Bob...I have worked around autos my whole life...my dad was a
mechanic, and I have built 3 different sand cars...restored 2
motorcycles (frame-off) and have always performed my own automotive
work...

I will be graduating from welding (MIG/TIG/ARC) school in 20 weeks and
would really like to get a business going and was just looking for
input from the group as to what they might stock a shop with given the
chance to start from scratch...

here's my wish list so far:

Dewalt Hacksaw
Tape Measure
Engineers Square
Scriber
Vernier Callipers
Protractor
Various files
6" Bench mounted Vise
C clamps & welding clamps
Hammers
sheet metal nibbler
Electric Jig-Saw & Drill
Pop rivit Gun
Pipe Bending tool
Marker Pen
20'' DISC SANDER/GRINDER
1 TON ARBOR PRESS
2 HP 10" BENCH GRINDER
HEAVY DUTY COMBINATION BELT/DISC SANDER
16 SPEED FLOOR DRILL PRESS
1 HP 7" x 12" HYDRAULIC FEED METAL CUTTING BANDSAW
10'' INDUSTRIAL CIRCULAR COLD SAW
PIPE AND TUBING NOTCHER
17'' BANDSAW
HEAVY DUTY ROLLER STAND
HEAVY DUTY GRINDER STAND WITH STORAGE TRAY
HEAVY DUTY PIPE BENDER
WHEEL CLAMP TIRE CHANGER
10 PC. COLOR CODED METRIC T-HANDLED HEX KEY SET
10 PC. COLOR CODED SAE T-HANDLED HEX KEY SET
2 PC. NUT SPLITTER SET
45 PC, METRIC TITANIUM NITRIDE COATED ALLOY STEEL TAP & DIE SET
45 PC, SAE TITANIUM NITRIDE COATED ALLOY STEEL TAP & DIE SET
1/2" PLANETARY GEAR REVERSIBLE PNEUMATIC DRILL
3/8'' REVERSIBLE AIR DRILL
3/8'' AIR ANGLE DRILL
2'' AIR ANGLE SANDER
HIGH SPEED AIR BODY SAW





With no malice intended, it would appear that you do not have enough
experience to be building the type of machines in which people could be
seriously injured - or killed.

If you had worked at automotive/metal fabrication in the past, your
experience would make you more than familiar with the various hand tools
and shop equipment that is necessary to properly construct these chassis
and components.

At the very least, you should visit different automotive and non-automotive
metal fabricating shops in your area to get a handle on the sorts of things
that must be addressed to build a safe vehicle, and the tools and equipment
necessary to achieve those goals.

Your message suggests that you do not even have a good familiarity with the
sorts of hand tools required, let alone the more sophisticated power
metalworking tools such as tubing benders, welders, cutters, etc.

Before you get your shop stocked correctly with tools and equipment, you
need to get your knowledge and experience bases stocked correctly.

The correct selection of tools and equipment for the type of work your shop
does will come from that knowledge and experience.


Bob Paulin - R.A.C.E.
Race Car Chassis Setup & Dial-in Services