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My shop is a 24’ x 24’ garage with two additions. First a 10’ x 6’ east addition for the lathe and on the back a 6’ x 20’ addition for storage. I also have a 18’ x 12’ carport for wood and scrap storage. I re-engineered the trusses and raised the ceiling in the middle which really helps. Added some windows by the lathe. Eventually, I need to work on adding wood to the floor.
I own a powermatic model 66 tablesaw, a Oneway 1640 lathe with a VEGA duplicator, A tormek and a wolverine system for sharpening, an old antique Delta 6” jointer, Delta 14” bandsaw, JET 12” sander, Powermatic 20” planer, Performax sander, SIOUX air sanders, Milwaukee power tools, . Everything gets cleaned up with a Grizzly 5HP turbine dust collector with steel fittings running everywhere.
-- Les, Arkansas, www.woodthatrocks.com


















13 comments so far
TheDane
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#1 posted 1230 days ago
I like the windows in your lathe addition … lots of natural light. And the view out those windows (I assume) ain’t bad, either!
Thanks for posting!
-- Gerry -- "I don't plan to ever really grow up ... I'm just going to learn how to act in public!"
8iowa
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#2 posted 1230 days ago
Nice shop, and looks like a nice area of the country as well.
-- "Heaven is North of the Bridge"
Scott Bryan
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#3 posted 1229 days ago
Les, you have a gorgeous view from your shop and I have always enjoyed seeing shops with windows in them. I have also thought that having a stand alone shop was the way to go. This makes it easier to run power tools and apply finishes without bothering other family members. If I start up my planer before my wife is up I can guarantee you I will hear about it. :)
How about posting some pictures of the inside. It sounds like you have an interesting collection of tools.
-- Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful- Joshua Marine
a1Jim
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#4 posted 1229 days ago
Hey Les nice looking shop I’m with scott I’d like to see inside too.
-- W James Brokenbourgh Custom furniture maker http://artisticwoodstudio.com/
dbhost
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#5 posted 1229 days ago
That is a NICE piece of land you have that shop on, and judging from the outside pics, some good shop space. I’d imagine if you hunt, you might just be able to catch a buck or two just outside of your shop!
-- Manufacturer of fine quality sawdust since 1984. Comments and advice on my shop welcome. Check it out at http://lumberjocks.com/dbhost/workshop. Gladly accepting shop build donations!
woodworm
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#6 posted 1229 days ago
Wow, that is beautiful shop. I can smell the refreshing aroma from the green. I like it so much.
-- masrol, kuala lumpur, MY.
cstrang
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#7 posted 1227 days ago
Wow, I just had to pinch myself, that looks just like my uncles back yard, its obviously not but at first glance… wierd lol, how about some pics of inside?
-- A hammer dangling from a wall will bang and sound like work when the wind blows the right way.
papahammer
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#8 posted 1227 days ago
great looking shop lots of light i know the ozarks some beautful country , my home place is jonesboro ark. some of the most fun in my shop is the lathe.
-- jim,alabama
Splinterman
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#9 posted 1226 days ago
Hey Les,
Nice set-up and sweet view.
MDRoehl
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#10 posted 1226 days ago
Great looking set up beautiful view.
-- Sawdust in my veins--
lilredweldingrod
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#11 posted 1142 days ago
Your pictures make me want to move back home to Mountain Home. I miss all the green. I love the split rail fence. When I talk about a ten rail fence out here, no one has a clue what I’m talking about. lol
Sure would like to peek in on the inner sanctium. Rand
Beginningwoodworker
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#12 posted 1122 days ago
Nice shop.
-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker
Roger
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#13 posted 142 days ago
Nice lookin shop. Like to see more o the inside. The outside looks like a gr8 place to plink a little
-- Roger from KY. Work/Play/Travel Safe. Kentuk55@bellsouth.net
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