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   stpatrick | Sep 03, 2008 06:44pm | #1

   Thanks for the link. Looks very nice and I appreciate teh information re the doors  . . . . one of my next projects, i hope.

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   Garry | Sep 16, 2008 04:06pm | #6

   Have you started on your door yet? I would be interested in seeing the approach you have taken.http://www.superwoodworks.com

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   stpatrick | Sep 17, 2008 05:10am | #8

   Garry, I am still in the "figuring it out " stage . . . . . . sometimes called analysis paralysis.

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   gofigure57 | Sep 04, 2008 02:10am | #2

          I am going out to my shop, to burn it down.  Very well done , truly a beautiful space.

   Tom.

    

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   WoodLess | Sep 04, 2008 02:48am | #3

   Very nice. There appears to be a little room in one of the corners for a cot. When can I move in?Chuck

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   flairwoodworks | Sep 04, 2008 04:08am | #4

   Garry,

   Wow.  Big & roomy, organized, well equipped, a big door, good lighting, dust collection, heating - looks great.  How many square feet?  Is there a loft too?

   Chris @ www.flairwoodwork.spaces.live.com

    - Success is not the key to happines.  Happiness is the key to success.  If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. - Albert Schweitzer

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   Garry | Sep 04, 2008 08:34pm | #5

   Thanks Chris,

   No loft but it does have a second floor for storage. It is jambed packed with wood, jigs and some stuff that has not made it to our new house yet.

   The first floor is 28 x 40' so 1120 sq. ftThe second clear floor space is 20 x 40' plus there is a lot of space in the dead space area if there were enclosed walls.

   Again, thanksGarryhttp://www.superwoodworks.com

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   Woodman41 | Sep 16, 2008 10:08pm | #7

   That routing, clamping, and straightening bench is really clever.

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   _snl_ | Sep 18, 2008 04:56am | #9

   Hi Garry:

   Love your shop. I am jealous of the space. Can you tell me please what brand of electric heater you installed and where you purchased it? I have just insulated my 2 car garage (19x19) and have been trying to determine how best to heat the space. Also, how well does your shop heater handle your winters?

    

   Thanks for your time.

   Stan

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   Garry | Sep 18, 2008 05:05pm | #10

   Thanks Stan,

   The brand name of the heater is Farenhight. I think I bought it at Menards. It does a vey good job of heating the shop. I set the temp in the winter and leave it alone.I have a small electric radiant heater that I use when sitting for long periods of time, such as when I am carving or drawing. When not moving around and it is 20 below zero outside the additonal help is nessasary.

   Until the electric prices took a jump last winter, this was an economical way to go. If you live in an area where the electric rates are reasonable, I would recommend this type of heat.http://www.superwoodworks.com

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   _snl_ | Sep 19, 2008 01:59am | #11

   Garry:

   Thank you very much for your quick response to my query. Much appreciated.

   Stan

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   WillGeorge | Sep 19, 2008 07:25am | #12

   Never saw a spec of dust. DO you really work there?

    

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   Garry | Sep 19, 2008 03:30pm | #13

   As I said on the initial post

   "Since I had an occassion that force me to tidy up the shop "

   I keep the shop in fairly neat shape, but believe me it does not normally look as good as the photos show. The photos were taken after the shop had an extensive house cleaning.http://www.superwoodworks.com

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   andyfew322 | Sep 20, 2008 01:47am | #14

   HOLY SH**

   That is freekin amazing. that should and could be a museum... that must have been the special event

    

   yep I change my oil every 3000
   miles or when I get bored...
   which ever comes first

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   craigpfds | Oct 22, 2008 04:04pm | #15

   Hi Garry,

   Checked out the shots from your shop and it looks great! Gives me some inspiration and ideas on what I hope to accomplish with my new shop space.

   I did have a couple of questions for you.

   1. You mentioned the area above your shop is used for lumber storage and general storage. Do you have lumber racks up there? Is it long-term lumber storage or is it for current projects? Is the space temperature controlled? What sort of stair system do you have to access the upper level? Does this limit the length of lumber you can put up there?

   2. Do you have a dedicated finishing area? If not, where do you do your finishing?

   3. Is your electric heater sufficient for the cold winters of the UP? How do electricity rates compare to gas rates in your area?

   Thanks for your help,

   Craig

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   Garry | Oct 22, 2008 07:00pm | #16

   Thanks Craig,

   "1. You mentioned the area above your shop is used for lumber storage and general storage. Do you have lumber racks up there? Is it long-term lumber storage or is it for current projects? Is the space temperature controlled? What sort of stair system do you have to access the upper level? Does this limit the length of lumber you can put up there?"

   There is one lumber rack up there but most of the lumber is stacked between the knee wall studs on the floor.

   I keep any dried lumber up there that I am not using at the time.

   You can see the stairway behind the dust collector in the following photo. It is "L" shaped heading toware the entrance door.

   View Image

   2. Do you have a dedicated finishing area? If not, where do you do your finishing?

   At this time I regret to say that I do not have a finishing room. On the upside I am a partner in a Body Shop which has a spray booth that I use on many projects.

   3. Is your electric heater sufficient for the cold winters of the UP? How do electricity rates compare to gas rates in your area?

   I feel it is more econoical for me to use the electric. I cannot get Natural gas in my area so propane is what I would need to go with for gas. I would not use enough propane so there would be tank rental and drop charges that wold apply

   The electric heater does fine in the winter, even in sub zero tempatures.If I am just sitting mainly in one spot to do a carving or drawing I will turn on the little radiant heat lamp that I have mounted to the ceiling as you can see in the following photo.

   View Imagehttp://www.superwoodworks.com

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   RalphBarker | Oct 23, 2008 04:04am | #17

   FWIW, I continue to be impressed that you are able to work in a space so cramped, Garry. (big wink)