Tiny shed based shops good for your health!

[dbhost]

I had a colleague snicker when he saw Pappy's Playpen, and Perigrini's shed / shop due to the small size, and the fact that these guys have to roll their big tools outside to do any real work. Well getting those tools, and your person outside just might lead to a longer life!

http://www.canada.com/topics/news/na...f-4aaa38aa6ebc

I always thought Flourescent lighting was bad for you...

Like all things, moderation is key though. Sunburn, and the increased chances of skin cancer that follow will dramatically reduce your lifespan as well...

The advantage of being able to catch a fresh breeze with good clean air is also worth considering folks!

I wasn't sure if I should have placed this thread in Shop Setup, Layout and Design, or Around the Coffee Pot. So mods... Sorry if I posted this in the wrong place, feel free to move it where it belongs....

That takes us back to yesterdays discussion. Getting real sunlight is good, getting too much is bad. You will want to use some sort of shade / shelter overhead while working during the heat of the day to avoid sunburn (not to mention a cooked skull). You may also seriously consider using sunblock.

Guys with Shed / Small Garage shops. Keep posting pics and discussions of how you are laying out and using your space, and even how you are using your outside space... We need ideas to work with!

[pelligrini]

I don't know about everyone else, but when it's 95 in the shade I tend to avoid any direct contact with the sun. Tool surfaces can get pretty darned hot if they catch some rays too. I left my black tablesaw wrenches in direct sunlight for a few hours this weekend, boy those things can sure get hot.

Another thing about working mostly outside is that dust collection isn't that big of a need as it would be in a closed shop. I'll still do some chip collection, but I don't really worry about the little stuff. It doesn't stick around very long at all.

[docrowan]

I chop down my 4X8 sheets outside my shop with a circular saw and cutting grid. Dust collection is a not an issue out there and I have great visibility and plenty of room to work.

[LinuxRandal]

With a small shop, your forced to bring things outside, which means more excercise, lugging the tools around and setting up. Then you have more cross ventilation, that changes the dust air ratio.


That said, with my shop (with its 6' ceiling), I try to work outside as much as possible. Plus, when it is 95 outside, it can be hotter then that in. (I've lived without a/c for 15 years)

[ironhat]

Being moderately inept at performing a 'search' I couldn't find the pics of Don's shop. As I recall he had some plywood decking and canvas shading too. I hope Pappy sees this and can direct us to the thread. Pretty impressive use of space.

[dbhost]

Pappy's Webshots Album.

Don't say I never did anything for ya...

[ironhat]

Thanks, dbhost. Close but no cigar - LOL! I was invisioning a few pics from this website but that (the one you posted the link to) album actually shows more detail on 'how it's done'.

[Pappy]

Chiz, the pictures I posted recently on changes I am making inside are all on the "Playpen Remodel" album. "Pappy's Playpen" is mostly outside shots but needs to be updated.

[ironhat]

Thanks for the link to pics, Pappy. You are one very organized cat. I guess those years in the Marines helped with that!