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Hi Everyone
I thought I would start a thread about using the downstairs family room as a workshop. I did this for a couple reasons. First, I thought it might be interesting because I haven't done anything in the room yet to even begin the transformation. But I also never did this before and I could probably use some advice.
But one thing I haven't mentioned yet... I intentionally didn't say I was converting the family room into a workshop because I'm not sure I want to go quite that far. So maybe some basic information is in order.
Split entry home... 3 bedrooms... 2-1/2 baths... 2 car garage with a couple toys. Family room is below ground... walls and ceiling are finished and the concrete floor is carpeted. It's only been used for things like storage, painting, etc. Garage has workbench, drill press, buffer, air compressor and air/hand tools. I like working with my hands, especially using aluminum and stainless steel, but never used a lathe or mill. A friend MIG/TIG welds for a living so I go to him for anything I need done in that department.
Things are changing soon... a PM1236 lathe is due later this month (although that could easily change) but a PM932M-PDF mill is being delivered next week. I chose Matt at Quality Machine Tools because he seems to be a good guy. No business is perfect but most people seem to like him and these particular machines. But his place is also less than 30 minutes from me... so I can harass him any time I want. So if you're reading this Matt, look out.
I'll take a couple pics of how the room is now and post them. Then I'll make a post to start off where I'm going with the room. Feel free to chime in and yes, I'll have questions as well. I think that's it for now so I'll go grab the camera.
Cobra
I thought I would start a thread about using the downstairs family room as a workshop. I did this for a couple reasons. First, I thought it might be interesting because I haven't done anything in the room yet to even begin the transformation. But I also never did this before and I could probably use some advice.
But one thing I haven't mentioned yet... I intentionally didn't say I was converting the family room into a workshop because I'm not sure I want to go quite that far. So maybe some basic information is in order.
Split entry home... 3 bedrooms... 2-1/2 baths... 2 car garage with a couple toys. Family room is below ground... walls and ceiling are finished and the concrete floor is carpeted. It's only been used for things like storage, painting, etc. Garage has workbench, drill press, buffer, air compressor and air/hand tools. I like working with my hands, especially using aluminum and stainless steel, but never used a lathe or mill. A friend MIG/TIG welds for a living so I go to him for anything I need done in that department.
Things are changing soon... a PM1236 lathe is due later this month (although that could easily change) but a PM932M-PDF mill is being delivered next week. I chose Matt at Quality Machine Tools because he seems to be a good guy. No business is perfect but most people seem to like him and these particular machines. But his place is also less than 30 minutes from me... so I can harass him any time I want. So if you're reading this Matt, look out.
I'll take a couple pics of how the room is now and post them. Then I'll make a post to start off where I'm going with the room. Feel free to chime in and yes, I'll have questions as well. I think that's it for now so I'll go grab the camera.
Cobra