The Space I Have
July 24, 2008 – 8:08 pmHaven’t posted in what seems like an eternity. I have been caught up in the new job, finding a place to live, moving into that place, figuring out all of the stuff that I forgot to bring with from home and then making multiple trips to the store to get those “necessities”. I never realized how much crap I needed for just a minimal existence. I mean, all I do is go to work, come home, eat, then sleep. When you fail to bring things like pots, pans, dishes, eating utensils, soap, laundry stuff (oh how I miss having a washer and dryer), ect. it gets kind of annoying. I did, however, bring the important stuff like: computers, speakers, xbox, bass guitar and an audio mixing board. Hell Yeah!!!
I do miss my woodworking tools and the smell of all that woodworking goodness that comes with it. I was so close to getting my shop complete in Alabama and ready to get building stuff, it was getting exciting. Then BAM! I was pulled away to this job in South Carolina. I have to say though, it is really nice here. The weather is great and the area is beautiful. Wish I could enjoy more of it.
But anyway,
Back to the point of the post.
Here is the place where I am thinking of placing my future workbench.
As you can see there is not much room. Also, I have the carpet issue. I can’t put the bench anywhere else in the apartment as I am sharing it with my coworker who is bringing his family here to live. I was thinking of laying a wooden platform so that there would be a place for the wood shavings/chips to fall, that could easily be swept up. I am not sure how well this would be for any kind of sawing. I do have a screened in porch if I needed to do any sawdust intensive work.
I have replaced the air mattress, on the floor, with a real twin bed so I did gain a little more room from what you see in the picture.
The window is huge so lighting is great.
What do you guys think? Should I just wait until I get back home or should I go for it and piss off the neighbors with a couple of late night mortise and tenon sessions?
Eric
6 Responses to “The Space I Have”
Eric,
That depends on how long your stay is gonna be.
If its over six months, why not tune your hand skills? That’s not gonna make too much noise or sawdust. I’ve just started playing with making dovetails and find that, in itself, quite enjoyable.
By Vic on Jul 24, 2008
Vic,
That was my plan anyway. The only power tool I plan on getting is a cordless drill/circular saw combo. The saw will be used to rough cut any lumber that needs to be cut down into manageable chunks as they come off my truck.
As far as the messing with the neighbors, I meant the one directly below me. I am sure any pounding is going to translate below.
Eric.
By Eric on Jul 25, 2008
Have you had a chance to find out the layout of the apartment downstairs? It’s more than likely the same as your apartment, and if they work similar hours, they shouldn’t be in the bedroom to bother, unless of course…:D
By Vic on Jul 25, 2008
what if you build a small wooden platform, several planks across 2 or 3 perpendicular beams under the bench to dampen noise ? would that work, just vacuum and dust out of carpet when you leave
By runningwood on Jul 26, 2008
I was kind of thinking that myself runningwood. More for the ease of cleanup, but I do think a side benefit would be the noise dampening.
Eric
By Eric on Jul 26, 2008
Don’t ask me. Mama’s got me replaceing the deck down at the lake house. I never thought I’d hate going to the lake.
By Dad on Jul 29, 2008