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272065 Michael Suwczinsky <nicknaylo@g...> 2020‑11‑07 Re: windows above benches
Just spent this mornings coffee rebuilding the rack for the braces and
pondering Bill's question.

I've got a windowsill and added shelf about 8 inches above my 36 inch high
workbench and the shelf is a mix of stuff that gets grabbed all the time,
Beeswax, soapstone, block planes, tape measures, rules, calipers etc and
little used tools, shop momentos and cool stuff.

There is also a Schwarz inspired wooden tool rack, screwdrivers, pointing
things, sharp things and pliers, across the 40 inch window.
South facing lets in way too much light, chiaroscuro light!  Considering an
awning over that window.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/10735775@N.../50576055658/in/dateposted-public/

I like a handy shelf but am also a packrat. It's probably unwise,
structurally, to have so much stuff hung on the walls.

Some culling has been occurring.

Looking forward to Bill's new shop warming one day.

Michael


On Fri, Nov 6, 2020 at 5:06 PM Dragon List  wrote:

> for those of you with windows above your benches, how high above the bench
> is the sill?  what do you keep there?
>
> i know it will vary, i'm just trying to get ideas.  i am building a
> workspace, and have a window i am thinking about putting above my 33" high
> bench.
>
> thanks,
> bill
> felton, ca
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Michael

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