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Title: workshop in the back yard
Post by: Lesmond on February 26, 2017, 10:53:36 AM
I've been building me a workshop in the back yard, Lisa got it for me :smitten: Cost her £300 ($375)

Built it on my own, its 10ft x 6ft the hardest part was putting the roof on!

They come premade, flat packed.

Here are a few pictures
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Title: Re: workshop in the back yard
Post by: Skhilled on February 26, 2017, 02:14:23 PM
Looks great, Bro! I'd suggest some varnish to help protect, it you don't have any on it already.
Title: Re: workshop in the back yard
Post by: Ken on February 26, 2017, 02:18:18 PM
Looks great Les! Good job!  :thumbup: :thumbup:
Title: Re: workshop in the back yard
Post by: Lesmond on February 26, 2017, 05:49:46 PM
Thanks guys :thumbup:

My next job is to build a workbench, I have already got the wood to build it, using reclaimed wood.

Lisa has got me a new woodwork vice to fit on it... Draper, Quick Release Woodworking Bench Vice 10in jaw, opens to 18ins

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Title: Re: workshop in the back yard
Post by: Ken on February 26, 2017, 10:12:08 PM
Nice looking vice.  :thumbup:

You may already know about this YouTube channel that Paul Sellers has, but just in-case that you don't, his link is below. He has lots of great woodworking videos, including a whole series on building a workbench. (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD39949332C7FB168)
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc3EpWncNq5QL0QhwUNQb7w

Title: Re: workshop in the back yard
Post by: Lesmond on March 01, 2017, 01:02:16 PM
Thanks Ken.

I was watching his videos the other day funnily enough, some good tuts there :)
Title: Re: workshop in the back yard
Post by: Lesmond on March 15, 2017, 01:34:27 PM
Heres The bench front and back.
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I added 2 2x3 too each end, on the top at the back I added 2 more 2x3 that can be removed to make a tool well..

The top I used reclaimed builders planks
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Lisa got me this electric saw made life so much easier  :thumbup:
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I also put this up the other day, keep it a bit tidy ..
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Title: Re: workshop in the back yard
Post by: Lesmond on March 15, 2017, 02:42:46 PM
heres the bench in place, still got to fit the vice.  :happy:

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Title: Re: workshop in the back yard
Post by: Ken on March 15, 2017, 04:09:26 PM
Les, looks like you have a great start on a very nice workshop. Your bench looks to be solid and strong... I'm looking forward to seeing what neat projects you come up with in your shop.  :thumbup:
Title: Re: workshop in the back yard
Post by: Skhilled on March 16, 2017, 08:30:00 AM
Agreed! Looking good!
Title: Re: workshop in the back yard
Post by: Lesmond on March 16, 2017, 09:56:39 AM
Thanks guys...

I didn't think about getting it in the shed after I built it though, was bloody heavy lol
Title: Re: workshop in the back yard
Post by: Lesmond on March 22, 2017, 12:11:41 PM
New toy for my workshop :thumbup:
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Corded table saw with magnetic switch, dust extraction port and blade guard.

Title: Re: workshop in the back yard
Post by: Ken on March 22, 2017, 12:57:22 PM
Good looking bench-top table saw Les.  :thumbup:

It's a slippery slope Les! No matter how many tools you have, you'll always need more!  laughing7
Title: Re: workshop in the back yard
Post by: Lesmond on March 22, 2017, 01:08:20 PM
Quote from: Ken on March 22, 2017, 12:57:22 PM
Good looking bench-top table saw Les.  :thumbup:

It's a slippery slope Les! No matter how many tools you have, you'll always need more!  laughing7

Thanks Ken, yes your right :o I have just ordered this too  :wink:
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Title: Re: workshop in the back yard
Post by: Lesmond on March 22, 2017, 06:28:34 PM
One more power tool ordered

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Draper 20513 610W Planer 230V
• Adjustable planing depth 0-2mm
• 82mm planing width
• No load speed 17,000rpm
• Sole plate length 230mm
• HSS reversible cutting blades
Rebating facility, dust extraction & collection bag.
Title: Re: workshop in the back yard
Post by: Lesmond on March 22, 2017, 06:34:08 PM
I didnt mention, I did have all these tools before, maybe more, but my work shop was broken into and all my tools were stolen.

I have the money from my hosting company now to replace them.. so why not.... and I can make lots of new saw dust lol
Title: Re: workshop in the back yard
Post by: Ken on March 23, 2017, 05:56:38 AM
Sounds like a plan Les.  :thumbup:
As mentioned before, I'm looking forward to seeing your projects.
Title: Re: workshop in the back yard
Post by: Skhilled on March 23, 2017, 07:57:25 AM
That table saw looks really nice!!! If you keep buying tools you'll need to move into it cause you'll spend all of your money. LOL
Title: Re: workshop in the back yard
Post by: Lesmond on March 26, 2017, 01:39:39 PM
Maybe the last one me thinks lol

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Title: Re: workshop in the back yard
Post by: Ken on March 26, 2017, 05:06:53 PM
Quote from: Lesmond on March 26, 2017, 01:39:39 PM
Maybe the last one me thinks lol

That's not the way this woodworking hobby works Les... first you build the shed, then you fill it up with all those nice tools, and then you build a bigger shed and start all over again.  laughing7

Our hero Norm.
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Title: Re: workshop in the back yard
Post by: Skhilled on March 26, 2017, 05:10:19 PM
LOL...see? I told ya...