With the help of some friends and family, I built this small detached garage last year. I finally feel like it’s built enough to show, so here’s its shop tour.
Workbench video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dl7kixLrWf0&t=7s
Table saw: https://www.lowes.com/pd/DELTA-Contractor-Saws-10-in-Carbide-Tipped-Blade-15-Amp-Table-Saw/1001385562
Miter saw: https://amzn.to/3WSrid2
Drill and driver: https://amzn.to/3WUcjPI
Cordless Circular Saw: https://amzn.to/3GqCGpg
Router: https://amzn.to/3vNJfNK
Oscillating Tool: https://amzn.to/3VYQD3A
M12 Drill: https://amzn.to/3vNd9BU
Ryobi Nail Gun: https://amzn.to/3GnPQDt
Bosch Circular Saw: https://amzn.to/3Cy0hU2
ETS 125 Sander: https://amzn.to/3ZnLODN
OF 1400 Router: https://www.rockler.com/festool-of-1400-eq-plunge-router-imperial-scale-574692-bdl?country=US&sid=V91040&promo=shopping&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=&utm_content=pla&utm_campaign=PL&gclid=Cj0KCQiAzeSdBhC4ARIsACj36uG-nt6nyjZ07ukisiAHUfeJxJTbtOIL4mEK3BLtexhCupmwFC_czBAaAv9rEALw_wcB
Planer: https://amzn.to/3ZwK9fx
Drum Sander: https://www.rockler.com/supermax-16-32-open-stand-drum-sander
Dust Collector: https://amzn.to/3jYf9on
Air Filter: https://amzn.to/3IOJpwn
Band Saw: https://www.homedepot.com/p/14-in-The-Ultimate-Bandsaw-G0555/309893852?g_store=&source=shoppingads&locale=en-US&&mtc=SHOPPING-CM-CML-GGL-D25T-025_011_STORAGE_DEVI-NA-RIDGID-NA-SMART-3047250-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-NA-NA-KeterNorthAmerica_Storage&cm_mmc=SHOPPING-CM-CML-GGL-D25T-025_011_STORAGE_DEVI-NA-RIDGID-NA-SMART-3047250-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-NA-NA-KeterNorthAmerica_Storage-71700000088409709-58700007477940402-92700067211800421&gclid=Cj0KCQiAzeSdBhC4ARIsACj36uG6W5SV9vpzGdnv7vyJJGeefpK0Sg3e-3xmLmKcQYsb1zQvaELgr-caAtUKEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
MFT Table: https://amzn.to/3IwJGDZ
Lumber Rack: https://amzn.to/3vNz5wC
7 Comments
do you have any recommendations for bench vices? I'm having trouble finding one for a decent price that is well rated
just started woodworking & im in the process of putting finishing touches on my garage shop. Keep going man its awesome
Nice shop and walk through!
Great shop layout. My shop is a 10x16ft shed I had delivered and insulated and hired an electrician to come in and install its breaker box and outlets. I do wish that I put in more 220 outlets, but those can always be added. At the 110 outlets, I have power strips with a surge protector so I do not have to worry about a surge in electricity burning everything up. The 220 outlets have a built-in surge protector, which was a bit more than a regular 220 outlet but well worth the price. Most everything is "hobby" size due to size restraints. About a year later, I regretted not getting a larger shed. You know, hindsight and all. One thing to consider before buying a new table saw. I noticed you have a track saw. Awesome! I do not and use a straight edge for full sheet breakdown, but the samething. I have the Dewalt DW745 table saw, but it does not take a dado stack. So instead of spending thousands on a new table saw, I purchased a 1950s 10" Dewalt radial arm saw. I wanted something to restore, but this was in such great shape, I just did an interior cleaning and new bearings. It came with a blade guard, extra blades, and a shaper attachment. When I have a lot of dados or rabbits to do, I put the dado stack on this and I love it. You can cut wider width than a sliding compound miter saw, it accepts a dado stack, does compound meters, and if need be, can do long rips on it. Once these saws are set up and aligned, you will get dead straight cuts every time. Plus, there's a bonus, it was only $75.00!. I have seen them listed from $25 to $225.00. That is a bit much if you ask me. Brand new a RAS costs at least $4000 and go up from there. But on the secondary market they are super cheap. I didn't want anything electronic like the Craftsmen that came out in the 1980s. I wanted nothing that could break that would effect the whole saw.
I think it may be a good alternative for you as well do to the size of your shop. Just a thought. Thank you for the tour. You gave me a few ideas.
You could build a cabinet under the sander utilizing the leg frame. Or screwing right into the metal frame to attach it. I would recommend an inset door though so dust doesn't fall between the door and cabinet frame. Also, utilize those rafters for long-term storage. You could lay pieces of plywood, or OSB across two for smaller items. I have a loft and that is where boxes or cases that tools came in go. I have a 6ft circular saw crosscut jig hanging from one side of the loft beam and the other end is on a pulley. I just lower the one end and it acts as a panel saw too. Between this jig and the radial arm saw, I rarely use my table saw anymore. I'm thinking of selling it.
Nice shop Nick! Walter is such a good boy. Keep up the good work.
Just upgraded the lighting in my workshop to LED panels & battens from fluorescent light,amazing improvement..
And I put my dust collector in a lean to shed attached to outside of workshop, cuts down the dust & mess in workshop when using & emptying bag.