Well done Mark.
And the first project will be?
And the first project will be?
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Trimble Towers Workshop - Fitting out begins...
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Good question.Andyp":2sce7iw9 said:
Simple one, we have a galleried hall in the house with a high level window. I was given instruction t’other day that it requires an oak cill to go in it to match the one in my study a couple of rooms down, so it will be that.
Then a slightly more complex one of under stair cupboards, with a couple of small projects with the kids from a wooden toys book we bought a few years ago. Barney and I have a digger part built so that needs finishing...
Little bit of time in the shop today while wife took daughter to church for Mother’s Day service which she was part of.
Wasn’t going to move the shelves from the container because ultimately I don’t want them in the shop, but, seems like the right thing to do in the short term to enable me to tidy everything sensibly so I can get machines positioned and usable to make the permanent storage units.
So 45 mins later the shelves are cleared, shifted, all shelves washed down and dried then fitted and filled.
I think I might now do the same with the second set to completely clear stuff. Life is much easier when you can do something without having to move 5 packing cases first...
Wasn’t going to move the shelves from the container because ultimately I don’t want them in the shop, but, seems like the right thing to do in the short term to enable me to tidy everything sensibly so I can get machines positioned and usable to make the permanent storage units.
So 45 mins later the shelves are cleared, shifted, all shelves washed down and dried then fitted and filled.
I think I might now do the same with the second set to completely clear stuff. Life is much easier when you can do something without having to move 5 packing cases first...
Another hour in the shop on Sunday, in between a lot of garden based jobs that needed doing.
Managed to get the second shelving unit out of the container and into the shop, then loaded up. Those packing cases will be unpacked, inventories and anything not required sold, given away or dumped.
I also finally finished backfilling one of the flower beds outside the shop and transferred some English Bluebells into there as well and untangling and looping the honeysuckle behind the wires on the walls.
Next indoor job is to get that timber up into the Mez then we’re not far away at all from being able to start planning and building the storage and work surfaces.
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Managed to get the second shelving unit out of the container and into the shop, then loaded up. Those packing cases will be unpacked, inventories and anything not required sold, given away or dumped.
I also finally finished backfilling one of the flower beds outside the shop and transferred some English Bluebells into there as well and untangling and looping the honeysuckle behind the wires on the walls.
Next indoor job is to get that timber up into the Mez then we’re not far away at all from being able to start planning and building the storage and work surfaces.
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RogerS":1yjb2l74 said:
I reckon I’ll be ready by Spring 2020!
Malc2098":3pvk08uy said:
Saved them from when the kids were little. One is full of Allen keys, another has random spare parts from baby gates that we still haven’t got rid of, Christ only knows what’s in the rest of them but it must be important otherwise why would I have kept it...
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Those tins are great for storage. I have lots from when my son was a baby. He is nearly 32 now!
Bob
Bob
Norty Raskel
New Shoots
Hi Mark,
I've had a quick skim through this thread again but couldn't find the dimensions, can you remind me.
Although I really shouldn't even be entertaining the thought with the amount of work still to do on the house, I'm already mentally planning my new workshop, my current 6x3m is just too narrow.
Thanks
Jon
I've had a quick skim through this thread again but couldn't find the dimensions, can you remind me.
Although I really shouldn't even be entertaining the thought with the amount of work still to do on the house, I'm already mentally planning my new workshop, my current 6x3m is just too narrow.
Thanks
Jon
Hi Jon
Dimensions are 8m * 5m with a 1m * 3m section out of the front wall. You can see the shape I'm talking about in the link below (scroll to the bottom of that page).
viewtopic.php?f=35&t=1963&start=150
With standard 4" cavity walls that gives an internal area of a midges whisker under 30m2, which is just below the requirement for Building Regs. As it happens I have done it to BR anyway because I want to be able to apply for change of use down the line, for if we ever come to sell, but there's no reason to if not required.
Dimensions are 8m * 5m with a 1m * 3m section out of the front wall. You can see the shape I'm talking about in the link below (scroll to the bottom of that page).
viewtopic.php?f=35&t=1963&start=150
With standard 4" cavity walls that gives an internal area of a midges whisker under 30m2, which is just below the requirement for Building Regs. As it happens I have done it to BR anyway because I want to be able to apply for change of use down the line, for if we ever come to sell, but there's no reason to if not required.
Norty Raskel
New Shoots
Thanks Mark,
I think 4.5 - 5m is ideal, I note Mike's shop is 4.5m wide is also and having an additional 2 metres width to my 3m shop is what I had visualised to make my space useable.
Mine would be right up against the boundary but made of brick and block so wouldn't need BR but I would have to apply for PP due to the proximity of the boundary.
Just the small matter of finishing the house first................
Jon
I think 4.5 - 5m is ideal, I note Mike's shop is 4.5m wide is also and having an additional 2 metres width to my 3m shop is what I had visualised to make my space useable.
Mine would be right up against the boundary but made of brick and block so wouldn't need BR but I would have to apply for PP due to the proximity of the boundary.
Just the small matter of finishing the house first................
Jon
I’ve made my first sawdust!!!
Does this count as woodwork...? If so then I’ve done my first woodworking in the workshop!
Need to get the timber stash up into the Mez but want to properly sticker it so it has airflow all round. Used some gash pine I was going to make my gate out of before thinking better and buying sapele.
Cut the lengths in two then into 3 lengths about 15mm square which should be more than sufficient do decently sticker it indoors.
Bandsaw fired up first time and purred beautifully. Hasn't moved in nearly 4 years so setting shouldn't have changed but once everything is properly settled then tuning all machines will be first job, well, after getting rid of that pesky rust...
I also chopped up the leftover lengths of Christmas tree trunk to be used in the outdoor fire pit during the summer.
Does this count as woodwork...? If so then I’ve done my first woodworking in the workshop!
Need to get the timber stash up into the Mez but want to properly sticker it so it has airflow all round. Used some gash pine I was going to make my gate out of before thinking better and buying sapele.
Cut the lengths in two then into 3 lengths about 15mm square which should be more than sufficient do decently sticker it indoors.
Bandsaw fired up first time and purred beautifully. Hasn't moved in nearly 4 years so setting shouldn't have changed but once everything is properly settled then tuning all machines will be first job, well, after getting rid of that pesky rust...
I also chopped up the leftover lengths of Christmas tree trunk to be used in the outdoor fire pit during the summer.
Another hour in there yesterday between kids football in the morning then cinema to see ‘Shazam’!
Managed to get the bulk of the timber up into the Mez and what’s left is the bits of sheet goods which I need to.m be ruthless with and decide which bits to keep and which to trash!
Once they’re done though I will move the lathe and can get cracking on the bench/cupboard arrangement.
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After...
Managed to get the bulk of the timber up into the Mez and what’s left is the bits of sheet goods which I need to.m be ruthless with and decide which bits to keep and which to trash!
Once they’re done though I will move the lathe and can get cracking on the bench/cupboard arrangement.
Before...
After...
Will you stick with those steps for access to the mezzanine? A conventional loft ladder would be bulky and eat into floor space but a rigid ladder which could be hooked onto that beam when required might be better.
Andyp":1yqxivo3 said:
The stepladders are just a means to a current end mate. I will have some kind of ladder like you suggest, that can hook on when required but store away somewhere when not in use. Probably hidden up in between the mez joists I imagine, just need to see if the width works...
Doug
Old Oak
Good progress Mark are you making a new bench ?
Just out of interest do you know the diameter of the drum in your (Jet?) sander
Just out of interest do you know the diameter of the drum in your (Jet?) sander
Doug":3vaa0gfm said:
Hi mate
Yep will build myself a proper bench at some point. That was a cheapie to get me going but it's crap!
The spindle sander you mean? It's the standard one then I bought the large one when it was on offer on Ax at some point, 76mm one. I paid £54 but it is £82 now!!! Why do you ask?
Doug
Old Oak
It’s the drum sander I’m interested in, I’m toying with the idea of building my own & wondered what diameter the drum was :eusa-think:
That's the biggest drum that Jet do for that machine. For its big brother there is a 100mm drum too but I don't know if the thread is the same size. I would assume so though as it would be odd to have two machines with different thread sizes and have to manufacture 2 sets of drums...
You're welcome to borrow the drum for a bit if you want to check it out?
You're welcome to borrow the drum for a bit if you want to check it out?
Doug":5rq0leck said:
Not sure what time I replied to that message about the drum Doug but apparently I persisted on the spindle subject!!!
Mine is the 16-32 meaning it’s 16” wide drum and open at one end so you can flip the workpiece and sand 32” wide in total. The drum is 5” (127mm) diameter.
There's a Jet drum sander that pops up from time to time as it gets sold from person to person. Davey on WoodworkUK first sold it to me...excellent bit of kit...it's the largest one...the oscillating version. Then I sold it on to Promhandicam...who sold it on to ...lost track but keep your eyes open, Doug or stick a wanted ad on the forums.
The only downside to it is that the link between drum and motor is a weak link. Mark, do you have any problems with yours ? It can shear.
The only downside to it is that the link between drum and motor is a weak link. Mark, do you have any problems with yours ? It can shear.
Not had any issues with mine but obviously it hasn’t been hammered. It had a decent bit of use making Tilly’s bed but other than that it’s infrequent and fairly light use.
TrimTheKing":l4wcupti said:
Might be worth thinking about getting the wee bits and pieces from Axminster needed to repair the coupler in the future (assuming it's the same type). Sod's Law and all that.
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The 16-32 is a very simple bit of kit and quite few forum members have them and I've not seen any doubts over the coupling. It's a standard power transmission part and should no problem to replace so I'd not bother to stock and potentially lose spares.
Bob
Bob
I need to get the final constructional element of my workshop completed so I can start the internal fit out but I'm stuck with one element so hoping Mr G can assist.
I recall seeing something in Mike's house build about this but can't find it now. I need to 'fill' the cavity between the skins of my wall at the threshold of the doors but for the life of me I can't work out how you would do it without causing a damp bridge!
Before I took over the finishing from my builder he said to just fill it with stone then stick a 4" or so deep mix of concrete down there but I can't remember how he said to use DPM to stop bridging any damp from the bottom of the cavity or across the skins...
The other thought I had was, does it even need filling or could I just stick insulation down there and put a wooden threshold across, which I'm going to do anyway whether I have to fill it or not...?
I recall seeing something in Mike's house build about this but can't find it now. I need to 'fill' the cavity between the skins of my wall at the threshold of the doors but for the life of me I can't work out how you would do it without causing a damp bridge!
Before I took over the finishing from my builder he said to just fill it with stone then stick a 4" or so deep mix of concrete down there but I can't remember how he said to use DPM to stop bridging any damp from the bottom of the cavity or across the skins...
The other thought I had was, does it even need filling or could I just stick insulation down there and put a wooden threshold across, which I'm going to do anyway whether I have to fill it or not...?
Mike?
Mike G
Petrified Pine
Normally, the inner of the two skins is taken down to below the insulation and screed which bridges the gap, finishing against the outermost skin. The DPC is dressed down over the end of the wall, under the insulation & screed at the threshold, and back up the other side. The vertical element of it is exposed until covered by either door linings or by plasterboard.
Hmmmm, thanks Mike but I’m not sure my brain is computing that correctly.
Just boarded a train back from London so I’ll take a pic in a couple of hours of what I’m looking at because I’m not sure we’re talking about the same thing.
Just boarded a train back from London so I’ll take a pic in a couple of hours of what I’m looking at because I’m not sure we’re talking about the same thing.
A short video hopefully explaining better than my typing did.
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Mike G
Petrified Pine
Yep, that's exactly what I was replying to. That inner skin should be down 4 or 6 inches, and the floor (and insulation under it) should have been taken out to the inside of the outer skin. Also, the DPC from the inner skin should have been involved (down over the end of the wall/ reveal, under the threshold, and up the other side).
However, as is fashionable to say these days, we are where we are. Tuck everything in neatly (it doesn't much matter which piece of plastic is on top), stuff some Celotex in the cavity against the face of the inner skin, and back fill the rest with concrete. Or just do it all with concrete. Or Celotex and foam. Then a board or tiles over the top.
However, as is fashionable to say these days, we are where we are. Tuck everything in neatly (it doesn't much matter which piece of plastic is on top), stuff some Celotex in the cavity against the face of the inner skin, and back fill the rest with concrete. Or just do it all with concrete. Or Celotex and foam. Then a board or tiles over the top.
Thanks Mike.
It was the inner skin and floor part I didn’t initially get but I do now on re-reading. I’ll do as you say at the end there. Thanks.
It was the inner skin and floor part I didn’t initially get but I do now on re-reading. I’ll do as you say at the end there. Thanks.
Finally found a little time (and motivation) to get into the shop and got the hand tool cabinet up. This isn’t its final location nor will it end up being the end product as I will build a new one to fit in the space by the workbench but it will do for now and it has allowed me to clear the shop of one packing case, so it’s a nice start!
French cleat on the wall holds it up.
Still some stuff to go in there and need to reorganise the back wall where things hang, make a few new hanging blocks, but I’m pleased that the tools are now easily to hand and one packing case of space has been freed up.
Very slowly, slowly, catchy monkey!
French cleat on the wall holds it up.
Still some stuff to go in there and need to reorganise the back wall where things hang, make a few new hanging blocks, but I’m pleased that the tools are now easily to hand and one packing case of space has been freed up.
Very slowly, slowly, catchy monkey!
DaveL
Old Oak
Well done, having Tools to hand ready for use is a big step forward.