Posted by: @russ
I’m proof, @tv101,  that you can waffle on in this forum without having built anything. 🤣😂……..yet. 

@russ 🎯💯 🤣

Posted by: @russ I’m going to try and keep it from clogging up but the desire to buy the next tool is always there Oh yes! When I put up my first shed, my wife kept asking “are you sure…   Read more»

Posted by: @boo @russ I think you’ll pick it up quicker than you think. It’s only natural to be anxious at first but you’ll soon get into it. Cheers @boo.  If I had unlimited wood then I could be a…   Read more»

Posted by: @russ I’ll give it a go but I might end up holding you back. I’m going to have a wee practice on some scrap wood with some of the shaping techniques before I start but I’ll let you…   Read more»

When there is a will, there is a way! So happy for you @Russ. Ample space, top job on the workbenches. In due time you will make it truly your own and building your art. Just make sure to make…   Read more»

Posted by: @mattbeels Congratulations @russ! Sounds like you’re getting a handle on the storage, now get to building! Looking forward to seeing it come together… Thank you @mattbeels.  The ball is definitely starting to roll again.  🎶🎸🙏🙂

Congratulations @russ! Sounds like you’re getting a handle on the storage, now get to building! Looking forward to seeing it come together…

Posted by: @russ
It’s well insulated and will soon be properly ventilated.

If that’s the case you shouldn’t need a dehumidifier should you?

Posted by: @russ if I manage to keep it tidy One thing worth doing is to figure out which tools you use often and mount them to a board on the wall. I’m very limited on space here and can’t…   Read more»

@russ I think that plastic cases will be fine with silica gel if you’ve got it. I’ve been storing mine like that for years and don’t have any problems. The part most likely to rust is the Chuck, so you…   Read more»

@russ Silica gel is good in an enclosed space. I don’t keep original boxes as they are only bits of cardboard and I don’t see the point of being precious about stuff like that as it’s never going to be…   Read more»

Posted by: @russ Does anyone have any thoughts or advice about storing my power tools and hand tools in my shed over the winter months. All the power tools still have there original cases.  There’s no heating on other than…   Read more»

@russ  The offer of a friend’s workshop hasn’t quite materialised yet so inspired by@robin, I’ve decided to convert my wee 8’x6′ garden shed into my workspace. Congratulations on your new workspace, what a nice warm feeling it is to have…   Read more»

Nice @Russ! Must be a nice feeling to own a proper place to build guitars..Are you going to make cabinets and drawers and such in there too?    I am also setting up my workshop at the moment. But is…   Read more»

Posted by: @boo @russ you should definitely get an electrician to install power in your workshop, it will make life a lot easier. Using extension leads is ok for now but it’s such a pain. I’m giving it some serious…   Read more»

@russ you should definitely get an electrician to install power in your workshop, it will make life a lot easier. Using extension leads is ok for now but it’s such a pain. 

@russ
I work in my garage and don’t have any heating. Sometimes I plug in a dehumidifier to clear the damp.

Posted by: @rocknroller912 @russ Your work space is looking good but you have picked the hardest time of year to start. Your right @rocknroller912. Timing hasn’t been kind. I’m hoping for some nice crisp dry weather. I know it’s still…   Read more»

@russ
Your work space is looking good but you have picked the hardest time of year to start. 

Posted by: @russ My first build will be Mark’s Bandsman design following his course step by step @russ you won’t be disappointed, I think as well if you’re using the kit from Mark you’ll avoid some of the mistakes I…   Read more»