A Studio Workshop

[Janne]

Looks truly fantastic.
What I am most impressed with is the order.

My own looks like a blockbuster went off inside.

Test the overflow function, I bought a dehumifier with a faulty one and it made a mess the first night of use.
Heat up the room properly for a couple of weeks, 22 C or so, together with the dehumifier that will speed up the drying a lot.

 

[Wayland]

It will be standing on a concrete floor so overflows shouldn't be a drama. Morning and night checks should do the job.

In fairness it is early days yet, I doubt if it will stay that tidy forever. I am naturally a chaotic organiser but I will try to keep it tidy for Debs sake.

 

[Toddy]

"chaotic organiser"
Brilliant description, really it is

I really like your new workshop space, it's lovely with loads of light and full of interesting potential. I wish you both a great deal of contented time in it

M

 

[Wayland]

Thank you, I'm sure you know how useful space can be for craft work.

This will be a great opportunity for us.

 

[Paul_B]

Space? It's one of the reasons I'm putting off trying stuff out. No sheds, no possibility of a dedicated room or space. The only space to do anything is the dining room table. Won't go down well saw cuts and vice clamping marks on that.

Saving up to move to somewhere with garden and garage I think. I have to say, your photographs really show what to aim for in a workspace.

 

[Wayland]

A whole load of my projects over the last few years were put together on the lounge floor with the coffee table pushed out of the way, which gives you some idea how much we needed this space.

 

[Wayland]

Have you tried a de-humidifier? I've used the cheap ones as well as rentals from tool hire companies and they certainly do the job. It would be a great shame if all you kit and materials absorbed the moisture and went mouldy.

Left the dehumidifier on overnight and emptied two litres of water from the tank this morning...

I think this thing is going to earn it's keep.

 

[Toddy]

Our Meaco ones are worth every penny we paid for them, they really are.
It's a win/win for us. They take in moisture and they give out heat

M

 

[Wayland]

A useful side effect I'm getting is faster drying time on the enamel paint I'm using at the moment too.

 

[demographic]

When Carlisle had the floods we had large dehumidifiers and some fairly serious fans blowing air about the houses I worked in.
Obviously this was after the homes had several feet of water in em so more that you would need but the principle is the same.

The studio looks a good space though, plus its important to have somewhere you both feel comfortable in.
I have a shed thats more of a shipping container and realistically its too cold, a condensation trap and just grim to work in. Not nice.

 

[Wayland]

There were times before the roof went on that there was standing water on the concrete inside the walls.

The tops of the walls were open and there was water seeping out of bricks at various heights so probably a similar level of saturation.

 

[Wayland]

Seems to be taking about a gallon of water out of the air over a 24 hour period. This is at temperatures hovering around 10°c when the air shouldn't hold as much moisture as room temperature ( 20°c )

No wonder I've been noticing problems.

Very impressed with the dehumidifier though.

 

[Corso]

looks like a fun place to hang out

 

[Wayland]

It is nice having somewhere comfortable to work. Helps creatively as well.

I've always been able to work pretty well anywhere but this allows me to be much more organised about it. We'll see.how long that lasts but I'm enjoying it at the moment.

 

[johnbaz]

WOWSER!!

That's fabulous!!

I reckon a pot bellied stove would be great in there!!

By the way, What's the lever action rifle in the saddle holster on the shelf??


John

 

[Wayland]

I'd love a wood stove in there but it would take up too much space.

It's a replica of an old Winchester that I leathered up for one of the Steam Tent camps this year. Non firing of course otherwise I wouldn't leave it lying around.

 

[johnbaz]

I'd love a wood stove in there but it would take up to one Uco space.

It's a replica of an old Winchester that I leathered up for one of the Steam Tent camps this year. Non firing of course otherwise I wouldn't leave it lying around.

It's fabulous Gary!!

That pic is brilliant- Straight outta the 1860's!!


John

 

[Roger]

Left the dehumidifier on overnight and emptied two litres of water from the tank this morning...

I think this thing is going to earn it's keep.

Glad its working out and drawing out the moisture rather than your stock acting like blotting paper as there's nothing harder to get out than the smell of mould on your kit.

 

[Corso]

Cool pic

any advice on where to get a vest like that?

 

[Wayland]

Cool pic

any advice on where to get a vest like that?

I had that one tailor made for me but I think the lady that made it has stopped taking commissions now unfortunately.