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If you could make a dream woodshop for this hobby of ours ...
« on: December 13, 2011, 11:42:24 pm »
If you could make a dream woodshop for this hobby of ours ... what would you include ?

thanks Jason


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Re: If you could make a dream woodshop for this hobby of ours ...
« Reply #1 on: December 15, 2011, 07:37:10 am »
norm abrahams to do all my woodwork jobs

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Re: If you could make a dream woodshop for this hobby of ours ...
« Reply #2 on: December 15, 2011, 07:52:08 am »
Lots of Square feet.

and an air conditioner.

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Re: If you could make a dream woodshop for this hobby of ours ...
« Reply #3 on: December 15, 2011, 08:00:07 am »
Some sort of retractable zippered curtain system to contain mdf dust and paint.
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Re: If you could make a dream woodshop for this hobby of ours ...
« Reply #4 on: December 15, 2011, 08:09:23 am »
Separate space for an electronics bench.  Separate space for finishing/sanding.  if you're talking dreams. 

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Re: If you could make a dream woodshop for this hobby of ours ...
« Reply #5 on: December 15, 2011, 10:32:29 am »
#1:  CNC router, able to hold 8' X 4' sheets of MDF / Plywood
#2:  Dust collection system

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Re: If you could make a dream woodshop for this hobby of ours ...
« Reply #6 on: December 15, 2011, 10:38:32 am »
You must mean like this then:



http://wiki.arcadecontrols.com/wiki/Turun_Puujaloste

Not my shop though, but luckily its a friends.  ;)

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Re: If you could make a dream woodshop for this hobby of ours ...
« Reply #7 on: December 15, 2011, 10:53:28 am »
nice ideas thanks ...  :)

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Re: If you could make a dream woodshop for this hobby of ours ...
« Reply #8 on: December 15, 2011, 11:00:59 am »
Jasonmm-

Based on some of your previous posts, I'd recommend borrowing some tools or taking a class before you invest in a woodshop. You might want to make sure it's right for you before you spend a lot of money on some of this stuff.  :cheers:
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Re: If you could make a dream woodshop for this hobby of ours ...
« Reply #9 on: December 15, 2011, 12:49:07 pm »
Jasonmm-

Based on some of your previous posts, I'd recommend borrowing some tools or taking a class before you invest in a woodshop. You might want to make sure it's right for you before you spend a lot of money on some of this stuff.  :cheers:

Your right !!! So I can count on you to make my visual pin ? my golden tee stand up cab ? my sit down crusing usa cab ? I also want some custom shelving for the house and an attached to the ceiling N scale train to run around my kitchen and living room ..

Back brunner projects include , building all 4 mortal combats and 3 donkey kong family cabs ...

I also want a dig dug cab but that can wait ...

When can u start ?

Thanks Inadvance Jason  :)

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Re: If you could make a dream woodshop for this hobby of ours ...
« Reply #10 on: December 15, 2011, 12:51:56 pm »
You must mean like this then:



http://wiki.arcadecontrols.com/wiki/Turun_Puujaloste

Not my shop though, but luckily its a friends.  ;)

I have totally been in my neighbors ear on why he needs one of these !!

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Re: If you could make a dream woodshop for this hobby of ours ...
« Reply #11 on: December 15, 2011, 12:59:19 pm »

attached to the ceiling N scale train to run around my kitchen and living room ..


I've been thinking of something similar, except HO scale.

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Re: If you could make a dream woodshop for this hobby of ours ...
« Reply #12 on: December 15, 2011, 01:16:21 pm »
Jasonmm-

Based on some of your previous posts, I'd recommend borrowing some tools or taking a class before you invest in a woodshop. You might want to make sure it's right for you before you spend a lot of money on some of this stuff.  :cheers:

Your right !!! So I can count on you to make my visual pin ? my golden tee stand up cab ? my sit down crusing usa cab ? I also want some custom shelving for the house and an attached to the ceiling N scale train to run around my kitchen and living room ..

Back brunner projects include , building all 4 mortal combats and 3 donkey kong family cabs ...

I also want a dig dug cab but that can wait ...

When can u start ?

Thanks Inadvance Jason  :)

While I'd love to tackle this many projects, I also know my limitations.
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Re: If you could make a dream woodshop for this hobby of ours ...
« Reply #13 on: December 15, 2011, 01:36:07 pm »
Jasonmm-

Based on some of your previous posts, I'd recommend borrowing some tools or taking a class before you invest in a woodshop. You might want to make sure it's right for you before you spend a lot of money on some of this stuff.  :cheers:

Your right !!! So I can count on you to make my visual pin ? my golden tee stand up cab ? my sit down crusing usa cab ? I also want some custom shelving for the house and an attached to the ceiling N scale train to run around my kitchen and living room ..

Back brunner projects include , building all 4 mortal combats and 3 donkey kong family cabs ...

I also want a dig dug cab but that can wait ...

When can u start ?

Thanks Inadvance Jason  :)

While I'd love to tackle this many projects, I also know my limitations.

Fair enough , tell you the truth , the fancy stuff was ideas was for my neighbor , he builds rc airplanes and has mad skills. He just rented a a building where here plans on building a shop , I just wanted to sound smart when talking to him ... and I knew you guys had great ideas ..  8)

Jason

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Re: If you could make a dream woodshop for this hobby of ours ...
« Reply #14 on: December 15, 2011, 01:38:15 pm »

attached to the ceiling N scale train to run around my kitchen and living room ..


I've been thinking of something similar, except HO scale.

I agree N is too small , HO or bigger is correct ...

Here is a link to a idea I like ...

http://ceilingtrainkit.com/

We could make that !!!

Jason

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Re: If you could make a dream woodshop for this hobby of ours ...
« Reply #15 on: December 15, 2011, 01:40:11 pm »
Oh that's nice.  I didn't think of using a trestle design.

My idea was to have a clear acrylic as the platform, that way you could see through it.

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Re: If you could make a dream woodshop for this hobby of ours ...
« Reply #16 on: December 15, 2011, 01:42:01 pm »
Nice.  I want mine in my gameroom, so this is a good pic:


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Re: If you could make a dream woodshop for this hobby of ours ...
« Reply #17 on: December 15, 2011, 01:44:45 pm »
Oh that's nice.  I didn't think of using a trestle design.

My idea was to have a clear acrylic as the platform, that way you could see through it.

I like that ofcourse ... but i seen one better ... let me find the link on youtube , but basically what he did was remove the black plastic rail ties and then supported just the rails from the ceiling ... totally see through and looked great ... had a japeeness high speed rail look ...

I will see If I can find it agian ...

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Re: If you could make a dream woodshop for this hobby of ours ...
« Reply #18 on: December 15, 2011, 01:53:13 pm »
I found it ...


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Re: If you could make a dream woodshop for this hobby of ours ...
« Reply #19 on: December 15, 2011, 01:57:51 pm »
I just need about 150-200 sqft more. Right now my shop is about 16' x 24'

I'd want a small paint booth and a dust free assembly area.

Right now i have most every tool that i could need (although that CNC looks really nice).

Current main tool set:
Milling machine
Lathe (metal)
table saw
jointer
planer
drill press
Band Saw
Shaper
belt sander (stationary)
scroll saw
lathe (wood)
air cleaner
router
jig saw
and pretty much every standard hand tool

Want:
Welding tools ( i know nothing about welding, but i should)
dust collection (machine is in place, but i need the piping)
spray paint supplies
a clean up crew  ;D
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Re: If you could make a dream woodshop for this hobby of ours ...
« Reply #20 on: December 15, 2011, 02:02:44 pm »
I just need about 150-200 sqft more. Right now my shop is about 16' x 24'

I'd want a small paint booth and a dust free assembly area.

Right now i have most every tool that i could need (although that CNC looks really nice).

Current main tool set:
Milling machine
Lathe (metal)
table saw
jointer
planer
drill press
Band Saw
Shaper
belt sander (stationary)
scroll saw
lathe (wood)
air cleaner
router
jig saw
and pretty much every standard hand tool

Want:
Welding tools ( i know nothing about welding, but i should)
dust collection (machine is in place, but i need the piping)
spray paint supplies
a clean up crew  ;D

Hey Right On , nice list ....

I will take some pics of his current shop , its pretty awesome ..

I am almost 100% sure he is going to build a CnC machine ... He wants to make rc airplane kits ... I am not a rc man , but I can relate ....

Jason

PS. I need to know ... Do you live in Michigan , are you retired and will you work for $7 - $9 a hour just because you love it ?

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Re: If you could make a dream woodshop for this hobby of ours ...
« Reply #21 on: December 15, 2011, 02:17:19 pm »
PS. I need to know ... Do you live in Michigan , are you retired and will you work for $7 - $9 a hour just because you love it ?

Buffalo, NY, 30 years from retirement, $75/hr

I have no time....
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Re: If you could make a dream woodshop for this hobby of ours ...
« Reply #22 on: December 15, 2011, 02:41:21 pm »
PS. I need to know ... Do you live in Michigan , are you retired and will you work for $7 - $9 a hour just because you love it ?

Buffalo, NY, 30 years from retirement, $75/hr

I have no time....

lol sigh ...

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« Reply #23 on: December 15, 2011, 03:16:54 pm »
Although, i will be pimping myself out for kits once i get the process down.  Or complete machines for pickup only.
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« Reply #24 on: December 15, 2011, 03:33:55 pm »
Although, i will be pimping myself out for kits once i get the process down.  Or complete machines for pickup only.

I didnt see your kit .. but did see the apple pie ... !! 


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« Reply #25 on: December 15, 2011, 05:53:23 pm »
I didnt see your kit .. but did see the apple pie ... !! 

That's coming spring 2012. 

Pies are always available
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Re: If you could make a dream woodshop for this hobby of ours ...
« Reply #26 on: December 16, 2011, 11:48:13 am »
what do you think about this Yaksplat? http://buildyourcnc.com/blackToe4x8.aspx

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Re: If you could make a dream woodshop for this hobby of ours ...
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« Reply #28 on: December 16, 2011, 06:11:26 pm »
One word:  CNC.
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