Man cave

[TeeDee]

Man Cave

"The term "man cave" refers to a male retreat or sanctuary in a home, often used for personal activities and hobbies. The first known published use of the phrase dates back to March 1992 in the Toronto Star, where it was humorously described as a basement. The concept gained traction with the publication of "Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus" by John Gray in 1993, which highlighted the need for men to have a personal space. The term combines "man" and "cave," evoking the idea of a secluded, private space. Over the years, the man cave has evolved to include various spaces like garages, basements, and even sheds, reflecting a desire for personal identity and relaxation. "


So - I think most Men may try to reclaim a little territory within their often shared kingdom that is known but unspoken to be their man cave.

The place they can tinker , fondle small machinery , hang out , day dream and mentally put the world to rights whilst keeping a super low profile.







I've just spent some time in mine putting up some new shelves and making it tidier after realising it needed improvement.




So what does your man cave look like??

 

[Chris]

Bit messy at the moment, usually my desk is clear but I have been catastrophically lazy for the past two weeks.

It feels like if we were to ask people to judge based entirely on our Man Caves, it would be clear which one would be handy in a fight and which one of us would be handy if your broadband wasn’t working.

 

[TeeDee]

Whats the story with the number plate?

 

[Chris]

Whats the story with the number plate?

It’s from my Grandpa’s Hillman Minx which he kept running until the late 90s.

 

[Bazzworx]

This is my cave which I built in 2021. Embarrassingly it's a bit of a mess and cluttered at the moment.

 

[johnnytheboy]

Had one in my last house and so miss my little workshop, I made fishing lures including air brushing them!

 

[Broch]

I have the luxury of having three areas that I 'work' in: the garage/workshop where I do all my metal and woodwork; what we call the 'Studio' where I do my leatherwork and artwork (which I do share with the missus 'cos her sewing machines and craft material store is in there); and the area I call my study where I ..... study! Then, of course, on top of that there's the wood

 

[TeeDee]

I have the luxury of having three areas that I 'work' in: the garage/workshop where I do all my metal and woodwork; what we call the 'Studio' where I do my leatherwork and artwork (which I do share with the missus 'cos her sewing machines and craft material store is in there); and the area I call my study where I ..... study! Then, of course, on top of that there's the wood

Well, that's at least Three photos you owe us then.

 

[CLEM]

I’ve a small flat, no garden so no Mon cave or place to put a shed for a Mon Cave. But it’s mine and i am grateful for it.
I properly understand the need for said Cave though, for a bit of peace and quiet and to not have to incessantly talk.

 

[Broch]

.. and to not have to incessantly talk.

I couldn't possibly have said that

 

[Chris]

I couldn't possibly have said that

Couldn’t get a word in edgeways?

 

[Broch]

Well, that's at least Three photos you owe us then.

Here's one to start

 

[CLEM]

Here's one to start
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Bloody ell that’s proper nice that is Mr Broch mate, very nice

 

[Silverclaws2]

My cave is my studio flat of which is used for a lot more than simply living - something of which is going to have to stop seeing as I do have a shed I could use if only I cleared it out and fixed the roof and I have the offer of another much bigger shed I can use. Problem with the sheds is there no power to either so it really is hand tools and hurricane lighting

 

[Chris]

My cave is my studio flat of which is used for a lot more than simply living - something of which is going to have to stop seeing as I do have a shed I could use if only I cleared it out and fixed the roof and I have the offer of another much bigger shed I can use. Problem with the sheds is there no power to either so it really is hand tools and hurricane lighting

How about a power station and some cheap solar for the roof of the shed? That’s my plan.

 

[Silverclaws2]

How about a power station and some cheap solar for the roof of the shed? That’s my plan.

Am collecting battery powered tools in a bid to ' get down there ', latest being an 18v 5 inch angle grinder of which most definitely cannot be used in my flat, though I have used dremel sized grinders and a six inch polishing set up 'within boxes' to catch sparks and wheel debris

My plan if I can sort the sheds out for ' hard dirty' crafting is to continue to use my flat for ' soft clean ' crafting.

But living in a small single occupancy household, ' the cave ' is the household, my place is full of my curios.

 

[Hollowlegs]

This is my cave which I built in 2021. Embarrassingly it's a bit of a mess and cluttered at the moment.

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[slingback]

I took over what was the utility to build a desk and work space and a cupboard in another part of the lodge fir storage I dream of my own big shed with a vehicle lift.

 

[trashcanman1984]

This is my cave which I built in 2021. Embarrassingly it's a bit of a mess and cluttered at the moment.

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That is lovely...i had a work shop in my home....it got ripped out to make way for home renovation.... *Sob* miss it....going to build another at some point

 

[William_Montgomery]

Bit messy at the moment, usually my desk is clear but I have been catastrophically lazy for the past two weeks.

It feels like if we were to ask people to judge based entirely on our Man Caves, it would be clear which one would be handy in a fight and which one of us would be handy if your broadband wasn’t working.

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Is that a recording (music) set up you've got there?