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flarud

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My shop remodel is finally done!  I started this in August while on one of my work vacations.  Prior to the remodel I had exposed wall studs with insulation.  I was using a 30 year old Craftsman rotary table as my main worktop that wasn't meant to be used as that.  I had some corner shelving that I could never find anything on.  

I met a guy that lived a couple of miles from me that also did woodworking.  He had a source for lumber that was rejects from a local mill.  He was getting tongue and groove Pine and Cypress in 36" and 44" lengths, 3/4" thick x 5 1/2" wide.  We become friends and he gave me a really good price on all the lumber that I needed.  I decided to go with the Cypress because, well.. it's Cypress!  Towards the end of my remodel he lost his source for the lumber and I had to finish up using a little bit of Pine, but it is mostly hidden by my lumber storage.  

I needed a miter saw station that could double as a work surface as my shop is small.  It is 12' x 22'.  The main part is 12'x14' with an addition that I built a few years ago of 12'x8'.  In the new part I have my table saw that has a router table on it, storage and this is where I mounted my Dust Right motor/bag.  This part is still a mess right now.  I made the miter saw station as long as I could with the room that I have.  On one end below the top I have a stationary shelf, on the other end I made a roll out cabinet that can be used as more work surface if needed.  On this cart I will add some plywood wings on each side to increase that work surface if needed.  I will use hinges and a support system so that the ends can be folded down when not in use to fit back under the miter saw station.  I used reclaimed Cedar from fence panels that the last hurricane knocked down to make a roll out spray paint holder that I attached using drawer guides.  I build some wall hanging shelves above the miter saw station for needed storage.  

I spent 4 hours a couple days ago cleaning up the original workbench to complete the remodel project.  Threw a lot of stuff away that I have been hoarding for years.  Find my very first tool pouch that I bought when I was 16 for VOTEC while I was in high school.  Found my Dad's old benchtop grinder that you can turn on and stop the wheels from spinning with a pinch of your fingers.  LOL,, that thing has been used hard!  

I still need to put a trim piece above and on one side of the doorway going into the new part of the shop and figure out what to do above the walls on the gable ends and on the ceiling.  The new part of my shop is not insulated so to keep the cold air from the air conditioner kept in the main part I use a shower curtain to keep the air in.  This works very good.  As the part that is intended to be kept cool stays cool, the other side is hot though.  

I can now get back to making things that has been collecting in my "to do" list.  I want to make something special as my first project in my "new" shop.  I'm thinking about maybe a porch swing.  

I have linked a short video of the shop for your viewing pleasure, 'cause I know if there isn't any pics,, then it didn't happen!

 

https://youtube.com/watch?v=0wpBbSstpkc&feature=share

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1 hour ago, flarud said:

My shop remodel is finally done!  I started this in August while on one of my work vacations.  Prior to the remodel I had exposed wall studs with insulation.  I was using a 30 year old Craftsman rotary table as my main worktop that wasn't meant to be used as that.  I had some corner shelving that I could never find anything on.  

I met a guy that lived a couple of miles from me that also did woodworking.  He had a source for lumber that was rejects from a local mill.  He was getting tongue and groove Pine and Cypress in 36" and 44" lengths, 3/4" thick x 5 1/2" wide.  We become friends and he gave me a really good price on all the lumber that I needed.  I decided to go with the Cypress because, well.. it's Cypress!  Towards the end of my remodel he lost his source for the lumber and I had to finish up using a little bit of Pine, but it is mostly hidden by my lumber storage.  

I needed a miter saw station that could double as a work surface as my shop is small.  It is 12' x 22'.  The main part is 12'x14' with an addition that I built a few years ago of 12'x8'.  In the new part I have my table saw that has a router table on it, storage and this is where I mounted my Dust Right motor/bag.  This part is still a mess right now.  I made the miter saw station as long as I could with the room that I have.  On one end below the top I have a stationary shelf, on the other end I made a roll out cabinet that can be used as more work surface if needed.  On this cart I will add some plywood wings on each side to increase that work surface if needed.  I will use hinges and a support system so that the ends can be folded down when not in use to fit back under the miter saw station.  I used reclaimed Cedar from fence panels that the last hurricane knocked down to make a roll out spray paint holder that I attached using drawer guides.  I build some wall hanging shelves above the miter saw station for needed storage.  

I spent 4 hours a couple days ago cleaning up the original workbench to complete the remodel project.  Threw a lot of stuff away that I have been hoarding for years.  Find my very first tool pouch that I bought when I was 16 for VOTEC while I was in high school.  Found my Dad's old benchtop grinder that you can turn on and stop the wheels from spinning with a pinch of your fingers.  LOL,, that thing has been used hard!  

I still need to put a trim piece above and on one side of the doorway going into the new part of the shop and figure out what to do above the walls on the gable ends and on the ceiling.  The new part of my shop is not insulated so to keep the cold air from the air conditioner kept in the main part I use a shower curtain to keep the air in.  This works very good.  As the part that is intended to be kept cool stays cool, the other side is hot though.  

I can now get back to making things that has been collecting in my "to do" list.  I want to make something special as my first project in my "new" shop.  I'm thinking about maybe a porch swing.  

I have linked a short video of the shop for your viewing pleasure, 'cause I know if there isn't any pics,, then it didn't happen!

 

https://youtube.com/watch?v=0wpBbSstpkc&feature=share

What are the dimensions of the work area? Not the "closet" area, just the workroom?. I like your ideas and may have to incorporate some of them. My shop is 9 x 13 with an 8ft workbench that may have to move outside. I really like your shop and it doesn't appear to be that much bigger than mine. Thanks for posting 

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3 hours ago, OCtoolguy said:

What are the dimensions of the work area? Not the "closet" area, just the workroom?. I like your ideas and may have to incorporate some of them. My shop is 9 x 13 with an 8ft workbench that may have to move outside. I really like your shop and it doesn't appear to be that much bigger than mine. Thanks for posting 

Ray, the entire shop is 12'x22'.  The main part is 12'x14', the room on the other side of the shower curtain is 12'x8'.  I don't cool the smaller room, I'm not in that part as much and my little ac unit probably isn't big enough anyway.

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Wow you did beautifully! The serious thought and planning you invested in your shop design really shows through. Appears that you have "good flow" throughout. My wife's and my little shop is well suited to our needs and storage. Having a well-designed and executed shop floor layout helps me plan and perform things from smallest to largest. Congratulations. Don

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On 11/26/2022 at 9:20 AM, Tallbald said:

Wow you did beautifully! The serious thought and planning you invested in your shop design really shows through. Appears that you have "good flow" throughout. My wife's and my little shop is well suited to our needs and storage. Having a well-designed and executed shop floor layout helps me plan and perform things from smallest to largest. Congratulations. Don

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