Dale Heisinger's Orcas Island, Washington, workshop isn't much bigger than the half of the two-car garage where he used to work. But his new 16x24' shop is so much better.
Whether you're a hobbyist, DIY-er, or beginner woodworker, planning ahead should be your second nature. That's why setting up woodworking shop no matter the size should be the number one thing on your list before you even start. The way you do it depends mostly on the space you have available- be it a garage,
Come see how I layout my 156 sq ft woodshop! I’m sharing all of the space-saving ideas I use to setup my power tools, tool storage, and worktables.
When this solder had to trade motorcycle thrill-riding for a wheelchair, he jumped into woodworking with both feet.
Overview of the many factors you have to consider when designing the layout of a woodworking shop
It's wonderfully fulfilling to have a hobby where you have to use your hands. For one, it forces you to take a break from looking at screens all day long. Working with wood, for instance, is incredibly meditative and is a great outlet for your creative ideas, barring the odd splinter here and there. And if you’re anything like us, the smell of sawdust makes you smile, too.
Sturdy Garage Workbench With Top Pegboard, Cabinet and Bottom Shelf: Any craftsman, carpenter or hobbyist will tell you that a good workbench is the most important element of any workshop. Its construction, dimensions, characteristics are usually conditioned by the place where the workbench is located, but in general…
Organize tools, jigs, accessories, hardware, and more
Are you a woodworker looking to set up your workshop, but your small space and limited funds are getting in the way? It turns out that even with a small space (as small as 8’X8’ square feet); you can still set-up up a complete, fully functional workshop. And you don’t have to worry about not […]
Learn how to prepare a practical layout for a woodworking shop. See how it influences the overall experience of your workspace.
Are you a woodworker looking to set up your workshop, but your small space and limited funds are getting in the way? It turns out that even with a small space (as small as 8’X8’ square feet); you can still set-up up a complete, fully functional workshop. And you don’t have to worry about not […]
Dust Free Sanding Using a Storage Container: This is a super simple DIY that can be finished in a single weekend, with stuff you might already have laying around your workshop. Apart from the dust port, I built this using stuff I had leftover from previous projects. Besides being really fun to…
As you can see in the graphic above, I’ve got a 2-car garage that I’ve turned into my woodshop, while leaving space for my wife to park inside. Even though it was laid out to allow for that parking, she usually parks outside so I’ve got more room for assembly. Not only that, we’ve got 3 kids and they tend to need space for their ... Read More
With a shop full of jigs, mobile tools, and a crane for moving heavy objects, you might say this Wisconsin shop is a real back saver.
Whether you're a hobbyist, DIY-er, or beginner woodworker, planning ahead should be your second nature. That's why setting up woodworking shop no matter the size should be the number one thing on your list before you even start. The way you do it depends mostly on the space you have available- be it a garage,
(and keep it that way for a lifetime)
