The Workshop
From three garden sheds to a plywood-lined sanctuary.
With the help of my great friend Jim, I gutted three garden sheds and rebuilt them as a single, plywood-lined, insulated workshop. What started as a necessity — my turning was disturbing the neighbours — became a labour of love that's still evolving.
The Transformation
Before
After
The workshop is insulated with EcoTherm, lined with clean plywood, and wired with a proper metal-clad electrical system. It's built with the same logical structure as a clean codebase.
The Equipment
Axminster Professional AP406WL
- Lathe: Axminster Professional AP406WL — 160kg of cast iron, electronic variable speed
- Sharpening: Robert Sorby ProEdge system
- Storage: French cleat system for flexible tool organisation
The Space
Plywood-lined, insulated, interlocking floor
Tool Organisation
Every tool in its place
French cleats — chucks and accessories
Custom bracket detail