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Hi. I currently have a workshop that measures 23’X18’. This is after a renovation the summer of 2010 where a wall was knocked down and the shop opened up. You can see my blog series on the transformation “here”: http://lumberjocks.com/Lenny/blog/17797. Four years ago my shop became a dedicated workshop at the rear of my garage but was only 8’X18’. Prior to that, for about 22 years it was an 8’X11’ room I carved out of our basement space. I am currently experiencing woodworker euphoria as I now have a wonderful workspace complete with two skylights, heat and a wall mounted air conditioner. Now, when the weather is not too hot, I can open the window in the summer. I finished the walls with texture 111 (T-111) so there is a good bite for hanging things even when you don’t catch a stud.
As noted in my profile, for years, my Craftsman radial arm saw was the workhorse of my shop. In May 2009 I purchased a Powermatic 2000 5 hp beast and wow do I love it. Other tools I have are: Rikon 14” band saw, Delta 6” jointer, Makita thickness planer, Ridgid 15” drill press, General Industries Hollow Chisel Mortiser, Leigh 24” dovetail jig, Delta oscillating spindle sander, Craftsman 12” lathe with a copycrafter attachment, Rikon belt/disc sander, Kreg pocket hole system, Worksharp 3000, Jet Ambient Air Filter system and an entire router station set up that includes a 17” Incra LS Positioner, a Pinnacle router lift, a Porter Cable 3 1/4 hp router and a Woodpecker table top. I built a router station cabinet for this equipment. I posted a blog series on the build. Just about all of the floor tools are on mobile bases, including the PM2000 (It has inernal casters.). I also have a Delta 1.5 hp dust collector (DC) and installed 6” plumbing around the perimeter of the shop with 4” drops for the tools. I added a trash can separator. I inherited a 5 gallon air compressor that I plan to station in the garage, just outside the shop, and run the hose through the wall. When/if space becomes an issue, I might place the DC out there too.
I recently built an adjustable height workbench that also serves as an outfeed table for the table saw and an assembly table. Thanks for stopping by.
-- On the eighth day God was back in His woodworking shop! Lenny, East Providence, RI
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Beginningwoodworker
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#1 posted 900 days ago
Lenny, thats a nice looking workshop.
-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker
Lenny
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#2 posted 900 days ago
Hey CJ. Thanks a lot. I am loving it!
-- On the eighth day God was back in His woodworking shop! Lenny, East Providence, RI
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#3 posted 900 days ago
Awesome workshop Lenny & some really nice toys. You did a fantastic job.
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#4 posted 900 days ago
Awesome… but it looks better in person!
You did a great job!
Ellen
-- Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good.
patron
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#5 posted 900 days ago
welcome home lenny
looking real good there
and in time for the cold too
well done
-- david - only thru kindness can this world be whole . If we don't succeed we run the risk of failure. Dan Quayle
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#6 posted 900 days ago
Lenny;
You have a great shop and some awesome tools to be creative with. Really like all your natural light from windows and skylights.
Thanks for sharing.
Good Luck!
-- Rick Gustafson - Lost Creek Ranch - Colorado County, Texas
SPalm
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#7 posted 900 days ago
What a wonderful place. Well done sir.
Wow, windows. My shop is still in the basement.
You have moved up and out.
Enjoy,
Steve
-- -- I'm no rocket surgeon
grizzman
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#8 posted 900 days ago
Lenny i just love your shop…so neat and clean and i really am happy for you that this happened and you got to expand your shop…you have done a great job , the vac system is very nice…and i love the ladder from your childhood in there…very nice touch…..thanks for posting your new update , am looking forward to the projects that will come out of the great shop…merry Christmas buddy..grizz
-- GRIZZMAN ...[''''']
Lenny
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#9 posted 900 days ago
Lou, thanks so much. Ellen, thank you and I look forward to your next visit! David, thank you sir. Viking and Steve, thank you. I am so glad I decided to include the skylights and move the A/C from the window. Grizz, Merry Christmas to you as well and thanks for the kind words. Psst, I must confess, the shop is only clean because I was staging for the photos!
-- On the eighth day God was back in His woodworking shop! Lenny, East Providence, RI
tenontim
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#10 posted 900 days ago
Nice job, Lenny. Very nice use of your space. My shop is about the same size, except I have a stairway in it, that I hope to get rid of this winter or spring. Makes it look a lot bigger when you have all of that open floor space. Bet you’re glad no one bought your saw back when you had it for sale. Thanks for the update.
-- Tim-- http://www.tmuli.com
rozzi
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#11 posted 900 days ago
Very nice shop. Thanks for sharing it with us.
-- Duane, Iowa
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#12 posted 900 days ago
Thanks Tim. While I love this saw, I have become a firm believer in the Sawstop technology. If I could sell the PM for a fair price, I still would. Thanks rozzi.
-- On the eighth day God was back in His woodworking shop! Lenny, East Providence, RI
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#13 posted 899 days ago
great shop dude have fun
-- dannymac
lilredweldingrod
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#14 posted 899 days ago
It’s coming together very nicely, Lenny. Thanks for taking us along on the build. It has been a very enjoyable trip.
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#15 posted 899 days ago
so dang tiny!!! HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA….SWEEEEEEEEEEEET!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now filler up in retirement!!!!!!!!!!!!! AND DUST!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-- Matt--Proud LJ since 2007
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