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    Cool You guys asked for it:Before

    OK, I've been harassed enough about the lack of pics with my posts. Here's a few to calm your (MY) nerves. These are the "before" shots of my new shop. The descriptions in the order, which I'll hope they appear:

    1st shot: What used to be the former owner's (Jack) assembly area. He was kind enough to leave me that big 4x8 assembly table! I've since moved it and this area will contain the jointer, planer and hopefully, future drum sander. This area is roughly 16x30.

    2nd shot: Following the first shot to the left, a whole bunch of cabinets and counter space. Ugly? Yes. Wall cabinets, throwback from some remodel job(s)? Yup. BUT, they were left here by Jack and very functional! He had his miter saw setup here, though I will chop a couple cabs out and have my DP station on this wall.

    3rd shot: Again, following a bit to the left, is the main portion of the shop. This area is right about 24x24. My table saw will live right in the forefront of the picture, with the assembly table behind and some "office-type" space and another bench below the window. Of special note in this pic, you can see the "fantastic" lighting. A grand total of 8 incandescent bulbs in the entire shop! Hey, I'm already half blind. That just won't do! Also, note the nice wood stove to the rear left. That thing throws out some serious heat! (We've already had some high-teens/low-20's and after a couple hours, I'm down to a sleeveless t-shirt!)

    4th shot: Rolling 90* to the left, the other wall, which will make home to the lathe, belt/disc sander and OSS. A bit further toward the outside door, will be the BS.

    5th shot: And now we've gone full circle. The double doors lead to the garage, which also happens to be insulated. The cyclone will make its home on the other side of this wall. Oh yeah, almost forgot. In pic #3, you may notice another door, just to the left of the wood stove. This is the door to a 16x20 finishing room. Currently, it's storing a LOT of overflow stuff for both, myself and LOML. After it's organized, it will still need something more substantial for fume exhaust, but that's not on my current list of priorities. It'll be nice just to have a separate, semi dust-free room for even applying wipe-on finish!

    So, there you have it. I've got a LOT of work cut out for me, but it's an enjoyable journey. There's much of it, that's already done, and I should have more pics soon. I just wanted to let you folks have the full impact of the "before" condition(s). Thanks for viewing!
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    Awesome!

    John, that is a GREAT shop setup in the making. MUCHO room, and it looks like you have a great start on getting it setup and functional. There is one thing that you need to do soon though. You have to prepare space for me.............I don't require much............because with that fantastic shop space..............I am MOVING IN! Thanks for the pictures................I just can't wait to see it progress into a fine Woodworking shop. Looks like a great place for a SMC get together down the road too? Good luck with the new digs...............it is coming together nicely.

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    nice shop,,,,, lots of room but will fill up fast,,,and finishing room,,,
    Mike

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    John, very nice shop and I'm sure when you get finished setting it up it will look great. I can just vision the great pictures we will be seeing in the future from your wood projects. Enjoy your nice BIG shop and hope you and the family enjoy the new house.
    Life Sure Is Great! Enjoy It.

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    I'd say....

    ... you're the envy of many. I's great to have a place of you "own".
    Phil in Big D
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    Nice and Spacious John

    Don't worry about the ugly cabinets though, you will find a way to make them a bit prettier. Perhaps a veneer facing, or some fake raised panels. I'm sure that the lighting will be high on your priority list though you can save a few bucks by doing it a section at a time. Woodstoves are great for a shop- I love having mine. Now do you have a good supply of firewood to keep it stoked?

    Remember what one friend of mine once stated- there are really two hobbies involved here, shop making, and woodworking.
    Dave Anderson

    Chester, NH

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    John,
    Looking good! The only other thing I'm jealous of... beside the space...is that window. My last house in VA I used the garage and it was sure nice when I could open the door. Now I'm a basement rat...and all I have is those little basement windows. I keep thinking about moving up to the garage...then winter comes and it sure is nice to walk out of the house, jump in the car and drive off without going outside.

    Keep showing the progress...it's fun to watch.
    Glenn Clabo
    Michigan

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    Thanx for the pics

    I always enjoy the shop pictures and peoples project pictures. Congrats.

    However I was just reading your "profile" here at SMC and now your going to have to change it! It states I "have a smallish WW shop"

    c pater

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    John, I ache for you with all the work you have yet to do to put that shop together! Congrats!! Todd.

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    Wow!

    Quote Originally Posted by John Miliunas
    2nd shot: Following the first shot to the left, a whole bunch of cabinets and counter space. Ugly? Yes. .
    What ugly cabinets? - They hold stuff don't they? Nothing a coat of paint won't cure.
    Quote Originally Posted by John Miliunas
    . . . .This is the door to a 16x20 finishing room. . . . .
    John -

    Wow! Great shop. Glad this deal went through.

    And once again you get a gloat penalty. Sneaking in a finishing room gloat within a shop "overgloat".

    Have fun moving in and setting up! More pictures later?

    Ted

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    Ugly you say, well I'll tell you what, have I got a deal for you! I'll swap my 20x20 "pretty shop" for your 16x30 ugly shop! Deal?

    Finishing room? Man I wish.

    Congratulations and I know putting it all together will be a labor of love.
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    Byron Trantham
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    John,

    WOW!!! What a great space. Sounds like lots of fun getting the shop setup. Keep posting those pics.

    Terry
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    John...amazing. You know, I used to just hope that someday I'd have something better than a converted garage - but now I see I have to change my goal. I have seen eden!!! And a garage just won't do any more. Enjoy setting it up and best wishes for all your future projects there.

    Be well,

    Doc

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    WOW! That is some space! I'm envious of all of the room you have to work with. Keep us posted as you make progress with more pics.

    I'm at the same stage of preparing a space but it's the typical 2 car garage that shares space with a washer/dryer and several tall storage cabinets full of our "stuff"

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    Whooooah!

    You said it had a decent sized shop - YOU WEREN'T KIDDING - Major league congrats buddy- that will definately be a great shop when your finished setting up.

    Did it even come with a house - Oh who cares you could live in the shop - hey install a bathroom & cot & you'd have the perfect doghouse for those times when your lady gets a little "frustrated" with you. Not that that ever happens to me of course

    Can't wait to see the after pics!
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