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    Shop improvements *LOTS OF PICS*

    Hi folks,

    it was Jim Becker who asked about spring shop improvement projects some while back and although I don't have a specific project to show I'd like to share a couple of pics of my never-ending attempt to improve my shop.

    About one year ago, my shop looked like this.
    <img src="http://home.eduhi.at/user/holzwerkstatt/index.htm/pictures.htm/W-Tour1/Raum1.jpg">

    Then, last summer, I painted it freshly and built and installed this cabinet.
    <img src="http://home.eduhi.at/user/holzwerkstatt/index.htm/pictures.htm/Werkstattreorganisation/Spanplattenschrank/Schrank_gesamt.JPG">


    I could fit it pretty nicely for my standards, maybe something to be proud of Ok, the pic is ugly .
    <img src="http://home.eduhi.at/user/holzwerkstatt/index.htm/pictures.htm/Werkstattreorganisation/Spanplattenschrank/Blende.JPG">


    To be continued.
    "On Wednesday, when the sky is blue,
    And I have nothing else to do,
    I sometimes wonder if it's true
    That who is what and what is who."


    (A.A. Milne, Winnie the Pooh)

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    Part #2

    In order to get things organized, I built 4 stackable plywood boxes that primarily contain electric stuff (cords, plugs, …).
    <img src="http://home.eduhi.at/user/holzwerkstatt/index.htm/pictures.htm/Boxen-Bau/S%E4gesetup6.JPG">

    <img src="http://home.eduhi.at/user/holzwerkstatt/index.htm/pictures.htm/Werkstattreorganisation/Spanplattenschrank/Box2.JPG">

    <img src="http://home.eduhi.at/user/holzwerkstatt/index.htm/pictures.htm/Werkstattreorganisation/Spanplattenschrank/Boxen_gestapelt.JPG">



    Some of you might remember the pics of the shelves which offer space for some of my Systainers, clamps and other stuff.
    <img src="http://home.eduhi.at/user/holzwerkstatt/index.htm/pictures.htm/Werkstattreorganisation/MDF-Regal/Regal2.jpg">


    A few weeks ago I added another storage for large clamps.
    <img src="http://home.eduhi.at/user/holzwerkstatt/index.htm/pictures.htm/Werkstattreorganisation/Zwingenhalterung/Zwingenhalterung.JPG">


    On the last weekends I installed a bunch of lights and this OSB wall that will provide even more room for even more tools
    <img src="http://home.eduhi.at/user/holzwerkstatt/index.htm/pictures.htm/Werkstattreorganisation/OSB_Leuchten/%DCbersicht2.jpg">

    <img src="http://home.eduhi.at/user/holzwerkstatt/index.htm/pictures.htm/Werkstattreorganisation/OSB_Leuchten/%DCbersicht3.JPG">

    To be continued.
    "On Wednesday, when the sky is blue,
    And I have nothing else to do,
    I sometimes wonder if it's true
    That who is what and what is who."


    (A.A. Milne, Winnie the Pooh)

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    Part #3

    An extremley simple but usefull addition to my vac is the suction hose holder I completed recently.
    <img src="http://home.eduhi.at/user/holzwerkstatt/index.htm/pictures.htm/Schlauchhalter/Halter1.jpg">

    <img src="http://home.eduhi.at/user/holzwerkstatt/index.htm/pictures.htm/Schlauchhalter/Halter2.jpg">


    And if some of you might think that my shop looks way to clean and organized, here’s a different impression.
    <img src="http://home.eduhi.at/user/holzwerkstatt/index.htm/pictures.htm/Während der Arbeit/Hobelbank.JPG">


    Thanks for looking!

    Christian
    "On Wednesday, when the sky is blue,
    And I have nothing else to do,
    I sometimes wonder if it's true
    That who is what and what is who."


    (A.A. Milne, Winnie the Pooh)

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    Nice Christian. All those F-tools look pretty cool! Lucky you. THose cabinets and storage look great.

    Corey

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    Very nice Christian, it looks like a very well organized shop, what are the dimensions? Do you have a TS or do you do all your cutting with the Festool?
    Please help support the Creek.


    "It's paradoxical that the idea of living a long life appeals to everyone, but the idea of getting old doesn't appeal to anyone."
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    Looks great Christian...it's good to be organized!

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    Christian,

    Very nice use of the space that you have! The upper cabinets look great! very nicely done.

    John
    Woodworking:
    "It's not just a hobby, it's an adventure."

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    Christian,

    You make me feel like a slob

    I like a neat well organized shop also. It makes for safe and convenient working conditions. I mounted 2 sets of 3 door cabinets just about like yours except mine came from a borg clearance corner. They sure are nice to keep stuff organized and out of sight.

    Looks like you have a very nice shop and I like the lighting too.

    BTW.... My ancestry takes me back to Austria (Slovienian) at least according to my wife's hobby of tracing ancestors.
    Last edited by Bob Noles; 06-02-2005 at 7:44 PM.

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    Christian, you have made good use of limited space. Thanks for all the pictures.

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    Christian, you have really done a great job on your re-organization. I find myself doing the same thing from time to time. The tight spaces mean that everything "finds" it's place Even if that may be on the floor!
    Jeff Sudmeier

    "It's not the quality of the tool being used, it's the skills of the craftsman using the tool that really matter. Unfortunately, I don't have high quality in either"

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    I need to clean my shop soon. I just need to figure out how to keep my son from messing it up again.

    There's a framing square in there somewhere I just know it but I'll be darned if I can find it.

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    Sure is fun when it's done Christian!! Nice work. I wish I had more clamps.
    ~john
    "There's nothing wrong with Quiet" ` Jeremiah Johnson

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    Looks like you've been keeping quite busy. Nice improvements to your shop, looks clean and comfortable. I bet that lighting made a big difference!

    Dan
    Eternity is an awfully long time, especially toward the end.

    -Woody Allen-

    Critiques on works posted are always welcome

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    Good morning,

    thanks for your kind words.
    Although the shop already looks rather organized I’m planning further improvements: A cutting table for my GCSS, a tool cabinet, …

    @ Bruce: The shop is pretty small about 550 x 200 cm (18 x 6.5 ft) so when I have to cut sheets or other large stuff I do that in front of the house or in the garage.
    As I don’t own a table saw (or any other stationary machinery) I mostly use my Festool saw and a friend of mine who has a well-equipped shop is kind enough to help me out when I’d need a bandsaw or other machinery I don’t have.

    Regards,

    Christian
    "On Wednesday, when the sky is blue,
    And I have nothing else to do,
    I sometimes wonder if it's true
    That who is what and what is who."


    (A.A. Milne, Winnie the Pooh)

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    Christian...your next mission is to post some projects that you make in that great shop!!
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    The most expensive tool is the one you buy "cheaply" and often...

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