Lee A. Jesberger's Workshop

Wow. I have a serious case of shop envy. I wonder how long it will take Deb to come by and do an inspection.

-- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov

I don’t know.. but I’ll have my magnifying glass out to find out where the “little dirty” parts are.

$100,000 huh? hmmm that’s a lot of shoes!!! :D

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Wayne;

Not to brag, but sometimes I sit in the shop after working hours, with a beer, of cup of coffee, and just look at the place. I truly love it.

I’ll go out there on a Saturday morning and clean up the place, AND ACTUALLY ENJOY IT! Sick huh?

When someone asks where where I’d most like to be, it’s my shop, hands down. Or what do you do to relax? Go out to the shop!

I am blessed to have it for sure. And those toys…

One big plus about this business, is the toys I buy really do make money for me. I’m not lying to my wife about that. She’s quick to notice a new piece of equipment, but says, “I know, you needed it”.

Lee

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Debbie;

I know this is a sexist remark but only a women would say that. I’m betting no guy comments about how many shoes they could buy.

I think the guys are thinking worth every penny.

And it has paid for itself many times. (I just wish I knew were the money is) LOL

Lee

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I couldn’t resist the shoe comment… had to put it into perspective!!!

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

I understand completely. My sister in law has a pillow that says, “if the shoe fits, buy it in every color”.

She thinks in terms of shoes rather than dollars too!

I’m not sure of the conversion rate, being a guy and all.

Lee

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Looks much wider than 2 feet Lee ;-)

-- I am always doing that which I can not do, in order that I may learn how to do it. - Pablo Picasso

You know, I just ran out and measured it and your right, it’s 24 FEET

Thanks Damian

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Yep! Most anyone who makes a shop thinks it’s too small after some time in it. I made mine 20’ X 30’ with a 9’ ceiling and a full size walk thru attic and I think I made mine too small. LOL! It looks like you might have a couple of OHD’s in this shop? A well equipt shop without a doubt. Thanks!

-- " All Things At First Appear Difficult"

Another great shop that I can envy, more power to you Lee.

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

you are a lucky man indeed!what a shop,I love going out there too!

-- Phil, Chattanooga,TN

Hi Roger;

Yes, three overhead doors, but only use one. So much for careful planning, huh?

Lee

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Hi Phil,

I now know the meaning of “there’s no place like home”, for sure!

Thanks,

Lee

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Super shop and beautiful cherry. I’m glad that your wife was so understanding. LOL.

-- Jesus is Lord!

Hey Os,

Well, I did promise to build HER something sometime.

Lee

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Lee my shop Is just a little bigger than yours. it’s 25 X 55 16’ tall. But I’ve taken a big chunk for the lumber storage area. The lumber is 14 X 10 by 12’ high, but a floor on top and then stacked veneer. It has a full bath and a small office. There is a second floor over the bathroom and office and I do my vacuum veneering up there.

It was built by the previous owner to store his motor home. He said it only stayed in there for 2 weeks until the kids bound it to be a great play area. basketball net, volleyball net, riding bicycles etc.

I like your workspace layout. Mine is all jumbled up. I need to move some things around.

MsDebbie didn’t leave any suggestions when she visited my shop.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

Hi Karson;

That extra space sure would be nice to have!

I checked out your projects, Nice.

Lee

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Lee,

I have also checked out your webite and it is well done. I admire/envy those that can run a business like yours.

-- WaywardHoosier - Behind schedule and over budget, but who's counting?

Hi WaywardHoosier,

Thank you for the nice comments on my site. It did / does take me forever to do! So I really appreciaate the comments.

I stopped running the business years ago, since then it’s been running me! LOL

Lee

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Sigh! You could fit 10 of my shop in there….except when I put the top down.

-- Bob, Carver Massachusetts, Sawdust Maker http://www.capecodbaychallenge.org

That’s funny Bob, a convertible shop?

Lee

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Nice shop Lee, and a nice story on how it started. Now I just have to find one of those major renovations going on….

-- Bill, Turlock California, http://www.brookswoodworks.com

See Bill,

Piece of cake, right?

Lee

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Sigh, (dreamy expression on face)...what a shop…
Thanks Lee.

-- John

What do we think that W.C. Fields said? “On the whole, I would rather be in Philadelphia,”

With a cuppa joe lookin’ at the nice iron…

-- John

Thanks John,

I understand, I like it too! (and I didn’t always have one).

Lee

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John,

I thought he said Philadelphia was closed.

Lee

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Hello Lee

Looks like a good place to work. How many people work with you in the shop ?

Dan

-- work from your heart and your spirit will live forever

Hi Dan;

Check the photos in my blog of the shop. Better photo’s!

Ah, home sweet home! Heaven on Earth, etc…

I am very grateful to have this space to work / play in. Usually there’s two or three or three of us in there.

Thanks;

Lee

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Hi Lee,

You posted this before I came on board but I am glad it came up on my review list. You have a nice looking shop and I enjoy seeing the sawdust. Shop posts that are spic and span look like there isn’t any activity going on in there. But I know that you have plenty in yours.

Any chance of getting some updated photos? I guess you could call me a shop junkie. I really enjoy seeing other shops.

Thanks for the post.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

Thanks Scott;

There is a posting on a blog showing the shop.

These show a spic and span shop. I’d say we’re generally somewhere between these two entries.

We normally do a major cleaning after a large project goes out the door. I tend to be pretty neat, and organized, but in a commercial shop, you’re generally not the only one working there.

I often go in on a Saturday and clean up, even though I wasn’t in there all week. (and wonder why I’m doing it!) Talking to myself the whole time.

http://lumberjocks.com/jocks/LeeJ/blog/1453

Lee

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Thanks, I looked at the link. Your shop design and layout is top notch, but of course I wouldn’t expect anything less from you. :)

Thanks for the shop tour, Lee. I really appreciate it.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

Thank you very much Scott!

The fact it’s appreciated is appreciated! LOL

Lee

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Late to the party as usual, again, but thats a nice playground you have there. :)

-- Adventure? Heh! Excitement? Heh! A Woodworker craves not these things!

Hi Woodspanker,

Thank you very much.

Lee

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That is a great looking shop Lee .Very organized !! I am finally buying a house and it has a 2 storey shop 22×30 , no more using my house as a shop . lol

-- John in Belgrave ,(Slideshow http://cid-69bce320c6d8b119.spaces.live.com/ (Website) http://www.extremebirdhouse.com

Hi John;

Thank you, and congratulations on the house / and more importantly, the shop. LOL

No one deserves it more than you!

Lee

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