Tag Archives: minimal workshop

Thoughts on order

Posted on 28/07/2013 by John

[A combination of health problems and bereavement have conspired against me getting any time in the workshop (or even at car boot sales! 😦 ) but here’s a post I’ve been writing for a while] I suspect I’m not alone … Continue reading →

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Toolbox ramblings

Posted on 06/01/2013 by John

I’ve always had a fairly large number of hand and power tools for DIY home repairs/improvements. Recently my thoughts have been turning to toolboxes (partially because I’m always tripping over one or having to move it out of the way … Continue reading →

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“Final” machinery ordered

Posted on 04/09/2012 by John

In what will probably be my last machinery purchases for a while I have ordered a bandsaw and a lathe. These purchases will complete my “minimal” (I know I could have none – I choose not to :)) machinery of: … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on workshop layout

Posted on 06/08/2012 by John

Although my single garage workshop is currently very cluttered I’ve started having some thoughts on an inital layout. The garage is around 8 feet wide by 16 feet long with an alcove on the right just inside the up and … Continue reading →

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Poll – Bandsaw choices

Posted on 31/07/2012 by John

I’ve been thinking and reading about building a workshop for some time now, trying to figure out the best and simplest setup for my single garage. For financial and space reasons I’m trying to keep the quantity and size of … Continue reading →

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