Travis Posted April 4, 2018 Report Share Posted April 4, 2018 Howdy All. The calendar tells me it's spring, but the weather doesn't seem to agree. Regardless, it's time to get into the shop! I know I love seeing shop pics. I don't know what it is about them. I just love seeing how other people work. So, this month's challenge is to share pictures of your shop...mess and all. Share a pic of your workshop. Multiple pics are encouraged. Or, if you're so inclined, h'bout a shop tour video!? It doesn't have to be fancy. When you post, tell us a little something about it. What you like or don't like about the shop? What improvements would you like to make? What kind of work do you typically do? Any unique setups that make your work easier? I think this will be a fun challenge. I can't wait to peek inside your world. Have Fun! SCROLLSAW703, MTCowpoke22 and new2woodwrk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chunkthekid Posted April 4, 2018 Report Share Posted April 4, 2018 Great idea. This will be a fun one. SCROLLSAW703 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsN Posted April 4, 2018 Report Share Posted April 4, 2018 sounds like fun! SCROLLSAW703 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrowning Posted April 4, 2018 Report Share Posted April 4, 2018 Can we post the video on this forum or does it need to go through YouTube? SCROLLSAW703 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhudson Posted April 4, 2018 Report Share Posted April 4, 2018 Great idea, I love to see how others organize and layout their shops. I'll be off the grid for a week or so, but when I return I'll come an play. SCROLLSAW703 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post new2woodwrk Posted April 4, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 4, 2018 (edited) Ok then - here goes... It's not pretty and one thing I would like is a real shop. It gets kind of cramped at times and I try to keep it clean by putting things away at the end of each session so I can start the next session with everything where it belongs. Unfortunately, the wife is now in the shop and she just can't get the hang of putting things away at the end of each session. I built all the carts and work benches as well as all the jigs. Hope this isn't too many pics, so here goes: Outside looking in - what a mess To the left are my drip boxes and extra table set up - in the back is my 8' work bench Cleat wall - Tools, tool box, stationary work bench Used to be my layout table until I got into scrolling - now it's a scroll table LOL Delta saw in front and Wen behind it. Against the wall is the wifes work bench I made for her Big HF dust control in corner - hiding behind the scrap buckets - table saw on the left Setup a centipede table now for layout and framing Chemical and stain cabinet - repurposed it from a bookcase made in the only woodworking class I've taken Miter station - I hardly use it anymore Clamp Wall - I make my own pipe clamps Look back - Skil 9" band saw, grinder, HF disc sander and new Wen drill press you can't see That's enough I think Wish I had room to spread out Can't wait to see everyone else... Edited April 13, 2018 by new2woodwrk SCROLLSAW703, jbrowning, Travis and 9 others 10 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted April 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2018 4 hours ago, jbrowning said: Can we post the video on this forum or does it need to go through YouTube? Either YouTube or Facebook video. For YouTube, you can keep it "Unlisted" and it won't show up for people unless they have the link. For FB, I think you have to have permissions to show the video publicly. I think there's a button next to the date of your post where you can change who can see it. Choose Public before posting the link here. It will only change the privacy for that one post. I thin you might be able to share it on SSV's FB page and maybe link it here. Not sure, though. I haven't tried it. We also support Vimeo. SCROLLSAW703, jbrowning and OCtoolguy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rockytime Posted April 4, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 4, 2018 I have no idea how my photos came out like this. I tried doing thumbnails but could not figure it out. Anyway the shop is 8x14' and is in one corner of the garage. The last three photos are at the rear of the shop where I have my other stuff like 2 belt sanders, table saw, the box I use for spraying patterns and for spray painting, band saw, etc. Last photo is my 12L14 steel is stacked. I don't show the pedestal grinder or metal band saw. SCROLLSAW703, Scrolling Steve, Lucky2 and 10 others 11 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new2woodwrk Posted April 5, 2018 Report Share Posted April 5, 2018 36 minutes ago, Rockytime said: I have no idea how my photos came out like this. I tried doing thumbnails but could not figure it out. Anyway the shop is 8x14' and is in one corner of the garage. The last three photos are at the rear of the shop where I have my other stuff like 2 belt sanders, table saw, the box I use for spraying patterns and for spray painting, band saw, etc. Last photo is my 12L14 steel is stacked. I don't show the pedestal grinder or metal band saw. Looks great Rocky - it's clean - and lucky you, you have A/C 0 wish I did :( Lucky OCtoolguy and SCROLLSAW703 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted April 5, 2018 Report Share Posted April 5, 2018 Nice looking shop areas guys. Just remember, any shop space is good shop space. But I really wanted to tell Les that I really like that purple chair! Would look great in front of my purple excalibur. I will try to get a pic or two over the next day or two perhaps. SCROLLSAW703, new2woodwrk and OCtoolguy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted April 5, 2018 Report Share Posted April 5, 2018 Sounds like fun. I'll grab a few photos as soon as I get a chance. OCtoolguy and SCROLLSAW703 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tgiro Posted April 5, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 5, 2018 This video is about three years old. The planer has been removed and replaced with a SuperMax sander. But, other than that it's pretty much what's there. stoney, Travis, oldhudson and 7 others 7 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrowning Posted April 5, 2018 Report Share Posted April 5, 2018 Here is a video of my 2 car garage I'm slowly making into my workshop. Workshop I'm hoping in time, I will get a 10" bandsaw and a lathe along with a heater for the winter time. Travis, OCtoolguy, Ron Johnson and 6 others 7 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCROLLSAW703 Posted April 5, 2018 Report Share Posted April 5, 2018 Sounds like a great idea, Travis! those of you that put pictures up, excellent pictures! Remember, to you it may look like a mess, but any shop is a blessing for your hobby. It's your escape from the rest of the world for the few hours you get to spend in it. You know where things are, keep on keepin' on! I'll try & get pictures of my shop on. I've got 400 sq. ft. of work space that has my equipment "strategically" placed for navigation. And at the moment, it looks like a tornado hit it bcause I ain't been in it for nearly 4 months to shine up from a couple projects I'm workin' on. Good Idea! I'm anxious to see more shops!:):) new2woodwrk, OCtoolguy and Lucky2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted April 5, 2018 Report Share Posted April 5, 2018 3 hours ago, new2woodwrk said: Ok then - here goes... It's not pretty and one thing I would like is a real shop. It gets kind of cramped at times and I try to keep it clean by putting things away at the end of each session so I can start the next session with everything where it belongs. Unfortunately, the wife is now in the shop and she just can't get the hang of putting things away at the end of each session. I built all the carts and work benches as well as all the jigs. Hope this isn't too many pics, so here goes: Outside looking in - what a mess Cleat wall - Tools Used to be my layout table until I got into scrolling - now it's a scroll table LOL Big HF dust control in corner - hiding behind the scrap buckets Setup a centipede table now for layout and framing Chemical and stain cabinet - repurposed it from a bookcase made in the only woodworking class I've taken Miter station - I hardly use it anymore Clamp Wall - I make my own pipe clamps That's enough I think Wish I had room to spread out Can't wait to see everyone else... Nice to see your shop. I love the amount of room you have. Appears you have things well arranged with things on wheels. SCROLLSAW703, new2woodwrk and OCtoolguy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post justdraftn Posted April 5, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 5, 2018 This is a cool idea. We can all rob ideas for our shops from everyone else.. ....so, I'm very blessed to have two shops. A garage shop, for the big stuff, and a basement shop for the fine work. I live in the house that my dad built and I grew up in. Many of the tools were his and the tools I Iearned on. The basement shop is one of the back bedrooms in the basement. Man caves w/pin ball machines and big tvs are ok for a few hours....but these caves.....they are for a life time of fun. SCROLLSAW703, stoney, bobscroll and 9 others 11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new2woodwrk Posted April 5, 2018 Report Share Posted April 5, 2018 1 hour ago, justdraftn said: This is a cool idea. We can all rob ideas for our shops from everyone else.. ....so, I'm very blessed to have two shops. A garage shop, for the big stuff, and a basement shop for the fine work. I live in the house that my dad built and I grew up in. Many of the tools were his and the tools I Iearned on. The basement shop is one of the back bedrooms in the basement. Man caves w/pin ball machines and big tvs are ok for a few hours....but these caves.....they are for a life time of fun. ... Very cool shop - that's great your dad was able to pass his knowledge and skills on to you! Thanks for sharing! Lucky2, justdraftn, OCtoolguy and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Phantom Scroller Posted April 5, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 5, 2018 Roly's man cave. OCtoolguy, justdraftn, heppnerguy and 8 others 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted April 5, 2018 Report Share Posted April 5, 2018 21 hours ago, new2woodwrk said: Ok then - here goes... It's not pretty and one thing I would like is a real shop. It gets kind of cramped at times and I try to keep it clean by putting things away at the end of each session so I can start the next session with everything where it belongs. Unfortunately, the wife is now in the shop and she just can't get the hang of putting things away at the end of each session. I built all the carts and work benches as well as all the jigs. Hope this isn't too many pics, so here goes: Outside looking in - what a mess Cleat wall - Tools Used to be my layout table until I got into scrolling - now it's a scroll table LOL Big HF dust control in corner - hiding behind the scrap buckets Setup a centipede table now for layout and framing Chemical and stain cabinet - repurposed it from a bookcase made in the only woodworking class I've taken Miter station - I hardly use it anymore Clamp Wall - I make my own pipe clamps That's enough I think Wish I had room to spread out Can't wait to see everyone else... A nice shop and a nifty dust collection system you have. SCROLLSAW703 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted April 5, 2018 Report Share Posted April 5, 2018 18 hours ago, jbrowning said: Here is a video of my 2 car garage I'm slowly making into my workshop. Workshop I'm hoping in time, I will get a 10" bandsaw and a lathe along with a heater for the winter time. Hi Jim. I see you are blessed with three scroll saws. Looks like you have all the right equipment to have a classic workshop. OCtoolguy, SCROLLSAW703 and jbrowning 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted April 5, 2018 Report Share Posted April 5, 2018 7 hours ago, justdraftn said: This is a cool idea. We can all rob ideas for our shops from everyone else.. ....so, I'm very blessed to have two shops. A garage shop, for the big stuff, and a basement shop for the fine work. I live in the house that my dad built and I grew up in. Many of the tools were his and the tools I Iearned on. The basement shop is one of the back bedrooms in the basement. Man caves w/pin ball machines and big tvs are ok for a few hours....but these caves.....they are for a life time of fun. Hi Draftin'. Wonderful workshops. Even more important is the wonderful legacy your dad left you. OCtoolguy and justdraftn 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted April 5, 2018 Report Share Posted April 5, 2018 Come on guys. There are hundreds of you out there. Join the fun. This something in which everyone can participate in even if it's your saw on the kitchen table. It's all fun and you can get a barrel of ideas. The water is fine, JUMP IN! OCtoolguy and new2woodwrk 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new2woodwrk Posted April 5, 2018 Report Share Posted April 5, 2018 2 hours ago, Rockytime said: Come on guys. There are hundreds of you out there. Join the fun. This something in which everyone can participate in even if it's your saw on the kitchen table. It's all fun and you can get a barrel of ideas. The water is fine, JUMP IN! Agreed! If I can post my sloppy mess I call a shop, anyone can post theirs as well LOL SCROLLSAW703 and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted April 6, 2018 Report Share Posted April 6, 2018 Well, some of us still work full time and don't have time to play! This weekend, I'll be laying a new floor in the guest room, so if l have time, I'll work on it! OCtoolguy and new2woodwrk 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted April 6, 2018 Report Share Posted April 6, 2018 I understand but lots of folks do have time. SCROLLSAW703 and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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