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    I've just received confirmation from the Council, that my planning permission has been Granted !

    So just got to tie up the Lease, and we're almost ready to rock and roll !

    Massive Relief !

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    The main task is going to be to get that awful Dark Grey floor sanded back, and get a Light, Bright Epoxy Floor Coating laid down.

    In the mean time I've been getting any Tools and Equipment cleaned up and color coded.

    I'm aiming for a White and Pastel Blue theme.




    I recently picked up a 1940/50's Norton No5 Fly Press, for a bargain price.

    Decided to give it a mini Restoration.

    How it started.




    I decided to use 'Starchem Synstryp' to remove the old paint.
    This stuff is Amazing !





    I chose this Product as it contains Dichloromethane and Phenol.
    As a bit of a rule, Any Paint Stripper in a Plastic Container, will always be much better than a Paint stripper in a Metal Container.

    Plus it had a Skull & Crossbones on it.

    This stuff is Very Aggressive, and should only be handled with Gloves and Eye Protection, personally I would also use some sort of Breathing Mask !

    The Result.




    Also stripped the Inertia Balls.


    After also stripping the Stand, The whole lot got a wash with Hot Soapy Water.


    Masked up the Important bits.


    They then got a few coats of Zinc Primer.




    Ready for Paint !

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    Nice mate! do you have to pay business rates on this? been thinking about getting the ball rolling on going into business myself and something this size would be perfect!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sturge View Post
    Nice mate! do you have to pay business rates on this? been thinking about getting the ball rolling on going into business myself and something this size would be perfect!
    Thanks dude.

    Yeah, On top of your Leasehold/Freehold, You have Business Rates, Service Charges and Insurance, as well as obviously your Electricity, Water and Gas.

    I would have done it a lot sooner, I've just had the wrong people around me.

    Give me a shout if you need any info !

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    Whoa. epic space and proper man tools. Noice

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    Quote Originally Posted by Will@666Custom View Post
    Thanks dude.

    Yeah, On top of your Leasehold/Freehold, You have Business Rates, Service Charges and Insurance, as well as obviously your Electricity, Water and Gas.

    I would have done it a lot sooner, I've just had the wrong people around me.

    Give me a shout if you need any info !
    Ah cool thanks mate for the heads up. I just googled some units for lease near me lol! Need to seriously start thinking about all expences and get a business plan sorted I think!

    Look forward to more unit updates! lol! what are your plans? any ramps? can get them quite cheap second hand nowadays!

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    place looks awesome!!
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    That fly press looks like a larger version of the one we have in our garage
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    Quote Originally Posted by marko14a View Post
    Whoa. epic space and proper man tools. Noice
    Thanks dude.

    I do like Old school Metal working Tools.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sturge View Post
    Ah cool thanks mate for the heads up. I just googled some units for lease near me lol! Need to seriously start thinking about all expences and get a business plan sorted I think!

    Look forward to more unit updates! lol! what are your plans? any ramps? can get them quite cheap second hand nowadays!

    Yeah man, You're welcome.

    I'm sure it would be awesome if you could make it work !


    Yeah, definitely have plans to get One 2-Post Ramp in as soon as possible.

    I'll get a Used one for sure, Then most probably look to have it professionally installed, and Checked at the same time !

    Wouldn't mind getting a Mezzanine Floor in there as well, Little chill out, Storage area upstairs.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Matt View Post
    place looks awesome!!
    Thanks very much Matt !

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chriscooke View Post
    That fly press looks like a larger version of the one we have in our garage
    To be honest, I didn't realise it was quite so big until I collected it.

    I think a Norton No5, is basically a 5 Ton !

    It feels like it ways that much trying to move it, Not sure how easy it will be getting from my Garage to Workshop, lol ?

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    out of curiosity is this just for playing with your own cars and mates etc or are you a business?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Matt View Post
    out of curiosity is this just for playing with your own cars and mates etc or are you a business?
    I would like to just play with my own cars, But I'll be aiming to make a business out of it as well.

    As most who know me are aware, It's a lot of having fun with cars, and socializing, lol !

    I'm just doing this Build as my own space, and a bit of fun, So it doesn't cross and Forum boundaries.

    I was going to say fell free to come down and say hello, But clocked your location, lol.

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    Will, ive never met you, but your opening up a business, involving cars, on my doorstep, just as ive got the financial backing to make a few special toys! I shall watch this thread intently, and wil put some work your way!

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    Quote Originally Posted by SidewaysThough View Post
    Will, ive never met you, but your opening up a business, involving cars, on my doorstep, just as ive got the financial backing to make a few special toys! I shall watch this thread intently, and wil put some work your way!
    I think it's a Sign, lol !

    That sounds great.

    I can't tout for work, But any questions you have, feel free to contact me.

    I'm amazed how many people are local to that area, It seems I'm the only one who's not ?

    Come down and say hello once I'm in there.

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    I wanna see pics of the finished press! lol, good work on the space mate! looks very tidy!

    All the best!

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    "Living the dream!"

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    Quote Originally Posted by ferretca18 View Post
    I wanna see pics of the finished press! lol, good work on the space mate! looks very tidy!

    All the best!
    I'm going to get a few other bits in Primer, then Paint them all together, Try and maximize my space.

    Thanks very much dude, I appreciate it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sturge View Post
    "Living the dream!"
    I'm hoping so... I'm putting everything into it, So it would be cool if it worked out !

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