The Ultimate Hobbiest Shop

Tim Raleigh said:
junk said:
Just got this link from the other FOG. Interesting shop and watch for the Festools. Don't forget to read the blog comments.

http://blog.woodworking-magazine.com/blog/European+Dreaming+A+Visit+To+Kent+Adkinss+Shop.aspx?et_mid=53073&rid=3339019

John
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Anyone know what kind of braces (in the video) those are?
Tim
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Yes, The infamous Stanley/North Bros. 2101A's   Chris Schwarz says the best brace ever made. -- they show up on e-bay often.  I've purchased a few in different sizes.
 
Here's the only brace in my antique collection.  It's a Stanley No.915  10".  I've never done any research on it, but maybe you guys know stuff about it.  I'm figuring it was homeowner grade back then.  It appears to be in perfect working order and the wood handles are perfect.

That's better now that I remembered to post the picture!
 
Tezzer,

I'd take your shop over the good Doctor's anyday!
Love that ledged and braced batten door, adds character.
Made one myself for a barn.
I spent 4 years in the mid-Eighties drinking oil cans of Fosters...you guys must have larger bladders than us Yanks!

Pete
 
Pete Pedisich said:
Tezzer,

I'd take your shop over the good Doctor's anyday!
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Pete, Haha... i wouldnt go that far ;D Anyone of his Martins wouldnt even fit into my shed.

Its so small, i have cut holes into the wall to fit the rip fence rails of my Jet to give me more space.  ::)

Definitely both ends of the spectrum in these two sheds.
 
Yes, The infamous Stanley/North Bros. 2101A's   Chris Schwarz says the best brace ever made. -- they show up on e-bay often.  I've purchased a few in different sizes.
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@ Ronwen; Thanks.
I like Chris Schwarz's writing. In the latest (Jan. 11) Popular woodworking magazine he's written a beautiful story about giving his daughter a workbench for Christmas.
Tim
 
When I first watched the video I must say, I laughed.  Having worked in the medical field for 15 years and working with surgeons, it is what I would expect a surgeon to have for their hobby.  It is over the top for a hobbyist IMO.  My house is 2500 square feet and I think his shop is bigger then it.
 
I agree waaay over the top for a hobbyist. You don't need all the fancy toys to produce nice work, the fancy toys just make it easier to do it quickly. I don't like buying tools that don't make me money enough to justify their purchase
 
Toys don't require justification. That's why they are called toys.
"Tools of the trade" are completely different.
They have to pay for themselves ...
 
Its all relative. This guy is a surgeon. This is his hobby. It is no different  than spending 5000.00 on Golf clubs when you can spend 1500.00 on a decent set. I am sure these tools cost him no more, probably less, of a  percentage of his income than we all pay.

But yes I get it, show off , etc. If I had the money I would probably do the same.  :)

I must say I am not sure I would get any of the models or brands he got even if I spent the same amount. It is a heck of a shop though. His maids probably clean it up for him as well.
 
I like all the comments at the bottom of the page.

Most of them whining because they are not surgeon's and can't afford that stuff.

People are ridiculous.
 
That guy makes me feel less concerned about how much doctors get paid.

I do like his shop, but I wonder how much he actually builds?  Or is he just a tool collector, which is fine too.
 
Wow, so many nasty comments about someone who you've never met and his hobby!

Good luck to him, he obviously treasures his hobby and from the look of the pieces lying around, he also makes good-looking and well-built furniture.

I, for one, enjoyed seeing his workshop and appreciate him letting the cameras in to see it.
 
I say good on him.  I too have enjoyed looking into his shop & if i were in his position then i am sure i would do the exact same.  If he can afford it (which he seems to be able to) & enjoys what he does with it then why not.  At the end of the day its only money & he obviously enjoys working with quality tools & machines, i think like we all do  [huh]

Woodguy.
 
I'm glad to see the majority of us like the shop, I personally enjoy these tours thru fellow workworkers shops, whether small or large, modest or extravagant, wood and woodworking is what binds us all together. I think given the right circumstances most of us would truly love to have a shop built to our own specs and outfitted with the best.

John
 
Richard Leon said:
Wow, so many nasty comments about someone who you've never met and his hobby!

Good luck to him, he obviously treasures his hobby and from the look of the pieces lying around, he also makes good-looking and well-built furniture.

I, for one, enjoyed seeing his workshop and appreciate him letting the cameras in to see it.
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I really like his shop.  "Nasty" comments don't surprise me - being successful and being able to afford expensive toys is apparently frowned upon these days, which is too bad.  If he loves woodworking and can afford expensive tools, then good for him.  What else should he do?  Oh I know, donate tools to all the complainers that says he has too much money or is just showing off.

If I had the money, I too would have a huge shop with lots of fancy tools even though I'm just a hobbyist.  Why?  Because I enjoy woodworking and tools.  It's no different than my wife's uncle who has a barn full of old Mercedes, Jaguars and Cadallics.  He can't drive them all, but cars are his passion and he's been successful in his security company, so that's what he splurges on.  In the case of Dr. Adkins, its tools.
 
I am glad that woodworkers like Dr. Atkins buy these machines and actually use them.
IM(NS)HO, if more doctors could increase their (hand) skills we would probably have less post op problems for example with knee replacements etc. going wrong.
Even if he doesn't use them it still benefits us all.
Not only do sales of machines to folks like Dr. Atkins increase competition among  manufactures there by keeping prices lower (than they would otherwise be) which makes these machines accessible to more folks, pros and amateurs. This also increases the market that understands and wants to pay for well designed and built cabinets and furniture etc.
Tim
 
Well yeah,  don't you know? According to Obama anyone  that has worked hard and becomes rich is supposed to just give the money away and pay for everyone else taxes and benefits instead of buying things for themselves to enjoy the life they earned and deserve.

SO instead of these tools he should have used the money to pay taxes to fund entitlements for the people that are not as successful, NOT.

Buy the tools Doc and buy them until you drop I say.
 
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