Building a VersaFinish Shop in My Backyard - Part 2

[@235dramirez]

Okay, you earned a new subscriber just for having a Saab 900. That was my first car and I have a soft spot for them.

[@tfrasca142]

@@235dramirez my first 4 cars were 900s. I didn’t have one for 15 years, but I just picked up this 1990 SPG over the summer. Feels good to be back in a 900.

[@jonathanturner2433]

Pre-drilling holes helps with the stripping of the screws

[@fromcitytowild]

Definitely a cool detail with the window strip along the top.

[@RobertEHunt-dv9sq]

Good work. your doing what we all do…. Learning by doing. Nice effort and good results. thanks for posting. Cheers from Texas.

[@Thankfuldoge]

Great work so far! Regarding the shop layout, think long and hard about what your “dirty” (welding, machining,etc…) is going to be. Welding splatter, grind dust, lubricant splashes go literally everywhere!!! If you want to have a “clean” area with like a little studio or office, keep it as far as you can from that dirty area (the loft space would be great for that). Also having a big screen near where your workbench and/or lift to easily see wiring diagrams or instructions is a great thing to have! Keep up with the content!

[@tfrasca142]

This is a good point, thanks. I actually originally wanted to put a small "dirty" room hanging off the back of the shop for grinding, etc, but I don't think that's in the cards any more. So I've been looking at curtain systems so I can block off a small area for the messy stuff. The whole space will be "shop" space, with no office or studio or anything like that, but keeping grinding dust off every horizontal surface would be nice.

[@theostamatel345]

Stellar stuff, can’t wait for the next video.

[@tfrasca142]

Thanks!

[@bobbydacer]

That slip on the mud made me subscribe! Awesome project and enjoying your videos and progress!

[@tfrasca142]

I figured someone could appreciate that, haha.

[@joshmorgan6036]

I’m pretty sure you can install the sawzall blade upside down, at least you used to be able to. It’s a little easier than digging a hole.

[@Nwinebrinner93]

Came here to say the same thing.

[@troysgarage]

@@Nwinebrinner93same here. 🤭

[@calebtuaiti5114]

You definitely still can 👍

[@0eagleraptor0]

Same lol

[@erinstewart9224]

Not a minute in and I’m yelling at the screen to put the blade in upside down.

[@tomtrammel]

We all rely on that false sense of security! lol Looks great man!

[@rustyintheoutdoors]

Looking good man! What a cool process. That lift will be nice!

[@jesscneal]

Nice work so far. I built a stick framed 28x28 about 15 years ago. So nice having a weather proof place to work on stuff. Whatever you do about lights, you can't buy too many. I have 24 8ft fluorescent fixtures in my shop and its about right so there's no shadows on anything. Keep all your dirty fab work in one corner (grinding, cutting, drill press etc). Put in as many outlets as your budget allows. I think I went every 4ft on all 3 walls. Welder plugs in 3 spots, 1 at the workbench and one either side of the roll up.

[@tfrasca142]

Thanks. I’m hoping to get started on the electrical soon, and will certainly try to over do it. I got some high bay lights from Hyperlite that should give me about 100 lumens/square foot.

[@leefarrell2919]

Hello from Ireland. I came for the Discovery content but stayed for everything else! Love your videos.

[@logan.vanderbeck]

The shop is coming out great!

[@DonDomel]

Fantastic documentary ! super built ! greetings from Poland ! :)

[@tfrasca142]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@napoleondiaz561]

Finally!!! 😅😅 Looking awesome so far.

[@connerkuhns.]

For some sick reason, this actually looks like fun to work on 😅

[@tfrasca142]

@@connerkuhns. Come on up and help out then!

[@tigxxl]

nice work shop 👍

[@bayonetsandbrass]

Checking in from Turbobricks. Always good to see the OGs still at it.

[@tfrasca142]

With any luck, this is where the 142 will come to life again.

[@rustyintheoutdoors]

"Hey look, a door!" 😆

[@slonikne1]

definitely you should start build this garage on a tree, next upper floor!

[@Mateoscarbrokedown]

Dude we have the same lineup haha. Ive got an beryl spg and a disco 1. Love your channel man.

[@tfrasca142]

No way. I tried to buy a Beryl SPG before I got my black one. Such a cool color. What’s up with the D1? Do you also have a 944?

[@Mateoscarbrokedown]

@ Thanks man!! I bought the D1 last month, having sticky brake problems, tryna chase it down. The 944 is my brothers! The timing belt just snapped on him sadly

[@SwoopBoozer]

Im a Land Cruiser guy, but that Disco 1 looks super sweet!!!

[@tfrasca142]

I’m a Land Cruiser guy too, I just can’t afford one so I got the Disco. 🥲

[@FishyEngineer420]

AYO!!! 🥰

[@EbikeRepairs]

Great job! Subscribed :)

[@jayrock711]

For some decent ideas for a loft, check out Taylor Ray's loft build series. He found some pretty cool steel lofts that seem to be very adjustable for your space. Not sure if I can post a link here, but here's the first video in the 8 part series of his loft build. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnSuoWeoosScbck

[@tfrasca142]

Dang that is cool. Thanks for the link.

[@codycarse]

Put the sawzall blade in upside down

[@chiboy002]

can you angle the lift so it puts the tail of the car into the corner? I've seen that on several small shops and it always seems like a good use of space

[@teresabashaw7464]

Flip the blade,you can do that with all brands of Sawzall's. Twist locks,lever locks, and cap screws on the old styles, it don't matter. They all accept the blade either way.

[@whodat90]

For the long window those panels will fill up with water and bugs. As much as I hate to say it they should be cut so the ribs are vertical, then put cloth tape over the ends to allow ventilation and keep bugs out. Those panels are used for greenhouses.

[@tfrasca142]

Yeah, the instructions on the Sunlite stuff said to install vertically, but I didn’t want that many seams. I did seal up the open ends with some flashmate sealant, but I’ll definitely keep an eye on it.

[@SnappyWasHere]

When you order a lift look to see which side the controls are on. The pump and power hang out a foot from one post. This may cause issues with it that close to the wall especially if you choose an asymmetrical lift and can’t just turn it around.

[@tfrasca142]

Yeah I’ve noticed that some are on the right side, which might not be ideal for me. The post should end up around 18-24” from the wall, but it would be nice to be able to squeeze through if there aren’t controls and a reservoir in the way.

[@hcr-motorworks]

@1:00 lol you do know you can flip the blade over in the sawsall right?

[@tfrasca142]

@@hcr-motorworks I definitely didn’t know that.

[@hcr-motorworks]

@tfrasca142 happy to help my man!

[@tfrasca142]

@ I honestly can’t believe I’m just now learning this apparently common knowledge. I’ve been cutting stuff with a sawzall for years!

[@bryanm1167]

Predrill the siding maybe? That might keep the screws from stripping

[@tfrasca142]

That probably would have helped. The stripping was only really an issue on the front wall, where it had to go through the siding and the furring strips. But yeah, predrilling might have saved me some stress, haha.

[@peterwarner8541]

Looks great. Mice will chew through anything except steel wool.

[@tfrasca142]

Yeah, that’s probably true. Those ends that I spray foamed are also covered tightly by the siding, so hopefully it’s a non-issue.

[@buildingsalvage]

Hi roscoe

[@trinitybikes1]

You made a comment about the cost difference between stick built and metal/wood (like you’re doing). Would you be willing to share your budget as I’m in Central Oregon so costs will be about the same.

[@chromaventure]

NOTIFICATION SQUAD!

[@SnappyWasHere]

When using those self drilling screws through that much wood just pre drill the wood. I just finished my building with that type of frame and put in hundreds of those.

[@tfrasca142]

Definitely the way to go on that front wall with the furring strips. Next time!

[@brianp6965]

My advice is this: resist the urge to move stuff into that shop before it's finished! By finished, I mean your workbench, the big tools (like compressor, welders, tool chest etc.) and shelving - lots of shelving. It's alarming how fast the floor will be completely cluttered if you're just piling things in there. Don't sleep on the vertical space, LOTS of shelving!

[@tfrasca142]

Good advice. I actually thought about wheeling my tool box out there today, then realized how counterproductive that would be. It’s hard to resist the urge.

[@Mikael150381]

saab 900ie?

[@tfrasca142]

It’s a 1990 900 SPG. 900 Aero for the rest of the world.

[@richardculbertson8027]

Why do you think that you want a cnc plasma? Unless you are using it daily for business it really makes more sense using send cut send or similar service is cheaper and your parts can be delivered next day

[@tfrasca142]

Admittedly, it’s an irrational desire. A friend of mine just built one and I’m jealous. I’ve used send cut send and they’re great. But it would be fun to be able to prototype stuff in real time.

[@kytothejelley]

Only comment on the layout from me… make more table space than you think you need. Think about how much you need then double it…