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Post by Pat on Jan 20, 2014 21:33:55 GMT -5
That's quite a collection. I've seen restaurants using lights like that. Adds to the ambience.
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Post by jamesp on Jan 20, 2014 22:34:00 GMT -5
That's quite a collection. I've seen restaurants using lights like that. Adds to the ambience. Her shop is on etsy. It is called Tinkerlighting. |
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Post by Tom on Jan 21, 2014 8:23:42 GMT -5
James, I like the idea of steel frames but I would go with a wood top, at least for your smaller work. If you are going to tend to do more of the larger "black smithing" jewelry like some you show you may want steel bench also. BTW by saying "black smithing" I don't mean anything bad about it, I like your stuff:). Since you seem to have lots of outside shop space and Florida weather you could do that pounding outside. Inside it may be a bit or a lot to loud. Its going to be a great shop!
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Post by jamesp on Jan 21, 2014 8:42:28 GMT -5
James, I like the idea of steel frames but I would go with a wood top, at least for your smaller work. If you are going to tend to do more of the larger "black smithing" jewelry like some you show you may want steel bench also. BTW by saying "black smithing" I don't mean anything bad about it, I like your stuff:). Since you seem to have lots of outside shop space and Florida weather you could do that pounding outside. Inside it may be a bit or a lot to loud. Its going to be a great shop! I have worked on one too many steel tables. So looking forward to some warm, quiet wood. Frames can be steel. Black smithing is a great descrip. A lot of heavy hammering. And best done out side. May make noisy stuff in warm weather and smaller stuff/quieter in the cold. I would go to used building supply and look for a solid wood door. One of those super heavy ones. I will say. I can not do well if i have any disturbance. I have to be in complete state of privacy. I wonder if any one else has to be that way. It is like a 4-6 hour groove i need. This basement is the perfect for having that. |
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 21, 2014 12:12:00 GMT -5
I use to use a door for a work table. They are a great size. You're really gonna love working on wood, I think.
Checked out your wife's shop on etsy. I love the fan blade lights, too cool. I like all of them, really.
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Post by jamesp on Jan 21, 2014 12:40:13 GMT -5
She also makes dog leashes. And makes me make dog jewelry. Of all the jewelry i ever made the jewelry for dog owners sells best Tela. Dog paraphernalia is a very hot market. yes yes yes Wood is great. And the heavier the better. Firmly sitting w/no wobbles. Ha She has gotten a restaurant chain that has outfitted 5 big bar/grills w/her lights. They really got the ball rolling for her. I kinda got her started when i carved a little market for industrial furniture. It is weird how things get started. Usually the market fails. It is the most difficult part of a business. In my furniture business they kept squeezing my prices down. I finally quit. They wanted me back and i was done. They pushed too much. I also used to mount coral halves on Lucite/steel and wood. The economy slowed that down. The shelves and all the furniture and the building i welded. This is a little spot my wife left me. By the way we live in a little cabin...the studio is big  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 21, 2014 12:54:00 GMT -5
wow, just wow
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Post by pghram on Jan 21, 2014 16:03:30 GMT -5
Neat workshop James!
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Post by quartz on Jan 21, 2014 16:19:47 GMT -5
You and Denise make and display some nice, nice pieces, my compliments. That coral display is great. I like the steel support with alternate material display shelves.
I too, have to work in peace and quiet, never tunes on unless I'm doing something totally mind-numbing and mundane, distraction ruins the thought.
My workbench choice is well supported and very heavily Varathaned particle board with an edge protector on the exposed sides. Quieter and warmer than steel, not good for beating on, but I have a place for that too.
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Post by jamesp on Jan 21, 2014 17:26:40 GMT -5
What would we do with out a spot to beat on. My most popular station. The rest takes to much tediousness. ha Thanks for the compliments. You will see it soon. I will make up a batch of kook-aid and invite you guys over. I will send you home w/some cab material. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 21, 2014 18:35:09 GMT -5
When we built out our reptile store (1999) the flooring guy had two big solid doors in his shop. I said what are you doing with these. He said I can't bring myself to toss them, but I can't find a reason to keep them. They came from my house. These are too plain, I wanted fancier.
I said we just spent $3000 with you can we have them?
"Yes, what are you going to do with them?" (Business partner [BP] has very puzzled look on his face)
"Make desks", at which point BP has a lightbulb come on we had just that morning been stressing on getting desks small enough for our 8' x 10" office and cheap enough for our negative cash flow budget. These doors were 80+ pounds each we laid them across the tops of two 2 drawer file cabinets. Served us well for over a decade! Good enough for Jeff Bezos? Good enough for me. Door handle and deadbolt holes worked great for snaking power, ethernet and phone cords thru!
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Post by jamesp on Jan 21, 2014 18:46:04 GMT -5
An 80 pound solid door is all you want to handle too.
But well worth the effort. I have used them. And they are straight. And strong.
And 2 drawer file cabs are perfect.
Going to the building salvage to buy one or two soon.
Gave the man the idea eh?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 21, 2014 19:30:22 GMT -5
he hated door desks. He tolerated them for the free cost.
It was at that moment he realized he had scored a good partner. We never once hired a repair man for anything. Between he and I we did it all. The only time we hired out was for extensive electrical work.
I loved my door desk. If I ever do it again I will have a door for the desk. Maybe this time a fancy one!
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Post by 1dave on Jan 22, 2014 0:28:14 GMT -5
Back when I was an electrical engineer designing outside telephone systems, we used them for drafting tables with wire guided parallel bars. Hinged at the front, 2X4 scraps slid back and forth to get the slant height we wanted, paper storage and a pencil/etc. drawer on the right hand side. Perfect!
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Post by connrock on Jan 22, 2014 10:13:32 GMT -5
I LOVE man caves!
It looks like you're off to a good start and I KNOW your shop will be #1 if you design and build it!
My man cave has no design,rime or reason and is TOTALLY disorganized,,,to say the least!I never thought I would live long enough to retire so when I did retire I dove into EVERYTHING I though I wouldn't live long enough to do,,,or at least try to do!
As time went on I began to "refine" my work and did things I didn't think I was capable of doing and wished I had planned for them before I created a total mess down here.
My wife has her 1500 sq ft woman cave up stairs and I have my 1500 sq ft man cave down here.I don't infringe on her area and she does the same for me.We've been doing this for over 47 years so I guess it works for us?? LOL
James,,,the key here is when I say I "refined" my work,,,
I know you're not a "bezel man" but one NEVER knows what he/she will get into in the future so way,way in the back of your mind give a little thought to an area where you might want to start doing bezel,etc work???
You have a gift to create and who knows where this gift mat lead you???
connrock
Ps: after reading my post it sounds to me like I'm saying you should refine your work! LOL
I AM NOT saying that but (again) I find it difficult to say what I really mean using this darn key board,,,and an old brain! LOL
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Post by jamesp on Jan 22, 2014 11:17:30 GMT -5
I LOVE man caves! It looks like you're off to a good start and I KNOW your shop will be #1 if you design and build it! My man cave has no design,rime or reason and is TOTALLY disorganized,,,to say the least!I never thought I would live long enough to retire so when I did retire I dove into EVERYTHING I though I wouldn't live long enough to do,,,or at least try to do! As time went on I began to "refine" my work and did things I didn't think I was capable of doing and wished I had planned for them before I created a total mess down here. My wife has her 1500 sq ft woman cave up stairs and I have my 1500 sq ft man cave down here.I don't infringe on her area and she does the same for me.We've been doing this for over 47 years so I guess it works for us?? LOL James,,,the key here is when I say I "refined" my work,,, I know you're not a "bezel man" but one NEVER knows what he/she will get into in the future so way,way in the back of your mind give a little thought to an area where you might want to start doing bezel,etc work??? You have a gift to create and who knows where this gift mat lead you??? connrock Ps: after reading my post it sounds to me like I'm saying you should refine your work! LOL I AM NOT saying that but (again) I find it difficult to say what I really mean using this darn key board,,,and an old brain! LOL I understand the politics of his and hers connrock. I stay out of her cave but she dumps unwanted stuff in mine.LOL. It is always good fare for an argument, usually humorous but not always. That shop will get set up as used and needs met. I know what you are saying about my or any others style. Each person has their style and needs. Tedious work seems to challenge. I do want to stay away from conventional methods and styles too. Thanks for the compliments. I think a shop should come to life depending on what the shop master requires. I have several shops on the farm for welding, mechanic ing, etc. I am quick to throw out benches and tables if they do not suit my fancy. The result has been 3 bone yards. I will pick from them and re do to suit needs. This is one of three that this shop will be equipped from  |
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Post by connrock on Jan 22, 2014 12:58:03 GMT -5
James,,
I may have painted the wrong picture as for Tom v Nancy and my place and hers! LOL
What I have in "her place" would fit in 1/2 of a shoe box,,,,or less!
On the other hand,,,,,,She invaded "my place" with,,,to name only a few,,,,,,3 hope chests that belonged to her mother and 2 aunts,,,,,3 sea trunks she just had to buy at a yard sale,,,,,2 baby strollers that belonged to our kids when they lived her,,,the g'kids are now in the lat teens and early 20's,,,,2 baby cribs belonging to same g'kids,,,,1 baby bed!These are the bigger items that Tom DOES NOT dare to get rid of! LOL The statement that I love is,,,"Maybe some day someone can use them"! LOL
I have big shoulders(along with other out of control body parts)so I find that silence works best for me,,,and her too! LOL
Nice bone yard!Yours is outside,,,,mine is inside! LOL It was 3 degrees and snowing this morning so an inside bone yard works best for me and this climate!
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Post by jamesp on Jan 22, 2014 13:26:11 GMT -5
We need the services of a 'Man Cave Lawyer' Tom. A new discipline for the lawyers to make a fortune off of us.
Proof that wit and brains will conquer strength every time. And they accuse us of calling them the weaker sex.
It is all counter reverse psychology with added reverses and counters till me have lost all reality. ha ha
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 22, 2014 13:38:10 GMT -5
Gee, guys.... play nice. There are women who happen to be wives hanging out here.  And, just for the record..... my DH invades MY space, so there! James, if you don't mind my asking, how much land ya got there? That one picture has 3 or 4 times the yard space of most places here in my city/burb. Va Bch used to be a burb of Norfolk, but now it is a full blown city unto itself. Pretty big, too. Lots are at a premium. I would love to have more space. DH and I dream of a plot with an itty bitty house and a big a** his/her cave. |
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Post by jamesp on Jan 22, 2014 17:51:14 GMT -5
I bought 42 acres about 28 years ago. Almost went broke. Cut it into about 3 equal lots and sold the front 12 acres for almost the same price
i paid for the whole 42 acres. So i got this 30 acres for almost nothing.
And then i built barns, sheds, a studio and the house over the years. That was the winter work. Tiny house.
I live 20 miles from the center of Atlanta Tela. But i am on the edge of a big wilderness that was created by the jet noise
of Hartsfield Intl. Airport. So the land is cheap for being so close to the big city. Now that i am getting old and deaf the
jets are unnoticed ha.
We did it different. We agreed to stay put. So i immediately built infrastructure for the long term. And that was a good idea.
I could not do what i did back then any more. And it is all done. Now it is too much and i would like to trade for a downsizer.
I have had a great life here.
My wife has guns. She takes what she wants. She is actually spoiled rotten. What else can we do w/you guys.
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