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Old 12-02-2011, 07:03 PM   #1
dbeutel
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DIY Auto Shop

Greetings,
I am looking into the idea of starting a do it yourself auto shop in Lake County Illinois. I am trying to find out who would use this kind of shop and what kinds of tools they would need.




My shop would have:
  • lifts and tools
  • Welders
  • Tubing benders
  • Tire mounting machine
  • Sheet metal forming tools.
  • Mills
  • Lathes
  • Paint Prep area
  • Bead blasting
  • Paint booth
  • Powder coating
All of these tools and workspaces would be available to the public to work with for low hourly rates.

If you think this shop is a good Idea please post. I will also accept any suggestions regarding equipment, services, and hours.

A shop like this already exists near Joliet (http://www.selfserveautoshop.com) but nothing in Lake County.
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Old 07-03-2012, 07:37 PM   #2
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Re: DIY Auto Shop

So, did you ever do this? I live in Lake County Il and would like to know where you are if it did happen.
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