Workshop organization for the Keewenaw & Scenic Valley railroad build

A few weeks ago, I expanded my old workshop so as to fit an upcoming layout build in it. This week, I will continue the process of getting things organized so that I am ready to start.
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[@normanrowe2831]

Oooooo! Getting ready for a new build. Very exciting. I very much like the thought of having all your tools and supplies spread out on shelves, so you can locate them quickly. Just like an operating room. “ Zeus, hand me the jig saw!” Awesome. Looking forward to the beginning of this build. Take care. See ya.

[@mpeterll]

... except that Zeus doesn't have hands. "Zeus, paw me the jig-saw" doesn't really sound the same. More like "Zeus, quit chewing my hammer".

[@hansfriess]

Looking forward to seeing this latest project

[@mpeterll]

Very soon.

[@mpetersen6]

From some of your earlier comments when you were taking out the wall I gather that this shop will soon be history.

[@mpeterll]

@@mpetersen6 No it will remain, but it will be relegated to a secondary shop or storage area. The main shop will be a nice 2400sf and form part of a fenced enclosure for the dogs so they can be out there with me all the time without needing to be on ropes.

[@dundasjunctionmodelr.r-jam8267]

Looks fantastic Peter

[@PeterTillman3]

Cant wait to see the new build

[@mpeterll]

Very soon now.

[@ronaldjoyce7374]

Nice work space! Now time for some real fun LOL

[@mpeterll]

Yes, as soon as I get confirmation on the actual room size (as opposed to the theoretical room size from the architect's plans), the real fun can start.

[@HHExpress]

Nice clean workshop for the new layout built

[@markh5364]

really enjoy your workshop tour videos

[@68Jaguar420G]

The woofers are "supervising" Peter. They have to make sure Dad doesn't make any mistakes or get hurt. I had a couple that always made sure of that as well!!

[@mpeterll]

Yes, they just like to be with the daddy.

[@mpetersen6]

I think mines a city inspector. He's alway getting in the way.

[@phil36310]

A really spacious workshop. Well organised. Looking forward to follow your next build Peter. Success! Cheers, Filip

[@mpeterll]

It's always best to have a nice clean and organized work area to start a new project - even though it probably won't stay that way for long.

[@mpetersen6]

If a workshop stays perfectly neat and organized theres not much work getting done. But it is easier to put items away and at least keep ones head above water than let it all go until the end.

[@alexmorgan2296]

With apologies “Thou shall not covet thy neighbour’s workshop/train room.” springs to mind. Very difficult when of this quality! Will be great to see it develop - thanks for sharing.

[@giulius7176]

If only I had a shop like that........!

[@nickcoles518]

Not gonna lie, I’d watch 8 hour live streams of builds this size in progress. Wouldn’t even need talking - just watch the work being done. Probably speed up a bit, or just have them on in the back ground.

[@mpeterll]

Well, don't expect any 8-hr videos, although I do plan on getting the entire process on time-lapse for a weekly update.

[@nickcoles518]

@@mpeterll that would be awesome, I love a good time lapse too. I’m one of those weirdo’s that could watch welding videos for hours on end, just appreciating the workmanship and could see this would be similar- but I can also imagine a camera over your shoulder constantly on the go would get irksome! Looking forward to it taking shape. That’s for sharing.

[@mpetersen6]

One thing I really do like about that type of shelving. The ease of reconfiguring it to match changing needs in terms of height seperation. Iusualy put Masonite end caps on and notch the inside edge so that it buts up against the wall. I also think they are a clean and quick solution to supporting along the wall bench work.

[@mpeterll]

These were originally used to support my railroad in my previous house (although with their 19" brackets).

[@Lancelot_Jago]

Thanks as always 👍🏻

[@realwildman]

I have used tons of those shelving brackets. I did choose to use cabinet mounting screws to hold them to the wall.

[@mpeterll]

Any kind of screw with a bigger head (or washers) avoids the problem of the head pulling through, at the risk of possibly having the screw head in the way of a bracket.

[@DubaiTrains]

So recognizable. I turn off the AC when recording. So my summer videos are sometimes shot a bit faster.

[@needs2quit1atgmail87]

Thats a good looking dogs brother! I have 4. 2 huskey/black labs and a mini pitbull and a lab. Great explanation on what your doing....im still saving up for some help from you...eventually i will ask you. But until then keep doing what your doin!

[@mpeterll]

My pit-bull is definitely a full-sized one (80lb and really solid). He bosses the doberman about on occasion. Of course,they both think they are lap dogs.

[@needs2quit1atgmail87]

@@mpeterll ha ha ha ha lol. Thats so funny. I love dog personalities

[@jolliemark6294]

Nice to have the room, now for the new build😀👍

[@blacquejacqueshellaque6373]

Don't forget to cap that drain to prevent sewer gasses from getting into your shop and stinking the place up.

[@mpeterll]

It's never even been connected up at the other end.

[@malcolmone1]

when i first saw the room ,i thought you had fitted the batten to the wall wrong ,,,who ever laid that floor did not check the levels lol. and of course you got your 2 supervisors

[@mpetersen6]

They need special badges for their collars. "Shop Floor Supervisor"

[@pieroluciano3272]

Looks like you can do with more lighting, have you looked into LED lighting? Cheers!

[@mpeterll]

Yes I do need more light. These tubes are repurposed from lighting my railroad in my previous house. I've heard a lot of good things about LED lighting and will probably go that route.

[@beeble2003]

Did you do a video for the plan of the K&SVR? If so, could you add it to the playlist?

[@mpeterll]

Done. Both planning videos are now in the K&SV playlist.

[@beeble2003]

@@mpeterll Thanks, Peter!

[@melshea2276]

👍

[@bobbywright2100]

Do you have a video on how to make and cut out different radius? Like the ones hanging on your wall. Thanks

[@mpeterll]

No, I made those long before I even knew about you-tube (must be close to 20 years ago now). I didn't even own a camera at the time.

[@_steffinwolf_]

What lumber did you use as the baseboards, is it pine, what width? Assume they’re affixed to the concrete of foundation. It looks great, might do that myself.

[@mpeterll]

I didn't build this shop, nor install the baseboards, but they are 1x8 pine.

[@littlewingpsc27]

Did you ever get a contractor to respond for your 40' x 60' shop build? Is that in the near or distant future? Do you think that sealing the concrete floor or painting it white would help control moisture in the room while you build the layout, or give you the ability to mark a grid down, to aid in setting up your layout builds?

[@mpeterll]

No-one responded to that video and I've really struggled to find a contractor. I think I may have one now though. Interesting idea about the floor grid, although I'm not sure if it would be worth it as once I've built one section of a layout, I can always use that as a reference point to measure everything else from.