JustWakinUp Report post Posted October 20, 2007 Don't get the wrong idea, it's no where near the setup some of you have but it's my own. It's 10' x 12' that I sectioned off in the basement. I've been gearing up for the past few months to get a good start on leatherworking and so far all I have to show for it is this shop. I hope to be turning out some product soon, anyway here's my walk through. This is the new bench I built last weekend, I think I went overboard with the lag bolts The new cut table, probably going to turn into a dye table sooner than later withe Linux box sitting in the corner there. The new Artisan along with my added winter heating device (electrical radiator). Also you can see the 5 in 1 cutting tool(Simply love this thing) The wall of shame, This is where I put everything that I'm too disorganized to organize(hope that makes some sort of sense) A couple more computers adorn the wall of shame as shrek looks over the shop. Also some foam samples for footbeds of sandles I hope to be putting together soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beaverslayer Report post Posted October 20, 2007 Well that looks real good, nice and neat for now, but wait about a month and let's see again...LOL Great job. Ken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CitizenKate Report post Posted October 20, 2007 Heheh! Yeah, that's what I was thinking... Kate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don101 Report post Posted October 20, 2007 looks great like the look of the sturdy benches i could do with a new one and as for the tidyness well mine looks like a bomb has gon off at the moment... do you clean every day week month, i seem to only get around to it after every project. Don Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Regis Report post Posted October 20, 2007 Sure is a nice shop. You made everything real handy. How/where are you storing leather? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted October 20, 2007 Hey Just, I like the shop....very nice....cool workbench....Like those sturdy home made benchs....always the best kind. Dave Theobald Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustWakinUp Report post Posted October 20, 2007 Sure is a nice shop. You made everything real handy. How/where are you storing leather? Haven't made it to the storing leather portion of the shop yet. Still working on tools. Still need compressor/airbrush/drill press/Rivet Gun then I believe the bulk of the tools will be in house then I can start stocking the leather. But storage of it may be an issue. Any ideas? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hiloboy Report post Posted October 20, 2007 i like that a lot ..lots of room and everything has its place. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chinkmaker Report post Posted October 23, 2007 I have a shop very similar in size mine is only 10 x 20 so I understand your leather storage issue. I used rope looped on the ceiling and hung my rolled leather up there nice and tight to the ceiling. It doesnt collect much dust when youre busy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bustedlifter Report post Posted November 6, 2007 Here's my shop, hopefully, only until I get my new shop built. Now you can see where my influence comes fromPG] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bustedlifter Report post Posted November 6, 2007 A couple more; I should be starting construction on my new bigger shop next month. I need a bigger space to build my V-8 powered stretched '70 VW Bug. My metalworking tools are currently in the basement and I need to consolidate everything. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted November 6, 2007 Busted I love the place....every leather shop needs a shovelhead in the corner. How big is the new place going to be? Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bustedlifter Report post Posted November 6, 2007 BustedI love the place....every leather shop needs a shovelhead in the corner. How big is the new place going to be? Dave Thanks Dave. It's going to be 16'x 24'. It will be built on 33 4'x 8" concrete piers and will have a wood floor. I would love to have a bigger place but money dictates the size. The current is 15'x10' . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prince Report post Posted November 7, 2007 Rivet gun? Whats that?? Do you mean one of those pop rivet gun things? Or do you mean there's something out there that automatically rivets stuff like with the rivets most of us use? Sorry for going on a tangent but if theres some unknown tool to me.... lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steveb Report post Posted November 7, 2007 A couple more; I should be starting construction on my new bigger shop next month. I need a bigger space to build my V-8 powered stretched '70 VW Bug. My metalworking tools are currently in the basement and I need to consolidate everything. every shop needs at least one or two hot rod era pieces of art and a Ramones poster, far out!....nice shop ya got..i too am packed sardine like into one bay of my garage..but at least I am not on a kitchen table like some folks....it could always be bigger and better, but it could also be worse!! no? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steveb Report post Posted November 7, 2007 BustedI love the place....every leather shop needs a shovelhead in the corner. How big is the new place going to be? Dave yeah and it even comes with the optional pant shredder attachment.... ....suffice it to say that once upon a time, I rode with an open belt......yep ..i used to....... dont do that anymore..lol!! looks cool, but youd best be on your toes at all times..and back in the day, I cant say i always was. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bustedlifter Report post Posted November 8, 2007 (edited) every shop needs at least one or two hot rod era pieces of art and a Ramones poster, far out!....nice shop ya got..i too am packed sardine like into one bay of my garage..but at least I am not on a kitchen table like some folks....it could always be bigger and better, but it could also be worse!! no? T That piston and rod came out of a friend's '41 Willy's at about 140mph at Indianapolis Raceway Park around 3/4 track. His wife drives it and is quite good at it. Yes, it could be worse. I love my belt drive! I have some nice lines on the heel of my boot from the motor pulley. Edited November 8, 2007 by bustedlifter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
