Show your Shop

[Rockoboy]

31 minutes ago, cardinal leather said:

space under counter for a beer I mean a leather fridge

Gotta keep things rolling along, and there's nothing better than a couple beers to help with that occasionally.

[RockyAussie]

That does it ....I am definitely not showing off pics in my shop now.   Where is the drool emotion?????.

[plinkercases]

Ya more room than my house... drool.... now filler up!!!

[cardinal leather]

Thanks guys, I have reviewed the photos of a good many of the shops on this site, I couldn't even list all of great ideas and solutions that were found to solve the problems encountered in small spaces, rental houses, barns and just about everywhere leatherworkers ply their trade. Mine came out like it did because of a layout by Valerie Michael in her book The Leatherworking  Handbook, copyright 1993. from review of her shop it was easy to see that it would fit the way that I work from left to right. I studied shops on line of leather workers all around and most of them large or small follow a similar course of layout. Then it was just a matter of finding the right spot for it. keeping in mind that I will sell the property some day and wanted any small business to be able to walk in the door and use it as a turnkey operation. It also helped that I've been a carpenter for 50 years and worked in and built other shops for other folks. So thanks many to this community for the great ideas and keep up the good work. Ummm, The next step is a small remodel to tweak a few things then finish the sewing/storage space and then I'm done, maybe.

[YinTx]

On 10/7/2018 at 5:22 AM, RockyAussie said:

That does it ....I am definitely not showing off pics in my shop now.   Where is the drool emotion?????.

You have so many unique inventions of your own at work in your shop, you would have everyone green.  Share at will.

YinTx

[Rockoboy]

On ‎9‎/‎10‎/‎2018 at 11:23 AM, YinTx said:

You have so many unique inventions of your own at work in your shop

I totally agree with @YinTx, but I would go so far as to say you have so many inventions, tools, foresight, so much leather and ability many people are envious of (me included).

[HardenGoods]

[Rockoboy]

@HardenGoods

Nice workshop. It might be different in real life, but from the pic, it appears you could do with a better light over your sewing machine. I see you have your helper beside you. All in all, a good set-up.

[alpha2]

I'm guessing the shop is a bit brighter in real life! My shop assistant has that same Kong toy, I put a Milk-bone in it, keeps her busy for a while.

[HardenGoods]

59 minutes ago, alpha2 said:

I'm guessing the shop is a bit brighter in real life! My shop assistant has that same Kong toy, I put a Milk-bone in it, keeps her busy for a while.

You got it - It totally is bright enough in person (photographer used a wide angle lens and some post effects). haha, my shop assistant seems to clean that kong out faster than I can fill it!