@TLAR Some possible idea for auto buildout for your consideration.
The new layout is roughly 40’ deep x 50’ wide, vs the current 30’x 30’
A
Purchase another section of the same ULine Bulk Storage Racks, extend to 4 sections.
https://www.uline.com/BL_484/Bulk-Storage-Racks-Wire-Decking
H-4325 72x24x96 $398
H-4319-ADD $81 x 2
B
To replace the current 4x8 pegboard, two segments of the shelving mentioned in A would have an open middle with pegboard mounted inside them.
Instead of pegboard, could also use SlatGrid, the improved visibility will make it seem less like a wall and keep the open feel of the area
http://diamondlifegear.com/freestanding-slatgrid.html
SlatGrid FreeStanding 3-Sided HSGFS.3SD.XX.XXX $152
$100 for various hookes
Logistics wont be able to sustain, and Auto users woudln’t want to walk all over the expanded space to find a battery, so Auto should invest in its own power hand tools. To be sure aren’t misplaced Auto might as well jump to an entirely different ecosystem, such as Milwaukee M12 and M18 tools. It would cost about $2,000 to purchase a comprehensive set of tools
Milwaukee 48-59-1204 M12 Four Bay Sequential Charger
$80
Milwaukee 48-11-2420 M12 REDLITHIUM 2.0 Compact Battery Pack (1-Pack)
$27 x 2
Milwaukee Electric Tools 2557-20 M12 Fuel 3/8" RATCHET (Tool Only)
$150
Milwaukee Electric Tools 2556-20 M12 Fuel 1/4" RATCHET (Tool Only)
$150
Milwaukee 2520-20 M12 Fuel Hackzall Bare Tool
$120
Milwaukee 48-59-1806 M18 Six Pack Sequential Charger
$120
Milwaukee 2861-20 M18 FUEL 1/2" Mid-Torque Impact Wrench with Friction Ring (Tool Only)
$140
Milwaukee 2767-20 M18 Fuel High Torque 1/2-Inch Impact Wrench with Friction Ring
$200
Milwaukee 2784-20 M18 FUEL 1/4" Die Grinder, Brushless (Tool Only)
$180
Milwaukee 2712-20 M18 Fuel 1" SDS Plus Rotary Hammer
$250
Bare-Tool Milwaukee 2629-20 M18 18-Volt Cordless Band Saw (Tool Only, No Battery)
$230
Another ~$300 in batteries
C
Location of current toolbox, all the tools being on this one edge provides one place for members to look for an auto tool. Could spend $600 on refreshing auto hand tools including torque wrenches, socket etc)
D
Steel pipe bollards sticking up 3 or 4 feet provide safety for other members, chain could be connecting the bollards
https://www.uline.com/BL_1534/Safety-Bollards
E
Three main work areas would be taped off, here they are 7.5’ x 17’ with 5’ of space between them. As funding permits additional auto lifts, roughly $3,000 each
F
4’x8’ work tables with stools, would cost $1,080 to build the $360 / a piece heavy tables I speced previously
G
Potentially project storage on pallet racks if there is extra pallet rack shelving available, this would be a place members could store engines or other large auto project items. Including any motorsports storage needs
Could also have 3 Harbor Freight 30"x16" 3 shelf steel service carts, that you could use to hold parts / tools while you are working on a vehicle, they are $50 a piece
If new lift purchases were deferred until March 1st, all of the prices above would be less than $5,000 which is roughly the auto spending cap until March 1st. The largest single part would be buying a large collection Milwaukee tools.
