Must Have Shop Items

[jmc]

I built my first shop after my Eldest Son was grown and had left home. 2nd Son was a Senior in HS. 3rd Son was a Freshman.

I waited too long. I should have built it 10 years earlier and shared it with my Sons.

If you would use a shop, build it now, by whatever means is needed. Especially if you have kids at home.

That reminds me- when I built a swingset for our preschooler, I put it right outside of the detached shop, rather than in the immediate yard. We spent a lot of time out there together, each doing our own thing.

Similarly, if you have shop room inside, a refrigerator box is a terrible thing to waste. They make a great hideout, with window holes and flapped doors. Extra credit if your child gets to decide where the holes go.

 

[Doofy]

https://www.amazon.com/Eaton-C25DND...mt=p&keywords=c25dnd330&qid=1584224595&sr=8-1

This is it. A contactor. Very smart addition and is reasonably priced.

 

[the old grind]

A guy could use this 2-pole contactor. >$15 https://www.homedepot.com/p/Noark-4...ERCH=REC-_-pipsem-_-300813253-_-300812706-_-N



Use this to time the contactor's coil. Rated for 220v at higher amps that required for the contactor. <$30 FF6MC - Intermatic - Commercial Spring Wound In-Wall Timer Switch | 1Bulbs.com

Hooking these up is as intuitive and as simple as it looks. Neutral and ground wires are not switched with a 2-pole switch setup.

 

[Big Barn]

That reminds me- when I built a swingset for our preschooler, I put it right outside of the detached shop, rather than in the immediate yard. We spent a lot of time out there together, each doing our own thing.

Similarly, if you have shop room inside, a refrigerator box is a terrible thing to waste. They make a great hideout, with window holes and flapped doors. Extra credit if your child gets to decide where the holes go.

Nice

 

[Diggin It]

That's what I have ... crank it past 10 or 15 and I'm usually good for most of what I do. Mine's only 110 though.

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

^^ Maybe a container to toss your finger(s) in?

Thank goodness, I have never even come close to injury when using the table saw or miter saw. The safest tool in the shop (at least I used to think so) bit my fingers real good one time.... the drill press.... yes the drill press! I had it on top speed, countersinking some oak with a brad point spiral wood bit. I thought it was in the chuck correctly, but only 2 of the teeth had hold of it. When it made contact with the wood, it started spiraling around and put about 10 slices down the length of my index finger before I even knew what was happening!

I wrapped it up in my t-shirt and went in the house.... some cleaning, gauze pads, and tape....I was good as new. Until the pain started half hour later. I was lucky for sure. I now have respect for even the simplest tool.... including screwdrivers.... that is another story for later:shocked:

 

[countrybumpkin]

I like the contactor Idea Richard has, I have always been around compressors wire hot 24/7. In my new shop I have been thinking about a way to shut it off, the compressor is outside the shop area in my cold storage area and with two walk in doors it was going to be a lot more wiring but my lights are all wired with three way switches so all I will need to do is tap into one of the light fixtures closets to the compressor wiring.

 

[aczlan]

Hooking these up is as intuitive and as simple as it looks. Neutral and ground wires are not switched with a 2-pole switch setup.

Yep, just have to get the DPST version.

That's a new one me too. So can you explain the crank timer a little more? I manually select a time period or program it or what? Thanks!!!

This is the one that I ordered: https://www.amazon.com/Intermatic-FF12HHC-Timer-Brushed-Finish/dp/B000LDEO26/
12 hour time limit, crank to set how long you will be in the shop, switches both hot lines.

Aaron Z

 

[sodamo]

Has anybody mentioned First Aid stuff yet?

My more complete kit is in the shop. Other odds and ends throughout the house, but I always know this kit is good.

 

[sodamo]

Yes and video surveillance. And now we have to add dog food and treats.

Already have treats in mine snd the dogs know it. Had to open a new jar this morning.