A Layout Kit You’re ready to lay out your new shop: You have the space built, outlets in the wall, lights hung, and a wood supply ready to turn into heirloom pieces for family and friends. You have most of the machines, benches, and cabinets, with plans to buy or build what you don’t already
If you’re thinking of getting started in woodturning, here are some great guidelines. Our expert breaks down the “must-have” tools from the “nice to have” and even includes a few of his “dream shop” favorites. A frequent series of questions at the end of any of my classes or lectures concerns setting up a turning shop.
Guys, everyone needs an initial layout to work with. If nothing more one needs to know if the tools they get and the distances they need to work with will even fit in a shop of the size they have or are thinking of getting. Of course one organizes the tools on how they work
A small workshop can feel cramped, but with a few clever tips your shop will feel bigger, DIYing will be easier and shop time will be more enjoyable. Setting up a small workshop can be more challenging than setting up a large workshop. Square footage is at a premium, so it’s critical to make the
Workshops come in all shapes and sizes, from a separate room to a corner of the garage. Watch this video to find out how to design a workshop for your home, including: Wiring Lighting Plumbing Shelves Storage Workbench Dust collection Read episode article to find out more. This week we’re putting together the workshop you
The “Wee Workshop” A Small Space But a Great Shop A number of years ago, my wife Jacquie and I downsized to a small ranch style house when we became empty nesters. The house met all our needs, but unfortunately the garage was less than adequate for my work shop. I am an avid hobby
Whether you plan to build your personal wood shop in a one or two car garage, basement or an alternative outbuilding, getting the layout right and outfitting your space with the best tools and accessories is a must. While the exact details of your plan will depend on exactly what your hobbies are, there are
Whether they’re just getting started, or have been involved with woodworking for a while, many woodworkers wonder what woodworking power tools they should add to their shop. The answer to this question can be subjective, and depend on what types of woodworking projects you commonly build, but George Vondriska is ready to provide you with
Woodworking is an art/craft, depending on how you look at it, that can see you earn quite substantial amounts. There are people who love woodworking, but just do it as a hobby. The good news is that if you have an interest in the subject than transforming it from a hobby to business is quite
Reclaimed wood is a popular design trend today. This versatile building material has quickly gained momentum with some of the top designers and architects, and you’ll see it gracing commercial buildings across the globe . Fittingly, reclaimed wood has a long and storied past. The reclaiming of wood stretches back to the early twentieth century
