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[bikermutt07]

23 minutes ago, Sheilajeanne said:

And yes, I need to dust. 

And sweep. The joys of dog ownership... 

Edited to add: this is what I started out with, about 2 years ago: https://www.tandyleather.ca/en/product/basic-leathercraft-set  It all fitted in a box that was about 12" x 6"x 8" 

Before the 8 weeks of free lessons that came with the kit were finished, I had to graduate to using a Rubbermaid bin that was about 36" x 24" x 12" deep. 

Noobies, beware. You have been warned!

Ha, yeah the fella on page one or two (of this thread) working out of the duffel bag is in for a rude awakening.

[Sheilajeanne]

  Indeed he is! :D

[Brooks125]

10 hours ago, Big Sioux Saddlery said:

A little different perspective on what the shop looks like right now.  Still have some of the bigger machines to move, I just have to find a day when at least two of my boys can help at the same time.  It's a huge job to get everything set up and organized.

Sioux, I think they have rules about posting porn on this site....

[Sheilajeanne]

On 12/19/2017 at 9:12 AM, DV8DUG said:

I'm loving this thread....

So did I miss the maid service? Everyone's shop is so 'clean' with the exception of Leathersmyth's and my own.

Show of hands... who cleaned up first before the pictures were taken? 

 Me!  My cat likes to sit in the window, and between the cat hair, dust and cobwebs, it was pretty disgusting. Tonight is the first time in nearly a year I've done any serious leather work, so a big clean-up had to be the first thing on the agenda.

My mom passed away a year ago last November, and I've been dealing with her estate, and I find dealing with grief really stifles creativity. Feeling pretty good about getting back into it again, even though my first project has been a major disaster so far!  i expected it might be, so I chose something really small and simple to work on.

Edited January 12, 2018 by Sheilajeanne

[Rolandranch]

On 1/8/2018 at 10:55 PM, Jake907 said:

I've been so inspired by all of you and your workspaces, from the little hole in the wall places to the big professional shops. Thank you everyone for sharing. So, now I've decided that I "need" a dedicated leather workspace of my own, so I gave away my old recliner and set up a table in the corner of my living room by the wood stove. 

Looks like a nice cozy space! That space wouldn't work for me because those pelts on the wall would be calling me all day coaxing me to make something out of them. 

[Sheilajeanne]

LOL! I was kind of thinking the same thing!

[9tpi]

Here is my space.

Its small but the layout works for me and the kind of work i do.

[YinTx]

9tpi,  Does the magnetic holder impart any magnetism to your tools?  I must confess I like the idea of having tools neatly organized, in sight, and out of the workspace, which a magnet strip seems to do well.  But the thought of having my tools picking up any stray filings and leaving them on my veg tan when it's cased has me stuck.

YinTx

[Sheilajeanne]

I'd worry about that, too! Most metallic objects eventually do get magnetized to some degree by being in contact with a strong magnet.

I still have a knife I liberated from a local restaurant after I found it was able to lift another piece of cutlery up off the table because it was so strongly magnetized. I am guessing it must have fallen into the bottom of the dishwasher, and been magnetized by the electric motor!

[garypl]

2 hours ago, 9tpi said:

Here is my space.

Its small but the layout works for me and the kind of work i do.

My workbench / shop has never ever looked so neat!