After Two Years And A Couple Of Miscues...

wrmiller

wrmiller

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I think I finally have a shop that will keep me smiling until I retire and move to (hopefully) a more permanent domicile. :)

Two years ago I decided I wanted to get back into hobby machining on a small scale, so I bought a LMS mini-mill and a Micro-Mark 7x16. Then I think I found this web site...

Then I decided I wanted to get back into pistol smithing, but these machines were not going to be big enough to do some types of 1911 work. So, I bought my PM-25 and the SB 8x18. Perfect. Then I decided I needed the capability to do long gun work. Enter the CO 12Z and the PM-1340GT. Sigh...

These machines are more than capable of doing anything I want at the hobby level. The only change I 'might' make is after the move I could see myself maybe getting a small knee mill like the PM-935. Maybe. We'll see how El Hefe holds up over the next 4-5 years. And I am thinking of adding TIG capability for the pistol/rifle work, but will have to think on this some more as I've only done stick/brazing/gas cutting in a body shop a LONG time ago.

Some pics:

This is what I see when I step into the garage...er...shop. :)

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The lathes and band saw (I WILL be upgrading the 4x6 so something a bit bigger).

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The mills.

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Hand work station.

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And my misc. work bench and my golf club building bench.

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It may not be the greatest little workshop to some, but it's mine. :)
 
Hay that looks great, Cut in half and fill with everything from Horse tack and saddles to Auto shop work. then try and squeeze in a mni min and mini lathe. and my wood working tools. Yours looks like heaven to me, even if you do have a car in it. I have to get me a nice shop with AC.
 
The Boss doesn't want to park outside, and I really don't want the Camaro out their either. So I get the small(er) side of the garage. Not sure I'd know what to do with all 700 sq/ft, but I could probably think of something. ;)
 
It looks like a very comfortable workspace!
 
I envy your tall ceiling Bill and you have the shop organized well for the limited space. One observation though I see too many fire hazards, curtains, cardboard boxes, open insulation, liquid containers on an open shelf. Just saying buddy.
 
That is a big beautiful space.....and well organized.

wrmiller19 said:
Not sure I'd know what to do with all 700 sq/ft, but I could probably think of something.
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I am certain that given the chance, you could fill it.
I know I could and would very much enjoy the challenge!

-brino
 
I'm sure all of us could find a way to fill extra space. That would give room to purchase a couple of new machines, work on projects, put in a welding stall, all kinds of things. I know I would love to try and fill that much space. But you have to keep the other half happy or your peace our hobbies could suffer.
 
Think you have a really nice shop, if I could get rid of woodworking tools mine could be nice too. I have way to many tools in to small a shop. I've tried selling on Craigslist even at cheap prices nobody wants anything. Even tried giving some away but still have them. Oh well . Nice shop and have fun using it.
 
It looks great to me but there is just to much free space. Look for a shaper and surface grinder to help that. :drool:
Dave
 
dave2176 said:
It looks great to me but there is just to much free space. Look for a shaper and surface grinder to help that. :drool:
Dave
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Not sure what I'd use a shaper for, but I'd love to find a surface grinder in decent shape. That I would know what to do with. :)
 
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