MOVE MY POSITION

[Malcolm161]

I'm new on here, having joined recently to pick up tips, particularly on working with scrollsaw and making intarsia. That is my goal for this year, but I have only used an old scrollsaw that was inherited with a job lot bought when I set up the shop/garage 2 years ago.

 

Wanting a new scrollsaw and with the intention of spending more time with iot than I do at present, I realised that I may not wish to be standing at the bench, but sometimes sitting down.  At peseent the scrollsaw is on the end of my worktop/bench here 

 

It is not usually this tidy and thats because this shot was taken earlier that this project.  The scriollsaw work can only be done when standing, but it is controlled by a fopot switch, which enables both hands to keep hold of the work.  To lower the saw to a sitting position, means that I need to cut off the top of the bench and clear the space below - 

 

The first part is to remove the tool tray at the front of the bench and saw through the worktop, initially using a hand saw and then a jigsaw, before building the sides to hold the worktop in place when loose and cut through the front beam across the opening -

 

Fortunately the lower shelf was ideally placed to take the saw and allow the bench top to sit above on the supports that were added. With a garden chair, the saw is chest height, which at present seems to be a nice height. If I find that the new scrollsaw is different, then I may need to make some changes, but at least this is a start in the right direction -

 

After a fwew hours work, perhaps not a tidily as it should be, I now have a lower position and a higher position when the worktop is replaced and it's al;l looking tidy again. Just have to reposition the footswitch and the lighting - 

 

Its only thanks to the article on this forum by Travis, that has shown me how to attach photos, which I reduced to 30% of the original sizae.

 

Now all I need is an Excalibur 16 and get rid of the old saw.

 

Malcolm

 

[Scrolling Steve]

Looks great !...Very good use of your space.....Nice shop you have there Malcolm !

[Dan]

Great idea Malcolm. I like the way you think. 

[Malcolm161]

Thank you both,

It amazing what one can do when 'sort of'' restricted to space. With a large Bandswa, Planer/ thicknesser, sanding station and dust extractors, it all fits in together with two cars.and plenty of lumber, although heating is a bit of a problem, but a few layers helps to keep out the cold.

 

Malcolm

Edited January 18, 2016 by Malcolm161

[sweetsaw]

It looks great ,you need a gas or propane heater to hang from ceiling.

[Malcolm161]

Thanks sweetsaw, I have a couple of blow heaters each side where I stand or sit. I put them on an hour before I go out when it's cold and it soon takes the chill off even though it's a large garage - by UK standards anyway.

 

Malcolm

Edited January 18, 2016 by Malcolm161

[Dan]

Hmm...maybe an electric heating pad on the chair will help, if needed.

[New Guy]

Would you come over here and straighten up my shop space?

[Malcolm161]

Hmm...maybe an electric heating pad on the chair will help, if needed.

Thats a bit of a bummer I think!

Edited January 18, 2016 by Malcolm161

[Malcolm161]

Would you come over here and straighten up my shop space?

Sure, first class, tell me when!

 

Malcolm

[Doug]

Love an organized and clean shop and good job of dealing with the scroll saw.  I think having that large a refrigerator for beer and that close to power tools could be a danger - certainly not OSHA sanctioned.

[Phantom Scroller]

Good thinking Malcolm best of both worlds lower and higher.  Roly

[amazingkevin]

I'm new on here, having joined recently to pick up tips, particularly on working with scrollsaw and making intarsia. That is my goal for this year, but I have only used an old scrollsaw that was inherited with a job lot bought when I set up the shop/garage 2 years ago.

 

Wanting a new scrollsaw and with the intention of spending more time with iot than I do at present, I realised that I may not wish to be standing at the bench, but sometimes sitting down.  At peseent the scrollsaw is on the end of my worktop/bench here Before - Standing r.jpg

 

It is not usually this tidy and thats because this shot was taken earlier that this project.  The scriollsaw work can only be done when standing, but it is controlled by a fopot switch, which enables both hands to keep hold of the work.  To lower the saw to a sitting position, means that I need to cut off the top of the bench and clear the space below - Clear the space below r.jpg

 

The first part is to remove the tool tray at the front of the bench and saw through the worktop, initially using a hand saw and then a jigsaw, before building the sides to hold the worktop in place when loose and cut through the front beam across the opening -WIP-Cut off top r.jpg

 

Fortunately the lower shelf was ideally placed to take the saw and allow the bench top to sit above on the supports that were added. With a garden chair, the saw is chest height, which at present seems to be a nice height. If I find that the new scrollsaw is different, then I may need to make some changes, but at least this is a start in the right direction -New Position r.jpg

 

After a fwew hours work, perhaps not a tidily as it should be, I now have a lower position and a higher position when the worktop is replaced and it's al;l looking tidy again. Just have to reposition the footswitch and the lighting - Tidy Again r.jpg

 

Its only thanks to the article on this forum by Travis, that has shown me how to attach photos, which I reduced to 30% of the original sizae.

 

Now all I need is an Excalibur 16 and get rid of the old saw.

 

Malcolm

You know how to have a good time!

[Young_Scroller]

looks really great, totally jealous of your shop especially how clean it is

[LarryEA]

I like your pictures, description and whats happening in your shop.

You're willingness to help....... 

[Malcolm161]

looks really great, totally jealous of your shop especially how clean it is

 

It's not usually that tidy and if you saw the whole bench in the final shot you would be shocked. It took me quite a time to tidy up and put all the tools back in theright position.