Ron Aylor's Workshop

You’re kicking it ‘Old School’ huh?
I would love to have my own space.
Enjoy!

-- A bad day woodworking is still better than a good day working.

well ron can i loan you an extension cord-lol.looks like you dont need one though you appear to be a hand tool junkie,im addicted to power tools myself but i do admire the art of doing it by hand.welcome to lumber jocks im sure youll find whatever you need here,enjoy.

-- working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.

BUT ….how would I run my tablesaw …..LOL

-- Tony---- Reinholds,Pa.------ REMEMBER TO ALWAYS HAVE FUN :<))

Nice shop!

Very neat I love the candle lit shot. How do you heat it though? Georgia must not get too cold in the winter

Very neat I love the candle lit shot. How do you heat it though? Georgia must not get too cold in the winter

- MSGhandmade

NO heat or A/C … this space has seen temps ranging from 12° F to 101° F!

Ron, looks like a place I could definitely get used and enjoy working in. Q: What’s the story with the raised platform in the back corner? Great visual interest, but there has to be a greater reason for it being there.

-- Don't anthropomorphize your handplanes. They hate it when you do that. - OldTools Archive -

I was just thinking about your shop last night as I was working in my new space. I’m tempted to install some oil lanterns on one wall. Then I also wondered about heating (It’s been between 20-30 degrees here at night, and 40-50 during the day). Looks like you’ve already answered that question. :-) I added an old milkhouse heater to my shop for now. It’s not exactly warm, but it keep my fingers from freezing.

-- Elroy

Ron, looks like a place I could definitely get used and enjoy working in. Q: What s the story with the raised platform in the back corner? Great visual interest, but there has to be a greater reason for it being there.

- Smitty_Cabinetshop

Ah, the little gallery, as I call it … well, this is where I keep short pieces and cut-offs, various finish supplies, and some odd and end tools. It increases floor space a bit.

It also provides access to my lumber loft above, via a step stool. Notice the platform in the candle lit photo just above the candelabra … I have similar configuration at the back of the shop as a lumber loft for 6’ to 8’ pieces. Thanks for asking!

I was in the shop today and the snow knocked the power out, it made me think of your candle chandelier and lighting, I think I might have to do something similar hah

Michael, welcome to the fold! Now … dust off those hand tools and build something in the dark! LOL!

Wow! Ron your shop is so nice. Congratulations and welcome to Lumberjocks.

helluvawreck aka Charles
http://woodworkingexpo.wordpress.com

-- helluvawreck aka Charles, http://woodworkingexpo.wordpress.com

Thank you, Charles … glad to be here!

 
With the addition of my new Hand Crank Drill Press and in preparation for my Hepplewhite Stand build, I thought it a good idea to rearrange the shop. Placing the drill press in the corner in front of the window allows for long pieces to simply pass through the open window … and cause the neighbors to wonder, “what’s he doing now?” By placing my work bench at an angle, I gained a great deal more floor space, not to mention better use of the natural light from the open door and the two small windows. Yay!

Ron, fine looking shop I could be right at home there. At some point a posting on the treadle reciprocating saw would be appreciated.

-- "With every tool obtained, there is another that is needed" DonW ( Kevin )