Progress of my new workshop

[Rocky]

Can you post how you got the Dust Bucket to fit, I have the have router table.  The support bracket and levers are in the way.  How did you do the modification?

 

[Michael E.]

Can you post how you got the Dust Bucket to fit, I have the have router table.  The support bracket and levers are in the way.  How did you do the modification?

Well I didn't photograph the setup until after I was done, but basically I realized the same thing you did that the two support brackets and the levelers are in the way of just mounting the dust bucket. The only way to use it is to give yourself a flat surface to mount to. You can do that as simply as mounting a piece of plywood to the underside of the frame, but I didn't want to see it. So what I did was cut the plywood to fit inside the frame with a hole the size of the top of the dust bucket and notched corners for the bolts, and I inserted the panel into 3 sides of the uppers u shaped frame before I installed the last piece of frame and the last two legs. Then I stuffed foam inside to fill the void, screwed the plywood to the frame, and used HVAC tape along the seams to make it airtight. It took a bit though before I worked out the assembly, but it works great.

 

[Steve R]

Very much enjoying watching your build!

Cheers,
Steve

 

[Kevin D.]

Just found this thread.  Like what you'vedone.  You're a hard workin' clever fellow.  Thanks for sharing.

Have you got that trench filled yet?  Install a smoke detector in your shop wired with one in the house.  I did this for mine.  My thinking was for two situations.  An oily rag that spontaneously combusts, or the errant metallic object that gets sucked into your DC and sparks a slow smoldering fire in your collection bag that finally catches after you've left the shop.  Of course a fire extinguisher in the shop is a must as well.

Here's a reply I received from a firefighter/friend/woodworker/PT contractor a few years ago in regards to what extinguisher(s) you may want to consider for a shop:

As for the extinguishers, a wood shop usually has need for an "A" (water based) extinguisher for obvious reasons. This however will not deal with the charged electrical conditions you could potentially come across with tools. It also doesn't deal with solvents and paints if you refinish in the area.

My opinion, 2 extinguishers is what you require. If you have a wood, paper or cloth type fire you should have a minimum of a 10A rated extinguisher. A manual hand pump type is great for this (bigger the better...10 litre?).
The second extinguisher should be a CO2 extinguisher (10BC). This will deal with most liquid type (paint, solvent and oil) fires and electrically charged equipment. It leaves no residue and won't harm the equipment.

If you decide to go with a multi-purpose extinguisher (5A10BC,etc.), it will work fine but leaves an awful mess because of its residue. I don't recommend it for this reason​

Another safety item I like is an emergency light that is wired to your electrical to come on when there's a power failure.  The thought of being in pitch black at certain tasks in a shop is a scary one imo.

 

[Michael E.]

Just found this thread.  Like what you'vedone.  You're a hard workin' clever fellow.  Thanks for sharing.

Have you got that trench filled yet?  Install a smoke detector in your shop wired with one in the house.  I did this for mine.  My thinking was for two situations.  An oily rag that spontaneously combusts, or the errant metallic object that gets sucked into your DC and sparks a slow smoldering fire in your collection bag that finally catches after you've left the shop.  Of course a fire extinguisher in the shop is a must as well.

Here's a reply I received from a firefighter/friend/woodworker/PT contractor a few years ago in regards to what extinguisher(s) you may want to consider for a shop:

As for the extinguishers, a wood shop usually has need for an "A" (water based) extinguisher for obvious reasons. This however will not deal with the charged electrical conditions you could potentially come across with tools. It also doesn't deal with solvents and paints if you refinish in the area.

My opinion, 2 extinguishers is what you require. If you have a wood, paper or cloth type fire you should have a minimum of a 10A rated extinguisher. A manual hand pump type is great for this (bigger the better...10 litre?).
The second extinguisher should be a CO2 extinguisher (10BC). This will deal with most liquid type (paint, solvent and oil) fires and electrically charged equipment. It leaves no residue and won't harm the equipment.

If you decide to go with a multi-purpose extinguisher (5A10BC,etc.), it will work fine but leaves an awful mess because of its residue. I don't recommend it for this reason​

Another safety item I like is an emergency light that is wired to your electrical to come on when there's a power failure.  The thought of being in pitch black at certain tasks in a shop is a scary one imo.

Well I didn't do a hardwire, but I did have ADT add a heat detector & a alarm sensor on the door out there. I went with a heat detector so that I wouldn't have to deal with false alarms caused by dust in the air. I actually already wired in for two direct wire lithonia emergency lights, I didn't like the idea of a spinning blade in the dark either. I get frequent outages here and have a few emergency lights in the house already. I haven't picked a fire extinguisher yet, or prepared a first aid kit, but I did have a friend give me an old eyewash station for the shop. I was 't even really thinking about what type of fire extinguisher haha.

Very much enjoying watching your build!

Cheers,
Steve

Glad your enjoying it, I'll just be glad to finish at this point. But I'm already thinking about some projects to start once I've gotten situated in the new space.

 

[Tinker]

The Trion gets mixed reviews from members, but it does have an almost bullet proof drivetrain I have been told by those who really know (the guys who repair them).

Happy shopping!

Peter

Peter, YOU are a troublemaker [dead horse]
Tinker

 

[Tinker]

Michael E,  A lot of work  A great job.
Tinker

 

[Michael E.]

Sorry this set took so long. We've been having a heatwave here, and on top of that I was without power for a week and a half, so things got a bit delayed. This set of photos mostly shows the priming and the painting, but there are some good shots of the installed Bose in-ceiling speakers, and of the first four of the six light fixtures installed. It's time to get myself back to work though. I've got a little trim to paint, two more lights to put up, the pegboard, the floor, and the heavy weight hanging bars, and then I can starts the process of moving my tools up and out of the basement while I do the finishing touches.

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[Michael E.]

Here is the most recent set of photos. In this you can see all six overhead light fixtures installed as well as a couple of night shots showing off how much light they cast. Then the photos go into the installation of the clear pegboard, the black accent pegboard, and the Rubbermaid FastTrack Bar around the whole shop. The black pegboard had a thousand cuts to make, and it took the better part of a day to put up, but I really like the affect it adds.

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[nclemmons]

Michael -

Wow, what a transformation!  Shop is looking great.

Who makes the pegboard?

What are the overall interior shop dimensions?

Thanks for sharing -

neil

 

[Michael E.]

Michael -

Wow, what a transformation!  Shop is looking great.

Who makes the pegboard?

What are the overall interior shop dimensions?

Thanks for sharing -

neil

The pegboard is made by Azar Plastics. It's a little pricy, but looks fantastic. I orderd direct from the manufacturer, and they cut me a volume discount. It's very strong, and bends rather than shattering or cracking. The shop's interior dimensions are about 10' x 18'. It was a one car garage, I wish I had double or triple the space, but hey it's still twice the size of my basement shop.

 

[Alan m]

looking good.
not a lover of peg board myself but it is great to be able to move stuff around easily.
i like the lit  up light switch.

 

[Kev]

I've got to admit to a level of confusion ... through the course of your build expose I've seen a lot of gear - seemingly more than will fit the floorspace of your workshop and leave you room to swing a cat!

Also ... nasty weather and the front doors being open presents a problem. So, is there a plan for something at the front with under cover workspace potential?

Kev.

BTW - quality stuff. Looks like a showroom.

 

[Michael E.]

I've got to admit to a level of confusion ... through the course of your build expose I've seen a lot of gear - seemingly more than will fit the floorspace of your workshop and leave you room to swing a cat!

Also ... nasty weather and the front doors being open presents a problem. So, is there a plan for something at the front with under cover workspace potential?

Kev.

BTW - quality stuff. Looks like a showroom.

I have plans to do a nice big driveway/patio off the front to give me space to pull large things out front to work, but I hadn't really thought about a covered aera. Something permanent, or would you do a colasping event tent or something than could be taken down? I've got long term plans to put on a larger addition off the back which would make it ~a three car garage, but cost wise I couldn't do it all now.

 

[Kev]

I've got to admit to a level of confusion ... through the course of your build expose I've seen a lot of gear - seemingly more than will fit the floorspace of your workshop and leave you room to swing a cat!

Also ... nasty weather and the front doors being open presents a problem. So, is there a plan for something at the front with under cover workspace potential?

Kev.

BTW - quality stuff. Looks like a showroom.

I have plans to do a nice big driveway/patio off the front to give me space to pull large things out front to work, but I hadn't really thought about a covered aera. Something permanent, or would you do a colasping event tent or something than could be taken down? I've got long term plans to put on a larger addition off the back which would make it ~a three car garage, but cost wise I couldn't do it all now.

My work area is similar in size to yours ... at 12x24, a bit larger - but other stuff is stored in there (and it's nowhere near as nicely finished or configured).

I have a large under cover outdoor area where most things get done, that also doubles as an entertaining area (easy clean up, etc is another notch for Festool). I'm currently building a small dinghy with my son and there's no way it could grow in my indoor workspace.

My outdoor work area has plenty of height - something you may not get under a temporary cover ... height can be important.

I suppose it comes down to how big the things are you are going to make and whether the weather is kind in your area.

 

[Michael E.]

My work area is similar in size to yours ... at 12x24, a bit larger - but other stuff is stored in there (and it's nowhere near as nicely finished or configured).

I have a large under cover outdoor area where most things get done, that also doubles as an entertaining area (easy clean up, etc is another notch for Festool). I'm currently building a small dinghy with my son and there's no way it could grow in my indoor workspace.

My outdoor work area has plenty of height - something you may not get under a temporary cover ... height can be important.

I suppose it comes down to how big the things are you are going to make and whether the weather is kind in your area.

That's been my major problem, with the basement shop I was forced to do smaller peices. I think I want to do a few chairs, a new coffee table, maybe a new desk, and I've got a great peice of oak I want to make a wall hung cabinet with. I'm not planning on doing a boat, but this hobby leads you to strange places. Right now I'm trying to figure out how I could put a lumber rack up on the slant of the cathadril ceiling were it'll be way up out of my way.

 

[Kev]

My work area is similar in size to yours ... at 12x24, a bit larger - but other stuff is stored in there (and it's nowhere near as nicely finished or configured).

I have a large under cover outdoor area where most things get done, that also doubles as an entertaining area (easy clean up, etc is another notch for Festool). I'm currently building a small dinghy with my son and there's no way it could grow in my indoor workspace.

My outdoor work area has plenty of height - something you may not get under a temporary cover ... height can be important.

I suppose it comes down to how big the things are you are going to make and whether the weather is kind in your area.

That's been my major problem, with the basement shop I was forced to do smaller peices. I think I want to do a few chairs, a new coffee table, maybe a new desk, and I've got a great peice of oak I want to make a wall hung cabinet with. I'm not planning on doing a boat, but this hobby leads you to strange places. Right now I'm trying to figure out how I could put a lumber rack up on the slant of the cathadril ceiling were it'll be way up out of my way.

Easy [big grin] frame with pulleys ... Nice little mains powered winch motor - way cool!

Watch the weight though [eek]

 

[Tinker]

My work area is similar in size to yours ... at 12x24, a bit larger - but other stuff is stored in there (and it's nowhere near as nicely finished or configured).

I have a large under cover outdoor area where most things get done, that also doubles as an entertaining area (easy clean up, etc is another notch for Festool). I'm currently building a small dinghy with my son and there's no way it could grow in my indoor workspace.

My outdoor work area has plenty of height - something you may not get under a temporary cover ... height can be important.

I suppose it comes down to how big the things are you are going to make and whether the weather is kind in your area.

That's been my major problem, with the basement shop I was forced to do smaller peices. I think I want to do a few chairs, a new coffee table, maybe a new desk, and I've got a great peice of oak I want to make a wall hung cabinet with. I'm not planning on doing a boat, but this hobby leads you to strange places. Right now I'm trying to figure out how I could put a lumber rack up on the slant of the cathadril ceiling were it'll be way up out of my way.

Easy [big grin] frame with pulleys ... Nice little mains powered winch motor - way cool!

Watch the weight though [eek]

The problem with hanging a rack from his ceiling wood be he will be eliminating his light sources.
I think he could make use of wall space along one side or even both sides.
He has a lot of wall space on each side of the shop.  Some tools and benches do not require a lot of overhead room and he could work below a lumber rack.
i have done that with my SCMS and sharpening center.  My sanding table is on wheels and resides beneath lumber rack.  All of those I can either work beneath lumber pile or pull out to center of floor. Sometimes a PITA, but make do somehow. I am trying to figure out how to make better use of wall space as overhead is very low with heat ducts and wiring taking up too much of it.
Tinker

 

[Michael E.]

Here is the next set of photos. You can see the black pegboard run around the shop, the Jet Air Filtration system moved up out of my basement shop, The flooring going down, the heaters going up, the power outage lights, and then just to satisfy my own weird sense of humor diamond plate outlet covers & and exit sign over the one and only door out of the shop.

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[Steve R]

Nice job [thumbs up].

Cheers,
Steve