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[user 188535]

Better then nothing. Still awful smallish. Better make sure you have everything organized real well.

Yep. I'm also going to keep all my tools inside of L- Boxes and sustainers.

 

[AlotL1keVegas]

This is my work shop. Don't mind the mess. I'm in the process of doing some "spring cleaning". It's usually spotless. I'm a stickler for cleanliness and organization. I have what I consider 4 sections. The small section I keep my motorcycles in. The upstairs loft is for general parts storage. And the main section I work in. The back section is usually open, but in the winter I have a big tarp that I have rigged with paracord and a couple of pulleys, so I can lower and raise it at will. It's a decent sized work shop, so it allows me to lower the tarp down, so I only have to heat where I'm generally working.
Pics 1-4 is the main/back section. Pic 5 is my small section. Pic 6-7 is the upstairs loft.
Pic 8 is the small section, where I keep nuts/bolts, screws, nails, ect. Like I said, I'm a big stickler for organization and cleanliness lol.

 

[user 188535]

This is my work shop. Don't mind the mess. I'm in the process of doing some "spring cleaning". It's usually spotless. I'm a stickler for cleanliness and organization. I have what I consider 4 sections. The small section I keep my motorcycles in. The upstairs loft is for general parts storage. And the main section I work in. The back section is usually open, but in the winter I have a big tarp that I have rigged with paracord and a couple of pulleys, so I can lower and raise it at will. It's a decent sized work shop, so it allows me to lower the tarp down, so I only have to heat where I'm generally working.
Pics 1-4 is the main/back section. Pic 5 is my small section. Pic 6-7 is the upstairs loft.
Pic 8 is the small section, where I keep nuts/bolts, screws, nails, ect. Like I said, I'm a big stickler for organization and cleanliness lol.

Niceee

 

[Breckinridge Elkins]

You need to plan for efficient storage and workflow. Don't neglect lighting.
Suggestion: Build a spare outside work table with a 16"-24" strip of plywood and fold-able or stack-able saw horses. This doubles your workbench size and lets you do grinding or nasty chemicals in the open air. Easy to store out of the way when you aren't using it.

 

[user 188535]

You need to plan for efficient storage and workflow. Don't neglect lighting.
Suggestion: Build a spare outside work table with a 16"-24" strip of plywood and fold-able or stack-able saw horses. This doubles your workbench size and lets you do grinding or nasty chemicals in the open air. Easy to store out of the way when you aren't using it.

I will be building it right next to my open air workshop.





I also have a dust extractor so that way I will not need to go outside to do sanding. I bought the dust extractor because it was on sale from $700 to $550. Wood dust drives me absolutely crazy and I have an extreme allergy to it. It was still a very worthwhile purchase and has saved me a lot of cleanup and down time from being congested all the time. It also extends the life of blades, sanding attachments, as well as respirator filters.

 

[singinwoodwackr]

My tablesaw became my "bench" I go from chainsaw mode to woodworking mode every now and then. Not shown is the rest of the 16x45' shop.

 

[Bill G]

My tablesaw became my "bench" I go from chainsaw mode to woodworking mode every now and then. Not shown is the rest of the 16x45' shop.
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Nice saw fence. I prefer the Biesmeyer but they are getting tough to locate. The unifence does have advantages also.

 

[singinwoodwackr]

Nice saw fence. I prefer the Biesmeyer but they are getting tough to locate. The unifence does have advantages also.

I’ve used both but prefer the Uni. Biesmeyer May be easier to adapt jigs to but I’ve been able to build whatever jig I need adapted to this fence. The ability to lay it flat has come in handy for smart piece cuts.

 

[jblnut]

Not sure if we're allowed to reference other forums but the Garage Journal has some really nice gallery threads on smaller spaces and how to overcome the challenges that come with limited space.

My current personal shop is 54x72x18 and is used for farm repair and as a heated parking space for the skid loader and other farm stuff used in the winter that I want to start when it's -25f and windy. I've setup a fair bit of pallet racking to keep stuff off the floor and have created a few "specialized" areas under some of them. An oil change/supplies area, chainsaw storage/maintenance area, small woodworking area, parts storage areas and the list goes on.

Anything is amazing when you are starting out and can call it your own ! I started wrenching on trucks in a lean-to with a dirt floor on our dairy farm when I was your age. Just having my own space was such an amazing thing !

 

[user 188535]

The first step is complete.

 

[capetrees]

I will be building it right next to my open air workshop.

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I also have a dust extractor so that way I will not need to go outside to do sanding. I bought the dust extractor because it was on sale from $700 to $550. Wood dust drives me absolutely crazy and I have an extreme allergy to it. It was still a very worthwhile purchase and has saved me a lot of cleanup and down time from being congested all the time. It also extends the life of blades, sanding attachments, as well as respirator filters.

What's up in the tree house above? Why can't that convert to a workshop if it's already enclosed? Bring in power and a radiant space heater, you're in!

 

[ElevatorGuy]

What's up in the tree house above? Why can't that convert to a workshop if it's already enclosed? Bring in power and a radiant space heater, you're in!

He still plays in it lol.

 

[user 188535]

He still plays in it lol.

My sisters do. I don't wanna be carrying stuff up and down a ladder.

 

[singinwoodwackr]

My sisters do. I don't wanna be carrying stuff up and down a ladder.

Ha, half my spare parts are up a ladder in the loft
You're young...stairs/ladder ain't a problem.

 

[user 188535]

Ha, half my spare parts are up a ladder in the loft
You're young...stairs/ladder ain't a problem.

Well. I already bought the materials needed to build the little shop.

 

[user 188535]

Ha, half my spare parts are up a ladder in the loft
You're young...stairs/ladder ain't a problem.

I think we are gonna tear it down at some point.

 

[a. palmer jr.]

We've recently moved and now I share my chainsaw repair area with my wife's parked car which is always there. It's also the place where our cat sleeps so I can't leave anything out when I'm not there or I'll have to look for it the next day.

 

[Bill G]

Ha, half my spare parts are up a ladder in the loft
You're young...stairs/ladder ain't a problem.

When I was young my father told me that I when I was old I would hate stairs. I am now old and I hate stairs, ladders, etc. I have not been upstairs in my house in close to two years.

 

[Bill G]

He still plays in it lol.

So do many adults, they just call them tree blinds and deer stands.

 

[Breckinridge Elkins]

If I thought I could keep the wife and kids out I would absolutely build a treehouse to hang out in.