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Geoff, the Canadian winter, I do not think these old bones could take that. It gets cold enough here in Illinois and the snow is enough. This is about as far north as I want to get. So it is with no winner and cycles in the summer, the scenery up there must be awesome down here It is just flat. Enjoy your bike and enjoy your woodworking. I put woodworking last because you will do more of that than riding a bike. A parabolic heater, I wonder how many people know what that is. I happen to know because one of our factories was heated the same way. Stay warm, stay dry, stay healthy, and most of all stay safe.
Geoff Simpson said:
I do most of my work in the winter....and this far into the Canadian north we have "WINTER". I work in an unheated garage with the exception of a parabolic heater on my . I'm a motorcycle guy, so i spend the warmer months on my bike.
I'm working on projects, year around---
Inside and outside---
but, only on days that end in ''y''.
My small workshop is in the garage.
I have heat piped into the garage---[ductwork routed from the furnace to the garage].
An exhaust fan that draw fumes to the outside.
VAC system that collects the dust.
Many tasks are done outside---weather permitting.
Many wood cutting projects and machining of larger pieces, are done outside, on the driveway.
I set up portable work benches and work stands, on the driveway, outside the garage entrance.
My portable vac system works well---sucks up all the dust.
For night-time hours, when working outdoors, I set-up my portable lighting system---
High-intensity lamps, with 150, 300, 450 & 600 Watt bulbs---controlled by switches---select the applicable switch to achieve the amount of light I need.
I also use a portable 24" flexible goose-neck style 100W lamp---using a clamp or magnetic base---
for concentrating light near the work piece.
Most of my equipment is set-up portable---moved around to facilitate the needs and tasks at hand.
Works for me.
PS---I'm always working on ways to improve my productivity and efficiency.
James,
re a VAC system
in a small room/area---
I'd look into a shop vac---8-10 gal, 3hp model, that contains a filter.
(Insert a 30 gal size plastic trash can liner/bag, in the vac receptacle---to collect and hold the sawdust---
remove the lid, and lift out the bag, tie it closed and take it out.
Sure beats dumping and getting sawdust strewn all over, when you empty it out.)
You can buy or make various shrouds, funnels, clamping and the like,
to secure the intake end, near the work-piece.
James Waller said:
I converted my old bedroom into a shop so with me it won't matter as I have heat and ac inside the house. I just need to buy a small dust collection system now to keep it from going everywhere.
James :)
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