davestanton Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 Hi Guys. I have finally got around to starting my temporary shop tour video series. I have removed the video as I will soon be doing a complete video of the new shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans_Christopher Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 Looking good Dave. Cant wait to see how the shop progresses. Cheers Hans Christopher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davestanton Posted January 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 After a lapse in interest in the shop's progress I have had a new lease of life. I am finishing off the exterior cladding on the new section and also about to lay a timber frame over the undulating concrete slab to give me a level surface. 17mm Ply flooring should make for a nice comfortable surface to get around on as well as allow me to run a 4 inch flex hose underneath to service the new table saw.....when I get it, lol. The extra area will be approx. 600 sq feet, Total area to be 1,000 sq. feet. Very welcome. I also have the advantage of being able to back the work vehicle with trailer attached in there to park at night time, roll it out during the day or even a few weeks to give me a heap of assembly area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davestanton Posted March 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 Been a while since I last posted so thought I would touch base. I am still renovating the rear area and slowly converting from open to enclosed. I am also levelling the concrete slab floor with a timber bearer and joist frame as well as 17mm ply flooring. Will post some photos soon. Life as a salesman for Carbatec has proven to be a blessing for me as I learn more about tools I would never have come across. I am going the Festool route rather than everything heavy but will still purchase a table saw and a jointer. So far I have a few Festool tracks and the TS55 which is just an amazing machine. I am sticking pretty much to the layout I posted back in January. Again I must thank Marc for giving me a forum to be able to ask for help as well as all of his amazing videos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beechwood Chip Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 Instead of running flex hose under the floor, I'd recommend running rigid duct of some sort. You can convert to flex at the ends if that makes the connections easier. The rigid duct will have much less drag than the flex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davestanton Posted March 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 Instead of running flex hose under the floor, I'd recommend running rigid duct of some sort. You can convert to flex at the ends if that makes the connections easier. The rigid duct will have much less drag than the flex. Hi Beechwood. That is my intention when I get down to that end of the shop. So far I have laid flooring and finished walls off for about 1/4 the length of the shop. Slow old process but enjoying it immensely. The idea is to get the top part of my diagram sorted out, shelving etc. to have somewhere to put stuff as I move towards the bottom of the drawing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davestanton Posted March 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 A couple from tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fransikaner Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 Good on ya, Dave. Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to the next installment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim0625 Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 "Been a while since I last posted so thought I would touch base....." IT'S ABOUT TIME!!! Where have you been Dave?!?!? How is the "getting paid for using tools" job going? I've just about PMd you wondering if you're still alive. Shop looking good....dust collection overhead. Versatile, more slick than flex hose, less power needed. Rat chews a hole, you never know it. I'm kind of skeerd of hidden DC stuff. If you have a leak, no way to really know or know where it has appeared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davestanton Posted March 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 Job is great. Little time left to get my own stuff done but in a few weeks time I will be four days on, three days off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySats Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 Hey Mate The new shop remodel is looking good , hope your doing well . Say HI to Barry for me . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davestanton Posted March 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 Thanks jerry. Barry says hi! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davestanton Posted April 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 2 weeks to go before I have other commitments sorted out and then I am into the shop construction again. One great thing I have is that because of where I am working, I can play with any of the demonstrator tools during the day. This is making deciscions about what to buy so much easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 Good to know you're still at it, Dave! I haven't had the chance to get into the chat room in awhile. Your shop is looking great! (null) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davestanton Posted April 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2012 Thanks Vic. I hope to finish the room in five weeks, then onto the lights, heaters, fans and television. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim0625 Posted April 6, 2012 Report Share Posted April 6, 2012 Looking good Dave...keep at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davestanton Posted April 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 Today I instaled all of the lights in the new area, wow, reminds me of that song,"My futures so bright, I think I need shades". lol I will post a photo tomorrow, Australian time that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davestanton Posted April 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 As promised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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nateswoodworks Posted May 6, 2012 Report Share Posted May 6, 2012 It's come a long ways and looks great. I don't think you ever have to worry about extension cords! Thanks for keeping us posted 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davestanton Posted May 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2012 Hi Nate. I have 16 outlets so far...more to come! I have spent all day today in the shop and am loving it. I have a couple of items arriving soon but need to wait another 7 weeks or so prior to buying some large items. Our financial year ends 30 June and if the government is still in power, they are raising the right off value of new tools for a business to $5,000. At present it is only $1,000. Above $1k you have to depreciate the tools, $5k will be much better and also stimulate the economy a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted May 6, 2012 Report Share Posted May 6, 2012 Looking good, Dave! I just upgraded to T8's in my shop and wow, what a difference. Also put a T5 strip above the workbench...that thing may actually be TOO bright. LOL Love your wood floors. I know you did it almost out of necessity to level things out, but they're nice to have either way. My feet are still sore this morning from standing on concrete in the shop all day yesterday. Gotta get me some mats or something. Keep us updated as you progress! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fransikaner Posted May 6, 2012 Report Share Posted May 6, 2012 Looks fabulous, Dave. A little indoor plumbing and you're not going to want to step out for anything but supplies! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davestanton Posted May 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 Thanks guys. My wife has her eye on the shop as a new lounge room but not this time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davestanton Posted May 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 A few more pics. I have decided to evict the mechanical section that was to be at the end of the shop in favour of a concentration of carpentry related items that wouldn't stain the ply floors. To this end I put my great grandfathers workbench Notice I also have heating as we head towards winter in the southern hemisphere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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