Workshops You Can Build

by Stiles, David

• ISBN13: 9781554070282
• ISBN10: 1554070287
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2005-04-02
• Publisher: Firefly Books Ltd

Summary

Ideas and techniques for designing and building workspaces inside and outside the home.Workshops are not just for carpenters and builders. The workshops in this book have been designed for writers, artists, furniture makers, boat builders, gardeners, collectors and those who like to maintain and restore old cars.And workshops don't have to be expensive - one of the workshops in this book was constructed inside a closet. Even the most elaborate separate building can be put up for a very reasonable cost if you follow the instructions in this book and do the work yourself.Based on the success of their previous best selling books - Cabins, Sheds and Playhouses You Can Build - the author team of David and Jeanie Stiles have combined their skills and experience to walk you step-by-step through the selection and construction of a workshop that will give you years of enjoyment and add to the value of your house when you come to sell.Just a few of the other fact-filled chapters in this book include: Why and Where to Build -- how to design and plan a workshop in your basement, garage, attic, or building an addition or separate building Building the Workshop -- construction and design fundamentals Portable and Mini-Workshops -- no matter how little space you have, you can make something worthwhile Skill Review -- a basic primer on woodworking skills that covers all the basics - no experience necessary.Workshops You Can Build is packed with over 300 detailed and beautiful illustrations by the author which show every step of the building process in detail.

Author Biography

David Stiles is a designer/builder and together with his wife Jeanie has authored fifteen books.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Why and Where to Build Corner

Workspace Basements Attics

Garages Planning and Design

Neighbors and Communities Permits Designing

Your Workshop Building

Your Workshop Foundation

Flooring Wall Framing

Rafters Sheathing and Siding

Fascia and Soffits

Roofing Doors and Windows Insulation

Heat and Electricity

Plumbing Skylight

Building a Partition

Three Detailed Designs

Cotswold Cottage Office/Workshop

Concrete Floor

Post and Beam Construction

Writer's Retreat Asphalt

Flooring Homemade

Windows and Screen Carpenter's Workshop

Interior Layout Carpenter's Workbench

More Workshops and Studios

Small Woodworking

Shop Dream

Woodworking Shop Garage

Woodworking Shop Ceramic

Studio Garage/Studio Art

Studio Design

Studio Architect's and Writer's

Workspace Tack Room Gardener's

Workshop Boatbuilding

Workshop Portable and Mini-Workshops

Workbench Wall-Mounted

Tool Chest Adjustable

Sawhorse Closet

Workshop Potting

Table Corner

Desk Armoire Workstation

Workspace for Kids

Mini-Office on Wheels Wall File Artist's

Studio Storage Shelves

Workshop Accessories

Toolbox

Tool Rack and Shelves Saw

Guide Drafting Table

Skill Review

Measurements and Materials

Cutting and Drilling

Fastening with Screws and Nails

Clamping and Gluing Finishing

Further Reading

Sources

Index

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Excerpts

IntroductionAs we sit writing this book, at a desk in a cozy corner, sheltered from 35 miles per hour winds and 6 inches of snow outside our window, we are once again reminded of the many advantages of having a workspace in our home. For us, carpentry, designing, illustrating and writing are all done in and around our home. David's workshop is only a few steps from the house and our design studio is in a converted guest room. Working at home, something that used to be a novelty, is now commonplace. The advantages and practical aspects of working at home are obvious -- no commuting, keeping your own hours, anything you want in the kitchen, fresh roasted coffee beans and the personal freedom to be your own boss.This book is written for anyone who wants a space in or next to his or her house, for business or for a hobby. It contains workshop designs and ideas for carpenters, mechanics, ceramists, artists, gardeners, designers, writers and professional business people.Once the decision to work from home has been made, the question of where to put the new workspace arises. Simple solutions include converting a spare guest room into an office, finding usable attic space, dividing a large room into two smaller ones, using a corner of a large room or foyer, or remodeling a basement or garage. Other more extensive and costly solutions might be to build an addition onto your house or even build a workspace that is separate from the main house. In this book we will discuss the pros and cons of all these possibilities and help you to find a solution that is perfect for your specific situation.Readers will find more useful building information in our other books and on our website which are listed in the 'Further Reading' section at the end of the book.