Thanks for the tips! I have a plan of sorts for storage but will be happy to cheat off of your homework. π
09.03.2026 09:19 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Thanks for the tips! I have a plan of sorts for storage but will be happy to cheat off of your homework. π
09.03.2026 09:19 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0I don't have any trim and it's just a covering for the insulation so a couple of drops of adhesive should be plenty to hold them in place. π
09.03.2026 09:17 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0The garage/workshop is going to be purely functional but I'll definitely have some sounds of some sort.
09.03.2026 09:15 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0I suspect I'll be doing this for a large portion of today. π
08.03.2026 11:21 β π 4 π 0 π¬ 2 π 0
Got a half decent hardboard cutting method to try out.
I'm measuring with calipers and use cls timber as a guide/clamp.
I can't find my other g clamp but as luck would have it, a bolster makes an absolutely ideal wedge.
I'll try a pull saw first and see how I get on. π
Thanks! I just got a generic set from Amazon π www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CH334KPC
08.03.2026 05:51 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
I think that'll do it. Tool placement will sort itself out over time naturally but it's a decent use of space.
I'll see about covering the insulation on the ceiling with hardboard next.
Cutting it to fit between the joists will be entertaining. π
I think I have the shelves roughed out and as a side note, two tubs are an exact fit in height, breadth and depth on the shelf underneath and it was completely accidental.
I don't think I'll ever top that. π
I thought I'd slap some paint on the wall behind the bench and added a rail for hooks up top.
I have lots of offcuts I can use like Lego to figure out shelving height and placement.
Nothing is straight, level or at 90 degrees but I don't measure stuff anyway so it's all good. βΊοΈ
Thanks, that's a decent layout. I only have 2.5m x 5m to work with but I think I've got things where they can fit. π
07.03.2026 10:53 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
I'm going to tackle the workshop a quarter at a time and will start with the Bench of Vigorous Persuasion.
It's my original bench from the old place but I've given it a once over with a belt sander and will start thinking about shelves/tool storage. π€
Confirmed. π
02.03.2026 18:32 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0I have a handy vent at the back left and will use that for extraction of the laser cutter fumes and I'll switch it with 3d printed blast gates for soldering. π
02.03.2026 17:31 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Oh, it's an essential. The test area should do for that, I also have plans for the back half of my office and want to make a gaming nook of sorts. π
02.03.2026 17:30 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Good to see the Streisand effect on this - It reminds me of one of my favourite phrases - "I'm not insulting you, I'm describing you."
If they don't make slop, it won't be called slop.
I have a rough plan for the garage and where everything should be.
The bench of vigorous persuasion will be for things that need fire, hammers, vices or any combination of the three. π
Pahahaha, according to my missus, it rhymes with Bat... π
01.03.2026 18:07 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0Lol! π
01.03.2026 13:12 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Engine hoist bagpipe. π
01.03.2026 13:08 β π 10 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0Remembered an old 'wrist flick' trick I used to do with CDs. It turns out that it also works with aluminium business card blanks. βΊοΈ
01.03.2026 11:47 β π 5 π 1 π¬ 2 π 0
The bandsaw is being willful so I cut the bolts with a hacksaw and flipped them round to get more purchase on the wood.
Once I move the lathe, I can decommission my engine hoist, and that should give me enough room to comfortably work on the saw.
I kinda want to ride it down a hill... π
I need to trim down the bolts on my lathe stand so will need to set up the bandsaw.
I'm sure there's a better way of uncorking a new blade... π
Thanks, it's getting there slowly but surely. π
01.03.2026 06:41 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Made a mobile stand for my metal lathe.
I went at it like fixings and glue were going out of fashion. It should allow me to tuck it under a bench out of the way when not in use. βΊοΈ
I've had a thoroughly pleasant time building three benches and now have approximately 7 square metres of bench space! π₯³
I can start looking at placement and standing up tools next. βΊοΈ
Solar death ray? π
24.02.2026 12:38 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0Nice!! If it helps, it's installed and working on OnePlus 12 which traditionally has lots of weird and wonderful issues with some apps. π
24.02.2026 12:29 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Thought I'd try something to clean up my YouTube recommendations and I'm currently using BlockTube to remove any recommendations that have a question mark in.
It's working REALLY well! None of the usual spammy 'Can I Fix this xxx?' 'Did I just destroy this xxx?.
Much less clickbaity now! π
Thanks! It really was a surprise and she managed to get a good deal. It'll be a while before I can give it some proper attention but just looking at it makes my heart happy. π
22.02.2026 07:12 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0I'm splitting the workshop, machining and heavy stuff up the front and soldering and 3D printing at the back. I stand when doing metalwork, vices etc and have and office chair for soldering.
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