I didn't notice any welders on your list. They're a definite must but I'm
sure you know that already. :-)

Do you plan to use pipe or tubing to build frames/chassis and roll cages,
etc? I ask because there's a big difference in benders for tubing vs. pipe
benders. Many people have bought pipe benders planning to use them with
tubing but it doesn't work.

And while we're wishing, I would think an auto rotisserie like the one in
the link below would be great for welding sandrail frames:

http://www.theroto2000.com/

A good place to see what's available for the type of fabrication you plan to
do is the Irvan-Smith site:

http://www.irvansmith.com

Another good source is The Eastwood Company:

http://www.eastwoodco.com

Best Regards,
Keith Marshall


"I'm not grown up enough to be so old!"


"FrOg" wrote in message
...
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