Post by: wood carver 2 on December 29, 2019, 03:42:10 PM
I have less than 400 square feet to work with so I'm racking my poor tired old brain to come up with the best option for my little shop.
Does anyone have any pictures that they can share of what worked in their shops? I’d really appreciate any ideas.
Dave.
Post by: Flem on December 29, 2019, 10:38:08 PM
This is not a detailed pic, but you can see I have crap stacked and hanging everywhere. And now floor space too! [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]
Post by: neuse on December 30, 2019, 06:30:08 AM
I am currently setting up a new small shop, I am putting everything I can in the air I can, to leave maximum floor space.
Peg boards, upper cabinets, overhead storage etc.
Post by: Eric Krewson on December 30, 2019, 08:33:01 AM
I bought prefab cabinet sections from Lowe's (I am a lousy cabinet maker) and made openings in the workbench to accommodate them. I later added a couple of drawers in the ends for more "stuff".
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Post by: Bowjunkie on December 30, 2019, 09:31:27 AM
I got used oak kitchen cabinets on Craigslist pretty cheap. Actually, between my shop and upper garage, I bought and combined 3 matching kitchens different folks had removed in order to upgrade.
Post by: Bowjunkie on December 30, 2019, 09:35:02 AM
Post by: Wolftrail on December 30, 2019, 11:19:25 AM
The key to a great shop is to get everything off the floor, into cabinets or on shelves. I am constantly adding shelves.+2 on that one, just common sense really. If I ever build a shop I will for sure have a work bench at least 12' long, that way bigger projects like cabinets and such can be worked on easily.
Post by: wood carver 2 on December 30, 2019, 12:06:20 PM
Here are some pictures of my shop as it has become.
Post by: wood carver 2 on December 30, 2019, 12:19:15 PM
My Dad and I built this bench nearly 40 years ago as a “temporary “ replacement for a worn out old bench. It’s been to Europe and back with us and has seen a ton of projects. I think I’ll keep it. :)
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One wood pile.
Post by: wood carver 2 on December 30, 2019, 12:30:04 PM
Another wood pile. I started cleaning out that corner. It was full of boxes of exotic offcuts that I refuse to throw out. The offcuts and the shorter boards will be stored in rolling bins that I will be building. I’m also going to build a new stand for my mitresaw that will be more compact and include storage space.
Dave.
Post by: Flem on December 30, 2019, 03:33:04 PM
Would be extra stable that way.
Post by: wood carver 2 on December 30, 2019, 04:33:36 PM
Tomorrow’s plan is to start building the two cabinets. I’m also going to dig out a spare set of wheels and get my jointer on them. Not what I really want, but that old machine is a constant source of bruises. It needs to be mobile.
Dave.
Post by: Buemaker on December 30, 2019, 07:11:33 PM
(https://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b506/timian46/image_zpssn651ygv.jpeg) (https://s1289.photobucket.com/user/timian46/media/image_zpssn651ygv.jpeg.html)
Post by: wood carver 2 on December 30, 2019, 07:50:31 PM
Dave.
Post by: bucknut on December 31, 2019, 06:33:22 AM
Post by: Bowjunkie on December 31, 2019, 03:13:39 PM
1. Plenty of windows letting in all that natural light. It takes away valuable wall space, but if you have enough room otherwise, that is definitely the way to go. A most excellent call on that one.
2. Cathedral ceiling. I like high ceilings. Nothing I hate worse than getting a bow all finish sanded, and sometimes freshly finished, and spin it around to WACK it off of a low rafter, garage door track, etc.
3. That wood floor. Dude... that's just straight up classy looking.
Well done sir.
Post by: wood carver 2 on December 31, 2019, 03:22:55 PM
Bucknut, where in Ohio are you? I hunt near Powhattan Point with friends once or twice a year.
Dave.
Post by: wood carver 2 on December 31, 2019, 05:36:07 PM
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Dave.
Post by: Buemaker on December 31, 2019, 08:33:43 PM
We are already two and a half hours past midnight over here so best wishes for 2020 :)
Post by: wood carver 2 on December 31, 2019, 08:43:07 PM
Next step is to continue cleaning out that corner and build another wood bin. I want my shop back so I can build bows!
Dave.
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Post by: wood carver 2 on January 02, 2020, 09:17:26 PM
I’ve been trolling you tube for ideas on tool storage and I think I’ll build a flip over cart to support my oscillating sander and another sander that I want.
I loaded my wood cart with about 800# of lumber. I can’t believe how much it holds! I still have a pile of wood to deal with and a bunch of plywood offcuts too. I hope that it stays warm this weekend.
Dave.
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