Help me design my saw shack...

[jmssaws]

All of my benches are covered with metal. To me that's the single best thing I've done. Because of that I can clean up and change gears quick. I do 90% of my work in the same small spot, so my most used tools are hung/stored there. I don't worry about metal chips, they sweep up off the steel benches really easy, and get cleaned up off the floor every few days. That part is never ending. I just keep saws that are apart covered, and away from that end of the building. Parts cleaning is done outside with an air hose, then washed in an US tank on the other end of the building. Saws are messy, and if you do this everyday, you'll have a pile of messy saws to contend with. Fact.

Metal is the only good option.
It's the only thing you can clean chips off of.
I got a old vacuum to clean chips with instead of a air hose.

 

[jmssaws]

Be careful with items like aftermarket coil lead. I've tried it from a few different vendors, and it's always junk. I get rolls of Stihl lead, and Echo & Stihl fuel/impulse line rather than mess with AM stuff.

I use the black stihl fuel line and instead of buying the oil pump kit for a 064 stihl makes a clear super soft line that's perfect for it.

 

[Red97]

Looking from the barn into the soon to be saw shack.



Shack lit up, need to saw out the fixture in the ceiling.

9,6 wide 15,6 deep just under 6ft to the edge.

This is going to be "saws" only. have enough tools once I get a spot for em in here they stay here.

Any non saw projects will get done In the barn.

 

[Keith Gandy]

Looking from the barn into the soon to be saw shack.



Shack lit up, need to saw out the fixture in the ceiling.

9,6 wide 15,6 deep just under 6ft to the edge.

This is going to be "saws" only. have enough tools once I get a spot for em in here they stay here.

Any non saw projects will get done In the barn.

A mans lil paradise u will have there Red! Shoptime is relaxing to me

 

[Red97]

A mans lil paradise u will have there Red! Shoptime is relaxing to me

Thank you.

Yes I have lots of space, but WAY to much crap...

20x40 barn, the saw shack +a 53ft van trailer for cold storage.

Need to have a massive bonfire and start over lol.

 

[jmssaws]

I prefer a shop at least a mile from the house. Keeps the old lady away and makes you feel like your going to work.

 

[Red97]

I prefer a shop at least a mile from the house. Keeps the old lady away and makes you feel like your going to work.

Yeh, that is nice too..

 

[srcarr52]

I'm going to make a welding and porting table for my shop. It will be a table with high sides and back, dedicated lighting over the top and holes in the table with tray below to catch the shavings. I think I'll start with the 2'x4' certi-flat welding table.

https://weldtables.com/collections/...omplete-kit-w-legs-and-1200-hd-swivel-casters

 

[DSS]

Joe, I bought lateral filing cabinets like these. Five feet high by 30 something wide. I got two of them at a used furniture place. I can't believe how much stuff they hold.

 

[Keith Gandy]

Yeh, that is nice too..

I luv for my wife and 19 month baby girl to come visit right up the hill to the shop

 

[junkman]

If prime and paint the osb white ,it will make seeing a lot easier in there ,the light bounces off the white paint better than the natural osb color ,i did one stall section 16x24 of my shop this way for painting cars in ,when doing mechainical work in there ,hardly need a drop light now .

 

[Brush Ape]

Wear gloves or your hands will look like mine.View attachment 39573

why does it have hair on it

 

[jmssaws]

why does it have hair on it

That's from masterbaiting.

 

[Red97]

I luv for my wife and 19 month baby girl to come visit right up the hill to the shopView attachment 39584

My little guy turns 1 the 20th. soon enough he will be out "helping"

Joe, I bought lateral filing cabinets like these. Five feet high by 30 something wide. I got two of them at a used furniture place. I can't believe how much stuff they hold.

Those would be handy.

If prime and paint the osb white ,it will make seeing a lot easier in there ,the light bounces off the white paint better than the natural osb color ,i did one stall section 16x24 of my shop this way for painting cars in ,when doing mechainical work in there ,hardly need a drop light now .

Yeh, probably get some grey aluminum for the bench tops.

Think I am going to move the compressors out, and build shelves for powerhead storage. maybe hooks for bars/chains too.

 

[jmssaws]

My little guy turns 1 the 20th. soon enough he will be out "helping

My little girl will be 21.
Next time you turn around yours will be 21. The older you get the faster time passes. Remember that

 

[Stump Shot]

Be careful with items like aftermarket coil lead. I've tried it from a few different vendors, and it's always junk. I get rolls of Stihl lead, and Echo & Stihl fuel/impulse line rather than mess with AM stuff.

Been wondering all morning, so I have to ask, what is failing on the AM coil leads, Insulation? This is not to say that I don't believe you, I can believe just about anything when it comes to AM failures. I tend to go both ways on this kinda stuff as I have some folks that want only the cheapest, and some that want only the best. I try to test out as much as I can on my own saws to see what goes on. Still on a recent build had three AM part total failures, some not making through the installation process, some grenading after start up. At least they have the decency to give up quick, bad part is the time lost in this whole process re-ordering OEM. let alone spending good money after bad. Anyways thanks for the tip. SS

 

[Mastermind]

Been wondering all morning, so I have to ask, what is failing on the AM coil leads, Insulation? This is not to say that I don't believe you, I can believe just about anything when it comes to AM failures. I tend to go both ways on this kinda stuff as I have some folks that want only the cheapest, and some that want only the best. I try to test out as much as I can on my own saws to see what goes on. Still on a recent build had three AM part total failures, some not making through the installation process, some grenading after start up. At least they have the decency to give up quick, bad part is the time lost in this whole process re-ordering OEM. let alone spending good money after bad. Anyways thanks for the tip. SS

Yes, the insulation is pitiful. I used one on a 026, and it didn't last thru the day. Used another on an 08 powered anchor cranker, and it wore thru in a week. After that I pitched the roll in the trash.

 

[David Young]

I luv for my wife and 19 month baby girl to come visit right up the hill to the shopView attachment 39584

Keith no offense but....

you must either be very wealthy
endowed well enough to make a hereford jealous
or one lucky sob.


beautiful family thanks for sharing.

 

[David Young]

Joe another good tip for comfort in a n outside shop is to use one of the infrared heat lamps. Keeps your hands and tools warm even when you are outside or the wind is blowing or the shop hasn't quite heated up yet.

 

[Keith Gandy]

Keith no offense but....

you must either be very wealthy
endowed well enough to make a hereford jealous
or one lucky sob.


beautiful family thanks for sharing.

Keith no offense but....

you must either be very wealthy
endowed well enough to make a hereford jealous
or one lucky sob.


beautiful family thanks for sharing.

Just lucky!!! Thanks man