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Offline Lesmond (OP)

workshop in the back yard
« on: February 26, 2017, 10:53:36 AM »
I've been building me a workshop in the back yard, Lisa got it for me :smitten: Cost her £300 ($375)

Built it on my own, its 10ft x 6ft the hardest part was putting the roof on!

They come premade, flat packed.

Here are a few pictures





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Re: workshop in the back yard
« Reply #1 on: February 26, 2017, 02:14:23 PM »
Looks great, Bro! I'd suggest some varnish to help protect, it you don't have any on it already.

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Re: workshop in the back yard
« Reply #2 on: February 26, 2017, 02:18:18 PM »
Looks great Les! Good job!  :thumbup: :thumbup:
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Re: workshop in the back yard
« Reply #3 on: February 26, 2017, 05:49:46 PM »
Thanks guys :thumbup:

My next job is to build a workbench, I have already got the wood to build it, using reclaimed wood.

Lisa has got me a new woodwork vice to fit on it... Draper, Quick Release Woodworking Bench Vice 10in jaw, opens to 18ins

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Re: workshop in the back yard
« Reply #4 on: February 26, 2017, 10:12:08 PM »
Nice looking vice.  :thumbup:

You may already know about this YouTube channel that Paul Sellers has, but just in-case that you don't, his link is below. He has lots of great woodworking videos, including a whole series on building a workbench.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc3EpWncNq5QL0QhwUNQb7w

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Re: workshop in the back yard
« Reply #5 on: March 01, 2017, 01:02:16 PM »
Thanks Ken.

I was watching his videos the other day funnily enough, some good tuts there :)

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Re: workshop in the back yard
« Reply #6 on: March 15, 2017, 01:34:27 PM »
Heres The bench front and back.


I added 2 2x3 too each end, on the top at the back I added 2 more 2x3 that can be removed to make a tool well..

The top I used reclaimed builders planks


Lisa got me this electric saw made life so much easier  :thumbup:


I also put this up the other day, keep it a bit tidy ..

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Re: workshop in the back yard
« Reply #7 on: March 15, 2017, 02:42:46 PM »
heres the bench in place, still got to fit the vice.  :happy:


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Re: workshop in the back yard
« Reply #8 on: March 15, 2017, 04:09:26 PM »
Les, looks like you have a great start on a very nice workshop. Your bench looks to be solid and strong... I'm looking forward to seeing what neat projects you come up with in your shop.  :thumbup:
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Re: workshop in the back yard
« Reply #9 on: March 16, 2017, 08:30:00 AM »
Agreed! Looking good!

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Re: workshop in the back yard
« Reply #10 on: March 16, 2017, 09:56:39 AM »
Thanks guys...

I didn't think about getting it in the shed after I built it though, was bloody heavy lol

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Re: workshop in the back yard
« Reply #11 on: March 22, 2017, 12:11:41 PM »
New toy for my workshop :thumbup:


Corded table saw with magnetic switch, dust extraction port and blade guard.

  • 800W
  • Max. Cut Depth: 45mm
  • 24-Tooth TCT Blade Included
  • Steel Table
  • Parallel & Mitre Fences
  • Dust Extraction Facility
  • Constant Speed Under Load
  • Push On/Off Switch

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Re: workshop in the back yard
« Reply #12 on: March 22, 2017, 12:57:22 PM »
Good looking bench-top table saw Les.  :thumbup:

It's a slippery slope Les! No matter how many tools you have, you'll always need more!  laughing7
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Re: workshop in the back yard
« Reply #13 on: March 22, 2017, 01:08:20 PM »
Good looking bench-top table saw Les.  :thumbup:

It's a slippery slope Les! No matter how many tools you have, you'll always need more!  laughing7

Thanks Ken, yes your right :o I have just ordered this too  :wink:

Offline Lesmond (OP)

Re: workshop in the back yard
« Reply #14 on: March 22, 2017, 06:28:34 PM »
One more power tool ordered



Draper 20513 610W Planer 230V
• Adjustable planing depth 0-2mm
• 82mm planing width
• No load speed 17,000rpm
• Sole plate length 230mm
• HSS reversible cutting blades
Rebating facility, dust extraction & collection bag.