Dekker's Workshop

I’m in a similar situation. What are your main tools? Any neat workbench or storage solutions? I’m sure others will be along to ask for photos…

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

Bonjour. Welcome to the LJ Shop.

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I updatred my workshop profile with some of my tools.
I’m writing all this from work, so I may be off on my model numbers ;)

-- Dekker - http://www.WoodworkDetails.com/Blog/MNagy/

Thanks for the update. I have the same planer. : ^ )

I’m not sure I have seen a 9 1/2” blade. Other than the blade size, how does the saw work?

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

Sorry Wayne: I checked last night and I updated my planer model. Goes to show how little I remember!

But as fro the tablesaw, I’d say it’s pretty good, however it is in desperate need of calibration. I need to spend a weekend fixing the miter/angle settings since the act of changing the blade angle moves the portion of the blade that is at the insert/guard. So when I want to cut extreme miters (over 30 degrees?) then I have to take out the plate next to the blade… Never a good thing when you have to bypass safety!

-- Dekker - http://www.WoodworkDetails.com/Blog/MNagy/

Perhaps you can make a wooden insert for it for use on high angle cuts.

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

Great start. Post some pictures.

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Finally updated the workshop with a picture… And that is a CLEAN workshop, in the sense that it’s not as cluttered as usual…

Notice the heater on the router-table… it’s what lets me work well in the shop well into November, and later if I don’t mind fogging up my work-glasses.

-- Dekker - http://www.WoodworkDetails.com/Blog/MNagy/

Oh, and if you look at the far back of the garage, in front of the window, you will see a 1960s era futon/couch in the reclined position. Why is it there? Well, the mattresses have died, the “springs” are shot, and there’s some serious damage to one of the cross-members, and she’s butt-ugly by today’s standards.

BUT, the thing is made of solid teak. It was my dad’s, and since he doesn’t want it… every other piece of teak with the set has been sold or recycled, but this one is for me. Namely, I’m going to chop it down for wood! My wife wants me to get rid of the thing, but I think I’m gonna have to sneak the thing apart into pieces and move it to my lumber pile…

-- Dekker - http://www.WoodworkDetails.com/Blog/MNagy/

Hi Dekker,

You posted this before I came on board but I am glad it came back up on my list. You have a cozy shop but it looks like you have the tools necessary to do the job.

Do you still have the futon in there?

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.

Scott,
Yes I pretty much have what I need to get (most) jobs done… Now it is just the time! My upcoming project is a bathroom remodel, with hardwood/plywood cabinet carcasses and rail-and-stile/panel doors. I’ll have to get more active online, once I get back in the garage that is!

As for the futon, yes, it is still there. It has a significant dollar value of teak that I could “reclaim”, but I’m always wondering if I could recoup that dollar value by simply selling it. Problem is, most buyers of used furniture want something dirt cheap. Ah well. I’ll decide in the spring.

-- Dekker - http://www.WoodworkDetails.com/Blog/MNagy/

I agree. Most people are looking for a “bargain” and are not wanting to pay for what it is really worth. You are probably better off just simply salvaging the wood and making a nice project(s) from it.

Sounds like you have some exciting projects upcoming.

Stay busy and have fun.

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