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What would you include in the perfect Austin Seven workshop?

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What would you include in the perfect Austin Seven workshop?
Ruairidh Dunford Offline
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05-01-2022, 10:29 PM
If you were to build from scratch, what would you include?

This is a home workshop that would allow a complete A7 restoration.
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05-01-2022, 10:45 PM
A not-too-small shelf full of select malts to keep young Mr Dunford happy at his work  Big Grin
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05-01-2022, 11:43 PM
I must say I envy your ramp arrangement. Rolling around on a concrete floor doesnt have the attractions it once held...
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05-01-2022, 11:45 PM
(05-01-2022, 10:29 PM)Ruairidh Dunford Wrote: If you were to build from scratch, what would you include?

This is a home workshop that would allow a complete A7 restoration.

Twice as much space as you think you need

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06-01-2022, 12:02 AM
my biggest wish would be a 60 CFM compressor for outside sand blasting.
The terrain here means my front entrance is in the end of the shed, it would be nice to have a rear entrance as well but sadly there is a gully behind.
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#6
06-01-2022, 12:05 AM
A crapper, sink and shower (in the workshop).

Heating

A couch. 

4 post lift. 

A frame gantry on wheels. Block and tackle or similar.

Oxy/acet/propane. 

Arc/mig welder

A nice Bridgeport

A small horizontal borer

A decent size lathe. 

A Webster & Bennett would be nice, but not really for Austin 7 work. 

Some stores, BSF/BSW nuts and bolts etc in small sizes.
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06-01-2022, 12:40 AM
The one thing I'd like in my workshop is time..!
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#8
06-01-2022, 08:16 AM
Hi All

I’d echo most of the above and include

A rubber tiled floor and lots of light!  The former I installed in my garage to cover a dusty concrete floor and it’s made a big difference. The latter I don’t have enough of  Sad.

Cheers

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06-01-2022, 09:04 AM (This post was last modified: 06-01-2022, 09:06 AM by Ruairidh Dunford.)
Some great ideas, please keep them coming.


Accessible storage loft.

Separate clean down/blast area.

Side stable doors to allow a number of cars to come in and out individually without the need to move other vehicles first.

Machining section.

Build up Section.

"Break down" storage racks.

Screened area for paint.

Open bins for fasteners.

Water point/sink.

Old oven.

Heating (utilising waste oil) and proper insulation.

W/C.

Hoist points.

Ramps (plural), one for build up, the other for ongoing repairs.
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06-01-2022, 09:05 AM
Good thermal insulation.

A large door in front of the main work area so can wheel the seven outside on fine days.

A separate booth just for paint spraying.
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