Mutli-sectioned Shop

[gerberpens]

Here are some pics of my shop/storage/carport/etc.

We bought this house last year with the shop already built. The last owner built this shop in three different stages. The middle section was first. Then he added the carport second. And later, to finish it out (or balance the overall look) he built the section on the left. It ALL has concrete for the flooring!

The section on the left holds the lawn tractor plus my basic shop tools. With the tractor outside, there is plenty of room. But with the tractor in, it gets a little crowded.

Here is a close up of my lathe and turning tools. I use the PSI TurncrafterPro, and I know it is not a Jet mini, but it has served me well so far. Also, I am NOT a member of PMG, but I printed out the logo to inspire me as I turn. Some day though ...

This bench is were I glue the blanks and assemble the pens. It is the back portion of the middle section of the shop.

Thanks for looking and your comments are always welcome.

 

[DCBluesman]

Nice shop, Gary! My entire shop fits in the second of your pictures.

 

[wdcav1952]

Nice shop. I just wish I could keep mine anywhere near that clean! I didn't see a dust collector. Do you use one I couldn't see? If not, how do you keep the shop so nice?

 

[gerberpens]

Thanks for looking so quickly at the photos. I do not have a dust collection system at the present. However, if you look closely in the 2nd pic for the little red shop vac, it gets a lot of use. I wear a mask while turning/sanding and then use the vac to clean things up.

 

[rtjw]

nice shop. I need a dust collection system too.

 

[WoodChucker]

Very nice shop you have there! Thanks for sharing it with us.

 

[88tuner]

Great shop Gary. I'll help you insulate it this summer when we come to visit.

 

[wdcav1952]

Originally posted by gerberpens
<br />Thanks for looking so quickly at the photos. I do not have a dust collection system at the present. However, if you look closely in the 2nd pic for the little red shop vac, it gets a lot of use. I wear a mask while turning/sanding and then use the vac to clean things up.

Yes, I saw the shop vac. I am really impressed. My 19 year old turns with me, and I think he is allergic to the shop vac on/off switch. [] I occasionally give up, open the door and cut loose with my leaf blower. [:0]

Happy turning,

 

[wee willie]

nice shop Gary ,see you have the lawn tractor out I had to shovel 4" of heavy wet snow this morning, can't wait for spring

 

[Bev Polmanteer]

MUCH too clean, much too neat, much too organized! But a GREAT looking shop!

 

[woodwish]

Gary, very nice shop. Good to have a shop to close the deal on a house. Nothing's worse than moving into a place and immediatley having to build one. Looks like you have laid it out nicely, good organization. What part of the country are you in? You should think about insulating those walls, finishing the interior walls, and adding AC/heat. Also makes it easier to keep clean. It is nice to have a refuge that is climate-controlled all year round!

 

[atvrules1]

I love the leaf blower comment. I've been know to turn the air conditioner to high, open windows and cut loose with the air hose. Just have to warn the neighbors so they don't think a fire is breaking out.

 

[melogic]

Looks like good utilization of space. Nice set up!

 

[Fleabit]

Nice layout! I took over the two car garage when we moved into our house, but I am rapidly being overturned by the one who does not like her car sitting in the sun[]. Sigh...will have to come up with a solution soon.

 

[jdavis]

Very nice lay-out. Too clean for me.

 

[hobby_dale]

Great looking! Nice place to get away for a while on a snowy, cold day. Maybe even spring/summer, now that that time is upon us...