Finally got my shop set up!

[Black Dogg]

I've been waiting for three years for this!

When I had to move to my new apartment I didn't have enough room to set up my worktables, so everything has been in boxes for the past three years. The cabin needed a floor and some windows before I could start thinking of unpacking. I made a couple of little things, but it was a pain to have to pack everything up at the end of each day and haul it out again the next time.

Well, no more of that! I built a new workbench for stamping and have my large cutting table all set up, too. Still need some shelves to store all the books, dyes, hardware & c. but it is working out really nice. Of course, I'll have to move everything one more time when I cover the walls but that's minor.

Also made two card wallets to be donated to the local animal shelter's spring auction (they are funded only with donations and are a great little shelter); they are the "inaugural pieces" so to speak  . And yes, the reversed cat stamp and paw print are done on purpose . My sewing shows that I haven't had much practice lately, but hopefully that'll change now !

I guess you can say I'm happy .

Black Dogg

[Rock]

Hello

I really love the rustic look, that would really inspired me,with all those big windows, and nature around.

well done my friend.

[rosiart]

I agree with Rock, that is a great space with lots of  natural light.  Thanks for sharing with us.

[Windrider30]

Damn it now I have work room envy!!!! Love the sewing machines IF I ever get one (as I do everything by hand ) that is the kind of sewing machine I want something that is powered by human not electricity.

Edited March 30, 2016 by Windrider30

[Bruce H]

Really nice...looking good!!!!!

[Black Dogg]

Ladies and Gentlemen, thank you all for the compliments!

The rustic look comes from the whole cabin being built by hand with no power tools. I've been at it for five years now and am anticipating to have it fully done in another year or so. It is a timberframe with half loft and totally off-grid, hence the large windows. At this time I have no power there at all (my radio runs off a car battery; need tunes you know ), but I will probably get one solar panel for some lights sometime in the future.

Windrider, I know exactly what you're talking about! I rarely use a machine to do my sewing as the saddle stitch is so much more durable and I think just looks better. These two came across the pond with me and are well over a hundred years old. The big one is a Duerkopp Class 18-1 patcher (read more about her here: http://leatherworker.net/forum/topic/61688-duerkopp-patcher/) that I have cleaned up and fully running again. The small one is for fabric only and is a Haid & Neu Excella; all I could ever find out about it was that they were made by a small German manufacturer. It sews OK but misses stitches occasionally. I am mostly fascinated by the mechanics of these old machines and how everything is built to last.

 

Black Dogg 

[stu925]

Geez we're practically neighbors, I'm in the Catskill Mtns. myself.  It's a beautiful area and a great place to build a cabin.  The political climate on the other hand is a whole other story.  Cabin looks great, should be able to get plenty of work done now.  The timber frame cabin idea appeals to me a lot, I'd love to build one some day.

 

Stu

[Black Dogg]

It is indeed a beautiful place, Stu. As for the political climate, I go by the phrase "it's only illegal if you get caught"  .

Building a timberframe is not as hard as it sounds; I had no prior building experience (save for a dog house) and the inspector has been impressed with my work, so I guess I'm doing alright.

Black Dogg

 

[Eddie Q]

Congrats Mr. you have a beautiful place and hope to see more of your work now

[Grey Drakkon]

Very envious of your home and especially the workshop!  I'd still lose anything I put down for "just a second" but at least it would be lost amongst all the leatherworking stuff.