Would love to see more on the bench top, having that lip would be really nice! Can’t wait to see the updated setup in the future. Very good use of space!
Wow dude. I have no excuse anymore. My shop is double the size and not nearly as organized!! I can’t complain about the space anymore lol. I LOVE IT! Inspired man for real
Nice setup. I’m trying to get a shop set up. I have a 22x23ft garage. I insulated the walls and put up white steel siding. I just put in some outlets and lights. I need to get a heater now. It’s hard for me to come up with a setup I like. I do think the shelves above the benches is a great idea.
One thing I would recommend is taking stock of how often you use items in relation to how valuable the space is. I audit my shop often, and when I stop and rate the importance of areas (for instance, the zones nearest entryways, or at my bench) I often find things like your imperial wrenches. When considering how valuable that space is in my head, then look at the stuff I keep in that space, it makes deciding on what needs to move easy. Oh! and for the clear bins of fasteners, its really quick and easy to take a piece of packing tape and tape whatever is in that bin to the front of it from the inside, then you can visually see what the item is!
Great use of space. Very nice setup, I would have no issuee sending you work if you werent across the border ehh. Also nice youve got a mill and lathe.. gamechanger. Thanks for the tour. Greetings from Wisconsin U.S.A
Very, very cool to see. Your knowledge and multiple skills revealed through your layout, tools, parts etc. I suspect bigger is not always better for a one person bike shop but it seems you could use more room for storage?
I need more room for disassembled parts & inventory. I’d also like a TIG, more room for bits & tooling & about 2’ wider. Otherwise this space is ideal for a one man shop.
Thank you for the inspiration! Looks like the ultimate dirt bike shop setup, love it. One question re the valve grinding kit; Is this something you think someone can do by themselves in their own shop, and get acceptable results? What is the name of your kit and what is the price? I have looked at the Neway cutters before, but this looked like stone grinding? I live in a country where there really isnt any shop that does valve seat cutting jobs on motorcycles, and I like the idea of being self sufficient. I have experience doing engine rebuilds, crank rebuilds, a bit of revalving and lots of service of suspension in the past.
Valve grinding is pretty technical & there is a fair bit to know. If you’ve rebuilt cranks with good results you have the technical aptitude to grind valve seats. The problem with the Neway cutter is that it’s almost impossible to get a concentric seat because you’re cranking the tool with your wrist. This Sioux kit is several thousand dollars but I bought part of it used.
@ChuckfromTrueTech Thank you. Yes, thats what I also have heard about the Neway. Guess I will be on the lookout for something used, and maybe start with a already ruined head for practice.
Awesome how you used every nook and cranny efficiently I was wondering what size and make and model lathe you have, I’m looking to get into lathe work as a hobbyist with my motorcycle work also as a hobby, found some on marketplace that look similar to yours, wondering what you use , thank you Maybe that would make a cool video
My lathe is a Southbend. I’m not sure about the model. The important features to me are a 3’ bed (do I can fit fork tubes,) power feed both ways, 220 single phase and a quick change gearbox.
My dad used to pump out tons of bikes in a shop/garage a little smaller than that. Lots of memories made. Great work can come out of little spaces! What are the dimensions of your space if you don’t mind me asking?
Excellent use of space. I love your shop Chuck !
Great video! It's always inspiring to see a well-thought-out and efficient setup from which to draw ideas; thanks, dude!
Awesome shop
Would love to see more on the bench top, having that lip would be really nice!
Can’t wait to see the updated setup in the future. Very good use of space!
+1 on the bench top! What kind of material is that? Custom job or commercial? Thanks!
Wow dude. I have no excuse anymore. My shop is double the size and not nearly as organized!! I can’t complain about the space anymore lol. I LOVE IT! Inspired man for real
Nice setup. I’m trying to get a shop set up. I have a 22x23ft garage. I insulated the walls and put up white steel siding. I just put in some outlets and lights. I need to get a heater now. It’s hard for me to come up with a setup I like. I do think the shelves above the benches is a great idea.
I’ve built several different layouts over the years. This didn’t happen overnight. It’s an ever evolving process.
Can confirm: Chuck is legit AF
great video, thanks for sharing! my kid wants to replicate that in our house ;)
Love this.. glad you shared! Looking forward to seeing your expansion, including the workshop reorganization! Keep that good content coming :]
Thanks for another great video! I always learn so much that’s applicable in such a concise way.
Awesome video and a fantastic use of space. Everything is very well thought out and right where you would need/want it.
One thing I would recommend is taking stock of how often you use items in relation to how valuable the space is. I audit my shop often, and when I stop and rate the importance of areas (for instance, the zones nearest entryways, or at my bench) I often find things like your imperial wrenches. When considering how valuable that space is in my head, then look at the stuff I keep in that space, it makes deciding on what needs to move easy.
Oh! and for the clear bins of fasteners, its really quick and easy to take a piece of packing tape and tape whatever is in that bin to the front of it from the inside, then you can visually see what the item is!
Sounds like you’ve put some effort into your own space.
Great use of space
Fantastic shop!
Love it. Tidy workshop is the only way to go 👌
Thanks for sharing.
a breath of nice clean air. Thanks Chuck.
Just awesome Chuck. Love the stickers box!
Great to see your layout. Just setting up my work area now and you haven me some ideas.
Great use of space. Very nice setup, I would have no issuee sending you work if you werent across the border ehh. Also nice youve got a mill and lathe.. gamechanger. Thanks for the tour. Greetings from Wisconsin U.S.A
Very, very cool to see. Your knowledge and multiple skills revealed through your layout, tools, parts etc. I suspect bigger is not always better for a one person bike shop but it seems you could use more room for storage?
I need more room for disassembled parts & inventory. I’d also like a TIG, more room for bits & tooling & about 2’ wider. Otherwise this space is ideal for a one man shop.
Thank you for the inspiration! Looks like the ultimate dirt bike shop setup, love it. One question re the valve grinding kit; Is this something you think someone can do by themselves in their own shop, and get acceptable results? What is the name of your kit and what is the price? I have looked at the Neway cutters before, but this looked like stone grinding? I live in a country where there really isnt any shop that does valve seat cutting jobs on motorcycles, and I like the idea of being self sufficient. I have experience doing engine rebuilds, crank rebuilds, a bit of revalving and lots of service of suspension in the past.
Valve grinding is pretty technical & there is a fair bit to know. If you’ve rebuilt cranks with good results you have the technical aptitude to grind valve seats. The problem with the Neway cutter is that it’s almost impossible to get a concentric seat because you’re cranking the tool with your wrist. This Sioux kit is several thousand dollars but I bought part of it used.
@ChuckfromTrueTech Thank you. Yes, thats what I also have heard about the Neway. Guess I will be on the lookout for something used, and maybe start with a already ruined head for practice.
Love this, thanks for sharing
Nice setup!
Nice shop! 👨🔧👍🏻🤘🏻
Excellent!
Awesome how you used every nook and cranny efficiently
I was wondering what size and make and model lathe you have, I’m looking to get into lathe work as a hobbyist with my motorcycle work also as a hobby, found some on marketplace that look similar to yours, wondering what you use , thank you
Maybe that would make a cool video
My lathe is a Southbend. I’m not sure about the model. The important features to me are a 3’ bed (do I can fit fork tubes,) power feed both ways, 220 single phase and a quick change gearbox.
Thanks for the info I appreciate that keep up the great videos 👍🏼
Love the video, how did you bend the lip in the back of the bench to store cans?
I order it from a metal shop. A 4x8 sheet sheared in half & bent 1” up in the back & 1” down in the front.
dream shop
My dad used to pump out tons of bikes in a shop/garage a little smaller than that. Lots of memories made. Great work can come out of little spaces! What are the dimensions of your space if you don’t mind me asking?
15x24.
Super interesting!! Thanks for sharing. Where do you source your inventory of fasteners through?
They’re just a transient collection from years of wrenching. Sometimes I buy common fasteners on Amazon.
How many flywheel pullers do you have /need?
Do all the brands Ktm/Husky/Gas gas / Beta /then the Japanese bikes use bike specefic pullers ?
I’ve probably got 30 of them but there 2 that I use on 90% of engines.
💯💯💯🔥
Hi pal I'm going to be doing my own crank pressing what ton is your press and any advise would be appreciated
10 ton. I have a full video on how to do it.
Hi can you send me link for your crank press vid
Just awesome Chuck. Love the stickers box!