Scott Brandstetter
04-12-2015, 1:52 AM
Title changed per recommendation from member Steve......
I'm 49 and just went through an expansion of my wood shop. My number one goal was to not take any short cuts, do it right this time.
My history is that I've always had a shop of sorts but never had the time, money, or space to really set up a quality shop. Don't get me wrong, I've always made my time, money and space work but there were always short cuts. (My first major build was a bedroom set built with very few tools, in a one car garage that the car stayed in every night, and the dining room was the "finish" room)
Now that I have come to the end of my shop expansion, I have become amazed at some of the simple things, that make working with wood, so much easier. So......I thought I would start this thread to explain, show, a few of my tricks. I'm hoping this catches on, and you feel compelled to add to the thread. So here goes.
A few things I wish I did earlier in my life (just a start, I could add many things)
SCMS - added Kreg measuring kit....why did I wait so long
Router Lift - made my own kit, changing bits is soooo much easier
3 HP table saw - okay, this takes money, but, what really is huge is a good set of rails and fence. No longer need a tape measure for every cut.
Jointer, Planer - actually took time to watch videos to learn the proper way to use these tools. Kind of like reading the manual, instructions, or directions, u get the point
Lumber rack, sheet good storage - obviously could not have had this when I started but now with the space, it sure is nice
Plumbing "hooks" - not sure of the correct name but these large "J" hooks keep pvc pipe up and out of the way.
I hope you feel compelled to add your "what was I waiting for" or, "it makes so much sense" to this thread. I am sure all of us could use the ideas.
Plumbing hooks
311324
Wood storage, plans found from the internet
311325
Panel glue up rack
311326
Inexpensive, form Harbor Freight, but a really great organizer
311328
Assembly table, 4ft x 8ft, not quite finished
311327
Bin Storage for not often used tools and supplies.
311329
I'm 49 and just went through an expansion of my wood shop. My number one goal was to not take any short cuts, do it right this time.
My history is that I've always had a shop of sorts but never had the time, money, or space to really set up a quality shop. Don't get me wrong, I've always made my time, money and space work but there were always short cuts. (My first major build was a bedroom set built with very few tools, in a one car garage that the car stayed in every night, and the dining room was the "finish" room)
Now that I have come to the end of my shop expansion, I have become amazed at some of the simple things, that make working with wood, so much easier. So......I thought I would start this thread to explain, show, a few of my tricks. I'm hoping this catches on, and you feel compelled to add to the thread. So here goes.
A few things I wish I did earlier in my life (just a start, I could add many things)
SCMS - added Kreg measuring kit....why did I wait so long
Router Lift - made my own kit, changing bits is soooo much easier
3 HP table saw - okay, this takes money, but, what really is huge is a good set of rails and fence. No longer need a tape measure for every cut.
Jointer, Planer - actually took time to watch videos to learn the proper way to use these tools. Kind of like reading the manual, instructions, or directions, u get the point
Lumber rack, sheet good storage - obviously could not have had this when I started but now with the space, it sure is nice
Plumbing "hooks" - not sure of the correct name but these large "J" hooks keep pvc pipe up and out of the way.
I hope you feel compelled to add your "what was I waiting for" or, "it makes so much sense" to this thread. I am sure all of us could use the ideas.
Plumbing hooks
311324
Wood storage, plans found from the internet
311325
Panel glue up rack
311326
Inexpensive, form Harbor Freight, but a really great organizer
311328
Assembly table, 4ft x 8ft, not quite finished
311327
Bin Storage for not often used tools and supplies.
311329