Turff stuff (shop mod's')

[Jimmy Mack]

First project in the shop is a little alcove project to be installed next week, it's quite paint heavy...with an oak top and doors. There's no crown molding, which might be a bit odd.

Starting to get a feel of how the space will work...I have to say it's nice being so close to home, especially for finishing coats. Yesterday I applied a coat, popped back for lunch and had a little snooze infront of the tele [emoji23] ...still recovering a little after a trip to the NHS hotel for a couple of nights ...turned out to be an acute viral infection in my tummy...even tho the scalpel keen registrars wanted to cut my gal bladder out!...thankful the consultant agreed with me!...wasn't fun hugging the floor of A&E... but well on my way to recovery now [emoji106]

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[Jimmy Mack]

 

[Malc2098]

Nice, Jim. I like the mix of wood and MDF.

 

[Rod]

Nice - how are the shelves secured?

Rod

 

[Jimmy Mack]

Nice - how are the shelves secured?

Rod

Hi Rod,

The upper book-casing is made up of 7 boxes biscuit glued together (and to each other), then glue face framed/lipped, the shelves within are on adjustable 5mm pins. There will be some discreet fixings at the top to stop the whole structure toppling forward.

Jim

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[Pinch]

Good to see you've got your sock back on Jim

Looking grand matey!

 

[Commander]

Looking forward to seeing this one go in Jim, and glad to have you back on your feet!

 

[meccarroll]

That looks like a a very nice workshop, clean tidy (ish) and a very tidy looking Alcove unit too.
I'm looking at purchasing a new panel saw and could not help noticing yours in the picture. What's the make and model if you don't mind me asking?

Will you be hand painting or spraying the unit, I'm guessing hand painting :eusa-think:

Mark

 

[Jimmy Mack]

That looks like a a very nice workshop, clean tidy (ish) and a very tidy looking Alcove unit too.
I'm looking at purchasing a new panel saw and could not help noticing yours in the picture. What's the make and model if you don't mind me asking?

Will you be hand painting or spraying the unit, I'm guessing hand painting :eusa-think:

Mark

Hi Mark,

The saw is an SCM si150, circa 98, I've not had it long, any questions do ask...my main criteria was 3ph, 5hp min and a scoring unit, it's a bit on the big side...especially the rip capacity, so I may doctor it...of course I've not long finished the shop, so being a bit precious and keeping things tidy. I would normally spray finish, but my old booth is massive, I need to make something smaller...

Ironically when I was in hospital, lying in bed with one sock on, I was eyeing up the curtain tracks... thinking about knock down spray booths...the biggest problem I find is when you have limited space it's time consuming setting up to spray and unless you've loads of finishing it's just not worth it. I'll only spray waterborne. However saying that knocking out the green dye of the MR MDF has taken 2 base, 3 top! (rollered)... With Morrells ...It would of been, one coat high build primer, 2 top...and their waterborne sets up fantastic, really hard.

Bit of a ramble that.

Jim

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[Jimmy Mack]

Looking forward to seeing this one go in Jim, and glad to have you back on your feet!

Thanks, I'll take a few shots of the install if folk are interested on how I go about it.

Jim

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[Rod]

Oh I liked the green [emoji1][emoji1]

Rod

 

[meccarroll]

The saw is an SCM si150, circa 98, I've not had it long, any questions do ask...'

'............. I'll only spray waterborne. However saying that knocking out the green dye of the MR MDF has taken 2 base, 3 top! (rollered)... With Morrells ...It would of been, one coat high build primer, 2 top...and their waterborne sets up fantastic, really hard.

Jim

Thank you for the reply Jim, I do a temporary sheet up for spraying then disassemble after, that's all I know!

I'm interested in knowing more about the saw, maybe you could do a mini review good/bad points (NOT REALLY) but I may ask a couple of questions about the spray paint etc you use and a couple about the panel saw.

The unit looks very tidy.

Mark

 

[AndyP]

Great to see the space being put to use.

Looking forward to seeing this one go in Jim, and glad to have you back on your feet!

Thanks, I'll take a few shots of the install if folk are interested on how I go about it.

Jim

Yes please, always something to learn from seeing how others do stuff.

 

[MJ80]

Looking really tidy.

 

[Jimmy Mack]

A good start on the installation today, hopefully all done tomorrow...there has been a ...

'Oh, Jim...while you've got your tools out' [emoji23]

Some WIP shots...

Ply plinths, I use threaded M8 bolts into Tee nuts into the pine corner blocks... level the plinth then with a spanner. Some times I put a hole right through the blocks and using longer bolts, you can grind a slit in the top...so you're dialing up n down with a screw driver from the top. Always looking for new ideas here.

When level, I fix the plinth down, screw into skirt (where I can) and some brackets or modest blocks to the front....

(My furniture mate is too posh to use MOD blocks....I usually tape one in his Christmas card, I did once drop one in his pint, how he laughed. Not. [emoji23] [emoji23] [emoji23] )

Biscuits (dry) to locate the cabinets...

Some jobbing joinery cut outs...

Return detail...

Quick n Lazy notching with the trimmer..., wouldn't do this to a nice period skirt...honest. The walls are really good, I've been able to cut my scribes with the track saw! [emoji106]

Face trim...

Taped in place with 5 min glue..smaller bits are held in place with mitre mate

A couple of wall fixes in the top corners (out of sight)

Oaky doakee...

7 boxes...

And thanks me done (in)

Jim

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[Malc2098]

Nice job, Jim.

 

[TrimTheKing]

Nice work Jim. :eusa-clap:

Cheers
Mark

 

[Rod]

Looking good

Rod

 

[Pinch]

Indeed... top work Jim and you've demonstrated some darn good tips there too.

Looking forward to seeing the finished article.

 

[Doug]

Looking good Jimmy :eusa-clap:

The real bonus of having a workshop on your own property is the non-existent overheads when it's not in use.
For me that means being able to take on a range of work outside of woodworking & not having to worry about covering rent, rates etc

 

[Jimmy Mack]

Thanks chaps, very true Doug, I'm hoping to do more work from home!

Didn't get round to taking many shots today, most of it was straight forward chipping away. Scribing the top into the coving was fun! [emoji85]

Here's a noobie tip for door handles.

Backing out for a clean exit, I also pre drill / score spinning the lip n spur bit in reverse for a clean entry

I highly recommend the adjustable pressure, speed clamps...work a bit like mole grips really handy, I'll post the brand if anyone is interested.


Here we are finished...

Hope it's been useful...and if course entertaining [emoji3]

Christmas beer time [BEER MUG]

Jim

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[Malc2098]

Oh, tasty, tasty, very very tasty! :eusa-clap:

 

[Rod]

Very nice - I think I've got some of those clamps.

Rod

 

[jules70]

Yes please to brand of clamps. Very nice by the way.

 

[TrimTheKing]

Oh yes, that's the ticket! :text-bravo:

Cheers
Mark

 

[Phil]

That looks really smart!
:text-bravo:

 

[Commander]

Very nice Jim! Looks great!

 

[Pinch]

As a Coldplay track quotes...."Start as you mean to go on...."

With your first commission made from your new shop..... Top banana mate!

I like the overall appearance a lot and it works very well in the alcove. Beautifully executed too.


:text-bravo:

 

[AndyP]

Nice one Jim.

Wouldn't it be cool if the back of those boxes were all painted a different bright primary colour and the frames black a la Mondrian.

Perhaps not.

 

[Jimmy Mack]

Nice one Jim.

Wouldn't it be cool if the back of those boxes were all painted a different bright primary colour and the frames black a la Mondrian.

Perhaps not.

Neat idea Andy! I would of loved to have done something funky like that, I love it when people don't play safe and have a bit of fun with their projects...gets a bit boring using white and off whites all the time... tho hard to tell the backs are almond white on this piece...so subtle that I'm not really sure it was worth it.

Jim

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[Jimmy Mack]

Thanks for all the kind comments chaps [emoji3] [emoji106]

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[paulrees1]

Jim, excellent thread, can I ask why you put the plinth in as a separate base? Apologies if it's a daft question !


Paul




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[Jimmy Mack]

Jim, excellent thread, can I ask why you put the plinth in as a separate base? Apologies if it's a daft question !


Paul




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Thanks Paul,

Daft question?...not at all.

It's all down to the levelling... it's so much easier and quicker than scrabbling about on the floor twisting back legs under heavy, wobbly cabinets. Great for quick cabinet alignment (plonked on) and then provides a good grounds for skirting and a true built-in feel...as opposed to clip on plinths/ kickers, which have their place in the kitchen and contemporary wardrobes but not so much in look of a traditional built-in lounge piece...(IMO [emoji3] ). Nothing new really, if you look at traditional freestanding cabinets and dressers.


Jim

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[paulrees1]

Excellent thanks Jim, makes eminent sense


Paul


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[Crispylettuce]

Sorry for time traveling, but what software do you use for this image?

 

[Jimmy Mack]

Sorry for time traveling, but what software do you use for this image?

Hi Crispy,

I use Adobe Illustrator, building 1:10 on an A3 page, it's a combination of design school technical layout and some DTP, graphics work I was in...sometimes I use Sketch Up and present in Ai (tho I get out of practice with SU and I'm very much a beginner).

Bit like this...

Depending on the project I also mix it up with pen sketches I photograph and bring into Photoshop... like this roof sketch from the build...

I find it a quick way to present lots of ideas to ... (*posh voice)...the clients.

Here's a finished one of a Cheval mirror idea that was being developed and discussed.

I bundle the pages (ideas) up in a PDF folio...

Sort of a system I've got use to... got a bit lazy at exploring and learning new applications, I lack patience with the tutorials....I'd be interested to hear what others use.

I probably got carried away a bit with the answer to your question....[emoji3]

Jim

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[Pinch]

Looks very professional and the dog's dangly bits Jim.

I'm really 'old school' (so I'm told) with everything hand sketched & drawn, and although I have thought about improving/updating my designing preparations (plus workshop machinery), I haven't done anything about it. Also, I haven't really done anything classy in recent times - I'm more of an old chippy than furniture making these days. But, I shall try and refocus on my business through this new year and pull in some decent commissions. I must say though, looking at your prep-work, it inspires me to improve things my neck of the woods. Lovely work!

 

[Jimmy Mack]

Looks very professional and the dog's dangly bits Jim.

I'm really 'old school' (so I'm told) with everything hand sketched & drawn, and although I have thought about improving/updating my designing preparations (plus workshop machinery), I haven't done anything about it. Also, I haven't really done anything classy in recent times - I'm more of an old chippy than furniture making these days. But, I shall try and refocus on my business through this new year and pull in some decent commissions. I must say though, looking at your prep-work, it inspires me to improve things my neck of the woods. Lovely work!

Cheers Pinch, Be great if it inspires :eusa-dance: that's an ace comment!

The drawings can sometimes be a 'necessary evil' for me, to get the job, when I'm absolutely cream crackered at the end of the day...especially when I'm on a (self-inflicted) promise to get them in! :lol: I'd like to bring in some more creative furniture work this year and get back into working up some of my own ideas. Easy to get distracted by earning the buckeroos.

BTW I love a hand drawn drawings bscene-drinkingcheers:

 

[Halo Jones]

I love the mix of computer and hand drawings - shows technical and artistic flair!

Have you tried the new touch screen computers? I was really impressed by microsoft's new surface pro. The pens have advanced to a point where they are truly responsive and you can actually draw straight onto the screen. I've only played with them and cannot justify the price tag as it would be a toy but for someone like you I could see it being really useful.

 

[Jimmy Mack]

A couple of months back I built myself a Ron 'Paulk (style) workbench'. I'm really pleased with it! It's working out great, especially for storing and parking tools as I develop the workshop storage. 18mm Ply top and frame. 12mm base. Two halves which wing nut and hex key bolt together. Super stiff, flat and strong torsion box design. All sat on a pair of old saw horses.

I currently have an 18mm sacrificial MDF panel on top, I might put some Festool style MFT holes in it for clamping, stops and hold downs.

Here it is...

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