Project work shop...

[NewfieDan]

last fall I found some mold inside the wall of my work shop. This started one my many projects that I am constantly working on. Here a few pics of my wood shop. It is about 75% complete. I still have to finish the upper cabinet on the left back wall. And re-build the table behind the table saw to give me better organization underneath it.After i replaced a portion of one wall I knew that there was more mold in other walls so I called a contractor to build a knee wall under the existing wall to remove the mold and keep water out for good. Almost everything is on wheels so it can be moved. This lets me move small vehicles or the tractor to be put inside so it can be worked on, in close proximity to my tools. The only tools not on wheels are the drill press, the lathe, and the router table. Even the large center workbench and table saw are movable.


before photos


replacement of part of the wall where the worst of the mold was


current state of the shop as of today (Dec 17)

 

[kevin37b]

Love the cabinets . Nice shop .

 

[thirdroc17]

SWEET! Not much of a woodworker, though I have a few of those tools in smaller versions. I sure could use that much space for a general shop though!!!

 

[Pixguy]

Nice cabinets, tell the guy who built them that he does good work. neat too!

Do you get enough light at or above your table saw?

 

[NewfieDan]

The only spot where lighting is low is just inside the garage door. One area that isn't shown is to the left of the bench grinder. That is a portable welding table. BIL owns a steel company, and he got me a 1/2" thick steel plate and some angle iron. I welded it all together boxed in the bottom with some plywood and made some doors. All of my pneumatic tools and wire feed welder are under there.

The one cabinet at the back one the left that I still have to finish is built with the idea to put reference books in. Each shelf is big enough to hold regular note pads and books. This will hold the manuals for my tractor and tools.

All of the work except for the knee wall I have done myself. Cabinets and doors included.

 

[Xfaxman]

Looks gooder-un! :thumbsup:

All of my power tools are on castors, including the drill press.

I have an 8' long workbench on a hospital gurney.

 

[Pixguy]

The only spot where lighting is low is just inside the garage door. One area that isn't shown is to the left of the bench grinder. That is a portable welding table. BIL owns a steel company, and he got me a 1/2" thick steel plate and some angle iron. I welded it all together boxed in the bottom with some plywood and made some doors. All of my pneumatic tools and wire feed welder are under there. The one cabinet at the back one the left that I still have to finish is built with the idea to put reference books in. Each shelf is big enough to hold regular note pads and books. This will hold the manuals for my tractor and tools. All of the work except for the knee wall I have done myself. Cabinets and doors included.

I assumed you did all the cabinet work and was just joking.... Nice job!

 

[Walkin Horse]

Xfaxman
Is that a Walker Turner drill press?

 

[NewfieDan]

All of my big tools are General International. Smaller hand tools are a variety of brands depending on how it will be used.

I didn't want the drill press on casters because it is so top heavy. The lathe was left out because of the vibrations when roughing cutting. The only tool I need now is a dust collector. I have two models picked out. Both are more than I need but will let me grow into them as I need to.

 

[truckdiagnostics]

Like the out feed table, noticed it is on wheels, is it bolted to the table saw? Been debating on how to do that, trying to come up with an easy way to rip MDF its so bloody heavy.

 

[byronlj]

Looks nice. I like your table saw setup.
Santa just brought me a new 2 post lift and a big air compressor. That will keep me busy for a while.
Dave

 

[TomSeller]

To keep with the theme, do you wear roller skates when working in the shop?

Seriously, very nice work and nice tools.

 

[NewfieDan]

Like the out feed table, noticed it is on wheels, is it bolted to the table saw? Been debating on how to do that, trying to come up with an easy way to rip MDF its so bloody heavy.

The out feed table isn't bolted to the saw. They are separate. My solution for cutting MDF is something different. I will try explain it here. It starts with 2 saw horses. Then I have 6 pieces of 3/4" plywood. 3 pieces are 4ft long and 3 pieces are 8ft long. All pieces are 6" wide and have slots cut halfway through. 2 of the pieces sit on top of each saw horse. Then the 3 long pieces are interlocked with these 2. The third short piece is used at the middle to prevent wobble in the center section.

I have tried to include a picture so you can see what I am trying to explain.

The best part of this is that it breaks down into a small bundle for storage.

Saw horse sheet good system

 

[Xfaxman]

Xfaxman
Is that a Walker Turner drill press?

Yep, 15", bought at an auction over 30 years ago. Spindle speed was too fast for metal work, so I added a reduction pulley.

Do you have one?

 

[Walkin Horse]

Yes I have one just like it. I have had it 20 or 25 years. I have been lucky with my belt. Never had to replace it. But I have always wondered how you get a new belt on the front spindle.

 

[deerseeker001]

Nice Shop

 

[Xfaxman]

Yes I have one just like it. I have had it 20 or 25 years. I have been lucky with my belt. Never had to replace it. But I have always wondered how you get a new belt on the front spindle.

Looks like you would have to remove the spindle.

Manual available: Walker Turner 900 Series 15" Drill Press Operator's Parts Manual 0749 | eBay

Some good info on drill press here: Walker Turner The Drill Press 1-14

 

[arksdad]

Really nice shop! How do you heat it?

 

[NewfieDan]

The heater is the white box mounted in the ceiling above the work bench. It's a 240v heater hooked up to a thermostat. When I am not using the shop I keep it about 10C. This keeps it warm enough that I don't have to worry about condensation on the tools. Whe I am out there doing something I turn the heat up to somewhere around 18-20C.

 

[ericher69]

The heater is the white box mounted in the ceiling above the work bench. It's a 240v heater hooked up to a thermostat. When I am not using the shop I keep it about 10C. This keeps it warm enough that I don't have to worry about condensation on the tools. Whe I am out there doing something I turn the heat up to somewhere around 18-20C.

either it doesn't get that cold where u are or your shop is super insulated.

No way that little heater could heat my shop in minus 30 weather

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