Thread: Sturdee’s Workshop.

The sanding area, being the other side of the back part, has a built in down draft bench for hand or power sanding together with storage area for sandpaper rolls. This section is not yet complete, as I am building an extra mini cyclone and vac to be built in a soundproofed cupboard under the house for use with the power sanders. It also has a belt sander, a 12 “ disk sander, a 1” belt sander, a spindle sander and morticer.

Photo 1 shows the downdraft bench with sandpaper storage as well as the other roller stand.

Photo 2 shows the belt sander. As I have a separate disk sander I never installed the little sanding disk bit.

Photo 3 shows the disk sander with the underneath.

Photo 4 shows the 1” belt sander.circle sanding jig

Photo 5 shows the new spindle sander.


Peter.

Photo 1 shows the new morticer.

Photo 2 shows the back view of the thicknesser.



As you’ll notice from the layout photos I can joint and thickness quite long pieces of timber using both sections and each has a roller stand that is supported with the Triton multistands.

All machines are connected to the DC with separate blast gates and stop gates so that the shortest run can be selected.


Peter.

Hi ya Sturdee,

My god, your workshop is COMPACT!!!!
I used to work in 1½ car garage & it drove me to distraction!
Having to make large pieces in sections is such a pain in the ****

I swore when we got a new house I'd get a decent shed with SPACE!!

The shed I ended up with is smaller than I wanted but I was constrained by the site, (sloping block) but I have space to build 4-5mtr pieces. I still have a serious timber storage problem (10 M³) & I still don't have a spray booth but I'm still working on that.

I really admire your ingenuity & space saving ideas but I WON'T go back to a compact workshop now I've had a taste of SPACE!!!

Major,

I know it is compact and I'd love to have more space and one single large area but, alass, it isn't possible. I'll just have to make do with what I've got. I also am constrained by the site but moving is not an option.

But with planning and organization even the smallest workshop can be used to make large pieces. When I compare mine with other shops I think I'm very well off.


Next time I'll detail the main workshop area.


Peter.

Very nice Pete but WAY too tidy !@!!!

I'll have to come around with a bag of sawdust and spread it around for you.

Mine is in a 9.5m x 6.5m garage so if I need the room, I just move the cars and open the rear door.

Originally Posted by Sturdee

But with planning and organization even the smallest workshop can be used to make large pieces.

Good point Peter, I am finding as I get closer to that magic "home for everything" point, everything is becoming easier.

Once it's done there is no longer time wasted moving stuff form one corner to another to get at what is under the last thing you needed!
cheers,

P (love the white!)

What about the wasted time in finding something that you put down a moment ago. I have spent up to 15 mins looking for something I had 10 mins ago.

I think the home for everything and everything in its home has a lot going for it.

I think you must have experienced chaos to truely appreciate the value of good organisation.

Cheers

Gumby,

I've got enough sawdust for both of us, don't need your bag.

However mine is in the DC or the Triton mini cyclone.


Peter.

Originally Posted by numbat

I think the home for everything and everything in its home has a lot going for it.

I think you must have experienced chaos to truely appreciate the value of good organisation.

For a long time I only had the main workshop part, yet to be revealed, and that had to store my growing tool collection, timber store and still make all the kitchen cabinets etc.

It was a case of move this and that so that there was room to put something else down. The time wasted looking for things was incredible and the sawdust was horrible. Now I have room for everything to be stored in logical places, like drill bits near drill press, sandpaper next to sanders, router bits near the routers.

The dust collecter, broom and mini cyclone help to keep everything clean. I feel regular cleaning and putting things away is worth it and makes going into the shop a joy.


Peter.

peter if your house is ever up for sale just give us a yell (tools included please)

What about the wasted time in finding something that you put down a moment ago. I have spent up to 15 mins looking for something I had 10 mins ago.

I swear that those 150mm/6" stainless rulers have legs!!!!
I use two, a centreing rule & a mm/inch rule. Every time I put them down they get up & move to some other part of the workshop I haven't been in. :eek:
It takes me ages to find them again!! :mad:

I use two, a centreing rule & a mm/inch rule. Every time I put them down they get up & move to some other part of the workshop I haven't been in. :eek:
It takes me ages to find them again!! :mad:

Major, in a smaller shop they would not have far to walk so you would find them quicker

Hi Sturdee,

Thanks for sharing and the photos. Great setup. The white works very well, painted my workshop brick walls with some left over white paint and wow, what a difference it made. It is still a mess, but a brighter mess.

Cheers
Pops

Thanks Pop,

Yes it is amazing the difference a bit of paint does in improving the workshop.

Just started on preparing the posts for the main workshop area. 23 photos, going to take ages to describe them. :eek:


Peter.