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Ryan Hovis
03-23-2008, 8:43 PM
here's my small hobby shop, built on the first floor of a converted 32x45 barn. I could not have asked for a better place to put a shop, details below:

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y38/hovisimo2/001-10.jpg

the main part measures 9x19, 171 square feet. my main workbench is mounted on casters and rolls out from underneath the wall mounted bench when in use. wall mounted bench is 2x4 frame with 1" thick oak plywood top, oak trim and 4x4 oak legs secured to the floor. rolling bench is mostly oak and weighs about 350lbs. it was my first attempt building a bench done completely without plans. this is where most of the work takes place.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y38/hovisimo2/002-7.jpg

my new table saw/router table, under the workbench is a 60 year old pine chest full of old tools I inherited from my great uncle. I stripped and refinished the chest and am slowly restoring the tools.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y38/hovisimo2/003-3.jpg

another view showing the small, lightweight homeowner toolbox ;) and middle part, 12x29, 348 square feet. this is where I park my truck when not using the shop. I can move the table saw into the middle of the shop and have almost 14 feet in each direction to rip long pieces. even more with the door open.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y38/hovisimo2/005-2.jpg

a shot from outside to give you an idea of scale. to the left of the middle part is another 9x40 space, currently cluttered with farm and garden equipment. as soon as we move that stuff into its own building, I will have another 360 square feet of space. will probably move the table saw over to that side and set up dust collection, 8" jointer and an 18" Woodmaster. I currently don't own a planer or jointer as I do most stuff by hand, but am in the process of installing a 100 amp subpanel with 220v service to handle my future plans. note the pile of black walnut sticking out past the door.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y38/hovisimo2/004-4.jpg

the three antique levels, the brace, the Disston and the larger Stanley plane were all restored. the levels are still kind of ugly but I am thrilled with the way the Disston and the plane came out. the other saws are a $5 Harbor Freight special that cuts like nothing I've ever seen, and a Craftsman backsaw with a walnut handle.

so there you have it, currently at a little over 500 square feet of useable space, should be at almost 900 eventually.

Mike Cutler
03-23-2008, 9:09 PM
That's a very nice space you have there Ryan. It looks well put together.

I see you're a Deere fan too.;)

Jim O'Dell
03-23-2008, 10:46 PM
I agree, nice use of space! Looks like a very comfortable place to work. Jim.

Bruce Page
03-23-2008, 11:24 PM
Beautiful shop Ryan!

Michael Gibbons
03-24-2008, 11:58 AM
Ryan, Nice space. What's that red saw thingy on the bench? Is that for sharpening chainsaws?

Thom Sturgill
03-24-2008, 1:01 PM
I hope those 'misery whips' are just for show. I had to use one once and understand where they get their name. Nice shop, have you thought about painting that OSB, or do those spots give you enough light? Looks pretty bright considering that the window view seems to indicate that the pictures were taken in the evening!
Reflected light from paint might cut down on shadows if those are a problem.

Ryan Hovis
03-24-2008, 1:08 PM
Ryan, Nice space. What's that red saw thingy on the bench? Is that for sharpening chainsaws?

correct, Northern Tool chainsaw sharpener. keeps the wood supply coming.

Ryan Hovis
03-24-2008, 1:10 PM
I hope those 'misery whips' are just for show. I had to use one once and understand where they get their name. Nice shop, have you thought about painting that OSB, or do those spots give you enough light? Looks pretty bright considering that the window view seems to indicate that the pictures were taken in the evening!
Reflected light from paint might cut down on shadows if those are a problem.

haha they're for display only, not even sharp. there are a total of 5 120W flood bulbs where light is most needed, it is plenty bright. I kinda like the look of the unpainted OSB.

Von Bickley
03-24-2008, 2:07 PM
Ryan,

Looks like a great work space. Thanks for sharing the pictures with us.