DIY Workshops: show em off

[Living the Highlife]

If you fellow DIY’ers are like me at all, the word extravagant comes to mind. I will be going on deployment soon, and when I get back, I plan on building a shed/workshop for all my hammocking/DIY related stuff. No space is being allotted for yard junk or anything like that. I have full permission from the boss lady herself to let my imagination run free. Since I normally run my hammock imagination through you fine folks, I pose the question, if you had free reign to build a decent sized shed/garage strictly for a workshop and hammocking related business, how would you do it, and what type of stuff would you add? Keep in mind that I have about a 15’ x 15’ leeway here, and not much more, so I am limited in space, but I have seen some cool workshops in that small of an area. For those that already have an area to which I’m speaking, can you please snap some photos? I have six months to plan and work on this idea, so I want it to be perfect.

[Klaussinator]

Awesome predicament you're in there buddy. Sounds like you've got a great gal!


With 15x15 available, you've got lots of options. Here are some things I'd work into the plan if I was putting it together:

- 15' is a good hang length. Anchor points on two of the walls for testing a setup or rigging, or for "indoor hanging" when the mood strikes.

- Create a nice big workspace around your sewing machine to make handling all that fabric a bit easier.

- Leave a large enough area of smooth, clean, uncluttered floor space to lay out projects.

- Do you have a tree nearby? Locate the building so you can hang between the tree and a porch post or other outside anchor point.

- And just my personal preference-- Keep it rustic. This is after all, a pastime typically enjoyed in the woods!

Please let us know what you come up with, and be safe during your deployment!

-Klauss

[dragon360]

Shug, at some point, posted his Man Cave/Nut Hut shots and he has a heck of place! You can see much of it in his videos as well. Would be great to take a look at.

[OneEye]

Air Force? Where are you headed.

I'm out right now and my wife has suggested building an outbuilding for a workshop, but it would be for more than just hammocking. I'm going to make a few folding kayaks for the family...

Good luck on your deployment and the follow-up projects.

[Klaussinator]

. . . I'm going to make a few folding kayaks for the family.

Cool! I used to own a Folbot, great memories!

-Klauss

[Living the Highlife]

Air Force? Where are you headed.

I'm out right now and my wife has suggested building an outbuilding for a workshop, but it would be for more than just hammocking. I'm going to make a few folding kayaks for the family...

Good luck on your deployment and the follow-up projects.

Navy Submariner, but can't say where I'm headed. thanks for the best wishes, I'm still a few months out now. At least I get to be here for the holidays.

[doogie]

First - thanks for your service.

+1 on anchor points
+1 on large area to work with fabric
I would add
- Good lighting and windows
- it would be nice to be able to open things up and still keep the bugs out during the summer months.

Good Luck with it.

[hppyfngy]

I'll offer a couple of pics of my current space. I'm working on the walls, (plaster,) and it's messy sooo... It's about 12 x 14 I think.



Definitely recommend a place to hang and a "test" the equipment. Preferably including a blanket and a place for books or other reading material. You know, for the full effect.

Shelving. Can't have too much shelving.



I repurposed an old computer desk as my sewing table. Works for me.



I can get the hammock out the way and use the floor for some things, but it'a a little cramped. If I'm cutting anything big I have to use the dining room or something. I can't keep this place cleared out enough...

[Arothian]

I enjoyed seeing the stack of hammock blanks there (atleast I think those are ) Can't have enough of those handy

[hppyfngy]

I enjoyed seeing the stack of hammock blanks there (atleast I think those are ) Can't have enough of those handy

Good call.

10 minute hammock at the ready in various colors.