I wasn’t planning to redo the workshop after only 8 months, but I found a sewing machine that was incredible and I couldn’t pass on that. On top of the sewing machine, I also got a leather skiver. So now I suddenly had two rather large machines that required more space to be squeezed out from somewhere.
I ended up doing a slight rearrangement of the shelving so I was able free up an entire wall. This way I had just enough space for the machines while not losing any existing shelving. I 3D modeled the layout first and I was skeptical about how it would actually look, but had to commit and try it out anyway. There wasn’t any other realistic possibilities to free up this much space, and I was going to pick up the machines in a week…
I still followed the original thought that everything needs to have its own place, and everything must be usable and accessible without the need of moving anything. I think it ended up being very functional, and not even looking that bad when all shelves are filled with stuff.
It looks surprisingly tidy even when pretty much all the available space is used up. Now the shelves create a small “island” on one side, with a small space in the middle for the Mesla, bicycles, etc.Now the laser cutter/drafting table is a neighbour with the new leather skiver and a rack for hides. I also added two very large lamps above the skiver and the lathe so I can see what I’m doing.The workbench is unchanged, and can still be converted to a welding table by removing the HDPE cutting plate from the top. I’m still loving it, and nothing beats nearly a tonne of metal in front of you while sitting in the Ultimate Workshop Chair.This is the new top dog of the workshop: Dürkopp Adler 669. It’s an awesome machine and still way above my level. I can’t wait for the time when I’m able to take the full advantage of it.The skiver is Kraft KF-801 industrial edge skiver. It makes it a breeze to prepare leather for sewing. The lathe is now neighboring the Kemppi Kempact 323A mig welder. The placement of the lathe is not optimal with it being right next to the hide rack. When using it, I cover the hides and the skiver to protect them from swarf and oil. The mag drill still lives on the table, and the bandsaw is on its own spot as well. The huge fly press has been extremely useful, and is on its perfect spot bolted to the end of the table. The lighting has been working great. It is a true pleasure to work on the table.
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