Thread: My workshop

Way too well organised. You've got me green with envy. Got any dust extraction?

G'day Andraax,

Thanks for the perve into your workshop. Good stuff.

Don't see any sawdust lying around anywhere, is it hiding?

I am a bit of an obsessive cleaner. Until I get a good dust extractor I use the air compressor to clean the tools and heard the dust into the centre of the workshop then use a leaf eater blower/vac to suck it up and in the bin. Usually take 10 minutes tops.

Originally Posted by Andraax

Okay, almost got my workshop down the way I like it.

As you will notice I have a log of GMC tools but if you use them with there limitations they are excellent value for money.

The compressor is my cleaning ool until I can afford a dust extractor.

Each of the draws under the bandsaw are laid out with my router bits and drill bits each with there own section and a sample of there cut.

Let me know what you think!

Try the GMC 1200w dust extractor, it can be used in conjunction with other tools(by use of a delay switch). It has a 3m hose and is on wheels so would work well for you, I think it costs about $100.

Good work, I am jealous.

Originally Posted by Woodworker101

Try the GMC 1200w dust extractor, it can be used in conjunction with other tools(by use of a delay switch). It has a 3m hose and is on wheels so would work well for you, I think it costs about $100.

Where do I get one? Bunnings in Tuggeranong does not seam to have any.

A word of advice. Take that GMC powered router table back for a refund. I had one - it's the biggest piece of crap I ever bought. Mine seized up in no time, the winder mechanism gets clogged up and won't budge.

Other than that, it's looks way too clean for a workshop

I don't think Bunnings normally stock it however I was told that Mitre10 does. You can always order it through bunnings at the Special Orders desk - it is the RDC50 Dust Extractor.

Originally Posted by Gumby

A word of advice. Take that GMC powered router table back for a refund. I had one - it's the biggest piece of crap I ever bought. Mine seized up in no time, the winder mechanism gets clogged up and won't budge.

Other than that, it's looks way too clean for a workshop

Other than finding changing the bits a fiddly I have not had a porblem with it. Maybe because after each use I blast it with air from the compressor?

Originally Posted by Andraax

Other than finding changing the bits a fiddly I have not had a porblem with it. Maybe because after each use I blast it with air from the compressor?

Be careful that you drain the water from your air compressor or use a water trap so you eventually don't blow your router and other tools down with water rather than just air.

Nothing wrong with starting out with GMC gear... once the SWMBO see's what you can make for slightly less than buying price with way better quality, you will have an excuse when the GMC gear gives up the ghost to buy decent gear!

I would be happy to have that as my workshop

Great looking little shop you have Andraax

Looks like it is mostly in one stall of the two car garage? I like the use of what looks to be, old Dorm room furniture as you tools storage. I would be tempted to place them on wheels for moving around if needed. As for a GMC, If the tool fits abuse it, Errr use it

Just a word of warning. Using your compressor is ok for cleaning off the bodies and tops of your tool for dust, but try to avoid area with ball bearings, even shielded of sealed bearings are only sealed against dirt and other stuff free falling in to them. Air can blow grease out and dust and shorten the life of the bearings.

Ps you missed some dust on your bandsaw toble top

The furniture is from the Ex-Governament Furniture ware house in Fyshwick. They are super solid too - the long return had my old Pajero engine on it for a few weeks while I rebuilt it.

Yes I am thinking of castors, but I am also no planning on moving the gear in the immediate future - only renting at the moment and when (if) we ever buy a house the garage will be custom fitted to my design.

Yes it is a two and half car garage, the half bit is used to storage and the other car space is my 'build zone' which I was very luck and pleased to find was very level.

Car goes to bed occasionally but nearly as often as I should put it in the garage.