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Joined: 11/15/2002 From: Durham, NC, USA Status: offline
So as most of you guys have gatherd I just moved at the begining of this month. I won't be able to actually stay at the new house until we finish working on it, but I have already taken the basement and made it into my new shop. I am staying with my Girlfriend who, as luck would have it, lives right around the corner from the new house.
In the old house I has building in my bedroom so to be able to have two 3'x8' benches, one solely for models is just overwhelming. It's not completely finished, I have hung the peg board but still don't have any of the hangers so I haven't been able to hang any of my tools and I'm still waiting to find the right bench vise. I don't want to get a new one, I've been looking for a nice old one like my fathers and grandfathers. The new ones just arent like that. If any of you guys come across a nice on drop mr a line.
I took a few pics of the shop, I know this is probably really cheesy but I'm really proud of it. I'd love to see some shots of where you guys build your planes. I feel like I'm pretty close to a really awesome set up, it would be nice to get a few ideas from the masters.
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Joined: 1/8/2002 From: Eatoville, WA, USA Status: offline
I am always looking for a flat surface to build on, the flatest thing I have is the old ladys chest, she does complain about the ca sticking to her skin, and it limits me to small planes!!!!I don't think they will let me post a pic???
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Joined: 1/18/2003 From: Barrie,
ON, CANADA Status: offline
Here is a shot of one third of our shop. 2200 Sq. ft. 10 foot ceilings, gas heat, air conditioned, 200A 220V service, full 8 foot high loft for storage and extra parts.
I waited 15 years to get this shop.
Oh, I forgot to add my latest toy for cutting kit parts....A 120 Watt Kern laser with a 52" full XY table and Z rotational cutting.
Peter
< Message edited by Climate -- Mar 22 2003 4:16AM >
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Joined: 1/6/2002 From: Cordova, TN, USA Status: offline
In my shop, I cut my own foamcore wings, sheet them, build, sand, glue, make fiberglass parts, paint, weld aluminum for headers and pipes.........
........and where do I work?a- the kitchen/livingroom of my 700 sqft apartment. My building surface is a 36" wide retired television stand with a 'mostly' flat top surface. Now you understand why I don't build big airplanes.. hahah:p
Prole and others- I am [COLOR=limegreen]Green[/COLOR] with envy!!!!
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Joined: 1/18/2003 From: Barrie,
ON, CANADA Status: offline
Nice!!!! Yup you got me by almost 2000 Sq. Ft. But they say size doesnt matter.
I bet I am still one of the only modelers on the board with a laser though.:p
Sounds like you do the same thing we do. I love to let the local clubs come over and use the shop for meetings, and also to give community groups like the Boy scouts a place to work with some new tools. They are thrilled to have a place to hang out. They help by cleaning up the shop and sometimes even helping us put kits together. It is a win / win for everyone.
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Joined: 6/22/2002 From: Kirkland Lake, ON, CANADA Status: offline
Peter, Yes, I was just teasing
Its nice to have a meeting place that you can accomodate some other people, where you dont have to worry about dust and mess and the kids can just concentrate on haveing fun!
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Shop.... hahahahaha yeah right. - 
