You finally made a decision to transform your garage into a workspace that can function as a vehicle repair and maintenance area, but you are not sure how to begin? Specialized tools are a pricey investment, renting tools can be a hassle, but no matter what there are a few pieces that must be in place for a garage to properly function. Here are some items that are necessary to make your garage a safe and functioning area, where you are able to focus on all your projects.
1. A lift: If you are one of those people who are very serious about vehicle repair, you probably do not want to spend hours squeezing underneath the car, with very little space to move and not being able to see everywhere you need to. Hydraulic lifts can be very pricey, but the will save you the trouble of trying to move underneath the vehicle. Even a set of ramp stand can help out tremendously and still give you the space to do your best work.
2. Ratchets and sockets: Almost every thing you do on your vehicle will need a ratchet and socket. Make sure that you have a wide variety of both standard and metric sockets as well as ratchets of varying sizes and extenders to be able to get at those hard to reach areas. Having these on hand and organized will make sure that you are able to get at the areas you need to and keep everything in place and running smooth.
3. Jack: In order to raise a vehicle without having to spend the time putting it on a lift, the jack will become your go-to tool. An easy way to quickly change tires or inspect the undercarriage, a solidly built hydraulic jack with large lifting plates will not only help with the effort of lifting, but also protect the body of the vehicle from damage.
4. Epoxy floor: Having a good base for your work area can prove to be an essential part of your at home repair area. Flecked epoxy flooring can give you a professional grade, durable, non-slip surface that is easy to clean and maintain, and still be able to withstand the pressure of everyday use. Also, because epoxy flooring has a shiny surface, if you go with a lighter color, you will be able to receive up to 300 percent higher than normal reflectivity, making your work area safer and easier to work in.
1. A lift: If you are one of those people who are very serious about vehicle repair, you probably do not want to spend hours squeezing underneath the car, with very little space to move and not being able to see everywhere you need to. Hydraulic lifts can be very pricey, but the will save you the trouble of trying to move underneath the vehicle. Even a set of ramp stand can help out tremendously and still give you the space to do your best work.
2. Ratchets and sockets: Almost every thing you do on your vehicle will need a ratchet and socket. Make sure that you have a wide variety of both standard and metric sockets as well as ratchets of varying sizes and extenders to be able to get at those hard to reach areas. Having these on hand and organized will make sure that you are able to get at the areas you need to and keep everything in place and running smooth.
3. Jack: In order to raise a vehicle without having to spend the time putting it on a lift, the jack will become your go-to tool. An easy way to quickly change tires or inspect the undercarriage, a solidly built hydraulic jack with large lifting plates will not only help with the effort of lifting, but also protect the body of the vehicle from damage.
4. Epoxy floor: Having a good base for your work area can prove to be an essential part of your at home repair area. Flecked epoxy flooring can give you a professional grade, durable, non-slip surface that is easy to clean and maintain, and still be able to withstand the pressure of everyday use. Also, because epoxy flooring has a shiny surface, if you go with a lighter color, you will be able to receive up to 300 percent higher than normal reflectivity, making your work area safer and easier to work in.
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