The Workshop: This came with the house and of course is
not big enough. I raised the roof by 6" and made new roof trusses.
The original walls were only 6 feet and sagging of the old trusses
meant I had to constantly walk with a stoop ( I am 6'2"). It stands
on a very sound concrete base. One day I will build a larger workshop on
the same site. The problem is where do I put the contents of the existing
workshop while the new one is being built?
On the left is a Hegner
Multicut-1 Scroll Saw, the Multico PM12 is also used for drum sanding,
drill pressing and with the aid of a Wagner Safe-T-Planer for planing as
well. Under wraps in the left bottom corner is a Kity 419.
The
white stuff on the walls is 1" polystyrene insulation with hardboard
in front to protect in vulnerable areas. Also visible is one of the two
roof trusses which I made when raising the roof. The old ones had a
2" sag over an 8' span.
The
Sjoberg Bench: This is the solid beech 5' model (1530bs) and was purchased
with the proceeds of a long service award (21 years) from my employer. I've added extra bracing at the
back by screwing some wood laminate flooring boards to the legs and top. I
also added 2 extra fixing bolts to hold the top more securely on the legs.
In amongst the wood pile is a cast iron 16" square surface plate
which adds ballast. The jig on the bench is my attempt at making a
dovetail saw guide, it does work but then I discovered the Veritas guide.
The dehumidifier keeps the humidity down to about 50%.
The
Tool Cabinet: Two years in the making and only finished early this
year. Hand cut DTs on all the drawers (back corners as well). Made from
birch ply with an unknown mahogany type wood for the frame. Finished with
Patina.
Some saws. I've still not got around to sharpening the
old back saws (the smaller one is a Disston). Since discovering the Japanese
saws I will probably never get around to it. All the DTs on the above
cabinet were cut with the Ryoba. The next time I do DTs I will use the
Dozuki freehand ie no guide.
Some Chisels. I started on the cabinet with the Footprints
then I got the Ashley Isles and what a difference they made.
Some
planes. Yes
that is a handyman on the left which I cannot use without scraping my
knuckles on the adjustment wheel. It is tuned and very sharp and does a job but with little or no
pleasure. When not in use these planes are wrapped in anti-rust paper with
the odd sock for extra comfort.
Honing guides, the
Veritas is favourite at the moment although the Eclipse is better for the
thin chisels.