I have a free-standing shop 12′ x 16′. currently there is a wall mounted bench across back of shop with a 2′ l on the right side with a small vise on it. I have double doors total of 7′ in front of bldg. the problem is I have the following tools that need space. contractor saw w/ aftermarket fence (total width 74″) 12″
stationary bandsaw.metal desk with router table on it . compressor,bench top drill press, benchtop sanding center,6″benchtop jointer,40′ lathe, 10″ compound miter saw, radial arm saw (currently on floor, no legs yet). corner cab. (to be mounted on wall, currently on floor), . 30″x 36″antique bookcase. a unused record vise,16″ dovetail jig & jet dust collector. lathe,dovetail jig,not set up yet & dust collector is sitting new & unused in a shed. Help
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Hi ram ,
Space is an issue for most of us , the best and most general info I would offer you is from my own experience . For the machines and tools that it would be safe put them on flat dollies or build a cabinet under with some storage in it for your drill press and any others like that . I have castors under many of my machines and roll them in and out as needed . I have several drill presses a 15" planer an edge sander and a 10" contractor ts that is dedicated for dado work as well as a few others all on castors .
My lumber carts are also the old rolling stock carts , one person can easily move them and create a space for the task at hand . True some tools are better stationary , but many can be made portable . My shop is 28' X 45' and I can run out of room fast .
dusty
Ram,
My shop is small also. The key to making a small space work is to take advantage of the verticle and eliminate as much as possible anything that takes up floor space. Also, I find it helpful to try and organize things into work centers. So, all the turning stuff is together, all the router stuff is together and all the stuff I use on the workbench is together. Lastly, I can't have permanent or individualized spaces for some things. The planer and miter saw share a rolling cart with wings and I just swap their positions when needed.
think about cabinets that are 8' tall and 2' wide with doors...forget the bookcase..
think about moving the workbench away from the back wall about 15" and building a 5-6' cabinet with box doors on the wall 12" above the workbench...the cabinet can hold all the power tools and the doors the hand tools.... and a shelf under the cabinet for the hand planes...
How about jig storage? I have a crosscut sled that is fairly large and heavy - where/how can I store that puppy so its easy to get to and not difficult to move around (im a small guy)
Thanks. ts is on wheels & rest against wall when not in use. I just don' have floor sppace to park everything. Ram150
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