Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating - Finishing Lure Shop/Getting Started with Pencils

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eastendlu

12-23-2009 10:36 AM

You need more suction on that dust collector.:smash:

Striperknight

12-23-2009 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by eastendlu (Post 734068)

You need more suction on that dust collector.:smash:

Or a basket with no holes in it.lol:grins:

Rockfish9

12-23-2009 12:43 PM

or maybe a pet hampster to bed in the basket...

Eric Roach

12-23-2009 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ecduzitgood (Post 733991)

Lookin good!! Your lucky to have a dad that is able and willing to help; treasure these moments and take plenty of pictures they are priceless.

My dad truly is "the man". We went to Montauk together this past October. We spend as much time together as we can these days.

Eric Roach

12-23-2009 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by GattaFish (Post 734030)

...Make sure you plan ahead and put lots of electrical outlets so you can move anything anywhere later on...Plan to vent a spraybooth outside...If possible plan to vent your dust collector outside...

There are 9 outlets in the shop. The dust collector, lathe and air filter will all be on their own circuits. The lighting is on its own circuit to prevent dimming. Everything is wired 20-amp.

The drying cabinet, spraybooth, finishing chest & lead smelting operation are all going in a 4' x 8' enclosure on the other side of the basement. I'm putting in an explosion-proof hood in there which vents to the outside.

I think I'm OK with the dust collector -- it's one of those 1 micron cannister types.

Eric Roach

12-23-2009 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by eskimo (Post 733994)

shop looks great. I can't offer much advice as my stuff is all over the place but something to keep in mind is don't set up anything so it's permanent.

Over time you will find certain tools to be a nuisance where they are and want to move them around and so on.

That's good advice. I'm trying not to build anything around where I think the equipment will always stay.

Eric Roach

12-23-2009 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffthechef (Post 733996)

God Bless your father man. That shop's special in more ways than one. make sure you geta picture of the first plug you make and post it!
jeff

I sure will.

Eric Roach

12-23-2009 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by GattaFish (Post 734030)

I can offer a little advice,,,,, since most is still fresh in my mind after building a shop this spring and still working on it,,,,

Make sure you plan ahead and put lots of electrical outlets so you can move anything anywhere later on,
Plan to vent a spraybooth outside
lower the bench your lathe will be on so it is at a comfortable height to use
If possible plan to vent your dust collector outside,,,
I also built my benchtop out of double thickness MDF then put two coats of poly on it,,,,

Most importantly enjoy the time with your dad,,,,

you might get an idea or two from here http://www.striped-bass.com/Stripert...9393-shop.html

BTW: That's a beautiful shop!

Grapenuts

12-25-2009 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Tagger (Post 733887)

and how do you catch a squirrel ?

Thats easy......8 lb mono to nut ..mono leads to the window....place super glue on nut...toss nut into known feeding ground,,wait for the bump...count to 4...drag his arse up to the window...let window fall..fight over.

Eric Roach

01-03-2010 10:17 PM

Man...I have a ways to go before getting this shop completed. Made the classic mistake of trying to hang 3/8" sheet rock on the ceiling. Sagged perciptively; took it all down.

I hope to be turning by early February...Looks like I'll be ready just in time for Plug Fest.

GattaFish

01-04-2010 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Eric Roach (Post 736546)

Thanks,,, Sounds like you methodically planned out the right stuff for your shop long before you started banging nails,,,,,

I used plywood instead of sheet rock in my shop,,,, it was a little bit of a pain but worth it and only $9 a sheet and was able to use the same cutout tool for the outlet boxes,, Now I don't worry about putting holes in it,,,,

Value that time with your dad,,, :uhuh::uhuh:

and keep the progress pictures coming,,,, I wish I had done that when I did mine,,,

Eric Roach

02-02-2010 09:54 PM

Progress

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Getting there...We are slow as hell, but I'm having a great time building the shop with my dad.

Of course, this morphed into creation of a separate rod-building room, as well as heavy duty shelving installation, etc.

Looks like it might be all done around Plugfest.

GattaFish

02-03-2010 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Eric Roach (Post 744153)

but I'm having a great time building the shop with my dad.

Looks like it might be all done around Plugfest.

Glad you are having the chance, That time is not replaceable,,,,,,, and is incredibly special

Last spring and summer I was able to do the same,,,, Had huge plans to finish and build some plugs and make my first ever Plug fest,,,..

Unfortunately all my winter plans for building plugs and life priorities changed due to my dads health,,,

Keep those pics coming,,,

Charleston

02-03-2010 10:02 AM

Roach; Read the rules, sheet rock is not allowed in plug shop. :smash:

Eric Roach

02-03-2010 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by GattaFish (Post 744241)

Thanks, I surely will.

Eric Roach

02-03-2010 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Charleston (Post 744244)

Roach; Read the rules, sheet rock is not allowed in plug shop. :smash:

Uh oh...Any other rules I'm unaware of?

numbskull

02-03-2010 05:30 PM

Put a sink near where you plan to paint.

Eric Roach

02-03-2010 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by numbskull (Post 744359)

Put a sink near where you plan to paint.

I framed-out a 5' x 10' section of the basement which I'll use for gear storage, but probably will convert to a seal/paint/lead-smelting room. It already has 8" duct-work vented to the outside. I'd have to have a plumber come in and install a sink.

If I go this way, it won't be until next autumn...I'm over-budget on the wood shop and I have other projects to sink $ into before fishing season starts.

So...I'll be painting in the shop and without a sink this first year. I imagine I'll have to invest in some Mason jars when I start spraying acrylics.

Eric Roach

03-20-2011 08:05 AM

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Finishing the shop was put on hold last spring so I could actually build some plugs. Work started again in autumn and should be done in a weekend or two.

It'll be nice to actually start building again.

Built a cabinet around the dust collector to limit noise, still have to drill-out the exit holes. Finishing the main bench with cabinets now. After the white Formica tops, all that will be left is the laminate flooring.

blondterror

03-20-2011 09:49 AM

Beautiful shop Eric...

I wish I had big windows... I have one opening cellar window and a bulkhead door with cement stairs.. so I can get some x ventilation

striperman36

03-20-2011 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Tagger (Post 732513)

On the beach/rivers I like gliding pencils . but usually opt for a spook .. although my best river PP this year was a 80's factory loaded 5.25" Cordell .. .. In the canal I like bouncing pencils (hawg hunter style weighting).. I call it "The trying to get the hell out of the water " look .. cast like missles too ..

So can we see pics of gliding and bouncing pencils?

mfm22

04-01-2011 09:47 AM

Holy smokes nice set up !! too nice ,get it dirty ,dusty ,soon:biglaugh:

Eric Roach

04-01-2011 08:39 PM

I know, tell me about it. I've been laying the laminate floor all day. Finish that tomorrow, cut & stain baseboard, touch-up paint. Install baseboard Sunday, equipment back in, rig dust collection...Finally start building again.

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