07-20-2017, 02:53 AM
A workshop from down under. A busy little shop this one, each time I get a new machine/tool I have to re-arrange things to fit it all in. I picked up rheumatoid arthritis a few years ago and largely lost the use of my hands so the workshop doesn't see a lot of action anymore. I like to go out there and dream of what could be though. to help me out a little most of my hand tools hang from overhead racks now, I still add to my collection tools that make things easier/possible for me to use. I can't use a file anymore so I have two air finger files and 1 electric file, can't use a hammer anymore so I bought a bar bender, can't use a saw anymore so I bought a Milwaukee hackzall and jig saw, can't use an angle grinder too well either so I bought a belt grinder. I've extended the handles on the pedestal drill, bandsaw, vices, chuck keys and so on to give me a little more purchase. Next purchase will probably be a pan and box brake and I'm working on adding an electric auto feed to the lathe so I don't have to use the carriage wheel.