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As promised, here’s a few pictures of my workshop.
My basement is 18’ x 23’ of which I get roughly half for shop space, the other half being laundry. It’s fairly tight but I’m making the most of it. Here’s a quick list of power tools:
Ridgid 10” Cast Iron Table Saw
Ridgid 13” Planer
Delta 6” Professional Jointer
Delta Hollow Chisel Mortiser
Craftsman 10” Benchtop Drill Press
Things yet to Buy: A Bandsaw!
One other thing I’d like to mention, just because I feel truly blessed to have it, is my Ulmia Cabinet Makers Workbench circa 1963. It was passed down to me by my grandfather (See pic #4).
-- Blair



















13 comments so far
lew
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#1 posted 1585 days ago
Looking forward to seeing a fellow Lumberjocks basement shop.
Us underground woodworkers have to stick together!
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Scott Bryan
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#2 posted 1585 days ago
Hi Blair, I am also looking forward to seeing pictures of your shop.
-- Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful- Joshua Marine
Craftsman on the lake
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#3 posted 1539 days ago
Great space. Looks like some room. thanks for the post.. other shop viewings are my favorite.
-- The smell of wood, coffee in the cup, the wife let's me do my thing, the lake is peaceful. http://gagnerwebsite.com/Deceiver/Craftsman_on_the_lake/Craftsman_on_the_lake.html
Beginningwoodworker
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#4 posted 1539 days ago
Nice looking shop, Blar.
-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker
ND2ELK
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#5 posted 1539 days ago
Your shop looks great. Very neat and organized. I have a smaller shop (14 X 21) but a person has to work with the area they have. Thanks for posting.
God Bless
tom
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cabinetmaster
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#6 posted 1539 days ago
Great looking shop. Thanks for the tour.
-- Jerry--A man can never have enough tools or clamps
Scott Bryan
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#7 posted 1539 days ago
Blair, this is a really nice looking shop that you have to work in. You have organized your tools well and it appears as if you have plenty of space to work in. I noticed the bench right off. It is a nice addition to your shop. I am sure you have a wonderful feeling each time you use it since it belonged to your grandfather. I have all my father’s hand tools and I feel a connection with him each time I use them.
Thanks for the pictures. I enjoyed the shop tour.
-- Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful- Joshua Marine
TopamaxSurvivor
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#8 posted 1539 days ago
Looks like a nice place to spend those canadian winters :~)) I see you have a TV. Norm can give you pointers, but Roy won’t like the power tools! You do get PBS up there, eh?
-- "some old things are lovely, warm still with life ... of the forgotten men who made them." - D.H. Lawrence Wake Up America!! Please read; http://www.commondreams.org/view/2009/01/26-0
a1Jim
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#9 posted 1538 days ago
Hel Blair
Nice shop looks like a good layout.
Jim
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tomfromwinnipeg
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#10 posted 1218 days ago
Nice shop, I really like the bench
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PurpLev
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#11 posted 1218 days ago
very nice shop, doesn’t look too big but still looks very spacious.
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woodworm
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#12 posted 1218 days ago
Nicely organized shop.
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Roger
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#13 posted 928 days ago
Absolutely awesome bench. That’s a classic. Nice shop also
-- Roger from KY. Work/Play/Travel Safe. Kentuk55@bellsouth.net
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