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Sagamore Hills, OH 44067
United States
Smaller 2 car garage converted into a woodworking shop. I think it’s about 24×24. My mechanic tools are all off to the side. Includes single stage dust collection system. 50amp 220v main power feed. Single radiant gas heat. Tons of office storage space.
currently 09-2008:
Grizzly 10” Table saw left tilt 220v She’s a beast! 2HP
Craftsman Radial, 10” 1970’s (my fathers) great tool -should have converted her to 220
Decent size drill press 1970’s (my fathers) nice tool
Crafstman 12” Band, 1958 (dad’s also) nice machine- not the best
Early 60’s 48” Rockwell Lathe- awsome tool! almost 350lbs! Bought in 07 for $75 bucks!!
12” Grizzly planer, nice tool- but too small
6” craftsman jointer, (dads- works OK, but junk) late 70’s
Craftsman 16” Scroll, Nice tool- mid 90’s
Delta mortiser- the “better model”- very nice tool!
Craftsman router/table- not bad when you need her.
Delta 10” Chop- too small, inaccurate, underpowered but OK for quick cut offs etc..
Single stage blower exhausts through an outside wall, and empties into a huge fiberglass “dock box”. 4” pipei works great. Someguys have nicer newer equipment, larger shops etc, but after years playing around- i can finally say that I’m happy with the setup.
I mostly get into smaller to med size woodworking projects. The larger ones are put on hold, either till my lumber drys, or hardwood becomes as cheap as Pine. Usually Xmas, wedding, b-day gifts and anything I need for around the house is built here.
I need a new storage shed in the back yard. Also need a kiln to dry all my lumber. Thinking about building about 10’x20’ with at least 1/3 of that space dedicatied to a dehumidification kiln-anyone got ideas??
Dad passed away in 03, but his woodworking tools live on…
Shoot me a message if you know any info regaurding small dehimdifcation kilns- PLEASE
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ChicoWoodnut
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posted 61 days ago
Let’s see some pictures! It’s nice to have those tools passed down. I have a few that were my gramps. I think of him when I use them.
-- Scott - Chico California http://chicowoodnut.home.comcast.net
James Lango
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posted 61 days ago
just joined, im adding project pics now. Might take a while for the pics to post on here. Most of the old tools are awsome- dependable and fixable. Keep looking. and Thanks! this looks like a great site!!!
-- Longovette@alltel.net
Scott Bryan
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posted 60 days ago
Hi James,
Your shop looks to be well organized and you have a nice set of tools to play with as well. I will echo Scott’s comment about the inherited tools. When I use my father’s hand tools I get a great deal of pleasure from them.
By the way your candle stand looks familiar. It looks like you are making several of these.
Thanks for the post. I enjoyed visiting with you.
-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.
James Lango
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posted 60 days ago
Thanks Scott, Yes I think of Dad when using them. Moreso when doing auto work(he was a mechanic- woodworking was his hobby). But his radial does all my precision cross cutting, and never fails. I think its from 1970-75.
-- Longovette@alltel.net
Richforever
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posted 60 days ago
Nice shop! Welcome to LJ. Your dad would be proud.
-- Rich, Seattle, WA