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Old 04-01-2009, 11:46 AM   #1
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Default Rental workshop with tools

Anyone know of places around mordialloc that will rent out workshop floor space and tools by the hour.

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Old 04-01-2009, 12:16 PM   #2
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do people actually do that used:
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Old 04-01-2009, 12:42 PM   #3
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i think there is one in seaford, and one in moorabbin, i think they supply workshop and hoist and you supply your own tools, but dont quote me on this
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Old 04-01-2009, 12:48 PM   #4
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do people actually do that used:
Many many moons ago this kinda thing was a thriving industry. You used their workshop with hoist and used your tools, theirs were available for a small charge. I knew of at least three in Adel run by mechanics who were there to help if you got stuck .........as I often did
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Old 04-01-2009, 03:53 PM   #5
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Sounds like a OHS nightmare to me.

We can not even have someone that is not a worker in the workshop fullstop...
Work cover would give you a big fine trying to do something like that.
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Old 04-01-2009, 04:04 PM   #6
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I have not seen this type of thing lately.

Snap On has a sticker that says "I make my living using my Snap On tools, please do not ask to borrow them".
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Sounds like a OHS nightmare to me.

We can not even have someone that is not a worker in the workshop fullstop...
Work cover would give you a big fine trying to do something like that.
Sure would
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Old 04-01-2009, 04:11 PM   #8
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do people actually do that used:
A place in McGuire St Moorabbin/Cheltenham used to
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Old 04-01-2009, 10:42 PM   #9
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Thanks guys.
The joys of moving to another state and missing your tools and workshop
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Sounds like a OHS nightmare to me.

We can not even have someone that is not a worker in the workshop fullstop...
Work cover would give you a big fine trying to do something like that.
You can tell who's showing their age now......

Back then there was no such animal as Workcover.
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Old 05-01-2009, 08:11 AM   #11
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Sounds like a OHS nightmare to me.

We can not even have someone that is not a worker in the workshop fullstop...
Work cover would give you a big fine trying to do something like that.
You can do anything if you have the right insurance and correct processes in place.
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Old 05-01-2009, 09:00 AM   #12
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I remember years ago (late 80s) TAFE used to offer a basic car maintenance course where you could use all their facilities, after hours.
All my mates joined up for this reason even thought they were only there to rebuild engines etc.
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Old 05-01-2009, 12:59 PM   #13
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I didn't even think of tafe. We had the same thing in WA. Used to run one night a week for about 4 hours. Will have to check it out
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the must be a way around the OH&S issues here is one in Dubbo http://www.diyauto.com.au/services/ and AFAIK the is one in alexandria Sydney called U doit ( I'm not 100% sure they are still going i used them years ago)
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heh, this is a pretty good idea. i know you can hire out your own spray booths, but i didn't know about hoist & workshop. if anyone knows of one in bris, let us know!
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the must be a way around the OH&S issues here is one in Dubbo http://www.diyauto.com.au/services/ and AFAIK the is one in alexandria Sydney called U doit ( I'm not 100% sure they are still going i used them years ago)

Like Big Trev says youd have to have the right insurance and more than likely a bit of paperwork.
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