I gotta stop rewatching this and actually make plans for my own shop! HAHA love it Ben. Would be interested in an short update video. (if you ever found time)
Anytime I've watched STL during COVID, I've found myself craning my neck trying to get a better look at your shop and set up. When listening to STL, I would rely more on imagination. This is just what I was hoping to someday see. (Your hardware-storage video helped a little.) Now I'm happy. Very nice set-up! Shops are a blend of circumstances, heavily influenced by time, money, and space, but also reflecting aesthetics, work-flow, focus, and idiosyncrasies. Most only hope to get to the point of satisfaction you have achieved. Thankfully, the process is fun and never done. Thanks for all you do.
Thanks Anderson, Are we ever done with our shops though?! I came across the hardware storage video yesterday, and they shop looked SO WEIRD TO ME! Looking around other peoples shops is one of my favorite things to do. I knew there were people annoyed by a glimpse into a shop and not really seeing it. Glad the soothed this pain!
@@BenStrano If I was annoyed by getting just a peek, equally I was grateful for it. It's your shop. And you're right, I don't think we're ever done. I'm happy with the state of my shop, greatly transformed in the last year, but eager to get on with the next phase. But I promised a mission sofa first. Still, I've been sneeking in some small improvements, all related to the sofa project, of course. The latest was a folding outfield and slide-in infeed table for my bandsaw, which did help greatly in resawing the rails for the sofa.
My shop is a two car garage and because of the multipurpose uses of it, I was always focused on efficiency. Over the last few years I lost interest in even being out there and ionically my woodworking suffered. Yet after watching your video, I realized what was going on. Thank you for sharing this, it was an inspiration!
A lovely insight into your shop and your thoughts about the space. In my opinion it is much more interesting to hear how a shop has evolved according to your needs and the limitations of the space itself rather than a long list of expensive tools. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks. I like oogling over tools as much as the next person, but it starts to make a shop/studio feel less special and personal. Just a collection of tools as opposed to an important place to do unimportant things!
Look at the Harbor Freight 2hp dust collector. It’s pretty nice, I don’t own it, but for the price it’s a good deal. 13” DeWalt on the planer, sharp knives it’s good, I’ve had one for years. It’s a beast to move. Best to let it live on a cart. For the zen of woodworking an extra 100 square feet so I can set up shop.
Mitchell Kasdin I’ve been eyeing it up for awhile. I don’t use my dust spewing tools that much these days, but this past week the more I use my tablesaw the more likely it becomes I head down there and do just that.
Thank you Ben! Im beginning my journey into a dedicated area to set up a shop. Im a beginner that enjoys working with my hands. It could be spending some time in the garden or working on fixing something or building/making something new. Im just looking for tips on setting up a work area. You look like your very comfortable in your shop and that seems to be a definite benefit when being creative. thanks again!!
I Really enjoyed the shop tour Ben! Very well organized and nice set up for work flow. Great point about the height of your work bench as well! Thanks for sharing! Stay safe👍
I really like your video and I think a lot of us keep all work areas a bit lower than our table saws so , in a small shop, it won’t get in the way when cutting sheet goods.
I also use my Shark Guard whenever possible and can't say enough good things about it and the company's customer service. Great video by the way. Stay safe.
Hey Ben! Great tour, and great video - you seem very comfortable in the shop. I do have to give you a hard time for not playing one of the ukes, tho. 😀
Love your shop. I'm trying to figure out how to lay mine out to make it as Efficient as possible. I like the idea if you don't use it get rid of it. I tend to store way to my stuff with hopes of using it but never actually doing it.
Hey Cuz nice shop! Just one question. Where is the corner for metal working? Yeah yeah you're a wood guy. lol Love the setup. I'm in the middle of setting up my machine shop might steal some of your layout. Btw you're great uncle had a tiny wood stove in his shop for heat. I might know who has it.
Great shop tour!! You said you don't use the table saw as much anymore. Do you think a person can get by with a bandsaw & tracksaw combo as an alternative to a table saw?
Nice shop. Shop tours are the best. You mentioned if you had everything you wanted, you wouldn’t have space to work. If finances allowed would you consider expanding the shop to allow for the option of having more equipment like the 15 in planer and more wall space you wanted or would you keep the shop as is?
That is such a great question, and I don't think I can fully wrap my head around it right now. I think the answer is yes. My wife and I day dream about being able to buy acreage one day. Build a 700 sq-ft. super-efficient house for the two of us, and then we each have a 1000-sq. ft. studios facing each other, connect by a breezeway. You gotta have goals! But right now, I'd be a jerk if I asked for more out of life! Besides, of the two of us, my wife needs more space by a long shot. Her weaving studio is really undersized.
Great video sir. For that jointer, was it easier to get a new motor than have 3 phase power ran to it? Can you tell if a different motor might have affected the performance in any way? One of my friends found one at an estate sale for $100 but didn't have 3 phase power in his shop so he missed out on that buy.
Having three-phase power was a non-starter. Getting a VFD was my second best option if I didn't want to change the motor out. I was able to buy a motor for cheap from someone on Instagram and that made it a no-brainer. To do it again, I would have done the same thing. A new 3hp-motor from Grizzly is relatively inexpensive, and it will make the jointer easier to sell when the day comes. That day might be nearing since the work I do doesn't call for something this big. I'm thinking about hunting down an old inca that will take up less room.
One other note. A VFD is an awesome option on a lot of machines because you can have control over so many things. But on a jointer, who wants to slow the motor down (or whatever)?
S Brown still working on that one! This past winter it was space heaters, but I am going to need to do something better this year. Humidification too since I am mostly building instruments these days.
Loved the shop tour Ben. We have a similar past: Music and recording studios -> woodworking. And I sometimes dabble into drum making as well.
Great tour Ben! Entertaining and your honesty
I gotta stop rewatching this and actually make plans for my own shop! HAHA love it Ben. Would be interested in an short update video. (if you ever found time)
Thanks Ben sweet shop and amazing how everyone s shop is so different but alike. Great job in the podcast too.
Ben this is the best shop tour on RUclips. Love the space.
Anytime I've watched STL during COVID, I've found myself craning my neck trying to get a better look at your shop and set up. When listening to STL, I would rely more on imagination. This is just what I was hoping to someday see. (Your hardware-storage video helped a little.) Now I'm happy. Very nice set-up! Shops are a blend of circumstances, heavily influenced by time, money, and space, but also reflecting aesthetics, work-flow, focus, and idiosyncrasies. Most only hope to get to the point of satisfaction you have achieved. Thankfully, the process is fun and never done. Thanks for all you do.
Thanks Anderson,
Are we ever done with our shops though?! I came across the hardware storage video yesterday, and they shop looked SO WEIRD TO ME!
Looking around other peoples shops is one of my favorite things to do. I knew there were people annoyed by a glimpse into a shop and not really seeing it. Glad the soothed this pain!
@@BenStrano If I was annoyed by getting just a peek, equally I was grateful for it. It's your shop.
And you're right, I don't think we're ever done. I'm happy with the state of my shop, greatly transformed in the last year, but eager to get on with the next phase. But I promised a mission sofa first. Still, I've been sneeking in some small improvements, all related to the sofa project, of course. The latest was a folding outfield and slide-in infeed table for my bandsaw, which did help greatly in resawing the rails for the sofa.
My shop is a two car garage and because of the multipurpose uses of it, I was always focused on efficiency. Over the last few years I lost interest in even being out there and ionically my woodworking suffered. Yet after watching your video, I realized what was going on. Thank you for sharing this, it was an inspiration!
Dude. That made my heart swell three times. Good luck with your journey!
Nice shop Ben. I really liked it.
Very nice shop! Thanks for the tour.
A lovely insight into your shop and your thoughts about the space. In my opinion it is much more interesting to hear how a shop has evolved according to your needs and the limitations of the space itself rather than a long list of expensive tools. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks. I like oogling over tools as much as the next person, but it starts to make a shop/studio feel less special and personal. Just a collection of tools as opposed to an important place to do unimportant things!
Great shop tour. Thanks!
It’s nice to hear your appreciation of your shop. Maybe not the fanciest, nor is mine. But it’s your shop and it works for you. Enjoy!
Look at the Harbor Freight 2hp dust collector. It’s pretty nice, I don’t own it, but for the price it’s a good deal. 13” DeWalt on the planer, sharp knives it’s good, I’ve had one for years. It’s a beast to move. Best to let it live on a cart. For the zen of woodworking an extra 100 square feet so I can set up shop.
Mitchell Kasdin I’ve been eyeing it up for awhile. I don’t use my dust spewing tools that much these days, but this past week the more I use my tablesaw the more likely it becomes I head down there and do just that.
Thank you Ben! Im beginning my journey into a dedicated area to set up a shop. Im a beginner that enjoys working with my hands. It could be spending some time in the garden or working on fixing something or building/making something new. Im just looking for tips on setting up a work area. You look like your very comfortable in your shop and that seems to be a definite benefit when being creative. thanks again!!
I Really enjoyed the shop tour Ben! Very well organized and nice set up for work flow. Great point about the height of your work bench as well! Thanks for sharing! Stay safe👍
Thanks. I was just following the lead of Michael Fortune and Dave Fisher on workbench height.
great video. hilarious your systainer video lead me here.
I really like your video and I think a lot of us keep all work areas a bit lower than our table saws so , in a small shop, it won’t get in the way when cutting sheet goods.
Nice shop Ben! Enjoyed!
Just listened to your recent podcast about no tablesaw and 10” cutech jointer.
Please do an update 😊
I also use my Shark Guard whenever possible and can't say enough good things about it and the company's customer service. Great video by the way. Stay safe.
The way I will know I made it in life is if one day I get to go have beers with Ben Strano
You really need to set the bar a bit higher man!
@@BenStrano yeah. really
Ben, put up a barricade to prevent another car from hitting your shop!
Hey Ben! Great tour, and great video - you seem very comfortable in the shop. I do have to give you a hard time for not playing one of the ukes, tho. 😀
Uke playing will come soon enough!
Nice shop Ben, ever think of getting one of those vinyl sheds to put your garage stuff so you can gain more space ?
This is a great space. I dream of building guitars.
Hope your channel grows mate
Ben, I really like your video. I would like to see more.
Jack de Varona thanks Jack. I’m working on more in my spare time. Still figuring out how to do videos for both channels.
Love your shop. I'm trying to figure out how to lay mine out to make it as Efficient as possible. I like the idea if you don't use it get rid of it. I tend to store way to my stuff with hopes of using it but never actually doing it.
It just takes time. Hell, I'm still thinking of ways to improve. I need to make room for some sort of a heater... it's starting to get cold again!
Great video. Puts my little shop to shame.
Hey Cuz nice shop! Just one question. Where is the corner for metal working? Yeah yeah you're a wood guy. lol Love the setup. I'm in the middle of setting up my machine shop might steal some of your layout. Btw you're great uncle had a tiny wood stove in his shop for heat. I might know who has it.
Man o man... don't I know it. If I had the room and money, I'd likely have a bridgeport in the corner! Hope you're staying out of trouble!
My shop 26x60 including a spot for my truck in the winter...still not big enough!
I don't know anyone who couldn't use a little more shop space.
Nice. Now where do you hide the donuts?
Great shop tour!! You said you don't use the table saw as much anymore. Do you think a person can get by with a bandsaw & tracksaw combo as an alternative to a table saw?
Nice shop. Shop tours are the best. You mentioned if you had everything you wanted, you wouldn’t have space to work. If finances allowed would you consider expanding the shop to allow for the option of having more equipment like the 15 in planer and more wall space you wanted or would you keep the shop as is?
That is such a great question, and I don't think I can fully wrap my head around it right now. I think the answer is yes. My wife and I day dream about being able to buy acreage one day. Build a 700 sq-ft. super-efficient house for the two of us, and then we each have a 1000-sq. ft. studios facing each other, connect by a breezeway. You gotta have goals!
But right now, I'd be a jerk if I asked for more out of life! Besides, of the two of us, my wife needs more space by a long shot. Her weaving studio is really undersized.
great shop! Are you in CT? Looks like new england lol
CT it is! I know, our house is New England AF!
@@BenStrano lol. I'm in bolton, this house looks familiar lol
Great video sir. For that jointer, was it easier to get a new motor than have 3 phase power ran to it? Can you tell if a different motor might have affected the performance in any way?
One of my friends found one at an estate sale for $100 but didn't have 3 phase power in his shop so he missed out on that buy.
Having three-phase power was a non-starter. Getting a VFD was my second best option if I didn't want to change the motor out. I was able to buy a motor for cheap from someone on Instagram and that made it a no-brainer. To do it again, I would have done the same thing. A new 3hp-motor from Grizzly is relatively inexpensive, and it will make the jointer easier to sell when the day comes. That day might be nearing since the work I do doesn't call for something this big. I'm thinking about hunting down an old inca that will take up less room.
One other note. A VFD is an awesome option on a lot of machines because you can have control over so many things. But on a jointer, who wants to slow the motor down (or whatever)?
that ol boys got a head like a bastard cat. How in the world did you get a job at FWW?
How do you heat your shop?
S Brown still working on that one! This past winter it was space heaters, but I am going to need to do something better this year. Humidification too since I am mostly building instruments these days.