Guest ford hallam Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 Hi Sergei, that work space looks far too tidy! ...and could you explain the use of the yellow tool on the left of the photo please? Namaste, Ford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergey_osipov Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 Hi Sergei, that work space looks far too tidy! ...and could you explain the use of the yellow tool on the left of the photo please? Namaste, Ford Hi Ford, I was to use this chance since this such rare event, when my place is tidy! Hmmm... I wonder if you don't know how to use this one of main carver tools!? Regards, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl Carvalho Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 Aloha My temporary workspace shoe horned into a corner of one of the shops. KC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil White Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 Hi Karl, Interesting space. Where do you sit? The engraver's block and pitch block on the stumps are an interesting idea. Do you always have them mounted this way? I kind of like the idea. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl Carvalho Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 Aloha Phil, I sit between the stump on the left and those red boxes on the right. Actually, the beauty of it is that I can move all around. I sit on a wide, low stool/platform with zabutons (cushions). Accessories like the blocks come and go to shelves. I can sit close, cross-legged, or add a few zabs to sit higher with my knees on either side to act as elbow rests (see avatar to left). I gives me a sense of intimacy (no cracks, Ford ) when I can get up close to the work. There is a solar system of lighting above me, in various wavelengths. The drawer extends out about 24", with the slides going out another 20". I started out working on the ground, as a carpenter using Japanese tools. I like it. Low center of gravity. I built a 36 sq. ft. workbench indoors, then gave it up to the other crafters in the family. So now I'm back outside and...it's fine with me. KC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil White Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 Hi Karl, fantastic way of working! Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janel Posted August 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 All through the winter, I will be thinking about you at your carving area. Even in the summer! Envy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ford hallam Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 Aloha Karl, I like your set up, it is nice and personal, and as you say, intimate . I like to sit low when paying homage to the rice juice...less distance to fall , especially when my legs fall asleep from sitting cross legged for too long. namaste, Ford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Bonham Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 Hi, I have been working on a "bug" project for a while and thought you should see what a "not cleaned for a picture" bench looks like. I'll share the finished "bug" later this week. Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred E. Zweig Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 Janel, The tool is called a Bench Pin Holder. It is available from many different jewelry supply stores. Here are some links to ones that can be purchased online. http://shorinternational.com/BenchPin.htm http://www.grobetusa.com/ProductDescriptio...onbenchpin.html http://www.jatayu.com/Merchant2/merchant.m...t_Code=TAV-0102 Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janel Posted August 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 Well, Dick, Things look pretty handy and within reach . . . What a riot of activity! Thanks Fred for the links. It is interesting to consider their uses and application to any of my activities, and future explorations. Janel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donn Salt Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 Hi all..... I've enjoyed observing the working environments of others in this erstwhile gathering, thank you. This has been some time in the coming of..... The request for workshop images has been finally addressed. So here you go Tom..... A couple of quick pics from the chaos of a stone working bench. These are prompted by a workshop / demo in which I will be participating next month at the Big Sur Jade Festival, California. There could be greater detailed shots as time progresses should there be those interested. The jewelry bench is out of view in these shots and can hardly be got at presently with accumulated dumping of 'stuff' as happens on a work space not often used. And while I'm at it I can't resist the temptation to post a pic in the 'dragon' thread. Cheers .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janel Posted December 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2007 TCP membership has grown since the last post four months ago. I am posting to bring it to the top of the queue for greater visibility, and to ask the new members to post photos of their workbenches, if they wish to. It is a gentle reminder for me/us to find the bench again after the distractions of the past months. Happy carving folks! Janel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol Carter-Wientjes Posted December 30, 2007 Report Share Posted December 30, 2007 Boy are you guys all so organized and with nice clean work spaces! Rock carving starts off with water and whirling burs so stuff goes flying everywhere. To help contain the mess, here's what I call The Carving Theatre to work in. It's nothing fancy but it's a start and overdue for an upgrade with much higher walls :-) Several other pieces of equipment are nearby as well.... Carving Theatre Genie cabbing machine 4" Ameritool trim saw 8" Hi-Tech cabbing machine Micro Mark drill press with X-Y table and vise And then there are all the other little tools & gadgets, silversmithing stuff and enough rocks to open a rock shop hidden in drawers, cupboards, shelves, boxes, on my desk, in my purse..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiloboy Posted December 30, 2007 Report Share Posted December 30, 2007 well this is my new shop i just moved in to last month more room for more toys and best of all it still clean has AC!! now i can find my tools when i need them .. and with the AC i can think when i work i hope the pictures work first time posting any pictures if not sorry..i hope this is better sorry Janel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janel Posted December 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2007 Members, please remember our guidelines for image and file size: 72 dpi 640 x 480 pixel dimension 50 k file size JPEG format Among other members, I have a soda straw land-line modem, which works at only 26,400 bps. It takes ten minutes for one MB to load at that rate. Please take the extra time to prepare your images before you upload them to the forum. Thank you! Janel (Not my favorite job as admin!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiloboy Posted December 30, 2007 Report Share Posted December 30, 2007 Members, please remember our guidelines for image and file size: 72 dpi 640 x 480 pixel dimension 50 k file size JPEG format Among other members, I have a soda straw land-line modem, which works at only 26,400 bps. It takes ten minutes for one MB to load at that rate. Please take the extra time to prepare your images before you upload them to the forum. Thank you! Janel (Not my favorite job as admin!) i'm so sorry Janel i'll delete the picture and try again..i hope it works better next time.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janel Posted December 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2007 Nice photos Carol and Hiloboy, and very tidy work places! I am impressed with the organization of these spaces, with so many work stations set up for use, showing a lot of thought and planning for the use of the spaces. Thank you for sharing! Janel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Delaunay Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 hi, here is my bench , and a closer view for carving, and scrimshaw. Of course, I have another workshop with forge, anvil, beltgrinder and others tools ...for making blades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 I spent the holidays cleaning up!! In the attic I used to make my models of exhibition designs. Nowadays its a great place to carve too. The box on the left contains three computer cooling fans. With the vacuum cleaner filtering cloth on a mesh frame it makes a great air-filter. The rough stuff is sucked directly (through the remains of my petrol-funnel) into the suction-pipe of the vacuum cleaner (which is at an other part of the attic.) Small homemade vice made of beechwood and a kind of bench pin from an old doorstopper. Handy trolley. Burs burs burs. Could be a lifetime supply! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_art79 Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Hello everybody, Well your benches looks sooooooooooooooooooooooooooo professional and organised!!!!!!!!!!! One day I will get the space to have it all so organised as well, untill than I just do it my way.... Cheers, B_art79 PS the tissue roll is for my cold! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 Hi Bart, Space is overrated! I think it's all about space in your head. A working area that's big enough for two hands, a tool and a tiny carving is almost everywhere. I like working outdoors, that's why I have that little box in the trolley. It goes with me on holidays (and sometimes on long and otherwise boring visits!). At home, it's just a place where I can leave the dust and chips. Clear your mind and you can work everywhere. (btw From my point of view, most of your tools look a little too big. Try scaling down. All with respect!) ("Cut them off, lose some weight!!" John Wayne) Success with your cold! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsterling Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 Here's my response to Leon's challenge - my workbenches, in their natural state, without cleaning or staging! From top to bottom below (left to right in my studio), (1) my general workbench, (2) center image is of my lathe and mill, with the world famous "windowsill of shame" in the background (where abandoned projects end up, reminding me to lose the emotional baggage). (3) The final one is my carving station, both for metal and wood/ivory/antler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 Thanks Tom, Much appreciation. Nice place. Nice drawer chests! I myself wouldn't choose the windowsill for abandoned projects. Usual I throw them with force out of sight! I suggest you pass the gauntlet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbie Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 Hi, Concidering everybody else is brave enough to show their bench - here is my most used bench and this is clean for me. (I just hope I got it right uploading the foto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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