Tag Archives: setting up

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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More reshuffling

Posted on 19/05/2013 by John

After finishing off the drill press stand, I tucked the power tool table behind it, the folding workbenches beside it, rearranged the contents of its shelves and cleared off the top of the chest of drawers so it can hold … Continue reading →

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Workshop reshuffle

Posted on 14/05/2013 by John

I’ve got 4 days off work this week to use up holiday and look after the kids while my wife is away on a course. Today I spent about 5 hours moving and re-moving various things around the workshop while … Continue reading →

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Clearing the decks

Posted on 31/03/2013 by John

I’ve had a few hours in the workshop over the last few days and I’ve been focussing on tidying up ready for any opportunity I get to spend a bit longer out there. I found a home for the Hitachi … Continue reading →

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First steps towards a workshop

Posted on 29/01/2012 by John

After a couple of years in our new house we’ve finally unpacked all the boxes that have been sitting in the garage since we moved in. This has given me the chance to clear some space and begin to arrange … Continue reading →

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