Thread: The "Work Shop"

Originally Posted by The Blacksmith

Well, actually, the post is more about room than it is about PT vs. Hand tools. You mention the lifestyle change and getting rid of stuff. Having to make the decisions on what to keep, what we wanted vs what we needed, and for me particularly... how in the world do I lose my shop???

I know that scales and a lot of the razor work/repair can be done without much of what I've got but these tools (plus others that I've got in the "basement") aren't just for razors. Remember, I'm maintaining a home, even if it is one on wheels. The drill press is great to put on high speed and use the buffing wheels and believe me it is easier to hold the blade with 2 hands (always remembering the rotation and the location of the edge of the blade ). And the drill press is quieter than either of the dremels.
The belt sander makes much quicker work of shaping new scales vs sanding blocks. I've been using this one for over 30 years and simple work like this is just about its limit. I see a mini 1" belt sander in my future.
And, mostly, this post is about "space-saving ways and tips to do things. Even when I was younger and living in an apartment, I had tools... even if it was on my side of the walk-in closet. Thanks for your input Kevin!

Hi Danny, the space savings was the whole point a 16 inch double cut file will eat wood and you'll never run out of belts. Space saving is important to me, as well as having an uncluttered easily cleanable space for transitioning between dusty hobbies and those that hate dust.

Obviously you thought long and hard about what to keep, That's what I need to do as well. Your set up is nify and works for your style of work. But if it all comes down to space, the coping saw will make room for a vehicle rear wheel mount brush handle lathe jig.. I think Red Greene has the plans for that one.

Originally Posted by kevint

... vehicle rear wheel mount brush handle lathe jig.. I think Red Greene has the plans for that one.

Tell me more Point me to a link.