Workshop Improvements

I still have two small improvements and one jig to to finish up, 1) build a proper clamp rack, 2) hang all my jigs in a common location. The jig Ive started is a cross cut sled, it will help me get more accurate cuts on the upcoming coffee tables.

Your shop looks great! My latest shop improvements have been mostly in my metal shop… new swage block (and a mobile base that I made for it), new coal forge and new headache rack (I built that also) for my truck. I also replaced the floor in my cargo trailer.
In the wood shop I just added a 2″ × 2″ × 40″ metal riser tube to my dust collector switch so I can actually reach it. It was on the motor in the back of the unit…very awkward to reach.

An area for jigs has been on my list for a while now….

Really nice bench btw!

Man you went hog wild. I like everything I see.

Madts.

Got any pics Claros? I’d love th see your forge.

Happy late birthday!!! Man, you’ve got a nice looking set up. Mine really pales to yours, but hey, it works for me!

The shop looks great Thorreain. You will be able to find everything now which improves workflow drastically. Happy belated birthday. Enjoy your new digs!

Now that is a well organized shop. Well done. I am envious of you. Excellent job.

Here’s a few pics, I’ll see about getting a better one.
I built the propane forge a few years ago using T-Rex burners. There is a door on each end as well as a pair on the front. It also has an extra layer of fire brick on the floor for when I don’t need the whole space.
The coal forge I just picked up today. Pretty excited as it can handle much bigger pieces. I also posted the swage block as I think that it’s a very cool tool

https://pic.craftisian.com/o/back_of_the_forge_isw8d1!

Very nice. I love looking at the things you create such masterpieces with. What a great foundry.

Thanks Thorreain. Working on getting some more tooling in the metal shop. As the work comes in, I try and do some kind of improvement. Biggest issue is lack of space! lol
Here’s a few pics of my metal works

Thanks Thorreain. Working on getting some more tooling in the metal shop. As the work comes in, I try and do some kind of improvement. Biggest issue is lack of space! lol
Here’s a few pics of my metal works

very detailed pieces , noce work

Beautiful stuff. We all wish for twice as much space I think, it’s in our nature.

Awesome metal work. Definitely have a talent and I am guessing, great patience. Very very nice.

I love the Ray…

Oops, just noticed they posted twice. Sorry

Yeah, I guess we are always needing/ wanting more space.
I’m currently thinking of ways to get some covered outdoor workspace…

The new wheels arrived today, very late in the day after 7pm. So I putzed in the shop between naps. Here is the final setup, 80grit on the right, and 120grit on the left with the veritas guide system. Well worth the wait!

great set up