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Workshop by kolwdwrkr posted 318 days ago 775 reads 2 times favorited 15 comments Add to Favorites Watch

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kolwdwrkr

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Well it’s been a while since I removed my workshop. I went from 4300 sq ft down to a 2 car garage. Life can be a “bitch” sometimes. Pardon the language but frankly that’s what it is and I’m not afraid to say it anymore. The tools I have are:
Kreg pneumatic pocket borer
Delta 13 spindle line boring machine
ridgid 13” planer
router table
grizzly lathe
grizzly 17” bandsaw
grizzly oscilating spindle sander
grizzly 6” jointer
Delta 1hp dust collector
dewalt 12” sliding compound miter saw
ryobi drill press
a 50 door drying rack
woodrat—I hope to sell this
ryobi scroll saw
leigh jig
a bunch of chisels, scrapers, misc hand tools, compressor, nail guns, etc.

This little shop is a work in process and only one project is being built in it right now. I hope to increase that very soon, as the owner of the current project only pays with hugs and kisses. LOL

This cabinet holds my water stones, hand plane, scrapers, japanese chisels, and other things.
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Door drying rack. Holds 50 doors.
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Karson

25792 posts in 1293 days


posted 318 days ago

Well not as big as before but I guess a lot cheaper to keep running. Good luck on getting back on your feet.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

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pat sherman

466 posts in 1265 days


posted 318 days ago

hey might be small but you got it arranged better then mine.

and you are in a warm spot of hte country. i am cold in my shop

-- pat,ohio...http://s5.photobucket.com/albums/y198/patshwigar/

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thetimberkid

1944 posts in 596 days


posted 318 days ago

Looks like you have a nice setup!

Thanks for sharing

Callum

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Scott Bryan

20586 posts in 715 days


posted 318 days ago

You have a nice shop space that you have organized well. I can well understand your frustration with downsizing like this but hopefully, with the lower overhead that you have with this shop, you can start getting some paying commissions. Hugs and kisses are nice but I understand the need to bring home something more substantial for your efforts. I really like the cabinet rack. That is a good idea. I have thought about building something like this but, when I have multiple glue-ups, stained/finished pieces, I generally have built temporary support out of 2×4 material but this your rack is much more convenient and mobile.

Thanks for the post. I enjoyed the visit.

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

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Bob #2

3035 posts in 915 days


posted 317 days ago

KW you have the resilience and resources of a survivor.
They are just the skills required now to make it past the next couple of years.
I wish you a new begininng and all the sucess you quite obviously deserve.

Bob

-- A mind, like a home, is furnished by its owner

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kolwdwrkr

2248 posts in 483 days


posted 317 days ago

Thanks for all the kind words guys. I hope the economy has mercy on me and I survive this too. Now if only I can somehow avoid the next obstacle life is going to throw at me; foreclosure.

-- ~ Inspiring those who inspire me ~

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Lee A. Jesberger

3710 posts in 873 days


posted 317 days ago

Hi kolwdwkr;

I know the feeling of being down on your luck. Try to keep in mind, you come in with nothing, and you go out with nothing. The rest is just details.

Every situation is just temporary, so don’t sweat it. It’s the ying and yang. Right now you’re on the yang.

You have too much talent to stay down for long.

I wish you all the best.

Lee

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cabinetmaster

8497 posts in 451 days


posted 316 days ago

Hey, I know the feeling. When I had my cabinet shop I went from a 3000 sq ft shop down to 240 sq ft shop. I had to sell a bunch of good equipment when I downsized. But I’m making due with the smaller shop and the cheaper equipment. I agree with everyone else, you got too much talent to stay down. Keep a positive outlook and you’ll get back on your feet soon.

-- Jerry--A man can never have enough tools or clamps

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CessnaPilotBarry

1263 posts in 596 days


posted 316 days ago

Looks like you’re hanging tough.

Keep it up, and all the best!

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Grumpy

14914 posts in 744 days


posted 316 days ago

Looks like you have made the best possible use of the space Keith. I like the way you store those circular saw blades.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

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jim1953

1601 posts in 735 days


posted 316 days ago

Keep Going it will all work out Good Luck

-- Jim, Kentucky

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Dustmite97

181 posts in 113 days


posted 54 days ago

That’s a nice shop you got there Keith.

-- Remember, measure twice, cut once

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SCOTSMAN

2238 posts in 478 days


posted 54 days ago

Hugs and kisses for payment what happens if you do a job for a guy?LOL just kidding anyway you live in a beautiful part of the world and I love your shop have fun.Alistair

-- excuse my typing as I have a form of parkinsons disease

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socalwood

968 posts in 497 days


posted 54 days ago

Let me know when you need some wood -

-- rob

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Loucarb

944 posts in 338 days


posted 54 days ago

Looks like you have some nice toys to keep your mind in the right spot.

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