Comments on: Planning Any Shop Improvements?

By: Kenneth Smart

Kenneth Smart — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 19:10:04 +0000

Talk about projects! My problem is space. I work in my garage which needs to be used for my vehicles to sleep. I need help in developing space saving, mobile modules to house multiple pieces of equipment depending on what is needed at the time for a particular job. I have a table saw, two bench grinders, a Tormek sharpening machine, a router and table, hand held circular saw, three orbital sanders, two jig saws, a hand held router, bench press drill, welding machine, a wall full of tools, )spanners. sockets. plyers, screwdrivers, router bots, drill bits, sanding disks and the list gopes on and on). My last project was to install a work bench (50-60Kg) on hefty tressel legs that I raise into the space above one of my vehicles using a pulley mechanism. It still takes all my trenght to operate manually. I am bursting at the seems. The weather in Johannesburg (SA) is very cold in winter and extremely wet in summer so I need to be sheltered from the elements. Anyone out there with some nifty ideas and pictures of what they have done?

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:12:08 +0000

I built a small shed to hold some wood and my dust collector. I am trying to figure out a new shop layout to maximize the dust collection before I drill holes in the shed and shop. Any suggestions? I really like the chop saw table and am going to try to build one suitable for my setup. Thank you for the video of all of the features of the table.

By: wayne scofield

wayne scofield — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 04:36:33 +0000

since retirement four years ago i’ve built a garage loft with storage and drop down stair, moved a gas line, rewired and added lights, built several cabinets and benches, paneled and dry walled the better part of it, added a wet wall and still can’t get the car in the garage. well someday.

By: jgh

jgh — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:13:15 +0000

I’m relocating my workshop to the basement having absconded a 20′x20′ space that was once used as a home theater room. Carpet is up and out; now its on to the electrical work in my new basement workshop!

By: Gerry Creager

Gerry Creager — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:42:56 +0000

I work in the driveway. The tent/awning I’ve been using bit the dust when it went to one soccer game too many, and repair parts aren’t available. I’m thinking “Pergola” with a lower sun-block (and rain-preventing) awning, allowing all sorts of creepy (or creeping) vines to cover the top. This will also allow me to expand beyond the 10×10 extent of the tent, which I desperately need. It’s hot in Texas (my electronics shop has the air conditioner) but a large fan will keep the air moving and help with keeping me cool. If I add a hose-coupled misting system, I’ll be fine. Also changing the way I do power distribution for the power tools out there. Extension cords are a serious trip hazard even though I’m careful about layout and marking ‘em.

By: John Holladay

John Holladay — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 22:30:28 +0000

I actually have been shopping around for an air conditioner to install in my little one car garage shop. I am in Alabama, it has already been in the high 90′s a few times here so, priority is high. Right now, I have fans blowing, but it is mostly just moving around the hot air. I have already done a bit of re-arranging in order to make things flow a bit more efficient. I also recently picked up an old Rockwell band saw that is in process of restoration. All of these would be much more comfortable with some AC though.

By: Larry Crouch

Larry Crouch — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 17:16:20 +0000

My shop improvements include a new Powermatic bandsaw, a new drum sander, a new planer/jointer and a new dust collection equipment. Now to get all of it placed where it will work best for me.