Caution...may cause shop envy!

[JimGo]

I know what you're thinking, oh sure, another shop. Well, here's one to envy! Just please try to keep the jealous comments to a minimum.

My shop toys:

Tyring to find some space anywhere I can:

Yes, that's all the turning space I have (my lathe is at the back):

When I'm not turning, I also have to store some other "stuff" in there:

Here's what it looks like when I'm not in there:

 

[PenWorks]

Well Jim, good case for a wide angle lens []
You should get an " A " for space management.

 

[JimGo]

Thanks Anthony. I try not to get lost in there!

 

[wee willie]

very cosy Jim,

 

[MDWine]

JIM!!! You cleaned up a bit too!! []

I gotta give ya credit! You do nice work, indicating that a tidy LARGE shop is not a requirement!

...hmmmm... maybe I could get some pointers from you concerning my dump... uh... shop... On top of all the junk I have in my shop, #1 some is coming home from college with ALL OF HIS STUFF next weekend... no turning and more stuff...

When does shcool start again? []

 

[KKingery]

Now that's a great shop - everything is within easy reach!

 

[woodscavenger]

Reminds me of the "shop" I started in. I built my first peice of furniture (a large blanket chest) out of our washer/dryer shed. I had to pull all of the tools out under the carport to work then put them all back at night. I put the finish on in a neighbors shed. So if you sneeze to you risk a concussion?[]

 

[Gregory Huey]

well on the pos side you sure don't have to reach far for your supplys.

 

[melogic]

I agree with Anthony on the "A" for space management.

 

[rtparso]

If you know who Steve Knight http://www.knight-toolworks.com/ is his first shop was about that size.

 

[JimGo]

Thanks Ron, that makes me fell a LITTLE better! []

 

[woodguy1975]

Think about all the energy you save by not having to walk to get to your tools! [] That is more energy you can put into your pens. [8D] Big shops are nice, but I can wear myself out trying to find a misplaced item.

 

[Rifleman1776]

You are making the most of what you have. Reminds me of a darkroom I used to have in our first house. Couldn't turn around, but everything was there and at hand.

 

[Woodbutcher68]

Small shops have lots of advantages. Less area to clean up, everything is close at hand, cheaper to heat/cool and it keeps you from buying every new tool and gadget that comes out.

 

[JimGo]

Wait, I don't understand how that last part ("and it keeps you from buying every new tool and gadget that comes out") is a good thing. Could you explain? []

 

[swm6500]

Quite a compact shop. Very cozy.

 

[Woodbutcher68]

Wait, I don't understand how that last part ("and it keeps you from buying every new tool and gadget that comes out") is a good thing. Could you explain?

The good thing is that you can save the money to build a bigger shop!

 

[jdavis]

A+ on space management.

 

[Daniel]

!JIM! Good News, You can stop seeing the doctor about that pain in your elbow. I figured it out. It has to be from all the banging on those walls they must be doing. My old shop seems spacious now. I was at least able to turn around while holding a pen blank. Goes to show that where there is a will there is a way. and thank of all the time you save nto having to clean on that unnecessary space []

 

[atvrules1]

Wait a minute Jim, just above the lathe and to the left a litte, looks like there is room for about 8" of shelving. And a suspended shelf from the ceiling should fit. Together those should about double your storage space.[] Actually makes me feel better that not everyone has a huge shop. And after looking at your pens obviously the lack of space hasn't inhibited your ability. Keep up the good work.

 

[JimGo]

Thanks for the kind words guys! Alan, I think you're right...I just MIGHT have to put a shelf there! []

 

[alamocdc]

Jim, I'll quit complaining about mine being too small now. Bless you!!!