My Shed - Constant WIP

**tplatt** · 7th June 2013, 03:19 PM

This is the fourth time I have written this....site kept jambing when I'd use emoticons!

This is the first time I've posted. So I thought I'd start with my shed. Shed is a 6x6 double garage dedicated to workshop (metal, mechanical, man caving and woodwork). Toys go in another shed. It also houses the garden stuff but.....I've just bought garden sheds to get it out and free up some more room.

I am really particular about organisation, I like to work quickly and efficiently. I also don't like wasted space. If things aren't where they should be I get frustrated because it slows me down (I believe Adam Savage calls it 'first order retrievability'). My better half calls me high functioning OCD...bless her.

The bench at the back is 6m long and a bit higher than average, as I am a bit taller. All made out of recycled timber (that was free!) and structa floor tops. Structa floor is a cheap material, semi waterproof and really smooth. I've also built cupboards out of it (like the one the TV is sitting on) to hold all my woodworking hand tools. This cupboard also inbuild LED strip lights that are on a sensor, so when you open the door, it illuminates your tools to make them easy to see.

Heat comes from my Warmbrite Enamel wood fire, circa 1950's. Installed it a couple of weeks ago (been sitting in the shed for at least one winter and two summers!), which means nightime woodworking is more fun.

Love to get some feedback from the group!

**coffenup** · 7th June 2013, 03:38 PM

its too clean no wood chips on the floor sure its used
ha ha

only joking wish mine was that organised

as then I could get more done other than searching for tools
regards Michael

**Scott** · 7th June 2013, 04:26 PM

Honorable mention for the wood heater and (especially) the couch!

**BobR** · 7th June 2013, 04:39 PM

Very nice - and your wife is right

**Sturdee** · 7th June 2013, 05:44 PM

Another person that likes a clean and organised shed.

Welcome to the club and take no notice of the envious people who can't keep their shed clean.

Peter.

**wheelinround** · 7th June 2013, 06:39 PM

Firstly welcome to the forum.

As you will find there are other OCD people here (Sturdee to name one) on the other hand we have (no names mentioned to protect the innocent and he's a good friend and bits n pieces gather)

. Of course there are the middle of the roaders/fence sitter who can't make up their minds which way to go so jam pack their shed with so much stuff there's no room to move

or the shed is a constant WiP with things coming and going machines included.

Its hard to make out which is the wood pile for turning and/or the heater in the photo or do you decide this on a whim ei- Need that bit of wood because A) You have a turning job to do OR B) its damn cold and you require warmth.

Ray

**coffenup** · 7th June 2013, 09:01 PM

Originally Posted by Sturdee

Another person that likes a clean and organised shed.

Welcome to the club and take no notice of the envious people who can't keep their shed clean.

Peter.

yes I wish I could keep my shed that clean but then I am a slob and proud of it.might be kept clean once I settle down with my house renos and get extra shed time
regards Michael

**danny.s** · 7th June 2013, 09:35 PM

Love your setup mate. Well done. You need to turn the couch cushions around though before you can claim OCD.

Danny

**BobL** · 7th June 2013, 09:37 PM

Definitely too tidy

but also very well organised.

Two things I always look at is dust extraction (of course

) , and where fire extinguisher(s) are located - above the fireplace is perhaps not the best place as this would be considered a high risk area. The best place is usually by the most used door.

You seem to have plenty of space which is good because it will soon fill up.
Other than that I think the curtains match the sofa nicely

**Christos** · 9th June 2013, 08:39 AM

Well organised and neat.

**Scally** · 10th June 2013, 07:41 PM

It looks like a good shed to work in.

The log bench must be very handy.

The sensor operated strip lights sound interesting too.

My shed is always full and there is plenty of sawdust but I usually know where everything is. I like the "first time retrievability".

Can you send me a tube of 1080? I have some crows that need feeding!!

**SNAFU11** · 11th June 2013, 08:52 AM

Great looking shed there mate...well organised and plenty of room,love the old fireplace,i can remember these in the primary school i went to back in the 60's.....

Mick!!!

**3 toed sloth** · 11th June 2013, 09:39 AM

Nice workspace. Like the wood heater but I wouldn't waste space storing firewood, I'd just throw all my stuff ups in there

**Christos** · 11th June 2013, 10:53 AM

Originally Posted by 3 toed sloth

Nice workspace. Like the wood heater but I wouldn't waste space storing firewood, I'd just throw all my stuff ups in there

Would the fire be a constant raging one?

**3 toed sloth** · 11th June 2013, 11:40 AM

Originally Posted by Christos

Would the fire be a constant raging one?

Haha yeah Christos, it would be very cosy in there that's for sure

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