I found this site while researching workshop layouts, and there looks to be a lot of good info here. I will be getting a dedicated workshop later this year. Probably around the first of December. The good news is it is a dedicated space unlike what I have now. I currently have a corner of the garage and it is a constant fight for space which I have conceded to losing. The bad news is that my workshop space will only be approximately 10'x12.5'. I guess that is a micro-shop. With this small of a shop, it is imperative that I maximize the space as much as possible. I will do a little steel work, but mostly wood work. I have been acquiring tools as good deals come up on Craigslist and Ebay so I can set everything up when my workshop is finished.
Here is what is going in there.
2 workbenches made from Harbor Freight 44" tool boxes.
Craftsman floor stand drill press
Craftsman 12" floor stand band saw
Delta table saw measures 3.5'x5'
Delta 6" jointer measures 40" wide on wheels
Delta compound miter saw
Delta portable planer
Delta bench top 4"x6" belt/disc sander
Woodriver bench top oscillating spindle sander
Routers
Lincoln (tombstone) welder
I am thinking of building a folding work table along the right wall and keeping the jointer under it and maybe the 2 sanders. I am also thinking about building a rolling cabinet and putting the table saw on it with the miter saw in there also. I haven't drawn it up yet. If I don't do that, the table saw will be on wheels. The Lincoln welder will be fixed into the welding table which will be on wheels so I guess it is really a welding cart. On the walls will be cabinets with pegboard and various shelves to hold the different hand tools and fasteners I have. Here is a drawing of how I am thinking of laying it all out. The drawing is not that good, but it gives the general idea of what I am thinking of right now. Instead of having the rolling cart with the miter saw, I think I will try to get the air compressor (60 gallon upright) in there. I appreciate any thoughts or suggestions you all might have to offer.