Small shop/modular work surfaces (AKA how to cram 10# in a 5# sack...)

[bobberner]

Hey, let me know when one of the homes next to yours goes on the market. I wanna be your neighbor.  8)

 

[rmwarren]

Most everything is back on the walls (versus on the floor or in bins), things are starting to shape up and I may soon work IN the shop rather than work ON the shop. Not that that's bad I guess.

Yesterday saw the long stuff move out of the corner & find a home over the doors:

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The upper 14mm rods are ultimately for storing AL/wood stock. Waiting for some 5/16" stainless rods to arrive for the lower holes, then each guide rail will get it's own slot.

The making of the rod holder thingies:

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The chop saw also found a semi-permanent home for the first time ever:

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And the day ended with a beautiful sunset:

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RMW

 

[rmwarren]

looks great Richard!!!!

did you ever get that barrel cooker tuned in?

Happy Easter.

Ron

[member=3192]rvieceli[/member]

Hey Ron. Nope, the PBC is sitting under the deck since the last nor'easter, I'll haul it out soon and give it another try but the whole set-&-forget concept was still eluding me last time I tried it. Good excuse to smoke some ribs though.

Guess I am just hardwired to need to fiddle with things...

RMW

 

[Cheese]

I really like the angle vise from 80/20.  [cool]

Also like the shelf supports. What angle are the rods set at?

 

[rmwarren]

I really like the angle vise from 80/20.  [cool]

Also like the shelf supports. What angle are the rods set at?

2 degrees.

RMW

 

[rmwarren]

Okay - I spoke too soon. I did have a chance to work IN the shop versus ON the shop. Seems I forgot the dishwasher guy was coming Tuesday (the boss has been away for a few days) to install the new machine and I had to whip up the panel for it.

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It was really nice not to have to move anything to to get to the work surfaces, systainers with tools, and the material I needed. CT hose hanging over the worktop on retractors was just right. Use the TS75, RO90, Domino and a trim router.

Simple domino'ed frame of maple finished with lacquer & a dado for the pre-finished eucalyptus panel.

RMW

 

[rst]

Nice three thumbs up!

 

[Holmz]

Nice three thumbs up!

[eek]
[wink]

 

[rmwarren]

Lucked out to find that I had one extra handle from when we did the kitchen, I made these out of Bubinga and thought I was going to spend a few hours last night making one for the DW panel.

Love my Domino!

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Lucked onto this "tiger" maple at Lowes, if I had realized how nice it was I might have saved it for some other project:

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The Boss should be happy.

RMW

 

[nclemmons]

That's a beautiful panel.  Nice to see the shop move from space renovation to project creation!

 

[Tinker]

Richard,My BOSS says :Gorgeous

 

[rmwarren]

Been a while since this was updated. Spring arrived with gorgeous weather & a new paddle board, then our excitement with a pair of nesting yellow crowned night herons ended sadly with the chicks blown from the nest into the garden, followed by the happy discovery of duck eggs in the garden & plans for the duckling's lap pool, plus completion of several honey-do's... it's been busy around here.

So the major epiphany is that if you ("I") have the ability to move stuff around the shop and generally fiddle with it you (I...) will do so. Like I didn't already know this, as well as I know myself. Blame it on the French Cleats.

Needed to get the CT/UDD off the floor to make room for the future Erika (thanks [member=20320]rizzoa13[/member] ...) which entailed some 80/20 and FC:

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DeWalt is sitting in Erika's spot for now, I think I have enough room for the 85 with the sliding table attachment. Closing in on that purchase decision.

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Final product still needs some finagling with, but again, that is the beauty of the FC.

RMW

PS - did you know ducks lay 1-2 eggs every day or so until they have 7-15 eggs and only then incubate them? In 20-some days we expect to have a kiddie-pool full of churning ducklings to hang with.

 

[Knight Woodworks]

Richard, the shop looks great, what a difference. Will you have a shop warming party?

The Erika is a fantastic saw if you can accept the cost.

John

 

[rmwarren]

Thanks John, & agreed on the Erika. I am slowing acclimating myself to the cost, once I refill the slush fund (i.e. RipDog Tools) I will take the plunge.

I have been thinking about doing a late summer rib-fest for Foggers, there seems to be a strong cadre around Philly/SNJ. Need to converse with the boss and get a date on the social calendar. September is one of the best months here.

RMW

Richard, the shop looks great, what a difference. Will you have a shop warming party?

The Erika is a fantastic saw if you can accept the cost.

John

 

[Knight Woodworks]

That would be great, if you need a hand lemme know.

John

 

[jchau2007]

Richard,
that's an awesome small workshop. you just know how to utilize the vertical space. Those are premium when it comes to small workshop. any chance that you will put a face plate on the electrical outlets?

 

[rmwarren]

Thanks [member=38131]jchau2007[/member] - with no horizontal space to use in a small shop you really have to obsess over every cubic inch of vertical area. It can be fun if you are wired to think that way.

Yes the outlets get will get face plates. Because I installed the boxes for 1/2" material thickness (I thought I would end up with drywall or similar) then used the Luann instead they protrude ~ 1/4" to far. I plan to mill some bezels from 1/4" material with the CNC as soon as I can, then install the face plates.

RMW

Richard,
that's an awesome small workshop. you just know how to utilize the vertical space. Those are premium when it comes to small workshop. any chance that you will put a face plate on the electrical outlets?

 

[rmwarren]

Always had more than my fair share of long, skinny stuff that has been banging around the shop for years, rods, extrusions, dowels, etc. Irritated me to have it leaning in a corner hard to sort thru to find what I needed. Enter CNC and French Cleats:

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Lots of time this weekend to play (and 30-40#'s of meat to smoke), so I'll probably use the CNC to tackle the nail guns, cordless drill/drivers and the electrical outlet covers.

Looks to be a stunning weekend at the shore, hope everybody enjoys the 4th.

RMW 

 

[rvieceli]

Looks good Richard.

Sounds good for the meat too. Have a great holiday!! Was in St Louis last weekend and stopped at Pappy's Smokehouse for lunch. Good BBQ.http://www.pappyssmokehouse.com/

they had five of the big smokers going full blast. They use these folks from Cape Girardeau Mo, about an hour from me.
https://www.olehickorypits.com/

one of our local fire departments has this baby one and really love it>
http://www.olehickorypits.com/Ultra-Que/

What's up with the ceiling? I thought you had bought the cedar to put up there.

Ron

 

[rmwarren]

[member=3192]rvieceli[/member] - Ron, I did plan to put the cedar T&G up by now but put it on hold pending the outcome of our neighbor's construction behind us. Long story short but the view from our rear deck is the back of a couple ratty sheds and an old chicken coop. They are rebuilding from Sandy and if they clean up the property all is good. If not then we may take the roof off the shed and extend it out with a canopy that will (1) block the view and (2) give me a covered outdoor work area. Sounds goofy I know but we have not been able to figure out how to screen their property any other way.

Enjoy the holiday, if anyone is around Brig this weekend give me a heads up.

RMW

Looks good Richard.

Sounds good for the meat too. Have a great holiday!! Was in St Louis last weekend and stopped at Pappy's Smokehouse for lunch. Good BBQ.http://www.pappyssmokehouse.com/

they had five of the big smokers going full blast. They use these folks from Cape Girardeau Mo, about an hour from me.
https://www.olehickorypits.com/

one of our local fire departments has this baby one and really love it>
http://www.olehickorypits.com/Ultra-Que/

What's up with the ceiling? I thought you had bought the cedar to put up there.

Ron