twigg Posted April 16, 2011 Share #1 Posted April 16, 2011 If you could add one tool, or piece of equipment to your shop, what would it be. Add a second choice too if you like In my case I would like a motorcycle lift. I am way past the point where kneeling on the floor is fun. Please feel free to link this thread to anyone who might consider you at Christmas and Birthday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagleeye Posted April 16, 2011 Share #2 Posted April 16, 2011 Horizontal band saw for me. My small motorcycle lift works just fine for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvrT Posted April 16, 2011 Share #3 Posted April 16, 2011 About the only other thing that comes to mind that I sometimes wish I had is a Mig welder. Not that I'd use it much but there have been times when it would have come in handy. As for the second choice, gimme a paint booth and some quality equipment, including a few air brushes as I'd LOVE to experiment and learn more with custom painting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted April 16, 2011 Share #4 Posted April 16, 2011 I would like to have a nice table lift as well. That is something that I hope to add sometime this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted April 16, 2011 Share #5 Posted April 16, 2011 Yah!! A welder would be nice!! So would a lathe! Or a milling machine! A lift would be nice but I get along OK with my mechanic's stool and besides, I don't think they make a lift for a trike... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twigg Posted April 16, 2011 Author Share #6 Posted April 16, 2011 I would like to have a nice table lift as well. That is something that I hope to add sometime this year. Just the ease of removing the back wheel makes it all worthwhile I think they all have a removable plate there ... make sure the one you get does. Second the Mig Welder ... I'd add a lathe and milling machine, but I wouldn't use them enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twigg Posted April 16, 2011 Author Share #7 Posted April 16, 2011 Yah!! A welder would be nice!! So would a lathe! Or a milling machine! A lift would be nice but I get along OK with my mechanic's stool and besides, I don't think they make a lift for a trike... heh! We were tping at the same time EDIT: A four post lift with a cross beam would take the trike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted April 16, 2011 Share #8 Posted April 16, 2011 A Bridgeport Milling Machine and a paint booth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hipshot Posted April 16, 2011 Share #9 Posted April 16, 2011 a V-7 GOOSE, just to keep my bike in good working order! lol just jt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryT Posted April 16, 2011 Share #10 Posted April 16, 2011 My first vote would be for a larger garage itself. Just have a 2 car and not near enough room. Can't add on to the one I have so I guess a new place goes with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 16, 2011 Share #11 Posted April 16, 2011 A cold beer dispenser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twigg Posted April 16, 2011 Author Share #12 Posted April 16, 2011 A cold beer dispenser. I have one of those .... Her name is Jodie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveW Posted April 16, 2011 Share #13 Posted April 16, 2011 Wish I had my Bobcat back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueVenture87 Posted April 16, 2011 Share #14 Posted April 16, 2011 Time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteSquid Posted April 16, 2011 Share #15 Posted April 16, 2011 A real good 7 axis CNC Milling Machine... or better.... Maybe like the one in [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uh3wHR3z1IE&feature=related]THIS[/ame] YouTube video Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldgoat Posted April 16, 2011 Share #16 Posted April 16, 2011 well first i need a garage. as i live in an apartment second thing i need is a full time mechanic who is willing to work for no pay just a hand shake a thank you and ice cream any takers on the second ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidlifeVenture Posted April 16, 2011 Share #17 Posted April 16, 2011 A Shop Smith Mark V and a time machine to make time to do all the things in my head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragtop69gs Posted April 16, 2011 Share #18 Posted April 16, 2011 4 post hoist and a tig welder would be tops on my list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted April 16, 2011 Share #19 Posted April 16, 2011 I'd like to just have the shop for starters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Canuck Posted April 17, 2011 Share #20 Posted April 17, 2011 Got the garage, got most of the tools I need, got most of the know-how...but I don't have the time or the energy after working all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted April 17, 2011 Share #21 Posted April 17, 2011 what I really need is a Phillips screwdriver that doesn't strip out the screw heads, a flat screwdriver that doesn't dig out parts of ones hand, and hammer that doesn't smash everything to pieces. Ya, that's all,,,,,,, for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted April 17, 2011 Share #22 Posted April 17, 2011 I would really love to convert my mill to CNC 5 axis. I could then use the same controller to convert my Lathe to CNC. Second thought would be a garage so that I can still work on the bike when the weather is bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Zak202 Posted April 17, 2011 Share #23 Posted April 17, 2011 A bike lift and maybe a drill press. I already have a great set of tools and a welder. The lift is definitely the next 'big' purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flb_78 Posted April 17, 2011 Share #24 Posted April 17, 2011 I would like to have a nice table lift as well. That is something that I hope to add sometime this year. http://venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?threadid=58638 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddlebum Posted April 17, 2011 Share #25 Posted April 17, 2011 A maid to clean up after me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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