Popular Woodworking 2002-06 № 128, страница 26
I almost forgot one of the most important parts of my new shop: Callie. Every woodshop needs a shop dog. She keeps me company, chases dropped tools and generally keeps things lively.This is just one of Callie's favorite places to hang.The well-lit corner provides a great place for fine work on the scroll saw. One addition to my machinery that I highly recommend is the foot pedal by the band saw to turn the dust collector on and off. It saves a few steps and makes it easier to remember to keep the dust out of the air. protects a lifetime of accumulated tools and also will call the fire department in case it detects smoke. I did run into some snags. First, I'm 25 percent over my budget. I expected that, and so should you if you build a new shop. I had to install a retention pond to control the roof and parking lot runoff ($8,000); the shop lane and 20-car parking lot had to be paved to comply to code ($10,000); architect's fee ($2,000, even if you do most of your own preliminary design work and have the help of J.V.S. students); engineer's site plan and required building permits ($1,250); and extra gravel for the access lane and raising the elevation grade for the slab floor ($4,000). And then there's the miscellaneous extras from emergency exit signs, locking gate, plumbing extras and landscaping (another $3,000). There were some good things about the process, too. Over the years I've accumulated thousands of board feet of Midwestern hardwoods, and I've always dreamed about having a barn for lumber drying and storage. My new property came with a beauty of a barn! The post-and-beam work in the barn dates back to 1840, according to a local historian. All posts are hand hewn. Though the barn is in relatively good shape, it does need some fixing up. I figure about one year's work. But guess what? I have to make the barn comply with local covenants. That means another $20,000 in roofing and siding! PW —Scott Phillips, contributing editor AMERICAN WOODSHOPS Woodworkers love to see the shops of other woodworkers. And few people see as many notable shops as Scott Phillips, host of PBS' "The American Woodshop." Every issue, Phillips takes us inside the shops of some of the finest craftsmen (and women) in America.You can see more about Phillips' new shop by tuning in to "The American Woodshop"on your local PBS station or visit Woodcraft Supply (www.woodcraft.com) to purchase a videotape of the show. Build Your Own Corporate Ladder. We can supply the right tools. Become a Woodcraft Franchise Owner. Owning your own business can be empowering, especially when power tools are involved.Turn your love for woodworking into a dynamic investment by becoming a Woodcraft retail store franchise owner. Contact us soon. Opportunities are limited. To find out more contact: Bill Carroll Director of Franchise Operations 304-422-5412 F02PW06Q .WOODCRAFT 1177 Rosemar Road, P.O. Box 245 Parkersburg, WV 26102-0245 Looking for quality woodworking information on the Web? Log on to It's your fast and easy connection to 100s of woodworking Web sites. You'll find accurate, updated links to tool manufacturers, project plans, catalogs, discussion groups and much more. Check out this FREE service. Log on today! CIRCLE NO. 26 ON FREE INFORMATION CARD. |
