DIY Auto Shop - Tools & equipment
4 post lift
10,000lbs capability with 18' tall ceilings make this lift work for just about anything, the only constraint is very long vehicles (ie. the longest sprinter vans are typically 2-3" too long to fit). The lift comes with a pneumatic center jack (allows you to jack up the car to change wheels or do suspension work), and a jack tray if you need to get all 4 wheels off the ground.
Typical Auto Tools
We've got 3 tools benches that fit all the typical tools you'd expect, including a few extra 10mm sockets ;)
Note: This isn't a professional level $10K tool box set, it's a real-world tool set that gets the job done. for those join the community, we collectively donate tools or buy new as needed; the goal is to keep cost down but have everything you need. The main area we did invest in is tool organization...as a shared shop, it's key that everything has it's place & when you're done, all tools returned.
Fabrication
We've all been there. A part breaks and you can't find a replacement, or you buy one and it almost fits. That's why we've got a small selection of fabrication tools on hand to make custom parts. Nothing fancy, no CNC machines, just a few solid tools that can handle most jobs.
Lathe: A budget Harbor Freight unit, but it gets the job done on plastic, aluminum, and steel if you take it slow.
Mill: Comes with all the bits and clamps you need. Smaller footprint, so it's best for small to mid-sized parts rather than large ones.
MIG Welder: A Millermatic unit that runs on either 240V or 120V, with an aluminum spool gun included. We stock spools and gas for mild steel, stainless, and aluminum.
Band saw, drill press, sanding wheel, and more.
4 Tiers of Shop Access
