# New Shop **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [October 29, 2010, 11:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-shop/162100 "2010-10-29T11:27:42Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![jimmyfloyd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jimmyfloyd/32/3077_2.png) [@jimmyfloyd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jimmyfloyd)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2010, 8:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-shop/162100/41 "2010-11-01T20:29:14Z")
Yes, check craigslist. I just got a box of random sockets, a 1/2" 100 lbs torque wrench, a drill, 6 3 ton jack stands, tile cutter, chalk line, square, and a bunch of small hand tools and random items for $30 on craigslist. Also watch Sears on black friday. Join the Craftsman club too. I was able to get the Jack, creeper and jackstands kit for $75 on the wednesday before thanksgiving because I was a member. Saved me from having to go out on black friday. My brother told me about this when he worked there last year. ---
**Author:** ![99\_civic\_si](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/99_civic_si/32/7319_2.png) [@99\_civic\_si](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/99_civic_si)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2010, 2:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-shop/162100/42 "2010-11-02T02:04:42Z")
Harbor freight is your friend. Let the haters hate. I use all snap-on shit at swerve, and a lot of HF shit at my place. I must say, yes there is a difference, but not as much as people make it out to be. Experience saves my ass more than better tools. And for Craftsman, fuck craftsman. Most of that shit is garbage and I’ll use HF shit over it any day. I use a ton of HF impact shit and haven’t broken a single socket(their old line they carried I busted almost all of them). If you want middle of the road shit, hop on tooltopia and start picking up some sunex handtools. As for wrenchs, gearwrench. In my experience I’ve busted more snap-on ratchets than gearwrench. Impact guns: I use 3 different ones, snap-on, IR, and HF earthquake gun. For regular use, I prefer the HF one over the other two because of setting switch built into the gun. Power wise, the snap-on wins hands down, but the damn earthquake gun does about the same as my IR gun. HF pliers do pretty much suck dick though. ---
**Author:** ![Shrek](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shrek/32/7364_2.png) [@Shrek](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shrek)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2010, 10:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-shop/162100/43 "2010-12-29T22:33:00Z")
Got all moved, time to get unpacked and back to it - Here’s the new shop (before I moved in) ![http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa271/shrekb18/063.jpg?t=1293689181](http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa271/shrekb18/063.jpg?t=1293689181) ![http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa271/shrekb18/058.jpg?t=1293689181](http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa271/shrekb18/058.jpg?t=1293689181) ![http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa271/shrekb18/059.jpg?t=1293689181](http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa271/shrekb18/059.jpg?t=1293689181) Things are going well, I picked up some tools during black Friday and internet Monday. Then I also did well for Christmas. I’ll have to update this when I get the camera unpacked! Looking into a air compressor? What’s the best bang for my buck? I know I want 30gals plus so its not kicking on all the time but what do I want as far as horse power and CFM’s? Thanks ---
**Author:** ![challengermike](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/challengermike/32/5106_2.png) [@challengermike](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/challengermike)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2010, 9:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-shop/162100/44 "2010-12-30T21:59:53Z")
Home depot (huskey brand) air compressor is a pretty good deal.I have a 60 gallon that pretty much will run anything .I think it was around $425.Anything less than a 60 gallon it pretty useless.It wont keep up with any real air tools(Da,air board,impact guns)anything that uses alot of cfm. ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2010, 10:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-shop/162100/45 "2010-12-30T22:08:23Z")
I have a 220v Huskey 60gal as well. Does work. ---
**Author:** ![KhoiFish](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/khoifish/32/5409_2.png) [@KhoiFish](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KhoiFish)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2010, 10:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-shop/162100/46 "2010-12-30T22:38:47Z")
Cool, the shop looks nice. Where are you now? ---
**Author:** ![Quattro\_Krant](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/ac91a4/32.png) [@Quattro\_Krant](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Quattro_Krant)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2010, 5:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-shop/162100/47 "2010-12-31T05:25:17Z")
I say invest some of that tool budget in drugs, nice strong good drugs. That way, when you spend all day fixing some piece of shit car, and then something else goes wrong with it, you can snort yourself to the point that you no longer care. A nuse would also be a good investment. ---
**Author:** ![Shrek](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shrek/32/7364_2.png) [@Shrek](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shrek)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2011, 2:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-shop/162100/48 "2011-01-01T14:40:26Z")
> [@challengermike](#): > > Home depot (huskey brand) air compressor is a pretty good deal.I have a 60 gallon that pretty much will run anything .I think it was around $425.Anything less than a 60 gallon it pretty useless.It wont keep up with any real air tools(Da,air board,impact guns)anything that uses alot of cfm. > [@cougarspeed](#): > > I have a 220v Huskey 60gal as well. Does work. Thanks for the advice I’ll look into the Huskeys! > [@Quattro Krant](#): > > I say invest some of that tool budget in drugs, nice strong good drugs. That way, when you spend all day fixing some piece of shit car, and then something else goes wrong with it, you can snort yourself to the point that you no longer care. A nuse would also be a good investment. Not sure how to take this? ---
**Author:** ![Jam](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jam/32/7235_2.png) [@Jam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jam)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2011, 8:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-shop/162100/49 "2011-01-02T08:36:34Z")
Don’t listen to him he’s just salty ---
**Author:** ![Quattro\_Krant](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/ac91a4/32.png) [@Quattro\_Krant](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Quattro_Krant)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2011, 10:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-shop/162100/50 "2011-01-02T10:36:58Z")
> [@Shrek](#): > > Not sure how to take this? Lately I have come to utterly despise working on cars. I have also grown to HATE all cars. I’m not a drinker but lately I’m starting to think it is something I might want to take up due to my complete hatred of working on cars. > [@Jam](#): > > Don’t listen to him he’s just salty Shut the fuck up Jam, I’ll come over to your house and piss on your rising sun hood ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2011, 10:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-shop/162100/51 "2011-01-02T10:50:06Z")
> [@Shrek](#): > > Thanks for the advice I’ll look into the Huskeys! > > Not sure how to take this? Find an open box one and then grab the veterans discount. Sobo was with me when I was harassing the shit out of the manager for mine. Needed a power cord(I made one for a few bux) I think I srsly paid like $250 for it brand new haha. ---
**Author:** ![Shrek](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shrek/32/7364_2.png) [@Shrek](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shrek)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2011, 11:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-shop/162100/52 "2011-01-02T11:29:50Z")
> [@Quattro Krant](#): > > Lately I have come to utterly despise working on cars. I have also grown to HATE all cars. I’m not a drinker but lately I’m starting to think it is something I might want to take up due to my complete hatred of working on cars. Ok yea, I was like “is he calling my cars junk and telling me to hang myself lol”… After my last fail I really wanted to give up but at the end of the day I like the hobby to much and some day when I get to the track again I know it will be all worth it. > [@cougarspeed](#): > > Find an open box one and then grab the veterans discount. Sobo was with me when I was harassing the shit out of the manager for mine. Needed a power cord(I made one for a few bux) I think I srsly paid like $250 for it brand new haha. I’m looking, hopefully find a good deal some time soon. I don’t NEED one right away but it would be used if I did. pix! ![http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa271/shrekb18/WRX/DSCN1227.jpg?t=1294011917](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/d/a/da6d42e19cfdb5b78a714edabdb4fc8b9ca519f3.jpeg) ![http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa271/shrekb18/WRX/DSCN1233.jpg?t=1294011917](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/6/c/6c6ef108eb04eb72a7b210beccb82b2ea49ef991.jpeg) Jegs 3-ton stands ![http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa271/shrekb18/New%20Shop/DSCN1230.jpg?t=1294012158](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/6/1/61b36e7b9035e1b309cc8f66baff69a7abe0e6c8.jpeg) HF U.S. General 4,000lb jack, seams to work well! Paid 120 with a $70 off coupon ![http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa271/shrekb18/New%20Shop/toolbox.jpg?t=1294012158](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/0/9/09f9c0056e6c1e05ff334e238aae18ec298728d2.jpeg) ![http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa271/shrekb18/New%20Shop/DSCN1228.jpg?t=1294012391](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/8/9/898e362be468a66af976e6d4964b90e1f16e14d0.jpeg) HF 13 drawer US General roller. I love this, after a month of shopping, E-bay, Sears ect. I found this. Got it for 349 with a $250 off coupon. picked it up to save on shipping. ![http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa271/shrekb18/New%20Shop/DSCN1224.jpg?t=1294012391](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/5/d/5d168206101b7b48efa3a53f6a5ee906c76cd99c.jpeg) Picked this up lastnight, on sale for 199 reg. 300 ![http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa271/shrekb18/New%20Shop/DSCN1226.jpg?t=1294012391](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/5/4/543d75485df82740807ce7375fc4f78e09d1d98f.jpeg) ![http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa271/shrekb18/New%20Shop/DSCN1225.jpg?t=1294012391](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/8/3/8360e044bea066ca2c97d77f9c25679dbf6d6846.jpeg) ![http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa271/shrekb18/New%20Shop/DSCN1237.jpg?t=1294012158](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/4/3/4307718c4202cca9bc015006d63af99df9c2b696.jpeg) ![http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa271/shrekb18/New%20Shop/DSCN1238.jpg?t=1294012158](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/b/b/bbe5f212329e21b3ce313777c62f07dc52eed3e4.jpeg) ![http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa271/shrekb18/New%20Shop/DSCN1239.jpg?t=1294012158](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/4/1/41c2b99e8b67cd85b8b1973e7f39770bd3a1a766.jpeg) ![http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa271/shrekb18/New%20Shop/DSCN1240.jpg?t=1294012158](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/4/d/4df003cee97424602e17b4f4fa09be5eadee779f.jpeg) ![http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa271/shrekb18/New%20Shop/DSCN1241.jpg?t=1294012158](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/c/1/c159cfdd8833b8d0026c5237d9b35be9d1264651.jpeg) Cheap set - paid 20 ![http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa271/shrekb18/New%20Shop/DSCN1232.jpg?t=1294012158](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/0/5/05236ce2fa9a5f5842341760a2a02d072a2d0b9f.jpeg) ![http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa271/shrekb18/New%20Shop/DSCN1229.jpg?t=1294012391](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/5/8/58403e9ac99d3abab5d68f9e34c2ddc5ee04fad9.jpeg) Shrek parts not unpacked yet. New Sears 8 foot work bench. Paid 180 ---
**Author:** ![Pauly](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pauly/32/7493_2.png) [@Pauly](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pauly)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2011, 7:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-shop/162100/53 "2011-01-04T07:10:52Z")
When you buy a compressor make sure its not the single stage type. Make sure it has a seperate motor/pump the single (i think they call them oil less ones) are so fucking loud/noisey. i have one in a 60 gal version that i use i wish i didnt, kills my ears ---
**Author:** ![Saxon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/59ef9b/32.png) [@Saxon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Saxon)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2011, 8:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-shop/162100/54 "2011-01-04T08:29:41Z")
nice pick ups so far man i can give you some advice though for the common tools like ratchets etc you can get away with craftsman , but when it comes to tap and dies and specialty tools you really get what you pay for… and generally your only using those when something fucks up so you want them to perform and not make a job harder (like a tap breaking off inside of something) good luck man ---
**Author:** ![Shrek](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shrek/32/7364_2.png) [@Shrek](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shrek)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2011, 10:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-shop/162100/55 "2011-01-04T10:16:10Z")
> [@Pauly](#): > > When you buy a compressor make sure its not the single stage type. Make sure it has a seperate motor/pump the single (i think they call them oil less ones) are so fucking loud/noisey. i have one in a 60 gal version that i use i wish i didnt, kills my ears I was told that. So I want a 30 plus gal. two stage, whats CFM should I be looking for? I dont want to cheap out on this but I might just have to for now. > [@Saxon](#): > > nice pick ups so far man > > i can give you some advice though > > for the common tools like ratchets etc you can get away with craftsman , but when it comes to tap and dies and specialty tools you really get what you pay for… and generally your only using those when something fucks up so you want them to perform and not make a job harder (like a tap breaking off inside of something) > > good luck man Yea Id say that tap and die set is pretty cheapo, thought it was a good deal at the time but after shopping around I could have got a real nice set for a few bucks more. ---
**Author:** ![LUKE\_L](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/luke_l/32/7462_2.png) [@LUKE\_L](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUKE_L)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2011, 10:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-shop/162100/56 "2011-01-04T10:26:03Z")
Good stuff. :tup: On the single stage compressors…they are loud as fuck. But, some plywood and some foam or styrofoam insulation really make it not a big deal…FYI. ---
**Author:** ![Shrek](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shrek/32/7364_2.png) [@Shrek](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shrek)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2011, 10:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-shop/162100/57 "2011-01-04T10:40:43Z")
> [@LUKE\_L](#): > > Good stuff. :tup: > > On the single stage compressors…they are loud as fuck. But, some plywood and some foam or styrofoam insulation really make it not a big deal…FYI. Sounds like something I could do! Thanks for the idea. ---
**Author:** ![Quattro\_Krant](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/ac91a4/32.png) [@Quattro\_Krant](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Quattro_Krant)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2011, 10:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-shop/162100/58 "2011-01-04T10:55:17Z")
Pick up some of those Bbolt out things that you pound on to a spun nut/bolt head to get it loosened. By far the most valuable tool set when working on rusted out piece of shit WNY cars. They are pricey for the number you get in a set but they are SO awesome to have when you need them. Also, would I be able to come over to your new shop and lay under that WRX and then have you push it off the jackstands and crush me? It’s been that kind of week and it is only Tuesday ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2011, 11:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-shop/162100/59 "2011-01-04T11:21:54Z")
My compressor is not loud at all. That is all i know lol ---
**Author:** ![Jagermeister](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f19dbf/32.png) [@Jagermeister](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jagermeister)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2011, 5:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-shop/162100/60 "2011-01-04T17:00:10Z")
Looks like your off and running! Also, this is a smoking deal if you need inexpensive drill bits and fastener bits. [http://www.lowes.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10151&catalogId=10051&cId=SEARCH&productId=3271069&cm\_mmc=aff\_gan-](http://www.lowes.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10151&catalogId=10051&cId=SEARCH&productId=3271069&cm_mmc=aff_gan-)_-k1971-_-GAN\_612611659-\_-Experience%20Holiday%20at%20Lowe%27s.%20%20Your%20Home%20for%20the%20Holidays.%2088x31 [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-shop/162100.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-shop/162100.md?page=4)