of support since anybody who has one of these types of buildings knows how flimsy the walls really are.

crash2 · Oct 6, 2014

So with the layout for the bench done I could map out power feeds. Everything down low will be ran in EMT 1/2" conduit.

nowires · Oct 6, 2014

Looking great. I am really getting excited to do mine

crash2 · Oct 6, 2014

I can bet you are Charlie,,

WA-Wheeler · Oct 6, 2014

I'll check my works shop and see if we have any old shutter from QFC or costco remodels. :awesomework:

nick c · Oct 6, 2014

Mike can you get me a measurement on that fan housing, I'll check our shop too. I'm sure one of us HVAC guys or G/C's has something laying around that'll fit.

dvdswan · Oct 6, 2014

looks awesome.:awesomework:

Donkeylips · Oct 6, 2014

crash said:
I am loving the lighting--nearly no shadows... Its going to be nice building **** in here...

:awesomework: Looking good man.

crash2 · Oct 6, 2014

The opening is 12" tall and 13" wide..

Thanks guys its slowly coming along... Lots happening with it this month..

crash2 · Oct 7, 2014

So do the HF hose reels work better horizontal or vertical? I can mount them on the beam on the wall or on the ceiling.

WA-Wheeler · Oct 7, 2014

My buddy has 3 in his shop. All vertical. Never had a problem.

Cole1 · Oct 7, 2014

crash said:
So with the layout for the bench done I could map out power feeds. Everything down low will be ran in EMT 1/2" conduit.

Hey Mike what is the point in having that 90 that comes out of the 4square and runs to the panel if that lower run is coming out of the panel as well?

crash2 · Oct 7, 2014

Cole said:
Hey Mike what is the point in having that 90 that comes out of the 4square and runs to the panel if that lower run is coming out of the panel as well?

That will make sense soon :awesomework:

One feed is for the compressor. They join at the 4 square where it will pop thru the building to the compressor shed. The other line holds outlet and light feed. 3 wires of 8g get a little snug in that 1/2" EMT..

Cole1 · Oct 7, 2014

OK that makes more sense, did you just have the #8 laying around? #8's are rated at like 40 amps which is overkill for some outlets and lights but makes sense for the compressor.

crash2 · Oct 7, 2014

Cole said:
OK that makes more sense, did you just have the #8 laying around? #8's are rated at like 40 amps which is overkill for some outlets and lights but makes sense for the compressor.

I was actually waiting for somebody to catch that too,lol.. I went with what the circuit was rated for and the reason for the #8. Had I not needed a light and outlet feed I would never had to join them at the box--just seemed logical.

crash2 · Oct 8, 2014

I got the outlets all done at the work bench and the upper wall done. Hanging plywood solo definitely is tricky :awesomework:

crash2 · Oct 8, 2014

I started the welder/plasma plugs and got it all mapped out and the location for the drop lights. I plan on having 3 locations for the welder to plug in so no more trying to weasel the welder around due to a single plug.:cheer: