Boatworks Today Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 For those of you scrambling last minute to finish up projects / gifts, etc cleaning is typically something that's done after the Holidays when things have slowed down (at least for me). So, out of curiosity what condition is your shop in tonight? I'm normally very clean and organized; not tonight. Its a frickin disaster! Bolting out of here in 5 minutes for cocktails and wrapping! Have a safe and happy Holidays everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckkisser Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 thats nothing if you have ever turned you know how much chips it can produce. last night after i got done (and yes i didnt clean anything because i was tired) i was standing up to the top of my shins in chips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Yes sir, add about 11 empty boxes that 2 weeks ago was in the attic containing Christmas lights and ornaments and the neighbors new bike, as his 14 yo doesn't know there's not a Santa, and that looks like mine as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 thats nothing if you have ever turned you know how much chips it can produce. last night after i got done (and yes i didnt clean anything because i was tired) i was standing up to the top of my shins in chips. Shins in chips... Say that a dozen times real fast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewyo Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 http:// Not too bad but that's with the sawdust somewhat cleaned up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Good looking legs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewyo Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Thanks Coop! I didn't get anything else done today. I got completely sidetracked...but tomorrow it's on to figuring the joinery. D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mzdadoc Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Mine is cleaner..... Used my large outfeed table as rapping central today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Coop Posted December 24, 2014 Popular Post Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 I just wrapped two gifts for two dogs from my wife's two cats 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 BW, my work area never looks that good, even AFTER a cleanup! My father in law passed about 18 months ago, and I inherited a couple 16' trailer loads of tools and assorted oddments from his shop. Mine hasn't recovered from the overload yet. Unfortunately, he was a machinist. Many of his measuring / marking tools have translated into my workflow, but there's still a ton of his stuff I can't even identify. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Raefco Posted December 24, 2014 Popular Post Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Mines pretty bad, not because I'm making Christmas presents, because the wife won't leave me be, to busy cooking, wrapping and running. The house is about as bad as the shop and the next two days will have my BP. Through the roof, I did just pick up some very fine Kentucky bourbon and I think I will start on it NOW 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cancelleri Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 I don't even want to think about it. My cutoffs bucket is overflowing with little ends and reindeer negatives, all around my lathe is covered in curly hard maple shavings, I've been trying to clean as I go, but I can't even bare to be in the shop tonight. I need a break from the shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckkisser Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 shins in chips shins in chips shins in chips shins in chips shins in chips shins in chips shins in chips shins in chips shins in chips shins in chips shins in chips shins in chips 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raefco Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 shins in chips shins in chips shins in chips shins in chips shins in chips shins in chips shins in chips shins in chips shins in chips shins in chips shins in chips shins in chips Not quite shin deep but the chips are getting in my wholy shoes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 I'd be ashamed to take a pic of my shop right now! Yesterday, I milled enough walnut for 5 window casings that I installed today. Then, I was back in the shop at 5am to finish up that cutting board, sand epoxy off of a couple walnut boards, and add some more epoxy to an entry shelf I'm working on.. Then at 7, I headed to the client's home and installed the window casing, 600 sq ft of flooring, and built the pony wall for the shelf that I'm building.. So, my shop looks like poop! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 shins in chips shins in chips shins in chips shins in chips shins in chips shins in chips shins in chips shins in chips shins in chips shins in chips shins in chips shins in chips LMAO 12 times without a flaw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 I'd be ashamed to take a pic of my shop right now! Yesterday, I milled enough walnut for 5 window casings that I installed today. Then, I was back in the shop at 5am to finish up that cutting board, sand epoxy off of a couple walnut boards, and add some more epoxy to an entry shelf I'm working on.. Then at 7, I headed to the client's home and installed the window casing, 600 sq ft of flooring, and built the pony wall for the shelf that I'm building.. So, my shop looks like poop! Kev, walnut window casings? Must have been one heck of a house? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Kev, walnut window casings? Must have been one heck of a house? Not even close.. Young kid with more money than brains. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatworks Today Posted December 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Not even close.. Young kid with more money than brains. Good customer to have :-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroDave Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Just finished my six gifts and yes the shop is a mess... I will clean-up Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckkisser Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 I don't even want to think about it. My cutoffs bucket is overflowing with little ends and reindeer negatives, all around my lathe is covered in curly hard maple shavings, I've been trying to clean as I go, but I can't even bare to be in the shop tonight. I need a break from the shop. Rain deer negatives is that another term for poop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Aw crap, guys, at least you know where everything is..... on the bench or floor surrounding said bench! Easy to find..... I just have to remember where the bench is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 I try to clean up as I go along. It's not always possible of course. Last night I did actually clean up and swept the floors a little more rigorously than normal. I also took the opportunity to wax all the cast iron parts and oil the hand tool blades for the new year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Terry, For some reason, I suspect yours and Kev's stay clean Not unlike mine and Richard's But, I'm gonna change my ways, come next year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Terry, For some reason, I suspect yours and Kev's stay clean Not unlike mine and Richard's But, I'm gonna change my ways, come next year? Drives me nuts when mine looks the way it does.. Got a little Christmas activity this morning but, will be in the shop to get it order as soon as that's finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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