Tour my shop

[Harlan Barnhart]

I moved about three months ago. Since then, my work space has been a storage facility for boxes that need unpacking but I have finally made some headway with getting organized. This is the first time I have a dedicated work space. Until now I have built in the kitchen. That involves a lot of setting up, taking down and cleaning so I am very excited. Already I can see my productivity is headed in the right direction.

Here is my bench area.
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The most frequently needed tools are within easy reach.
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Clamps and tool cabinets are to the right.
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This cabinet houses tools for boring, braces, bits, drills ect...
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Further to the right, a small cabinet with glue and such. Also some saws.
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[Jeff Wittrock]

Very good use of space. With my garage, I haven't accomplished as much.

[Harlan Barnhart]

A few more pictures.
This cabinet is along the right wall as well. It is home to planes, saws, special chisels and general hand tools.
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Wood storage is to the left of the workbench.
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And just to show how flexible and easy going I am, notice I share my work space with a bedroom. That obstacle in the center of the floor is an unfinished tool chest. It needs a lid, trays and other details. Someday...
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[Joe Bailey]

You've done a great job maximising the available space.
I'm willing to wager that a lot more actual woodworking takes place in your shop, than in many a high-dollar, mega-shop.

[Phil Thien]

Pillow talk can now include "hey, is that hardwood?" and still be completely innocent!

[Jessica Pierce-LaRose]

Very nice! My "shop" is in our living quarters too. It has it's ups and downs, but I definitely appreciate it. I'd love what I have now, plus a little space in a basement or shed or something for a bandsaw or something.

Of course, my living quarters don't look nearly as nice as yours. *very* jealous of all those windows!

I'm thinking I should have gone with lots-of-little storage cabinets over my attempts thus far at one big one. I really like your organizational setup.

[Bruce Page]

Nice space! It must feel great to get the tools back out of the boxes.

[Bill Stephenson]

Just got a couple of Egg Beaters and have been thinking how to store these clumsy tools. your brace & hand drill storage looks like a great way to do it.

[Peter Pedisich]

Harlan, lots of great stuff there...nice ideas and use of space. Thanks for sharing!

pete

[Terry Beadle]

That fire place ( if it's conventional ) will be really handy to get rid of shavings and useless cut offs. Keep the toes warm in the winter too!

Good organization...it will pay off !

Enjoy the process.

[Mike Allen1010]

Thanks Harlan for sharing the pictures of your shop. It looks like you have a great space there -- and I'm also really jealous of your windows and natural light.

I always enjoy seeing pictures of how other woodworkers arrange their shops/tools. I really appreciate you taking the time to share.

All the best, Mike

[Andrew Pitonyak]

I always enjoy seeing how others setup their shop...... because I always see things that I can do better in my own.

[Joe A Faulkner]

I love the space and what you have done with it. I really like your small tool cabinets\tills.

[Matthew N. Masail]

That's really nice ! even something better about it than a shop that is just a shop. kind of makes me think of a master creating phenominal works of art in his humble work space.

[Federico Mena Quintero]

Very nice shop! I wish I had a bed in my shop; it would be nice to lie down after some heavy planing.

You have very nice ideas for tool storage!