Small extension to workshop

[adzeman]

At this years Woodworkers Show at Ally Pally I purchased a CAMVAC extractor complete with tubing and gates. I new in the back of my mind that I would have difficulty in finding room within the workshop but I definitely need a vacuum system to which I can plug in instead of the trailing hoses. I have a problem with hoses to my equipment all are different sizes and only one machine fits directly into the standard hose of my current vacuum.

I share one end of the workshop with SWMBO which has a sink, (which is useful) a fridge/freezer (which is useful) a dryer and a washing machine and to be honest could do well without all of them. I could use the space. The tactic being when it came she could see how much space it took up and in reminding her how she complains about the dust, sawdust and chippings that occur or are present the one day of the week she requires to use the workshop end the CAMVAC could only be a good thing. Oh! another thing my wife is a keen gardener and she keeps her tools in the roof space.

Negotiations went well and she suggested a little extension and the washing machine into the garage.

The CAMVAC duly arrived and it was agreed I could start on the extension on return from a months planned holiday.

This holiday gave me the opportunity to learn Sketch Up and plan the operation. SWIMBO is a big Soaps fan and I am not so this 2 hours a day gave me ample opportunity to practice (in the local)

Some of you may have seen my feeble efforts in the Design postings. If you have not tried Sketch Up I can recommend you try and the help you receive from other fellow woodworkers is a bonus.

My existing workshop.

The proposal

My CAD drawings

Sketch Up of framing

The newly arrived CAMVAC, garden tools and fridge

Ripping dow salvaged material into 2" x 2" stock (I will have to purchase further 2" x 2" but this will keep me going for now)

Digging out the for the base and the edge shutters.

Planning to lay the concrete base next wednesday.

 

[adzeman]

Update of work in progress.

Blinded excavation with sharp sand.

Insulation. A bit of Kingspan left over from a previous project.

 

[matt]

Hmmm... looks very tight to the fence. Do you have any concerns about what will happen in the remaining cavity? Does the roof slope off over the fence?

 

[adzeman]

Hi Matt, tight is not the word. I think there is a phrase relating to a fishes backside?

My working out suggests it just fits in. I have done loads of calculations, sketches and drawings and I keep telling myself it will fit :roll:
The CamVac base measures 2' 4 1/2" the distance calculated for the inside width. I may have to drill a couple of holes into the side of the existing shed.

i've included a plan of the extension with a scaled plan of the CamVac with stand.

It might be a small extension but its as the same amount of effort as if it was larger.

Regards

 

[adzeman]

 

[Chems]

So the drier and washing machine will go in the extension, and the fridge to the garage, leaving you just the sink (which I'd like to have in my space) ?

If I understood right, as your picture of the after plan still showed them in the workshop, then your going to be over the moon with all that space. Its going to be like gaining another half of the workshop! If you can get those tools moved out and add some extra lighting you'll be well set.

The biggest thing I've found for controlling the dust is to have no niggly surfaces where it can all get into that are difficult to clean, so with the tools and drier etc gone you'll be much better off.

 

[adzeman]

Heres a better pic of the drawing

The roof will drain into a valley gutter (the original gutter adapted)

 

[adzeman]

Hi Chems. Read your posts on your dust extraction and pity I missed your tube sale.

I would like to get rid of the dryer but theres no chance.

Have started fitting the tubing

Regards

 

[Chems]

A shame the stuff is perfect for permanent ducting. So to clarify, only the washing machine is leaving and the tools into the new area?

 

[adzeman]

That correct Chems, maybe and it is only a maybe I would like to bring the half of the shed where my bench is further into the garden. The workshop is the full width of the garden less two feet either side.

Picture of progress fitting the tubing.

I need to make some sawdust boxes to the base of the table saw and over arm saw. Another idea going through the head is an outlet and gate to the out side so I can vac up any mess there, Thats another work in progress. :idea:

Cheers

 

[TrimTheKing]

Where did you get that tubing adzeman? I want some exactly like that for mine but everything I've seen is ridiculously expensive.

 

[adzeman]

Hi Mark, I purchased it from CamVac at the Alexander Palace show. It was a Show special and called a Dust Collection Kit @ £41 28.
Being a Show special delivery was free. Its the delivery charges that kill it.
Axminster do a range as well but ddon'tknow their price.

Built the first frame today. Would have done more but ran out of nails

 

[adzeman]

Have been busy with other things today but found time to make and insert a window frame.

 

[OLD]

A couple of small things with the CamVac ,is your scale correct i think they are 370mm dia also what is that angled structure round it please.

 

[adzeman]

Hi Old
Thanks for the concern, as I said in an earlier post size is everything. You are correct the CamVac is 370mm and that is what I drew on the C.A.D. drawing (you got me worried so just checked) When you transpose into another programme/software such as the flicker you lose scale but not proportion.
The triangular frame is a CamVac stand

Regards

 

[adzeman]

Not much done today or yesterday. Conflicts with washday so confined to the workshop.
Treated the window and boarded the panel.

One down and three to go.

 

[adzeman]

Two down two to go.

 

[adzeman]

Concentrating on repairing the fence and adding lattice work to the top. A coat of preservative required as when the panels are in place will not have any access from my side.

Not much room to take a decent picture might get a better one from my neighbor next door?

 

[adzeman]

Three down one to go.

 

[adzeman]

Thats all four panels fabricated now I can start on the roof (gives the neighbours a rest from the constant nailing)