WORKSHOP FITTING OUT & PROJECTS
A list of projects is given on the menu bar to the
left of this page. These relate to equipment and
fittings used in the workshop. Woodturning projects
are listed on the menu bar to the right of this page.
The rest of this page is a general description of how
the workshop was fitted out with lathe &
ancillary equipment. See the links below.
Fitting
out: General Considerations
Mezzanine
Floor Access
Workshop
Heating
Installing a
Nova DVRxp Lathe
Fitting out: General Considerations.
In a small workshop my philosophy is to ensure
tidyness, with the consequent elimination of trip
hazards, and also to ensure everything is immediately
to hand. So a mantra of A place for everything and
everything in its place, is of prime importance
to achieve these ends. Portability of machinery is
also very important, in a small area, to ensure
maximum utilisation of available space. This end is
achieved by my bandsaw, small lathe and free standing
tool sharpening grinder being mounted on castors so
that they can be re-positioned according to task.
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Mezzanine Floor Access.
The mezzanine floor (above the workshop ceiling), can
only be accessed from the confines of the vestibule
(entrance area) of the garage. The solution for this
is to use an extendable ladder (NOT a
step-ladder, which is too cumbersome in such a
confined space). The ideal product is a telescopic
ladder such as the Telesteps pictured below.
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Photograph of Telesteps in compacted
mode.
These aluminium alloy telescopic steps are a
brilliant invention, especially for a situation
such as this where access is restricted. In
compacted mode, the steps are no more than
77mm (2' 6¼") in height. They
extend, by intervals, to a maximum height of
3,200mm (3.20 metres, 10' 6"). See
following photo (below) to see them in use for
accessing the mezzanine floor in this garage
project.
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Photograph of Telesteps in extended
mode
The Telesteps are shown in the vestibule
of the garage, in partially extended mode,
providing access to the mezzanine floor above
the workshop. They are ideal for this purpose.
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Workshop Heating.
Because the workshop has thermally insulated walls,
insulation above the ceiling and double glazed
windows and door, it can easily be kept warm even on
the coldest winter morning, using a modest heater.
After carrying out some research, I opted for a small
2.5Kw electrically powered thermostatically
controlled oil filled radiator which has proved more
than adequate for keeping the workshop warm, and
which is safe as well as compact. Mounted on castors,
it can easily be moved around the workshop as
required.
The specification is:
- 13 Fins
- 6 heat settings and 3 power settings up to 2.5Kw
- Adjustable thermostat
- Built-in timer, ensuring you only get heat when
you want and need it
- Mounted on castors
- Dimensions (LWH): 580mm x 250mm x 630mm
- Weight: 15.3kg
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Photograph of oil filled electric
radiator.
This Clarke radiator is more than
adequate for keeping the workshop warm on even
the coldest of winter days!.
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Radiator as used in the Workshop.
The radiator is compact and easily moved on
it's castors to fit in with various workshop
operations.
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Installing a Nova DVRxp Lathe.
The first task was to install my Nova DVRxp
lathe on it's cast iron stand. This is my largest
piece of machinery and the obvious place to site it
was next to the window at the far end of the
workshop. It is not a realistic option to mount such
a heavy piece of machinery on castors and it was
bedded and levelled on wooden laths on the concrete
floor of the workshop.
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Assembling my Nova DVRxp lathe.
23rd October 2015.
The cast iron bed of the lathe is supported on
a folding workbench whilst one of the cast iron
legs is bolted on.
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The Nova DVRxp lathe installed and in use.
4th April 2016.
The lathe assembled and in use.
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