Shop Shots

[Fredo]

Here are some pictures of my shop. I'd like to see how others have their shops set up so feel free to post some pics of your own.

Especially for you Rsser - the 10c tour (enjoy)

Fredo

[ozwinner]

Sawdust. Nice to see it, a lot of work shop pics are so clean they are sterile..

Al

[Wild Dingo]

Yes sawdust... imported for the photo shoot methinks see how theres just that little pile around the lathe? and then theres that need dumped load right on the floor?... imported... and then theres the total disgusting organized thing with that shed I reckon its like that all the time terrible state of affairs and must be at least 50 code violations!!

Love the tools mate!

[Burnsy]

I like the treadle lathe, is that for when the power goes out

Nice shed, I like organised but used, I'm just not so good at maintaining the organised bit.

[boban]

Looks like you enjoy making cabinets.

I love the ways the guys get excited at the sight of sawdust on the floor.

Looks like a well set up shed mate.

[Waldo]

G'day Fredo,

That's a real nice set-up you've got there.

And that lathe to the left of the Virmac - what a monster.

[Fredo]

Some of my work

Fredo

[boban]

Nice work Fredo.

So I guess I was wrong about the cabinets.

Nice side console you have there. What do you fish for?

[DJ’s Timber]

Sure got some sweet machinery there Fredo and some beautiful work done there mate

Got enough lathes yet or is there still more to come

[TTIT]

I'm so jealous I wasn't gonna post! Hmmmph 4 lathes, room to swing a cat and beautiful work to boot! Just ain't cricket!
I reckon I could have guessed your occupation from your work What do you call the big gear in a diff' again???? Love the burl bowl - very smick

[OGYT]

I'm jealous, too! Nice tools, Mate. What's the monster to the left of the Vic?
Work's awesome, too... matches the tools. I'd like to see piccies of your router setup.

[Fredo]

Hey Dingo, just between you and me the work shown was cobbled together from imported sawdust. Do you think anyone'll notice?

Waldo and OGYT - the grey lathe pictured is an English Union Graduate bowl lathe. It is heavy cast iron construction from the 60s, I think. It came to Australia with Richard Raffan and has seen a lot of use as one of his production lathes. I purchased it from him several years ago, restored it and converted it to variable speed. I find it good to use as there is unobstructed access from the front.

Boban, the boat is a quinnie top ender. I use it on the south coast estuaries and not far off shore. Fish, the usual suspects - flatties, snapper, salmon etc and what ever surprises come along. <?XML:NAMESPACE PREFIX = O /><O:p< font O:p<>

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[ptc]

Now you have upset Ern.
Great turnings.

[Hardenfast]

Most excellent, Master Fredo. Much to aspire to there.

Could you enlighten an unlightened one as to how you carve the patterns and grooves into the works? Also, what is the blue band in the second bowl? Some sort of turquoise filler, I'm guessing. Is the top rim of the bowl stained? Do I have any more questions? Absolutely!

So much stuff to learn - so much equipment to acquire....sigh......

Wayne

[Gil Jones]

Very nice shop layout, Fredo, and a great collection of tools too.
I like your turning work!!!