Thread: Sturdee’s Workshop.

Previously I posted about how I upgraded and improved my old worlbench. As I liked working on the new surface, and as I have plenty of flooring I have resurfaced all my other benches.

Photo 1 shows the router bench and photo 2 shows the sharpening bench in the main workshop part.

Photos 3 and 4 show the benches in the machine room.


Peter.

Photos 1 & 2 show the sanding room part of the workshop.


The timber is sealed with 2 coats of sanding sealer and then waxed using Ubeauts traditional wax. It is a lovely surface to work from and resists spills.


Peter.

And now for my floorshow, where I show you my floor. ( Always wanted to use that line ever since I heard a comic start his floorshow with that line just before he was booed of stage).


In another thread I asked about workshop floor coverings After much consideration I opted for the fiam rubber interlocking tiles as I have 3 seperate areas that I wanted to cover.

In the main workshop area I wanted to cover an L- shape around the workbenches and the TS and in the machine room I needed a U shape around the jointer.

Unfortunately the colour of the tiles is black ( grey was not available ) so the details are a little hard to see.

Photos 1 and 2 show the area in front of the workbench, photos 3 & 4 show the tiles along the other side of the L shape and photo 5 shows the floor behind the TS with the new ramp to cover the DC hose.

Peter.

Photo 1 shows the floor in the sanding area.

Photo 2 shows the floor in the machine room.

Photo 3 shows the connecting area between the 3 workshop rooms. The timber ramp is to allow for the drainage pipe.

Whilst not cheap I haven't regretted it as it is very comfortable to work on.

I used to have a water seepage problem after heavy and sustained rain. Whilst this doesn't stop it the water seeps between the floor and the floor tiles leaving the floor area dry even though underneath it is wet.

It is also easy to sweep clean. Whilst some of you may not appreciate that benefit :confused: I count it as a bonus.

Peter.

Sturdee, I am just curious, is woodowrking just a hobby?! or a job? its an impressvie set up u got urself! i am jealous

Just a hobby mate, I'm semi retired.

Wouldn't want to get back to a daily grindstone anymore but now I never have enough time to do what I want.

Don't forget that it has taken me many years to get the workshop to this stage.


Peter.

All so impressive Peter.

Always nice to see how to turn limitations--and we all have 'em--into great ideas.

Thank you for all the ideas you presented in this thread.

Mike

Peter.

I have been wondering what you have been upto down under
The last posting of yours on this thread was March 2005.

After your kind invitation to a viewing of your previous set up, I can only hold my breath for a second invitation to visit.

The last occassion I was lost for words of admiration, and your latest remodelling looks even more impressive.

Originally Posted by jow104

After your kind invitation to a viewing of your previous set up, I can only hold my breath for a second invitation to visit.

John,

The pleasure in showing you and your lovely wife my workshop was all mine. If you're down this way again you're most welcome to again check out my humble workshop.

As per the other thread I am finishing of the TS /router table DC connections and then, after building in another Sturdee mini cyclone to connect to the mitre saw, ( when I can find the time :eek: ) I intend to convert the DC to a proper cyclone.

Hopefully all that will be ready by the time you come.


Peter.

Nice Floor

Can you roll a machine on wheel over that floor?

And how do you use you BS hehheh not much room there for long stock

Terry,

I can't roll a heavy machine over the floor matting. But as they are interlocking 2' square mats I can take the whole floor up and replace it in 5 minutes if needed.

Also the other side of the TS is not covered ( only used as a walkway ) and so far I've only had to turn the TS into the uncovered side.

In regard to the BS the only spot suitable was in that corner. To provide for jointing long pieces and cutting either long or wide pieces on the band saw I made little doors opening into the under house area. I think you guys call it a crawlspace but I have enough room to walk there.

Photos 4 & 5 attached to post no 12 show the details. They are quite convenient to use. The doors at the rear are hinged and the one on the side is a sliding door.


Peter.

Ah I see said the blind man.

Very clever. I glad I have more room in my shop. I'll be posting a " My Shed " post soon.

Originally Posted by junkboy999

I'll be posting a " My Shed " post soon.

Looking forward to it Terry.


Peter.