How about Pictures of Your Workshops

[raysouth]

I suppose we all dream about having the ideal workshop but building a personal space to do our thing, is where many of us end up. Different strokes, etc.------

I agree with Scouter. Peter Main has, what I would consider to be the ultimate workshop. Very well done and seeing much of his work, he is first class with all he does.

My workshop remains in the ongoing stage and doubt if ever will be completed. Don't utilize it as much when weather is rather chilly as cannot handle cols weather these days. Shop is in a large building and propane has become so expensive, I don't feel comfortable laying out that much and simply stay in the casa.

My shop is set up to allow me to perform most everything from a seated position, due to physical condition, but works well. Many times ,things get in the way after I have stacked up goodies and must find a nook for them. Currently using a space about 12 ft. x 28 ft. and have it packed full of treasures. I am always looking for a better way to perfom my tasks so end up shifting things around. I keep the larger tools, press, and leather stocks, in the large part of the shop and works out nicely for me.

I enjoy seeing pics of everyones work area and have picked up a few ideas from some of you, and have been able to put together things that work. This site is great and one can learn much, just by watching and reading.

Next time I can figure out where my pics are, I will attempt to place on the site.

God Bless.

Ray

[raysouth]

Hello All.

May have figured out how to get one of my workshop pictures posted but will have to see if I can get the others on as well.

Still under construction, and probably will be as long as I am around, but should give some idea of what I have been attempting to do.

Half the thrill, trying different ideas to find out what works best.

As always, if anyone is ever in the Auburn/Opelika, Alabama area, drop me a line and visit a spell.

God Bless.

Ray

Whoops, suppose I was wrong as attachment thing didn't show up for me when I submitted this one. Oh well. Another time, perhaps. Back to the learning stage. lol.

Edited March 8, 2013 by Helmut

[MakerUnknown]

I posted my place in another thread on the same subject but this one seems to be the master list.

This is mainly my photo studio but this shot is when I transform it to my workshop area. I can move things out of the way/into other areas of the space depending upon the job at hand. It's also my bedroom as well as a place to work on the car if I drive it through the kitchen to park it in here. I live and work in a large warehouse space.

[Cyberthrasher]

I live and work in a large warehouse space.

That's always been my dream home

I used to live in a small storefront - it was cool, but not quite suited for my needs - mostly because I couldn't modify stuff.

I LOVE your home - and a lot of your other studio work too!!

[MakerUnknown]

CyThra,

Hey, thanks. Lived in here for about 15 years now...right next to the drydocks of SF Bay so when I walk outside I'm greeted by this large ever changing landscape of huge ships.

But the neighborhood is changing. It used to be just me and a bunch of homeless living in various things. I prefer that to what it has become, trendoid wine bars, restaurants and $1,000,000 condos.

[WScott]

Awesome.....how cool of a space is that!!!

[St8LineGunsmith]

Hidepounder

If i were to be able to have any shop in this thread I like your layout the most

I would love to be able to have a 3'x8'x36" tall cutting table

I like my little harbor freight hard wood work bench for carving and assembly but I would like to have a log cut the same height as my work bench by 12" in diameter with a slab of granite on top for carving kind of like the setup Nigel has.

that would be the ideal work space for tooling just about any size project I would make not to mention it is perfect for installing hardware and other procedures plus it is somewhat a mobile work surface and I love how he has his tols right handy there where he needs them.

I would love to upload some pics of my little shop and my projects but I lost the cord for my camera

[raysouth]

I think I was able to get the pics on of my workspace while under construction. A mess but is now much better, although still not complete. The large portion of the shop is where I have been storing some of my leather and other devices. It also has changed and is gradually being cleaned up. No longer have the arbor press pictured. Replaced with 3 ton that is installed on table in large shop area. Much has been changed and will attempt to take some more recent pics soon.

Those of you that have said that your place is a mess, don't have anything as messy as the large rooms in my shop. Hard to get around in there anymore and almost impossible when in scooter. Soon to be rectified, I pray.

I want to thank all of you again, for infusing me with ideas as to how to put thing together. Gleaned much information from everyone. What a great site with so many talented folks. Best of the best.

A smile is contagious. Let's start an epidemic. (No idea who uttered that originally but I love it.)

Drop in for a visit when in the area. always some good tales to be told.

God Bless.

Ray

[Cyberthrasher]

I want to thank all of you again, for infusing me with ideas as to how to put thing together.

Where did you get those racks for the 4oz bottles of dye??? That is EXACTLY what I need right now (as well as many other things).

[raysouth]

Hey Cyberthrasher,

They are very handy and as you may have seen, they pivot below the shelf when you need to extract a bottle. I purchased them from Lowes. Not expensive and me being restricted to a sitting position, they are a welcome addition.

If you have any trouble finding them, let me knoe and I will see if I can locate more information.

God Bless.

Ray