Woodworking shop layout

Reminds me of my grandfather's workshop layout. I thought that place was magical! wood shop layout:

When this solder had to trade motorcycle thrill-riding for a wheelchair, he jumped into woodworking with both feet.

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.

Ok guys… I need your honest opinion here. I have finished my shop build (just the shell). Now I'm in the process of starting the inside. Take a look at the...

A small workshop can feel cramped, but with a few clever tips your shop will feel bigger, DIYing will be easier and shop time will be more enjoyable.

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.

Imagine a workshop where you can find every tool, jig, and board almost without looking. Whether you're machining lumber, assembling parts, sanding, or finishing, everything you need is situated within easy reach.Who owns this awesome shop? You do, if you drop the indecision, bad habits, and sloppy housekeeping that lead to clutter and frustration. We'll show how to do that and reorganize your shop to focus on woodworking.

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,

Having spent many hours documenting clever shop storage solutions in visits to woodworkers around the country, Asa Christiana incorporated some of the most ingenious when building his own shop cabinets, most notably from Clark Kellogg. His system includes tongue-and-groove drawers with labels, plywood shelves that can be set to any depth using a series of slots, a stack of shallow drawers for sandpaper and disks, and a place to add a clamp rack.

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