Today was moving day for my workshop stuff from storage to my new digs! I have enough electrical work done that I can postpone adding more outlets–and possibly lights–and start working on setting things up to work. I didn’t put much away, but I did two important things:
For those who don’t know the story, when I moved from my house to a condo, I lost my garage. My son Jason and I built a workshop on his property. During that project, he kept reminding me that it was just a shop, and that I shouldn’t be too much of a perfectionist. After he passed away, I enlarged the photo of him (taken in the door of the shop with his characteristic grin) and superimposed the words “It’s just a shop!” on it. That picture hung in the shop until I had to move. The plaque was given to me by Jason’s family for Christmas after the shop was completed. Both items will now hang lovingly in my new shop.
I had the movers pile the stuff up in the shop area. (Yes I let movers move the stuff up and down the stairs.) Now I need to organize it enough so that I can find my tools and then build a workbench.
It is very difficult to take pictures down in this basement, at least during the day because of the way the light comes in brightly through the windows. When I have time, I’ll try to figure out a way to better control the exposures or mask them.
I plan to make a 5 x 2 bench with retractable wheels. By being able to move it, it can use it for an outfeed table for the saw. I had a built-in bench at the old shop. There were some advantages, but also limitations–including the fact that I no longer have a bench. I also plan to set up a dust collection system.
A good beginning to your new shop – ENJOY. Love, Mom
A Happy/Sad Day. But it’s lovely to have reminders of the old space in your new home. Jason would be happy that you are continuing with the workshop. Now get organized!
Love the picture of Jayson, looking in on ya to make sure you keep perspective. Looks like you might have room for an L shaped bench in the corner. Might have to be wary of dust as you are so close to the furnace. I totally envy the basement space. Lost mine when i moved. Got two sheds but mostly taken up with tools and not much room for a bench. Enjoy.