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Just for fun Steve, how long has this been going on for?
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No skills
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Nah, not at all - I'm 3 years into mine 
- just wondering!
(New roof/storage shed/some new fencing around it/one short side timber clad/partly insulated and lined/most first fix).
- just wondering!(New roof/storage shed/some new fencing around it/one short side timber clad/partly insulated and lined/most first fix).
thetyreman
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you all need to build your own studley tool chests
I have had a great day (if you can call hard graft great)
I put up tent and emptied 60% of shed, not my bs or lathe as not risking the cast iron
I have built about 75% of a 7m mitre station, should give me a bit of storage below
still got some shelving to build above, but that can wait till i have my dust pipes in
even put some offcuts in the fire store
back at it in morning, and then pile it all back in
worse mess seems to be my timber, it doesn't store neatly does it
Steve
I put up tent and emptied 60% of shed, not my bs or lathe as not risking the cast iron
I have built about 75% of a 7m mitre station, should give me a bit of storage below
still got some shelving to build above, but that can wait till i have my dust pipes in
even put some offcuts in the fire store
back at it in morning, and then pile it all back in
worse mess seems to be my timber, it doesn't store neatly does it
Steve
AES
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Well done mate.
Re bits of "scrap" timber, I have the same problem as you apparently - as I generally tend to fiddle about with small toys & scroll saw ornaments and other such small stuff, I can use quite small off cuts left over from larger projects. So my better half often finds me standing there on one foot "hovering in indecision" with an off cut in each hand trying to decide which bit should go into the dust bin and which into the "could come in useful later on" box!
But it is a nice feeling to have got some "junk" sorted out and cleared away isn't it?
AES
Re bits of "scrap" timber, I have the same problem as you apparently - as I generally tend to fiddle about with small toys & scroll saw ornaments and other such small stuff, I can use quite small off cuts left over from larger projects. So my better half often finds me standing there on one foot "hovering in indecision" with an off cut in each hand trying to decide which bit should go into the dust bin and which into the "could come in useful later on" box!
But it is a nice feeling to have got some "junk" sorted out and cleared away isn't it?
AES
I can finally move
I have a walkway 15' x 4' with nothing in the way
just the back 4' to sort which is benches stacked with rubbish and timbers
they have all got to be rebuilt so that is my next project
benches are just work surfaces so no major construction
got through 8 sheets of 18mm mdf so far, 2 left and I have not even built upper cupboards\shelves
tramadol just kicking in, so i reckon will be an early night
Steve
I have a walkway 15' x 4' with nothing in the way
just the back 4' to sort which is benches stacked with rubbish and timbers
they have all got to be rebuilt so that is my next project
benches are just work surfaces so no major construction
got through 8 sheets of 18mm mdf so far, 2 left and I have not even built upper cupboards\shelves
tramadol just kicking in, so i reckon will be an early night
Steve
Paul200
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AES":21kvu5sa said:Well done mate.
Re bits of "scrap" timber, I have the same problem as you apparently - as I generally tend to fiddle about with small toys & scroll saw ornaments and other such small stuff, I can use quite small off cuts left over from larger projects. So my better half often finds me standing there on one foot "hovering in indecision" with an off cut in each hand trying to decide which bit should go into the dust bin and which into the "could come in useful later on" box!
But it is a nice feeling to have got some "junk" sorted out and cleared away isn't it?
AES
I know that well! It helps if you're a pyromaniac! :lol:
how come it is so hard to turn wood into firewood?
it seems such a shame, and it doesn't grow on trees anymore
i have to say, my cleanup challenge was most difficult when binning wood
strange enough it was a small bit of lignum
it got to the fire store and I wondered if someone wanted it for their bandsaw guides
i probably shouldn't give a care
but
i was reluctant and saved it
so if anyone wants it, I will post free of charge and postage (i feel this forum has paid me back, so it is my turn)
Steve
it seems such a shame, and it doesn't grow on trees anymore
i have to say, my cleanup challenge was most difficult when binning wood
strange enough it was a small bit of lignum
it got to the fire store and I wondered if someone wanted it for their bandsaw guides
i probably shouldn't give a care
but
i was reluctant and saved it
so if anyone wants it, I will post free of charge and postage (i feel this forum has paid me back, so it is my turn)
Steve
AES
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Steve,
That's a very nice offer, thanks.
I'd love to take you up on it (I have a definite use or 2 for a bit and haven't got any at all), but ONLY if you allow me to reimburse your postage costs in some way. Perhaps your better half likes Swiss choccie?
Send me a PM if interested, and we can exchange addresses, or if posting to Switzerland is too much of a hassle and you want to give it to someone in UK, I'll quite understand. Your choice mate.
AES
That's a very nice offer, thanks.
I'd love to take you up on it (I have a definite use or 2 for a bit and haven't got any at all), but ONLY if you allow me to reimburse your postage costs in some way. Perhaps your better half likes Swiss choccie?
Send me a PM if interested, and we can exchange addresses, or if posting to Switzerland is too much of a hassle and you want to give it to someone in UK, I'll quite understand. Your choice mate.
AES
I had a big tool clear out this year. Sold some bigger 'project' stuff on ebay, that I will never get round to rebuilding. A partial cutter grinder raised five times what I paid . Got involved with Tools With A Mission (TWAM) and applied the test: will I really use this tool or will it do more good helping a carpenter in Africa? Got rid of surplus chisels and planes that way. Now I have the stuff I need and use and can find them. +1 for French cleats, the flexibility they give and the luxury of never having to say that this spot is permanent but can move if ideas change. OK I donated a few too many chisels and found myself short of mortice chisels. No big deal, I just bought a few cheaply on ebay. Hardly anything is irreversible, and I have space to move around.
I don't have room for a P/T either. But I made a folding stand for a lunchbox (there's a thread on it here) with gas struts to make the folding/opening easy, and it wheels under the bench. And I manage fine without a jointer, since I can use the router table when I really need one.
I do need to burn some wood next ...
. Got involved with Tools With A Mission (TWAM) and applied the test: will I really use this tool or will it do more good helping a carpenter in Africa? Got rid of surplus chisels and planes that way. Now I have the stuff I need and use and can find them. +1 for French cleats, the flexibility they give and the luxury of never having to say that this spot is permanent but can move if ideas change. OK I donated a few too many chisels and found myself short of mortice chisels. No big deal, I just bought a few cheaply on ebay. Hardly anything is irreversible, and I have space to move around.I don't have room for a P/T either. But I made a folding stand for a lunchbox (there's a thread on it here) with gas struts to make the folding/opening easy, and it wheels under the bench. And I manage fine without a jointer, since I can use the router table when I really need one.
I do need to burn some wood next ...
final push this weekend
make some sash clamp organisers
build \ re-purpose a workbench & decide if i need a 53 qr vice ( i think not)
fill a box with unwanted hand planes, hammers etc
sort through chisels and select what will be rehandled and either box up\ bin unwanted
get my dust extractor out of van (it's home for last 6 weeks)
replace belts on ags
finish electrics
put some shelves up for timber storage
build some french cleat boxes for hand power tools
get my lathe bench sorted
work out lathe tool storage
think I have a planned easy weekend
Steve
and if I have time I will finish off my router table and drill plate for triton above adjustment
fit a fence to my mitre station (7m long so may take a while)
go screw shopping
and I need some 6mm studding
make some sash clamp organisers
build \ re-purpose a workbench & decide if i need a 53 qr vice ( i think not)
fill a box with unwanted hand planes, hammers etc
sort through chisels and select what will be rehandled and either box up\ bin unwanted
get my dust extractor out of van (it's home for last 6 weeks)
replace belts on ags
finish electrics
put some shelves up for timber storage
build some french cleat boxes for hand power tools
get my lathe bench sorted
work out lathe tool storage
think I have a planned easy weekend
Steve
and if I have time I will finish off my router table and drill plate for triton above adjustment
fit a fence to my mitre station (7m long so may take a while)
go screw shopping
and I need some 6mm studding
Stanleymonkey
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Well done mate
We are all expecting pictures soon.
Timed it well, should all be up and running fairly well in the spring and you can get out there and enjoy the warmer weather a bit.
We are all expecting pictures soon.
Timed it well, should all be up and running fairly well in the spring and you can get out there and enjoy the warmer weather a bit.
Woodmatt
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I am very late to this one and it looks like you are sorted but as others have mentioned get a French Cleat system in the shop.I fitted the wall section of the french cleat around my entire workshop from the ceiling down about 1200mm with varying spacings and now I have made numerous boxes and shelves with cleats which I move around as I change the shop around so again as others have said all tooling and spanners ect are with each machine for ease of use.
I also have all my large machines,benches and board/offcut rack on castors mainly due to serious on going back problems but it allows me to have everything against the wall and can be brought out into the centre of the room for use.For me the trick is adaptability of the space.
Good to hear you have it nearly sorted and lets have pics of both the shop and the first project in the new space
Good luck
Matthew
I also have all my large machines,benches and board/offcut rack on castors mainly due to serious on going back problems but it allows me to have everything against the wall and can be brought out into the centre of the room for use.For me the trick is adaptability of the space.
Good to hear you have it nearly sorted and lets have pics of both the shop and the first project in the new space
Good luck
Matthew
well that was a let down
more chances tomorrow
sash cramp organiser done
unwanted items boxed
wood storage done
chisels sorted...they will give me a re-handle job for the lathe
lathe bench sorted
pro edge bolted down...undecided where to put the other one
found my collection of bowling balls...another job sometime never
french cleat \ power tool boxes done
lathe tools undecided
dismantled 8 foot of benches...and that has just caused an overload of cls
shopping trip ...no chance
van still an extractor shed
i seem to have an excessive amount of mdf off cuts ...i am sure it grows on it own, but reluctant to skip it until I have finished sorting, but is a PITA keep moving it
sorted through a stack of engineered solid oak flooring for my mitre fence (think I have enough)
running out of wall space very quickly, but determined to have a clear walkway
where does all the time go, i know i finished early but I have a party to go to tonight
Steve
more chances tomorrow
sash cramp organiser done
unwanted items boxed
wood storage done
chisels sorted...they will give me a re-handle job for the lathe
lathe bench sorted
pro edge bolted down...undecided where to put the other one
found my collection of bowling balls...another job sometime never
french cleat \ power tool boxes done
lathe tools undecided
dismantled 8 foot of benches...and that has just caused an overload of cls
shopping trip ...no chance
van still an extractor shed
i seem to have an excessive amount of mdf off cuts ...i am sure it grows on it own, but reluctant to skip it until I have finished sorting, but is a PITA keep moving it
sorted through a stack of engineered solid oak flooring for my mitre fence (think I have enough)
running out of wall space very quickly, but determined to have a clear walkway
where does all the time go, i know i finished early but I have a party to go to tonight
Steve
well 2 more weekends have gone and for most people would say not much to show
man flu slowed down progress a bit
rebuilt tablesaw stand...what a task that was, damn thing is so heavy
most walls are now full of storage \ shelves
getting to stage I think need the lady of my life to come and help....no really I do
its just all the last bits of clutter that needs a womans touch
just not sure if they are allowed in man caves?
dust extractor has moved from van to conservatory, getting closer
router table is no further forward sadly
waiting for my edpm roofing man to glue my formica onto mitre station..that glue sticks like "u know what"
mft is in place with infeed \ outfeed tables
sorry to mods if I am using forum as a diary
Steve
man flu slowed down progress a bit
rebuilt tablesaw stand...what a task that was, damn thing is so heavy
most walls are now full of storage \ shelves
getting to stage I think need the lady of my life to come and help....no really I do
its just all the last bits of clutter that needs a womans touch
just not sure if they are allowed in man caves?
dust extractor has moved from van to conservatory, getting closer
router table is no further forward sadly
waiting for my edpm roofing man to glue my formica onto mitre station..that glue sticks like "u know what"
mft is in place with infeed \ outfeed tables
sorry to mods if I am using forum as a diary
Steve
rafezetter
Troll Hunter
Hi Steve, I'd read the first post, but not much of the rest, now having caught up it's good to see you've made so much progress, I'd echo the same that I need to get my area at least somewhat better organised than it is now, let alone properly set up; room to make stuff is getting smaller as wood storage gets larger, but turning away salvaged old wood (actual old growth wood) is so hard.
Don't worry about the diary, style it's perfect for motivation, keep it up!
oh and pics plz.
Don't worry about the diary, style it's perfect for motivation, keep it up!
oh and pics plz.
