3-5 p.m., Tuesday, July 14, 2020
3770 Bridgewater Dr.
Craig Thompson has generously offered to open his workshop for an open house. A dedicated workspace adjacent to his garage, there is adequate inside space to hold the event rain or shine. He will show us his shop, tools, and several projects he has made.
3-4 p.m.
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
3770 Bridgewater Drive (just northwest of the Reserve Club)
Shop Tour Fact Sheet
Our Group’s First Shop Tour – July 14, 2020
General Shop Layout – Work Triangle – Expandable Space
Date & Time of Tour: July 14, 2020 Time 3–5 PM (please stagger arrival times)
Shop Owner: Craig Thompson (cell 952-292-5694)
Address: 3770 Bridgewater Drive (just northwest of the Reserve Club; 2nd house west; of intersection of Bridgewater and Wyndmere)
Parking Considerations: Ample parking on street, in eyebrow or in adjacent lots
Moderator / Presenter: Craig Thompson
Ground Rules / Other Comments: Ample space in garage for members to gather and then pass thru the adjoining shop. Please bring a mask. Cold water will be available.
There will also be a small silent auction of some tools to help out a woodworker moving away; bring cash or a checkbook.
Shop Specifics:
- Size: 20 by 16 feet
- Power 110 (dedicated wiring)
- Main tools: 10-inch radial arm saw, tablesaw, bandsaw, drill press, ShopSmith, 48-inch belt sander, mortise cutter, floor compressor, biscuit cutter, router table, 13-inch planer, chopsaw, CNC machine, 15-inch drum sander (still in box), and many handtools.
- Air system – portable vacuum and dust collector feeding cyclone, plus hanging air filtration system
- Other features
- Built in wood rack
- Center-island workbench
- Expandable to garage shop
- Recent Projects Completed:
- Pergola
- Built in closet – master bedroom
- Bar & beer taps
- Wine stopper holders