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  1. 04-01-2009, 12:47 PM #1
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    Pics of my shop

    Hi everyone
    My name is Mike Mathieu and I live in Midlothian,Va. I've been woodworking for over 20 years and have just recently retired from electrical work so now I am doing woodworking full time.I run a company called Woodworking Plus and I specialize in creating Intarsia Art,do custom woodworking and repair and refinish furniture.
    I built this shop by myself almost 10 years ago.It is 1100 sq. ft timberframe with rough sawn SYP board and batten siding. I laid the brick piers,made all of the windows and doors from scratch ,did it all..
    I started by building a scale model.





    This is the finished shop.


    This is the view of the work area.


    This is a view of the loft.


    Shop with 10 inches of snow.


    Will be posting pics of some of my woodworking projects soon.
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  3. 04-01-2009, 12:57 PM #2
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    Looks like a very inspiring space. I am envious.
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    I don't think I could work in the shop for at least a couple of months. Sitting on the front porch and enjoying what I built would take up too much time. Great location and beutiful shop. Looking foward to seeing your wood work. And welcome to the Creek.
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  5. 04-01-2009, 1:43 PM #4
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    Very nice shop and land!
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    Mike,

    You should plan to join us at Angus Hines shop in Smithfield on May 9th and 10th. Vist this link:

    http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=106530
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  7. 04-01-2009, 2:15 PM #6
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    Welcome to the Creek Mike.

    Beautiful shop...
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    Wow... very WOW... its exactly how I envision my shop one day. Very rustic and fitting for the surroundings. I will wholeheartedly second that its very inspiring.

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  9. 04-01-2009, 2:42 PM #8
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    Beautiful shop Mike. The model is cool too.

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  10. 04-01-2009, 8:18 PM #9
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    Nice shop space and the shop is in a nice space also Great pictures

    Thanks for sharing
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  11. 04-01-2009, 8:35 PM #10
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    Looks like a great setting for the shop. Very peaceful looking.

    Whats the upper level used for, looks like a nice cozy spot up there?

    Wish I didn't have height restrictions to work with or I would have put in a second level on my shop.

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  12. 04-01-2009, 8:40 PM #11
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    OK this is cruel and unusual punishment Mike, I'll have to report you!
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    Very nice shop Mike! Welcome to the creek.
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    Now that just looks like a great place to spend quality shop time!! Great space!!
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  15. 04-01-2009, 10:16 PM #14
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    How cool is that?!!
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    Now thats REALLY nice!
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