Popular Post John Morris Posted February 16, 2019 Popular Post Report Posted February 16, 2019 Nissan NV300 Van Transformed to a Woodshop Click on the link above. Have tools will travel!!! Ron Altier, Cal, Grandpadave52 and 3 others 5 1 Quote
Charles Nicholls Posted February 16, 2019 Report Posted February 16, 2019 WOW! Talk about a dream mobile shop! FlGatorwood and Cal 2 Quote
kmealy Posted February 16, 2019 Report Posted February 16, 2019 Check out Ron Paulk FlGatorwood, Grandpadave52, Gunny and 1 other 4 Quote
Popular Post Grandpadave52 Posted February 16, 2019 Popular Post Report Posted February 16, 2019 Both are cool but I couldn't help but think of this video when I watched them...sorry for the lack of respect...nah who am I kidding...I'm not. Artie, Cal, Gunny and 2 others 5 Quote
Popular Post kmealy Posted February 17, 2019 Popular Post Report Posted February 17, 2019 I've met some nomadic RVers. It sounds interesting. but not that practical for a woodworker, unless you were limited to carving or small turnings. Or a woodshop trailer and understanding campground management. I have known a couple of snowbirds that have 2 shops. I'm afraid what I needed next would always be at the other shop. FlGatorwood, Gunny, Dadio and 3 others 2 4 Quote
Popular Post Stick486 Posted February 17, 2019 Popular Post Report Posted February 17, 2019 1 hour ago, kmealy said: I'm afraid what I needed next would always be at the other shop. tool stores on retainer will fix that... Cal, Artie, Gene Howe and 2 others 1 4 Quote
Popular Post Gunny Posted February 18, 2019 Popular Post Report Posted February 18, 2019 3 hours ago, Stick486 said: tool stores on retainer will fix that... He didn't mention he had won the lottery. Last I checked tools stores aren't into this borrow thingy.... they want cash.. Artie, Grandpadave52, Stick486 and 4 others 1 1 5 Quote
Popular Post hawkeye10 Posted February 18, 2019 Popular Post Report Posted February 18, 2019 Nice setup. I really like that all his tools are on wheels. Gene Howe, Grandpadave52, FlGatorwood and 2 others 5 Quote
Popular Post Stick486 Posted February 18, 2019 Popular Post Report Posted February 18, 2019 8 hours ago, Woodbutcherbynight said: they want cash.. so give them a vast quanity of it and we'll be by to pick up the tools... problem solved... Artie, p_toad, FlGatorwood and 2 others 5 Quote
Artie Posted February 18, 2019 Report Posted February 18, 2019 I liked it from an engineering point, but I would think from a monetary point you would get more bang for the buck converting a trailer to a similiar workshop. Grandpadave52, Cal and FlGatorwood 3 Quote
Popular Post Stick486 Posted February 18, 2019 Popular Post Report Posted February 18, 2019 37 minutes ago, Artie said: more bang for the buck converting a trailer to a similiar workshop. a gull wing semi trailer it is... FlGatorwood, schnewj, Gunny and 5 others 3 5 Quote
kmealy Posted February 18, 2019 Report Posted February 18, 2019 8 hours ago, Artie said: I liked it from an engineering point, but I would think from a monetary point you would get more bang for the buck converting a trailer to a similiar workshop. I would think that a trailer would have a longer lifespan. For a long project (e.g., a house remodel, you might just leave it onsite for the duration). Keep the wheel bearings lubed and the wires intact. But then I see commercial vans on sale on the internet with 300,000 miles on them. One problem with a trailer is that it is a little less maneuverable and easier to disappear during the night. Well, OK, 2 things. Gunny, Cal, Artie and 1 other 4 Quote
Gene Howe Posted February 18, 2019 Report Posted February 18, 2019 We live in a very low crime area but I'll be darned if I'd tempt fate by leaving a trailer on site over night. Grandpadave52, Cal, FlGatorwood and 1 other 4 Quote
kmealy Posted February 18, 2019 Report Posted February 18, 2019 One thing that I've heard about the Nissans from a guy that installs carpet cleaning machines in vans -- he says the sheet metal is very thin and does not hold the screws well. Don't know if they still have the problem, but Sprinters (Mercedes, Freightliner, or Chrysler depending on where and when you bought it) seemed to have sheet metal rust issues. I could tell if they were more than a couple of years old because the body would have rust spots all over them. The new Chrysler/Dodge seems to be a Fiat model. I once owned a Fiat and would NEVER buy another. It was the worst 11 months, 2 weeks, 4 days, and 6 hours of car ownership I've ever had. Fiat = Fix it again, Tony. I'd probably opt for the Ford Transit. FlGatorwood, Cal, Grandpadave52 and 1 other 4 Quote
Gene Howe Posted February 18, 2019 Report Posted February 18, 2019 21 minutes ago, kmealy said: I'd probably opt for the Ford Transit. Wise man. When I first started watching American Pickers, they drove a Mercedes van. When Mike's brother got tired of running all over the country to fix that van, he convinced them to get the Transit. They seem quite happy with it. More headroom and cargo space. Cal, Gunny and FlGatorwood 3 Quote
Grandpadave52 Posted February 18, 2019 Report Posted February 18, 2019 8 minutes ago, Gene Howe said: Wise man. When I first started watching American Pickers, they drove a Mercedes van. When Mike's brother got tired of running all over the country to fix that van, he convinced them to get the Transit. They seem quite happy with it. More headroom and cargo space. Sponsorship $$'s was my guess. Cal, FlGatorwood, kmealy and 1 other 3 1 Quote
Gene Howe Posted February 18, 2019 Report Posted February 18, 2019 May be so. Mike's always looking for a buck. Cal, Grandpadave52 and FlGatorwood 2 1 Quote
Artie Posted February 18, 2019 Report Posted February 18, 2019 I just think for same amount of dough, one could get a bigger trailer, and need less custom equipment to outfit it. Also by being a trailer probably a whole lot less federal regulations, here. Cal and FlGatorwood 2 Quote
Stick486 Posted February 19, 2019 Report Posted February 19, 2019 3 hours ago, kmealy said: One problem with a trailer is that it is a little less maneuverable and easier to disappear during the night. Well, OK, 2 things. that gull wing has an apartment in the nose... FlGatorwood, Cal, Artie and 1 other 4 Quote
Gunny Posted February 19, 2019 Report Posted February 19, 2019 3 hours ago, Stick486 said: that gull wing has an apartment in the nose... I want mine in purple camo Artie, Cal, FlGatorwood and 1 other 4 Quote
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