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Hi all,
It's been a while since I posted any pics of my shop so I thought I would add a few new ones for you to view as there has been progress in getting some of the cabinets built. My shop is approx 30' x 20' (600 sq') and is "L" shaped. It has been a labor of love that has lasted over 10 years now (I know, should be completed by now, but I am in the Royal Canadian Navy which takes me away a lot so time is limited)
I have finished my router table and posted pics… thanks to all that have commented…
I have completed an outfeed table for my table saw. It has storage space and a fold up extension table for the longer boards. Have seen some nice ones on LJ and adapted my plans to encorporate some of the craftier ideas found here…
I have built several projects in the shop and find the flow is working just fine, although if I were to build another shop it would have to be 10 times as big - not sure a shop is ever big enough (I am sure we all agree on that)
Also completed is the chop saw run which also has the work bench (more for storage) plus the Radial Arm Saw table - all at the same level so longer boards can be cut as well - great addition, with storage under for all the scrap off cuts - enjoy the pic, just as much as I enjoyed the build.
Anyways, enjoy the updated pics and please feel free to comment - always like to hear the feedback (good or bad).
Thanks for taking another look at my shop…
Wisty
PS: The hot tub is still there and used frequently as before… some great stories that I can't share here on LJ…

LJ is a great source of new ideas… keep posting everyone…
Thanks
Steve

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thats no mess ,
thats like a doctors office .

i can barely see the floor in mine !

nice work shop ,
and tools .

welcome to LJ's .
 

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Hey Wisty,
That is one mean cyclone you have there and some great toy's to play with…..nice job.
 

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This is a nice shop that you have to work in. I think that most of us are in the same boat as you are in regards to dealing with offcuts. We can't bear to part with them because at some point in the future they are going to be needed but organizing them is difficult. I like a shop with windows as I find working under natural light to be preferrable to artifical lighting. I also see that you have added heating to your shop. This is a good idea since it will enable you to continue woodworking into the winter season.

You have a nice set of tools in there as well. The router table will be an invaluable addition to your shop.

Thanks for the pictures. I enjoyed touring your shop.
 

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Thanks for the positive feedback guys… It was actually a neighbor that suggested to build the shop now instead of waiting till I had the cash for it. I am very glad he talked me into it. The design (like most of my projects) came out of what space I had available and a desire to maximize the space. I added 1200+ sq' to my house including a second garage (for my truck), a deck (above the shop) and a bonus room above my garage (now claimed as the Wii room). I contracted out the cement work and drywalling, but did the remainder by myself with a little help from some friends and family along the way.
Although it is still a work in progress, I am looking forward to completing the cabinets and cleaning it up properly. I am sure all woodworkers have the same problem (too much wood) but it is a good thing.
Looking forward to sharing more of my adventures with you and reading yours…
 

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What mess? Your shop is spotless compared to mine.. What I want to know though is this…

Is that a hot tub just outside the shop door?
 

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dbhost,
yes it is a hot tub just outside my back door… when I designed my garage/workshop/deck, it was one of the top priorities… nothing like a cold beer after a long night in the workshop. Also with the 6' window you see just behind it, I can keep dreaming of being in my shop while I soak in the tub… good observation…
Wisty
 

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Looks good Steve
 

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Nice looking work area, and what a great part of the world to have it. I've never been up that way, but it sure looks good.
 

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Great looking shop. Looks like you've got the Godzilla of dust collectors there. Be careful of children and small dogs near the ports!
 

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great looking shop, love the mess a true master at work….
 

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I figure, A clean shop is one that the woodworking keeps clean to avoid the real work… making something new out of wood… of course, I could spend a little time cleaning up my scraps pile someday soon… lol
 

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Very ncie shop Wisty, how do you like your Ridgid RAS? We need to add one to our shop down the road and I see Delta and Dewalt RAS on CL a lot. I am hoping to get one of the older Delta RAS down the road sometime. I like Ridgid also, we have two Ridgid TS. Jerry
 

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Sent you a PM Jerry to discuss the RAS…. as with all my Ridgid tools.. LOVE THEM.. inexpensive, accurate, easy to set up and adjust when changing blades, etc… perfect tools for the serious DIY homeowner working with wood… highly recommend them…
There are primarily 2 brands of tools in my shop today… RIDGID and DEWALT… swear by them both…
 

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Nice shop. Well equipped. Great setup.
 

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Very nice workshop,like Your tool stations. I feel like I have finally got My shop to a point where I can concentrate on furniture building and it looks like You are getting to that point as well ! Thanks for sharing .
 

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Great shop, great tools, and … great spot for the Jacuzzi !!!

Thanks for sharing.

Didn't know Ridgid made an RAS. Just looked. I guess they don't, anymore ;-)

How do you like it ??
 

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Robsshop, yes, almost ready to pump out some furniture projects… still have to put together my miter saw cabinets to complete the entire row, and also a proper assembly station. But once that's done, it should be smooth sailing for all future projects…

NBeener, thanks, the Hot Tub still gets used frequently and the location allows me to look into the shop and dream up new ideas while resting the muscles…
The Ridgid brand RAS was actually my first big tool purchase (back when I worked in my wife's garage) and it came in very handy… Although these days, I use my table saw a lot more for the overall convenience, I still rely on it for some cuts… it has been a great saw and the support I rec'd from the company when I first bought it was great…
 

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Steve, thanks for the comments on my profile page. So I took a look at your shop, looks like it's coming right along. I just got mine insulated and will be putting the ceiling covering on tomorrow, using osb and on the walls. Steve in Oregon
 
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