My new workshop (lots of pictures.. hopefully!)

Mattty · 23 Dec 2008

Chippyjoe":1d68isi6 said:
Very nice shop Matty. Only problem I see now is,when SWMBO wants something done you havn't got any excuses!!!
Mind you thats a small price to pay to have a shop like that.
As a matter of interest what are the internal dimensions?
Mark.

Internally- It's approx 10m across the front and 7m deep.
Your right about swmbo tho... jeeeez she can nag. I wouldn't swap her for anything tho. :ho2

Benchwayze · 28 Dec 2008

Your local planning department must be amazingly tolerant.

I wouldn't like to have stumped up for removal of that asbestos roof either.

When I had a new back-boiler fitted, I had to pay British Gas over a grand to remove a piece of asbestos about 10" x 18".

When the disposal men arrived; complete with plastic air-lock, I thought I was being invaded by a crew from ET. I know the stuff is dangerous, but this really was a bit of a sledge-hammer to crack the proverbial walnut.

:shock:

John. B · 30 Dec 2008

That is just incredible. What a super workshop!!!!!!!!!!

BradNaylor · 31 Dec 2008

Congratulations Mattty.

Fantastic shop. It is also exactly the right size for a cabinet shop - big enough to fit in all the machinery needed and to give ample workspace, but small enough to feel cosy and have everything within reach.

My shop is the same size, and two of us make a good living making furniture out of it.

Given the choice between site joinery and building work, or making furniture in a nice warm workshop, I know what I'd rather do!

:wink:

Cheers
Dan

Why the three roller shutters, though?

Mattty · 31 Dec 2008

Dan Tovey":2tylvxf7 said:
Congratulations Mattty.

Fantastic shop. It is also exactly the right size for a cabinet shop - big enough to fit in all the machinery needed and to give ample workspace, but small enough to feel cosy and have everything within reach.

My shop is the same size, and two of us make a good living making furniture out of it.

Given the choice between site joinery and building work, or making furniture in a nice warm workshop, I know what I'd rather do!

:wink:

Cheers
Dan

Why the three roller shutters, though?

Thanks Dan. With regards to the 3 rollers, the plans where passed as a triple garage, with play room above. I felt it best to build the openings even though i will be boarding them up and insulating them soon (leaving the rollers in place).
Size wise it is great. Enough space to work and move but not too big, and best of all not having to push and pull machines in and out of storage.

Thanks to everyone else for the kind comments.