What did you do to your shop today?

[Tomeal]

Had a bunch of fixtures with bad ballasts and bulbs. Found some direct wire LED lights at a great price and installed them.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PH6ZV68/?tag=gbody-20

 

[Injectedcutty]

More like bought than did, but added to my growing tool collection. A new place called Direct Tools opened in the Outlet Mall a month or so ago. Turns out they only sell Ryobi and Ridgid factory blemished and reconditioned tools and accessories. Figured I'd look around, ended up buying a $70 circular saw for $25 that even has a fancy little laser on it! My first circular saw, and I'm sure it'll be fine for any work I put to it.
Also picked up a new grinder at HF a few weeks ago, haven't even used it yet.

 

[MrSony]

Bought $250 in harbor freight crap. half was stuff my dad needed, for myself i got some screwdrivers engine bottle brushes, box of assorted fuses, and a new 3 ton ram for my engine hoist. old one ig is just dried out. it's probably 20 years old.

 

[Injectedcutty]

I've been putting that Ryobi saw to work the past couple days! Picked up some lumber and a sheet of melamine MDF, and turned this....

Into this.....

Still need to fasten the tops down, but it'll be so nice to finally have a legit workbench instead of using a fold out food tray lol!

 

[Tomeal]

I've been putting that Ryobi saw to work the past couple days! Picked up some lumber and a sheet of melamine MDF, and turned this....View attachment 129952

Into this.....
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Still need to fasten the tops down, but it'll be so nice to finally have a legit workbench instead of using a fold out food tray lol!

That's how I build my benches! If it will see abuse, I will put a 2x something top on it! I built one with 2x12 tops, needless to say that's where my vise resides!

 

[Injectedcutty]

That's how I build my benches! If it will see abuse, I will put a 2x something top on it! I built one with 2x12 tops, needless to say that's where my vise resides!

Yeah, there will be a vise on this one once I find a good one. I'll reinforce it underneath though to be safe.

 

[Injectedcutty]

Updated pic just because. I didn't want screws visible, and ole RKTPWRD mentioned using PL400 adhesive. With the amount I put I don't think the worktop is going anywhere anytime soon!

 

[olds307 and 403]

I picked up a third LED 4 ft light to mount the far wall. It has dual built in Bluetooth speakers, actually gets pretty loud and has good sound. So now 5 lights including the two LED 100W bulbs in the garage door opener and one in the single socket orginally installed. I am rethinking my overhead heater location, right against the hood when it is open. Although now under the hood is well lit from both sides, the dual 4 ft LED just bounches off the top of the roof and the hood blocks it. I will still have 3 lights further back, if I half pull in a car to work on. I will probably add a cross beam to mount both on so I can have the hood open with all 3 heaters and more working area light.

 

[Turbolq4]

This is probably where I should have put this. After painting the garage I have already started using it. Need more lights and a lift but it's coming along.

 

[lilbowtie]

Started cleaning house - sold and engine, a nine in. rear, three sets of performance heads, and a transmission. Got a lot more to get rid of.