Overview

The workstation detailed here includes storage for tools, car care products, a shop vacuum and plenty of deep storage for larger items. I use this combination in my own garage and have installed several others like it for clients. Each of the cabinets (A , B and C) is available separately.

The footprint of the full workstation is approximately 134" wide x 30" deep x 42" high. The cabinets come with a full complement of drawer accessories (liners and drawer partitions) and include a 2 1/2" toe-kick base (not shown). Countertops are available separately although I usually recommend that customers source these locally to keep the freight costs down.

Cabinets are available in the colors shown below...there is a $500 paint charge on the custom colors (in RED). Bright blue and red are the 2 most common colors followed by black, white and grey. There is a 4-week lead time on orders (add an additional week for custom colors). Pricing below excludes freight cost.

Cabinet A - $2,795

Cabinet B - $1,195

Cabinet C - $1,595

Complete Workstation - $5,025 (10% savings)

 

Delivery and installation is available to local customers (NY/NJ) including configuration of the drawer interiors as shown below. All Lista products come with a lifetime warranty.

Bright blue		White		Black		Red
Green		Orange		Burgundy		Yellow
Dark grey		Pearl grey		Light grey		Royal blue

Cabinet A (9-drawer)

The heart of the workstation is this 9-drawer tool cabinet ("A"). If you only have the space or budget for 1 cabinet, this is the one to get. The housing measures 47" wide x 28 1/2" deep x 41 3/4" high (with toe-kick base, w/o countertop). Actual storage area for each drawer is 42" wide x 24" deep (1008 sq in or 7 sq ft)....total of 63 sq ft of tool storage in this one cabinet.

Cabinet cost with the drawer accessories* detailed below is $2,795.00 + freight (add $500 for custom colors). Most tools shown are currently available for purchase with your cabinet (they are not in the price above). Look for an "Ultimate Tool Set" (cabinet + tools, complete with configured drawer interiors) to be available by Spring 2008.

*Drawer accessories are shipped with the order but the customer must arrange them to accommodate their own storage needs. They do not come pre-installed in the drawers! The pictures below can be used as a guide. Ultimate Garage can also provide this organization service for local customers....$40 per drawer + cost of any additional accessories.

 

Drawer #1 - (2" height) - Frequently used wrenches and hand drive tools should go in the top drawer. This drawer will accommodate 5 Facom tool modules (10% discount on any tool modules purchased with this cabinet).

 

Drawer #2 - (2" height) - Specialty sockets and wrenches. This drawer will accommodate 5 Facom tool modules (10% discount on any tool modules purchased with this cabinet).

 

Drawer #3 - (2" height) - Screwdrivers, allen and bit drivers, punches and hammer tools. This drawer will accommodate 5 Facom tool modules (10% discount on any tool modules purchased with this cabinet).

 

Drawer #4 - (2" height) - Pliers and other assorted hand tools. This drawer can alternatively be supplied with a assortment of 100+ plastic storage boxes ( 3x3", 3x6" and 6x6") for hardware and fasteners storage....$75.00 upgrade cost.

 

Drawer #5 - (3" height) - Torque wrenches and specialty tools. Drawer is configured for long items and each row can be sub-divided into smaller sections for specialty sockets and other tools/accessories.

 

Drawer #6 - (3" height) - Drill bits, reamers, taps and dies. This drawer is used to house small tool sets. Includes 1 row of plastic boxes for the storage of miscellaneous small items.

 

Drawer #7 - (3" height) - Impact tools, pry bars, straight edges and other long narrow items.

 

Drawer #8 - (5" height) - This drawer will consist of 3 evenly spaced rows for recommended storage of air tools and other pneumatic accessories not included with the sockets in drawer #7.

The photo above (and the one below) shows the storage of factory specialty tools for BMW. I've worked with several high end car dealerships and a few race teams to improve the organization and tool control for their expensive specialty tools. I've seen too many "unit shops" in dealerships with tool boards missing over half of the items due to theft or misplacement.

 

Drawer #9 - (5" height) - Catch-all drawer. Hammers and mallets, files, saws and other cutting tools, etc.

 

Cabinet B (2 Drawers)

This simple 2 drawer cabinet is ideal for the storage of your car care products (chemicals & cleaners) and a small shop vac with all of the vac's hoses and accessories. It can also be used to house your garage audio/video equipment (rear and floor vents would be recommended) or your floor jacks and stands.

The housing measures 40" wide x 29 1/2" deep x 41 3/4" high (with toe-kick base, w/o countertop). Because of the slide out drawers behind the double door set, this cabinet measures an inch deeper than the other 2. Its important to set the cabinets even in the front, bolt them together, and install a 30" deep countertop which will hide the 1" gap behind the flanking cabinets.

Cabinet cost with the drawer accessories* detailed below is $1,195.00 + freight. Add $500 for custom colors (this is a "per order" surcharge, not "per cabinet").

*Drawer accessories are shipped with the order but the customer must arrange them to accommodate their own storage needs. They do not come pre-installed in the drawers! The pictures below can be used as a guide. Ultimate Garage can also provide this organization service for local customers....$40 per drawer + cost of any additional accessories.

The upper drawer can easily be set to the required height for your storage needs. I've also had customers store jacks and stands in this cabinet (all drawers have a 440 lb capacity at full extension). A third drawer can be added for an additional $200.00.

 

Pull out drawer allows easy access to all of your chemicals and cleaners. Dividers and partitions keep them organized and secure. A plastic drawer liner protects the bottom of the drawer and prevents leakage onto the contents below.

 

Shop vac and accessories. Vacuum can be used in place if the hose is long enough to reach the work area.

 

Cabinet C (4 Drawers)

This 4 drawer cabinet is used for your larger shops tool, especially those that come in storage cases. I also use if for bulk storage of shop supplies, spare parts, and detailing items.

The housing measures 47" wide x 28 1/2" deep x 41 3/4" high (with toe-kick base, w/o countertop). Cabinet comes with two 7" deep drawers and two 9" deep drawers but can be reconfigured to three 7" and one 11" at no extra cost (the 11" is used for file storage).

Cabinet cost with the drawer accessories* detailed below is $1,595.00 + freight. Add $500 for custom colors (this is a "per order" surcharge, not "per cabinet").

*Drawer accessories are shipped with the order but the customer must arrange them to accommodate their own storage needs. They do not come pre-installed in the drawers! The pictures below can be used as a guide. Ultimate Garage can also provide this organization service for local customers....$40 per drawer + cost of any additional accessories.

 

Drawer #1 (7" height) - Since this garage has ample lighting, it is used for auto detailing. I keep towels and cleaning rags stored in this top drawer. It can be used for a multitude of storage needs. Drawer comes partitioned into 4 large sections.

 

Drawer #2 (7" height) - 3 long rows which can be divided into smaller compartments. Specialty brake and suspension tools shown here.

 

Drawer #3 (9" height) - 3 wide sections for storage of tool cases.

 

Drawer #4 (9" height) - 4 wide sections for storage of bulk items. An 11" deep drawer can be sustituted here for file storage (3 front-to-back rows of hanging file) but one of the other 3-drawers will have to be downsized 2".