[ba] Pit Row DIY shop

[Chris Maresca]

My last shop was similar to this, although not a business.  There were 6 
of us which eventually dwindled to 4.   It worked pretty well, but 
bringing new people on was a huge issue.  We had almost $100k of 
equipment, so it was very much an issue of trust.

The single biggest problem with these types of endeavors is finding a 
suitable location.  If you are doing it commercially, you will run into 
all kinds of regulations re: zoning, EPA, etc. and automotive is among 
the most regulated/contained areas.  Never mind if you want to do 
welding as well....   Keeping it non-commercial (a hobby shop) means you 
can avoid a lot of the paperwork/requirements.

The insurance & business issues are very minor compared to finding a 
suitable spot and the appropriate people.

Chris.

On 12/19/13 6:00 PM, audiqtrocp wrote:
> There is a place like this - or similar concept in the Denver area.  Lots of guys from machinists to welders to mechanics with a common place to work on their cars or other projects.  Membership based for liability reasons and the ability to do a lot of bartering between those with the capabilities to offer.
>
> Love to see a business plan and insurance policy.  I could put something together around here I bet.
>
> Sent from my iPhone for, the one with the bigger Gee Bee's
>
> On Dec 18, 2013, at 17:11, Steve B <urq at pacbell.net> wrote:
>
>> Any here been to this place?  I just learned of it today.  It is on Lafayette near Martin in Santa Clara.  I think I'm going to stop by one day when I'm off next week.  Funny, I had thought about buying a defunct gas station and doing this years ago, but figured insurance would be impossible to obtain.  I wonder if some change in liability insurance is behind the explosion of DIY hobby shops lately?
>>
>> Steve Buchholz
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