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Propslip

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Workshop Layout
« on: July 13, 2009, 05:19:09 pm »

I have waited 50 years for a proper model building workshop!!!. The outer shell is now complete, with an internal space of about 20 foot by 10. Sadly I will lose some of this for gardening tools, lawnmower, BBQ etc. (Although I maybe able to neotiate to move this stuff if the boss lets me put up another small shed). I am now entering the fitting out stage & because I want to get it right, I would like to see some of your layouts so come on guys inspire me!!
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Re: Workshop Layout
« Reply #1 on: July 13, 2009, 05:46:49 pm »

http://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=3416.50

This is one thread that might give you some insight.
Most of those showing interriors are on page 3.
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Roger in France

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Re: Workshop Layout
« Reply #2 on: July 13, 2009, 06:32:56 pm »

As I said in the thread to which TT refers....do not forget to have pendant electric points. It saves wall space and can help avoid the hazard of trailing cables.

A good tip for model building is to try and have at least one workbench which you can walk around, far more convenient than having to move the model under construction.

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AlanP

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Re: Workshop Layout
« Reply #3 on: July 13, 2009, 09:05:33 pm »

A walk around workbench, really really handy, mine is a double drop leaf dining table bought from a second hand shop, you can have one leaf up, both leaves up or fold them both down and put it out of the way.

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Re: Workshop Layout
« Reply #4 on: July 13, 2009, 09:51:12 pm »

An old ironing board rejected by the domestic authorities can be quite useful.
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bogstandard

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Re: Workshop Layout
« Reply #5 on: July 14, 2009, 03:16:11 am »

More for the metal murderers amongst you.

I have just finished the conversion from a model boat/engineering workshop to a purely engineering one.

The main bit is 16 x 8.5, with a 4 x 8.5 annexe on the end, that used to be the garden equipment and junk store. I put the stud wall in when I first assembled the concrete sectional building a few years ago, and the annexe (junk store) was accessed from another external door. I have now put a sliding door into the stud partion, and the small room on the end is now my metal prep and storage area.

This is from the main door looking down the shop. As you can see, I class the walls as vertical bench space. You can never have enough good, organised storage space.



These next two are from down the shop, looking towards the door.







Metal prep area viewed from outside the second back entrance door/fire escape.




And a couple of views from the inside.






This is how it was just over a year ago, and a lot of very hard work in between.







It has taken me over 40 years to gradually get the shop of my dreams.

All that is left of my raging passion for model boats for almost half a century are a few assorted fittings and a couple of old kits in the loft. It was heartbreaking to do, but ill health forced me to change direction. But I honestly think that the model boating bit will be in my blood to the very end, and that is why I still frequent this site.


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Brian_S

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Re: Workshop Layout
« Reply #6 on: July 20, 2009, 07:34:58 pm »

Hi Everyone

I'm a new member, and this just happened to catch my eye, mainly because I am at this very moment doing exactly the same thing myself'

The shell is completed, just needs tarting up ( thats finishing off to the uninitiated ) and the interior planned out and installed.

Well best of luck all you workshop (better known as sheds ) builders.

Brian.    :police:
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Propslip

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Re: Workshop Layout
« Reply #7 on: July 21, 2009, 08:02:35 am »

Thanks for the info boys. There are some really nice pictures there & some good ideas. Its all coming together nicely. Its been a huge job as much of the original structure was rotten. There is not much left of the original left now. I hope to put some insulation board in & plasterboard throughout this week. One of the biggest decisions has been deciding what to keep & what to dump or recycle & I have been quite ruthless here, it had been a dumping place for 20 years worth of (this may come in handy one day stuff)!! I wish I had taken some photo's before & after, I will try to put some on as work progresses. I also did not know where to start, so I took the plunge & emptied the whole lot into the garden, conservatory & house. This was essential as so much was really rotten. Still a lot of work to do & I don't think I will get much modelling done this summer!!
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