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David M · Mar 12, 2007

Yes I know, it's a woodworking shop, but they say variety is good, right? Maybe someone can find an idea or two in here. I built the house (to the left of the shop, but not in the picture) and shop at the same time, so it,s all on one mortgage. I also heat the shop with wood, which is free or the hauling around here, so my overhead is very low. It is 1500 sq ft with a 9 ft ceiling which is enough headroom for me and also heats very well. The small office is nice for keeping some things clean and the bathroom is really nice, especially in the winter. For new construction, stuff all the insulation in that you can, and install at least twice as many electrical outlets as you think you will need.
Now I am going to try some pictures, wish me luck.
Nice forum, thanks for the space.

David M · Mar 12, 2007

VMC_Jeff · Mar 12, 2007

SWEEEEEEEEEEET!
So many times I thought about having a wood working shop like yours.
Nice paneling job on the car.

Mark M. · Mar 12, 2007

Very nice shop! And excellent work. I am curious as to the step pulley(s)on your Walker Turner drill press. Is that a shop built speed reducer upside down? I also own a WT but with the power down feed option.

Stewen · Mar 12, 2007

Nice shop!I love the car.What a beauty!!

David M · Mar 13, 2007

Thanks. The tag on the speed reducer says "Boyd Built" Boyb Machine Inc Royal Oak MI. I have no idea how old it is, I restored an old Chris Craft last year for a guy that owns a machine shop, and he gave me the drill press. The business has been in his family for several generations so the drill press has been around for a long time. Very nice machine though.

SteelCutter · Mar 13, 2007

NIIIIIIIIIIIICEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

I am curious as to the step pulley(s)on your Walker Turner drill press

I'm curious about the Calendar in the corner, could you like hang it on a different angle so I could oooooogle over it?

SteelCutter :eek:

David M · Mar 13, 2007

Steel Cutter, nice eye. Old boats and cars are nice to look at but not the only forms I appreciate.

xtremcycles · Mar 13, 2007

is that a deckel lb pantograph ?

David M · Mar 13, 2007

It's a Deckel KF3S, I am using it to duplicate the body parts on the car( 47 Ford Sportsman).For more pictures go to deckel section of forum under KF3S Parts.

SteelCutter · Mar 13, 2007

OK davidm, so now you've confirmed that you appreciate "other forms", what about a different angle on that calendar.....

SteelCutter

LL · Mar 14, 2007

Very nice shop!

Great concrete floor job. A shiny finish is nice.

What is the second pipe coming out of the top of your woodstove for?

David M · Mar 14, 2007

LL The black pipe is the flu pipe, the other is warm air, it goes through the ceiling and the ductwork is in the attic.

Steel Cutter Just how far off topic is it acceptable to stray? Maybe if I hang some tools around it?

SteelCutter · Mar 18, 2007

Sounds Acceptably "OT" enough for me David

:cool:

SteelCutter :cool:

David M · Mar 19, 2007

Persistence pays, you win!

SteelCutter · Mar 20, 2007

I won? where is that tool framed picture at? where?

Hey, is it something I said? someone cut me down a notch on my "Member Rating" from 5 stars to 4!!

SteelCutter

David M · Mar 20, 2007

SO, four monthly updates and your rating will be zero, but would it be worth it?

enginebuilder · Mar 24, 2007

I see the Lincoln buzz box behind the front door is not just a Montana thing! Every farm shop in this state has the welder behind the front door!
Jim

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