Current workshop configuration (Well almost, i have moved the TV to a spot over the drill press with less glare)
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Workshop Panoramic
Author: Stuart
Workshop
Pegboard Wall
I hate pegboard.
This was one of the first things i ever put in my shop though, and I have re-organized it at least a few times over the years. This is pretty much how it sits now.
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Workbench Router Table Insert
Due to the size of my workshop, I didn't have room for a freestanding router table, I typically favor one end or the other of my workbench, not usually the middle. So i built in the router table, the fence is removed and stored with other router accessories under the bench when not in use.
(Just realized i took the pic before screwing in the miter track, its done now, I have also closed in the front so that it matches the rest of the workbench.)
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Fireplace Gas Handle
When our gas handle was MIA on a cold night (Thanks to a curious toddler, Don't worry, it wasn't anywhere near the valve). I whipped this one up real quick with some scrap wood and steel tube I had. I believe the wood is poplar.
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Surveyor’s Tripod Lamp
Floor lamp made from a vintage surveyors tripod.
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Screwdriver Replacement handle
Replacement handle for a cheap-o mini screwdriver i use while working on computers, electronics, and anything else that has tiny screws. The original handle was crappy plastic, and too skinny to really fit my hand. The wood is some sort of stabilized burl... just grabbed it out of my scrap bin.
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Shop Light Mods
Just a cheap LED shop light picked up from harbor freight. I didn't like having to plug it up to charge, so made a contact based charging station for it.
The base is MDF with a large nut inset (the light has a magnetic base) and 2 screws as the contact points. The light base has 2 screws counter-sunk in it as well and wired to the charging port.
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Pizza Peel (Pizza Paddle)
Welder Upgrades
Converted my cheap 15 year old Chicago electric welder to DC electrode negative. I haven't done much welding in the past due to the quality(or lack there-of) of this welder, but after this mod, i have to say it lays down some pretty nice beads. I haven't had any projects requiring welding yet, but i'll add some pics when I do.
There's plenty of information on the interwebs about how to do this mod. but contact me if you have any questions.
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