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   3fingers | Dec 23, 2003 03:50pm | #1

   where is the shop?

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   IronDog | Dec 23, 2003 09:59pm | #2

   3fingers,

   The shop is in downtown baltimore, ground floor, with high ceilings, heat,

   and off street loading access.

   The shop is going to be upgraded over time with a 3 hp Onieda system being installed and low bay lighting on the list for the coming year.

   Thanks,

   Tom

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   jwnyc | Dec 23, 2003 10:55pm | #3

   I currently rent bench spacae myself. It's a great deal for me cause I get access to all the tools including panel saw edge banding and soon 36" belt sander. BUt I only  use it a few afternoons/evenings a week. Check FWW, there is curently an ad for bench space in Brooklyn. Also check the buletin board at your local hardwood yard woodweb.com and Woodshop News

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   IronDog | Dec 24, 2003 12:53am | #5

   JW in NY,

   Thanks for the reply!

   Would you mind divulging what you pay for rent and how much space you are allotted? Just trying to get some idea of fair prices. Of course NYC real estate is a lot more expensive than here in Bmore.

   Thanks,

   Tom

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   jwnyc | Dec 24, 2003 03:20am | #7

   I'm paying $200 and have no real allotted space. I have my bench which is on casters and it may be in a different place when I get back. I'm making some small furniture pieces, no big cabinets, so it's not that big an issue.

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   IronDog | Dec 24, 2003 03:50am | #8

   Thanks JW,

   If you don't mind could you fill in some more details?

   Do you get any storage space besides the rolling bench?

   Do you provide your own handtools such as planes, chisels etc.?

   Do you like having other woodworkers around to see what they are

   doing and vice versa?

   Have a good Holiday!

   Tom

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   kensshop | Dec 24, 2003 12:01am | #4

   IronDog,

   Sounds like a fine idea.  Just please get appropriate insurance.  It will probably be a good idea, also, to have anyone else who uses the shop to sign some sort of waiver, one written by your attorney.   Ken

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   IronDog | Dec 24, 2003 12:56am | #6

   Ken,

   Those are some excellent points.

   It would probably be a good idea to give any prospective tenant a quiz, on for instance the causes of kickback and how one prevents that.

   Thanks a lot!

   Tom