Shop is finished

[OldGrumpy]

Started in January and with the hanging of that "JDL Pens" sign I now consider it complete. Building is 8 X 12 GraceLand building. I put in small a/c unit and insulated the interior. Am enjoying it very much.

 

[76winger]

That's a fine looking shop!

 

[JimB]

Very nice, congrats. Post some pics of the inside if you can.

 

[Paul in OKC]

Other than all that Texas stuff it looks great!

 

[D.Oliver]

Let's see the inside!

 

[mikedealer]

i dont know what kind of neighborhood you live in, or where that lies on your property, but i had a friend who had a storage shed that he put in an AC Unit, and someone broke in simply by pushing down AC and reaching in window to open door. He eventually went with a free standing AC Unit and duct holes. Also if the window is close to the door, make sure the inside lock requires a key not a knob/twist to lock/unlock it..

enough with negative thoughts now.. looks awesome great job.

 

[stonepecker]

I could make you a sign.

 

[OldGrumpy]

I could make you a sign.

My security system is called Walther and Beretta. Very effective, and if they survive you can prosecute them.

 

[Tom T]

Really nice shop. Looking very professional. Are there tools inside yet? We want a selfie of you turning something.

 

[OldGrumpy]

Will try to get a couple of interior shots in next day or so. Thanks to everyone for kind comments. I tried to select bldg size for optimum pen making (got tired of walking across the garage every time I needed something not to mention cleaning garage). Only remaining thing is to try to create a dust collection system using a shop vac. Any ideas?

 

[shastastan]

Will try to get a couple of interior shots in next day or so. Thanks to everyone for kind comments. I tried to select bldg size for optimum pen making (got tired of walking across the garage every time I needed something not to mention cleaning garage). Only remaining thing is to try to create a dust collection system using a shop vac. Any ideas?

This the one I use. It mounts to a wall. I got an expandable hose for it that stretches as far as I need it. I've had no problems with it and use it on tools, benches, and the floor. Plenty of power, too.

Rockler Dust Right Wall Mount Dust Collector | Rockler Woodworking & Hardware

 

[oneleggimp]

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Here's my setup: I use a very old Craftsman Wet and dry 8 gallon shop vac for dust collection. It REALLY Does SUCK. The dust hood is from Rockler - a "lathe dust hood". Have a reducing fitting from 4" to 2 1/4" -the size of the shop vac inlet. I cheaped out on the tubing: It's dryer vent tubing I had laying around.

 

[shastastan]

Adding to my post above....Don't mount the unit to wallboard only! You will have to mount it to the wall studs. I used a piece of 3/4" plywood attached to the studs.