Shop Tour with Mick

[..Kev]

As many of you know, I travel for work.  One of the perks of that travel is getting to visit other people and shops around the country.

I was recently in New Mexico for work and Mick was gracious enough to invite me to his shop.  I shot a video of the tour and thought I'd post it here for you guys.

Huge thanks to Mick for the tour and the hospitality!  Hopefully one day I can return the favor!

 

[pkinneb]

Great video Kev!! Thanks for taking us along.

Mick what an awesome space I love all the natural light and the setting you get to work in is amazing!

A couple questions:

1. What do you think of the short aux table on the A3/41? I have thought about buying that for my A3/31 but never pulled the trigger.

2. What is the jig hanging high on the wall between the sander and the bandsaw @ about 11:54?

[Mick S]

Thanks Kev! We enjoyed having you out. I've made a few improvements since you were here (mid-August). I added the SCM 20" bandsaw we discussed and used part of the crating material from it to reorganize my hand tools. I've also added a few drawers below the bench for often used supply items, etc.

20 minutes ago, pkinneb said:

1. What do you think of the short aux table on the A3/41? I have thought about buying that for my A3/31 but never pulled the trigger.

2. What is the jig hanging high on the wall between the sander and the bandsaw @ about 11:54?

1. I got it with the intention of using it both for the jointer outfeed table and the planer outfeed table, but have never needed it except on the planer table. I leave it there all the time. It helps a lot, especially when I'm feeding one piece after another end to end. Worth it, IMO.

2. If you're looking at the thing that looks like a cross, it's for laying out arcs. Saw it in FWW some years back.

I love all the light in my shop, but the front wall of the shop (where the Ridgid sanders are) faces south. When the trees drop their leaves and the winter sun is low it can be blinding.

 

[RichardA]

Beautiful shop Mick, I love your total setup. There is however one thing I don't feel good about.  It makes me look like a slob.

[pkinneb]

7 hours ago, Mick S said:

1. I got it with the intention of using it both for the jointer outfeed table and the planer outfeed table, but have never needed it except on the planer table. I leave it there all the time. It helps a lot, especially when I'm feeding one piece after another end to end. Worth it, IMO.

2. If you're looking at the thing that looks like a cross, it's for laying out arcs. Saw it in FWW some years back.

Thanks Mick I think I'll pick one up!

I thought that might be the case but wasn't sure. Thanks again for sharing always fun to see others space, tools, and jigs etc.

[Mark J]

Great shop tour, but Kev is going to have to do a sequel with the new bandsaw.  

I'd take those south facing windows in a heartbeat.  (I know I've seen tinted film roller shades at some restaurants that might help).