pclark
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Thanks Jim, let’s do that, I’d like to see your place as well. Try to do it this year sometime.
So.......I started a project, My new Garage!
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Sorry for your loss as it is never easy losing someone, as I also lost a parent late last year and was my last trip to Illinois and to boot I had wedding the same day as his funeral. I always thought I would not be able to handle losing my dad which he was basically also my best friend (was best man at my wedding) but I have learned to appreciate the 88 years I was blessed to have him for as many don't get close to having that kind of time.
On the garage side, have you thought off putting up pegboard or something other means of tool organization? I say that as in my new garage that I actually put up plywood ( 5/8 as it was only $2 more than 1/2 at the time), which I put up two complete sheets of pegboard so I would not to put excessive holes in the wall and to give me options later because I know that there will always be new additions as time goes on, and one of those was my dad's prized collection of old monkey wrenches i just put up and a few other tools I need to add. I do have to add that I know this collection will grow as it is going to be the woodshop as it is heated and part of my future plans to do more off, just like my dad did his entire life in his free time (me, I never really worked with wood as I was a machinist so I steered clear as .001" tolerances don't work well in wood).
On the garage side, have you thought off putting up pegboard or something other means of tool organization? I say that as in my new garage that I actually put up plywood ( 5/8 as it was only $2 more than 1/2 at the time), which I put up two complete sheets of pegboard so I would not to put excessive holes in the wall and to give me options later because I know that there will always be new additions as time goes on, and one of those was my dad's prized collection of old monkey wrenches i just put up and a few other tools I need to add. I do have to add that I know this collection will grow as it is going to be the woodshop as it is heated and part of my future plans to do more off, just like my dad did his entire life in his free time (me, I never really worked with wood as I was a machinist so I steered clear as .001" tolerances don't work well in wood).
wiharley02
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Garage is looking great! Workbench doesn't look tall enough, but that's probably just me being 6'4"! I build mine nice and high, gives lots more storage underneath!
I like OSB for the walls, if thick enough you can put screws anywhere to hang things. But I like pegboard even better, easy to layout and easy to reconfigure. In my last shop and my current, I painted the pegboard white before putting anything up, really brightens things up.
Something else to consider for the bench top, would be to glue down a layer of countertop laminate (contact cement both faces then stick together and heavy roller or walk all over it). I think you can get it in rolls from the big box store. I've found that it holds up really well as a work surface. It's harder and smoother than the OSB, and stuff doesn't soak in and stain. I work on all kinds of heavy/sharp stuff on my benchtop and it only has minor scuffing. When it's dirty/greasy/oily I spray it down with brake cleaner and it cleans nicely and keeps on holding up.
Maybe being in the flooring business you've already got other ideas for a bench top!
I like OSB for the walls, if thick enough you can put screws anywhere to hang things. But I like pegboard even better, easy to layout and easy to reconfigure. In my last shop and my current, I painted the pegboard white before putting anything up, really brightens things up.
Something else to consider for the bench top, would be to glue down a layer of countertop laminate (contact cement both faces then stick together and heavy roller or walk all over it). I think you can get it in rolls from the big box store. I've found that it holds up really well as a work surface. It's harder and smoother than the OSB, and stuff doesn't soak in and stain. I work on all kinds of heavy/sharp stuff on my benchtop and it only has minor scuffing. When it's dirty/greasy/oily I spray it down with brake cleaner and it cleans nicely and keeps on holding up.
Maybe being in the flooring business you've already got other ideas for a bench top!
pclark
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Very sorry about you losing your dad, mine passed away when I was 32. If I could have one wish, that would be that he could come visit us at the lake and see our place. He loved being at the lake.
As for pegboard it doesn’t work for me so I’ll stick with OSB. Thanks for the suggestion and the kind words.
pclark
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It probably looks shorter because those are 9ft walls. As for the surfaces I was thinking laminating them but am still looking for something a little stronger. I tend to get a little aggressive with a hammer once in awhile and I’m not sure laminate will hold up. Thanks for the suggestions!
pclark
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Agree Bob, it will happen eventually.
pclark
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Thanks, I have a workbench in the basement that I will use for the permanent island and it is built that way. That’s coming up soon and will be made larger, I like the ac plywood idea!
pclark
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Thanks, I've waited about 40 years to build this the way I want it. It's turning out pretty much like I have envisioned it.
pclark
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Thanks Mezz, I would be honored to be a brother of Skiroule, love to visit with him and do a little walleye fishing as well as see his museum of restoration’s. Skiroule, you are always welcome for a visit down here in MW as well, bring Mezz with you!
pclark
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Greetings from a very mild Manitowish Waters. As there is no snowmobiling in the near future and we leave for Florida on 2/16 I have been setting up my shop in the garage just the way I want it. Also emptying out our storage shed of everything and going through it from our move up here 4 years ago. Lots to unpack and go through. My island work bench is done, just have to stain and seal the 3/4” plywood surface and attach some vises. Most of my tools are in place and I will probably add a few more shelves. Still have a lot of room on the cabinets. I have been putting off doing some maintenance on my sled, changing the oil and tightening up my windshield. I will get around to that hopefully this week. A couple of pictures of the shop.
favoritos
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Looking dang good.
I really like how you were able to integrate the used cabinets. It's rare to see a shop with so much counter space. I'm a big fan of having plenty of work surface. I can stage multiple projects with room.
I'll give some input on the island plywood top. I have one in my shop and I use the space more than I expected. I ended up adding another layer of plywood that I glued and screwed tight to the original single layer. I was banging and whacking heavy stuff on the original and it wanted to bounce more than I liked. I also ended up adding a sacrificial layer of 3/4 MDF melamine on some of my bench space and the island because the softer woods dented so easily. The MDF melamine is hard but the laminate layer wears off with abuse. That stuff makes a fantastic surface for out feed tables on wood projects. Wood slides nicely and it's easy to clean.
I really like how you were able to integrate the used cabinets. It's rare to see a shop with so much counter space. I'm a big fan of having plenty of work surface. I can stage multiple projects with room.
I'll give some input on the island plywood top. I have one in my shop and I use the space more than I expected. I ended up adding another layer of plywood that I glued and screwed tight to the original single layer. I was banging and whacking heavy stuff on the original and it wanted to bounce more than I liked. I also ended up adding a sacrificial layer of 3/4 MDF melamine on some of my bench space and the island because the softer woods dented so easily. The MDF melamine is hard but the laminate layer wears off with abuse. That stuff makes a fantastic surface for out feed tables on wood projects. Wood slides nicely and it's easy to clean.