It's been many a year since I've had a real garage where I could work on my vehicles, but we're nearing completion on my wife's house and my garage and I was wondering if anyone had opinions to share.
First, some info:
I have an old Craftsman toolbox with maybe 6 drawers sitting on a roller box it's not made to fit on that has gotten me through many years, but I think I need to expand a bit. Additionally shelves or storage closets for parts, larger tools, Christmas decorations, camping gear...you know the drill, will be needed. We have no attic and storage is scarce but thankfully I'm clutter-phobic so our junk is kept to a minimum.
It's an oversized 2 car garage with an 8' door (so Cora, the FJ60, can fit with her luggage rack installed). Beside the standard width 2 car door is another 8' section of garage that will be my shop. The motorcycles will be parked here, likely with a lift. My tools and various storage might be able to line the side wall but I'd rather keep all storage and work space along the "back" wall of the garage extending from in front of the cars all the way into my shop area.
Now the question: Toolboxes, storage shelves, cabinets....what do you use? What DON'T you use? Brand names or specific items are welcome. Recommend building something myself from the Home Depot lumber pile? Why or why not? Just want some thought starters.
I'll also try to get around to posting a couple photos for you guys if you like.
First, some info:
I have an old Craftsman toolbox with maybe 6 drawers sitting on a roller box it's not made to fit on that has gotten me through many years, but I think I need to expand a bit. Additionally shelves or storage closets for parts, larger tools, Christmas decorations, camping gear...you know the drill, will be needed. We have no attic and storage is scarce but thankfully I'm clutter-phobic so our junk is kept to a minimum.
It's an oversized 2 car garage with an 8' door (so Cora, the FJ60, can fit with her luggage rack installed). Beside the standard width 2 car door is another 8' section of garage that will be my shop. The motorcycles will be parked here, likely with a lift. My tools and various storage might be able to line the side wall but I'd rather keep all storage and work space along the "back" wall of the garage extending from in front of the cars all the way into my shop area.
Now the question: Toolboxes, storage shelves, cabinets....what do you use? What DON'T you use? Brand names or specific items are welcome. Recommend building something myself from the Home Depot lumber pile? Why or why not? Just want some thought starters.
I'll also try to get around to posting a couple photos for you guys if you like.