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Mike's Dream Shop (updated pics 9/2011) - not just a dream anymore.

Aug 13, 2011
5 comments

  After 20 years of dreaming, the dream shop is in progress and close to reality.  Two weeks away from moving in my tools.  Never again spending more time moving and setting up tools...

Mike's Dream Shop (updated pics 9/10)- not just a dream anymore.

Aug 13, 2011
4 comments

After 20 years of dreaming, the dream shop is in progress and close to reality.  I am finally moving in tools this weekend.  Never again spending more time moving and setting up tools than...


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Re: Mike's Dream Shop (updated pics 9/10)- not just a dream anymore.

The title should be REALITY SHOP

Mikes daughter : )

posted: 1:51 pm on November 25th  

Re: Mike's Dream Shop (updated pics 9/10)- not just a dream anymore.

Ready to start moving in tools this weekend. Friday afternoon and Saturday morning before coaching little league football game.

posted: 9:54 pm on September 15th  

Re: Poll: The Next FWW Tool Test

I mentioned this before, please review cyclone dust collectors. Many of us need help cutting through the marketing hyperbole to facts about performance, efficiency, etc. Please compare ClearVue, Oneida, Grizzly, and others. Dust collectors are an area filled with strong opinions that approach religious zeal, but what are the facts. A side by side comparison is the way to go and FineWoodworking is the right group to bring some clear, unbiased comparison to the situation.

posted: 7:39 am on September 14th  

Re: Mike's Dream Shop (updated pics 9/2011) - not just a dream anymore.

Latheman - new picture added today showing near final view of shop. Foundation rub will happen this week. Doing some finish stain/poly on the interior, but mostly ready to load tools.

posted: 12:23 am on September 11th  

Re: Mike's Dream Shop (updated pics 9/2011) - not just a dream anymore.

Thanks for the comment. The windows should go in tomorrow. Paint this week, finish last bit of trim, then finish electrical next week. It is so close I can smell the scent of fresh milled wood. More pictures to come.

posted: 2:07 pm on August 23rd  

Re: Mike's Dream Shop (updated pics 9/10)- not just a dream anymore.

I am in Sugarhouse. I'll ping you once I am move in ready. My daughter is teasing me about having an open house since so many in the neighborhood want to see the finished product. Thanks, Mike

posted: 9:31 am on August 14th  

Re: Caption Contest Winner!

I know it looks like I am showing off my work, but I am really showing off my bicep...How do you like my gun ladies?

posted: 9:33 am on August 7th  

Re: Poll: The Next FWW Tool Test

I will repeat a previous post by
https://www.finewoodworking.com/profile/davidbrum
He said it so well. I am shopping for a cyclone collector for my shop that under construction as I write this. I need guidance on the same points David stated. Thanks, Mike

How about a test of cyclone systems? It would be great to see some data that cut through the hype about which ones work and which don't. What I'd like to see:

1) 3 or 4 major brands tested (Griz, Oneida, Penn State, Clearview)

2)measurements of cyclone effectiveness, i.e. how clean does the filter stay?

3)measurements of filter effectiveness, i.e. how clean is the air after is passes through the filter?

4)Noise comparison

5)Simple cfm test to see if suction matches manufacturers data.

I would personally like to get a cyclone, but the claims and counter claims are really confusing!

posted: 10:34 pm on May 26th