Workshops You Can Build

by Stiles, David

• ISBN13: 9781554070299
• ISBN10: 1554070295
• Format: Paperback
• 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	6	(1)
Why and Where to Build	7	(13)
Corner Workspace	7	(1)
Basements	8	(6)
Attics	14	(4)
Garages	18	(2)
Planning and Design	20	(8)
Neighbors and Communities	21	(1)
Permits	22	(1)
Designing Your Workshop	23	(5)
Building Your Workshop	28	(39)
Foundation	28	(7)
Flooring	35	(1)
Wall Framing	36	(3)
Rafters	39	(3)
Sheathing and Siding	42	(3)
Fascia and Soffits	45	(2)
Roofing	47	(3)
Doors and Windows	50	(4)
Insulation	54	(1)
Heat and Electricity	55	(2)
Plumbing	57	(1)
Skylight	57	(2)
Building a Partition	59	(8)
Three Detailed Designs	67	(29)
Cotswold Cottage Office/Workshop	67	(16)
Concrete Floor	71	(4)
Post and Beam Construction	75	(8)
Writer's Retreat	83	(7)
Asphalt Roofing	86	(1)
Homemade Windows and Screens	87	(3)
Carpenter's Workshop	90	(6)
Interior Layout	93	(2)
Carpenter's Workbench	95	(1)
More Workshops and Studios	96	(22)
Small Woodworking Shop	96	(2)
Dream Woodworking Shop	98	(2)
Garage Woodworking Shop	100	(2)
Ceramic Studios	102	(1)
Garage/Studio	103	(3)
Art Studio	106	(3)
Design Studio	109	(1)
Architect's and Writer's Workspace	110	(3)
Tack Room	113	(1)
Gardener's Workshop	114	(2)
Boatbuilding Workshop	116	(2)
Portable and Mini-Workshops	118	(59)
Workbench	118	(6)
Wall-Mounted Tool Chest	124	(3)
Adjustable Sawhorse	127	(3)
Closet Workshop	130	(1)
Potting Table	131	(4)
Corner Desk	135	(3)
Armoire Workstation	138	(2)
Workspace for Kids	140	(1)
Mini-Office on Wheels	141	(7)
Wall File	148	(4)
Artist's Studio Storage	152	(1)
Shelves	153	(24)
Workshop Accessories	177	(10)
Toolbox	177	(4)
Tool Rack and Shelves	181	(1)
Saw Guide	182	(4)
Drafting Table	186	(1)
Skill Review	187	(29)
Measurements and Materials	187	(3)
Cutting and Drilling	190	(13)
Fastening with Screws and Nails	203	(7)
Clamping and Gluing	210	(2)
Finishing	212	(4)
Further Reading	216	(1)
Sources	217	(3)
Index	220

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.