Shop Organization - Part 1: How To Prioritize Space and Determine Location
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- Опубликовано: 6 июн 2024
- This video is the intro to the series around Shop Organization. The main purpose of this video is to get you to simply question if there is a better way to organize your shop and for reference over future videos on how we will organize each space.
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I don’t understand How these videos aren’t watched over a million times. This series is easily one of the best I’ve encountered for really thinking about how to put a workshop together. Thank you for taking the time to make these. Over the last few months I’ve watched each one a couple times as I’ve steadily turned my shop from a scrap collection heap to a real fabrication shop.
Thank you so much, I appreciate that! Maybe someday they will take off haha! Glad they are helping you though!!
@@RingsWorkshop you’re welcome man!! Lol, my fingers are crossed for thier eventual take off. In the meantime, I know it’ll keep being a great help to everyone who stumbles across them. 🙂
Hoarding. So hard to admit that. My wife calls me Fred Sanford. Really need to practice things in this video. Thanks.
Haha. It’s 100% easier said than done.
I could not agree more. Already tossing so much stuff in the recycle/regifting bins.
Same here!! I never met a pc of metal or wood that I don't like. Lol
Amen. My garage/ workshop looks like a junk yard with "things I may need one day"
@@billagnatovech1641 Yeah..I think things like..that would make a good shim..its addictive.
Love love love this sooo much. I wish I had seen this a long time ago. I appreciate the insight and simplification of the process. So hard to just find the mindset of an organised mind and the thought process behind it. Thank you I look forward to seeing all the series.
As always, very sensible advice, well thought through and presented. Excellent work, thank you 😃
This method of planning is god damn brilliant!! I’m about to build my first shop/garage space and I think I’m going to use your method to lay out my shop space. Thanks so much for the insight and ideas!
I love how you break things down. Very methodical and logical. You're quickly becoming one of my favorite channels. Thanks for all your hard work getting these amazing videos out to us!
Thank you so much, that means a lot.
+1
Your videos are very well thought out and easy to follow. Keep doing what you're doing, and I predict double subscriptions within the next 2 or 3 videos.
@@padoco73 thank you so much, I appreciate the kind words.
I like your video and the straightforward style - no bla,bla,bla - quick and precise! And you address one of my major concerns: my shop is 9 sqm, and always cluttered! Thanks a lot, I‘m looking forward to the next videos!!
Im just starting out in my shop I converted my carport into a one car garage and now want to use it as my small wood working shop, you have brought up a lot of good points that i would of never thought of, can’t wait to watch the rest of the series to see what other vauable information you have.
The analytical beauty of this video is so satisfying. Love it.
Thank you!
I'm an automotive mechanic and almost never work on wood stuff, but this organize "sorting" idea is very useful! This is the tip I was looking for!
That’s awesome, glad you found it helpful!
I just saw a convicted video. I needed to hear the hard facts. Perfect timing as I'm trying to organize my shop. I took a video of my mess to remind me. Thanks for sharing and going on to my next therapy video hosted by you.
Haha hope you enjoy it.
I love your no BS approach. You never loose my interest. There is more info covered per second then any other video I’ve ever watched. Keep up the good work!
Thank you so much! I appreciate that!
Exactly how I began thinking of my own shop storage, but you went so much further. Thank you for helping me organize my thoughts for shop storage.
Glad to help!
I found the second one first, then watched this one. Both are very well-done and thought-provoking.
Thanks especially for "things I did wrong before". Even they are improvements over what I've done so far, so there's that. ;)
Haha thank you!
Yeah, Bud!!! You just opened up a serious overhaul of my shop re-configuration plan I'am already two days into. Timing could not be better. SO happy I found this video. Cheers!
Thank you! Excited to see/hear how the shop turns out!
Best shop organization video I've ever seen because it's sets out principles that can be applied to my own shop. It's great.
Thank you!
I like your methodology and am interested in hearing more. - Chris
I watched this series a year ago and I'm back to watch it again. Lots of good information!!!
Thanks so much! I appreciate it and glad you are enjoying it again!
Excellent video, well thought out, no extra baloney, a little humor highlighting the silly things. Looking forward to seeing more of your stuff.
Thank you!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experiences 👍👍 I have been struggling with the organization of my "shop" garage because I start doing a project before I finish one 👍👍
You have so many gems here , thank you for giving new ideas and helping me to reevaluate and my workspace
Thank you so much, I appreciate that!
Hello. It's the first video I watch that makes sense about tool organization because there were advices also, not only tool cabinets construction. It gave me enthusiasm to start what I have been neglecting for long. Thank you very much.
Thank you so much! I appreciate that and I’m glad you found it helpful.
Great tips and I like the style. I appreciate the mild humor without trying too hard. It's perfect timing I'm currently using 1,200 sf of floor space and 50 sf of wall space, thats about to change (that was a great way to break it down in your video). Thanks!
Thank you! I appreciate that!
Wow this is just the video series I needed. Going through the scenarios is great. Thanks so much for a concise video. Straight and to the point
Thank you, appreciate that!!
Man, I really like how well thought out this video series is. I recognize the truth in so many of the things you discuss. Especially the "it's always been this way" and "starting a new project before the last one is done". I'm in the midst of doing a reorg of my garage and your ideas are really giving me a new perspective.
Thank you so much. Yeah I have been way behind on videos, plans and even responding to comments cause I had way to many projects 80-90% done and then took on more. My apologies on the delayed response.
One of the best videos I’ve watched. I like how much you’ve utilized space and accessibility while maintaining visibility of the actual tools. Can’t tell you how often I’ve had to look for a specific tool after “organizing” my shop because I can’t remember exactly where I put it. Also i like how you’ve built a lot of your shelving. That alone provided tips. So If anyone is here because you’re frustrated and need a few ideas.. it’s worth watching. I know I’m rambling but I just spent 15 mins looking for a battery charger.
Thank you so much! I laughed out loud at the battery charger part, been there!
Such great advice. Thank you for admitting and discussing your mistakes too. @8:53 "Just in case I would (need scrap wood) someday." I keep scraps of my scraps of my scraps. Even convincing myself I can use them to burn in the firepit. You have given me permission to let go. Mount Rushmore of tips right there. Thank you.
Hahaha thank you so much! Hope it helps!
This is great. As someone who gets overwhelmed when trying to organize having a system like this to go from takes a lot of the guess work out of it. Thanks for posting!
Thank you!!
Intelligent use of time and space. I have reduced my trips to the store by 60%. I am now more time wise and with the price of gas, I can purchase a few more ‘nice to haves’ thank you from Australia
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
LOVE-IT. Thank-you!
Excellent guidance and many details! More Please!
This video is organization therapy for the ongoing traumatic stress disorder that is my garage.
Thank you for making this. Would love to see a longer, updated version. You explained how to organize better than literally hundreds of other videos.
Thank you so much for the kind words and support! Greatly appreciate it!! If I end up moving things around or changing enough to make it worth everyone’s time I will be sure to do that!
Very methodical, efficient, and logical. Very well done, you definitely called me out on several of my foibles, lol. Thanks, keep 'em coming!
Thanks I appreciate it!
Thanks for uploading this video. You were able to summarize in a logical and simple way how to organize a small workshop.
I'm going to watch it several times since it has a lot of information.
Verry good job !!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
I totally agree with you about floor space being #1 in priority, and I think organization (or at least the wishful thinking!) is always an ongoing procedure in everyone's shop. One of the biggest things that helped me in my small shop was putting everything (on the floor) on wheels, so I can move it easily/quickly. This goes for cabinets, benches, machines, etc. It has greatly enhanced the usability of my available floor space, while also giving me the capability and extra space to do some larger projects that I never could have done, otherwise. Having the ability to move your floor layout in an instant, really makes a huge difference. Another thing that really helps, is having all (or most) of your work surfaces at the same table height...that way when you're working on something really long or extra large, it's easy to just pull another nearby table over for support, instead of always having to shim them up to match. Thanks for all the great ideas and tips, I enjoyed your video.
I agree with everything being the same height or very close. I built my miter station just a hair larger than my workbench back in my cubby (I really need to find a better way to describe that thing), so I could cut longer board and it could rest on it if needed.
Brilliant!
Thank you greatly!
You've no idea how much you have helped me get my shop in order with these videos.
Thank you! Great to hear!
Thanks, in the middle of building my workshop, think you just saved me from some major screw ups. Cheers from NZ
Yep your right about outgrowing, makes perfect sense, thanks,
My man, I watch an absurd amount of RUclips videos, and many have been about workshop organization. This single video has the most helpful information by miles. Your unique, intellectual, methodical breakdown and thought process that you’ve shared with us here is nothing short of brilliance and will make a massive positive impact on my shop’s organization and I’m sure many others.
I don’t comment often, but this one deserves it big time. Thank you!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate that! Let me know how it works out for you!
Time spent organizing is time well spent. Time spent thinking, before organizing, is priceless. You have done both. Congrats on a great job and a great video.
Very well put.
Thank you, and well said! I like that a lot.
This is by far the best series of videos on this topic that I’ve found. Good job!
Thank you so much!
Solid points to start your shop setup or remodeling.
Thank you for sharing this. Even if some of it was not new to me, it still made me think about how i am organizing my shop.. alot of things you mention is true also for me.. not knowing where to put something so it ends up somewhere maybe eating more valuable space than it deserves, based on how often it is used.. and then there is the habit part of things.. that if you had something in the "wrong" place it becomes "lost" if you move it.. because you are so used to it being in that (illogical still) place..
Wow great video, love the use of french cleats, and taking time to organize. If you want something you have to pay the price.
Looking forward to seeing more of these, you've already got me thinking about some efficiency improvements I can make.
Thanks! Glad it could spark something up for you!
Love your vids, you have a good brain. 👍🏽
Very well done, I have been watching a ton of videos as I am in the process of redoing my garage/shop. Wonderful "Critical thinking" and "Lessons Learned" with your planning!
I am now a subscriber and am looking forward to your future videos.
Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed!
Thanks for this! I struggle with this daily. I'm a DIY woodworker but also a retired journeyman mechanic. So I have a huge set of mechanic's tools and tool box but also a good amount of woodworking tools! And I can definitely relate to "Holding on to things too long" haha! I can't wait to watch your other vids in this series. Keep up the great work! Subscribed!
Thank you so much!!
Man, I have listened to you for even 5 minutes but this is great advice and a great way to look at organizing.
Thank you so much, I appreciate that!
Somebody got an A in wood shop... 😂 Great video! I loved this. With so many things you mentioned, I was like, “Yep, unfortunately I did that.” I like your ideas of planning before just doing. This gives me a lot of good reorganizing ideas. Thanks for sharing your insight! And keep ‘em coming! 👍🏼
Thank you!
Another great video. Looking forward to the rest of the series!
Thanks!
Great video, as always. I was just telling my daughter that it’s a shame that you didn’t start doing these all along the way if your journey for as well as you are doing. I get inspired by the ideas you have had and do use the info. That’s a huge thing to me because there are so many videos I watch for ideas but can only use bits and pieces of them because it doesn’t pertain to my specific wants/needs for my shop. Like I said before, you’re the first person I’ve seen that has designed and documented the same ideas I’ve been bouncing around about having a fliptop workbench instead of putting another tool on the other side. That’s huge, also! Thanks again for that one. 👍🏼
I’m going to print out your checklist and put it above my drafting desk in the shop to keep checking off the ❌s and ✅s until I can get mine finished being completely organized. I appreciate the help. 😃
My crimes are: 9, 10, 6, 7, and 8, in order of degree of mistakes. I have tons of wood scraps and I am trying to work on keeping them contained in small areas. I’m going to put a cubby type box on my French cleats to keep them up out of the way. I was given a bunch of curly maple from a recent local bank build and there are various sizes. I have not come up with an idea for them yet but once I do, it should utilize most of them. It’s tough getting rid of the stuff Left over from other projects, that’s for sure! Lol I have recently been saving the scraps and shavings for our family camping trips to starting campfires 🔥 . I think that’s a very useful idea. 👍🏼
As always, thank you for the kind words. I like the idea of hanging up the checklist. Even though when I’m focused that’s the mindset, there are times where I get tunnel vision working on something and need the reminder.
Spot on. Thanks for making the video!
Surprisingly among the plethora of videos on a similar topic this one was really good.
Thank you!
Excellent video can't wait to see next one
Thank you.
Another nicely done video. I was laughing as you went through where you could put the drill - brilliant.
On the question of mistakes, they definitely ring true. 5, 6, 8 and 9 were especially poignant. My current shop is an exterior Tuff Shed which, after I insulated it, is about 9.5 x 19. Organization is absolutely key to success. I must have reworked the layout in Visio 50 times, and then still changed it all a dozen times more when I finally got things delivered. One thing that caught me several times was not realizing what wall space would end up being obscured by tools or cramped by other things on the wall - there is space between my drill press and miter saw, for example, but it’s hard to use effectively. And things on the wall in a corner require more open space on the adjoining wall than I thought.
Keep the videos coming!
Thank you!! Very true, I try to keep low profile tools mounted in corners, ie drill press table on one, kreg k5 jig next to it.
Amazing video. Best guide I've ever seen for this.
Thank you!
What a great video! I really appreciate seeing a video that is too the point. You really helped me organize my thoughts with this one. Thanks!
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it!
TOTALLY AGREE! Thanks for the video.
What a terrific video. Loved the dry humour, made me chuckle and that’s worth everything these days.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.
Your workshop is organising heaven,best workshop organised EVER,well done sir
Thank you, I appreciate that!
I have a 3x3m shed that I am trying to organise and this video has saved me SO MUCH FREAKING TIME! Thankyou! You are a legend 👍🏼
That’s awesome to hear!! Glad I could help!
This is a great and thorough video. Gave me lots of good ideas to think about. Thanks!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
Great job , I agree you must learn why you need to do it before doing it.
You could have been looking in my window, when making this one .Best quote from my wife " really you need 14 25 ft tape measures " enjoy your videos, keep them coming.
Thank you! Yeah. I’ve had similar questions thrown at me as well. Sometimes I have a good response, most the time I don’t. Haha.
These are some great thoughts. You list of 10 mistakes is so easily related to after years of various garage shops. Still making many of those mistakes now, but, at least deliberately. Great stuff, keep it up!
Thanks, I appreciate it!
This shop is so neat, it says a lot about the owner. Thank you, very motivating video!!!!😎👏🏻🙏🏽
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for this video. It has inspired me to rearrange my shop in ways that I resisted because "It has always been there." Many miscellaneous supplies that I rummage through about once every 6 months are taking up shelf space right beside where I work, while everyday tools are scattered all over the shop. I also am going to replace some of the shelves under the work bench with drawers - a case of easy to build but not easy to use. These are old issues but your presentation has motivated me!
That’s awesome, good to hear!
Love your videos and your approach. Keep it up!
Thank you!
Absolutely the best video on RUclips for your shop
Thank you so much!!
The very best shop organizational video start I've seen yet - easily got a like and subscribe, thank you!
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it!
As I am about to organise my little workshop (started to make knifes a few months ago), this video was really welcome as you are presenting the real/good questions I should ask myself for my project. Thank you so much for being so clear (I am not English native speaker).
I subbed looking forward to seeing other videos and advise.
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it and found it helpful.
Thanks. Appreciate you thought process.
Great video, forced me to think through all my tools!
Excelente!!! My hats off to you for your forethought and manner of presentation Sir! Thank you so much for take your time to do and share this!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
Fantastic method and logic. Really looking forward to the next one!
I'm in a 8x15 ft area in a basement, so organization has been my main 'project' since march when I decided to create my own woodshop and get into woodworking. It's been really interesting figuring out how to use ceiling space! (I have exposed rafters, and the ceiling is low enough that I can palm it)
2nd to organization, but basically just as important, has been dust collection/cleanliness/airflow. Technically more valuable than organization, but projects relating to dust collection have been pretty quick. (I'm not doing ducting when everything is within reach of a 4" x 14' hose)
Thank you! Same. As with organization, I feel like I’ve changed my dust collection setup twice a year, always trying to find ways to improve it.
An organization video that is actually organized! Very useful, thanks!
Haha well said. Thank you!
New subscriber. I loved how you provided your perspective and analysis as you approached organizing your shop. This is the most critical part and very few include this in their videos. Loved the top 10 list. I connected with several of them. Great video. Thank you. This will be helpful to me as I create my shop.
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it!
(Raising hand) Guilty of #1,3,4,6, hell who am I kidding? Guilty of all highlights. Great vid, info and inspiration!
Very good video; lots of good information. now i have lots to think about before reorganizing my small shop. thank you again.
Thank you!
Excellent video...I appreciate the ideas and the inspiration
Thank you! I appreciate that!
I've moved from a 36' by 16' shop to a 12' by 12' one. Your organization ideas will be useful. My first decision was to build two floor cabinets, remove the legs from my MFT and add a top. The initial hesitation was "I spent so much on the MFT I don't want to throw away the legs." I persevered and have zero regrets. Money spent should not hinder a new, better idea.
I wish I had watched this video series two years ago! Great stuff, thanks.
Hahaha thanks!
This is going to be great!
Love the humor mixed in. Solid info man!
Thanks, I appreciate it!
Excellent video and thought process behind the recommendations. Many thanks for sharing. 👌
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it!
On my third, maybe fourth iteration of my “shop” (garage), and finally bit the bullet and ripped the whole thing back down to the studs. These videos have been so, so helpful in thinking differently about the rebuild. The irony here is that I work for Lexus, which implements Toyota 5S at its core. So much overlap with what you’ve covered in this video 😆 Keep at it!!
Thank you so much! Glad they have been helpful to you!
Very enjoyable, well thought out video.
Thanks!
Nice video full of food for thought. I am in the middle of my shop reorganization. Holy crap what a job. Right now I’m in the middle of everything is everywhere trying to figure out a lot of the things you mentioned.
That’s why I love the French cleat system. Once it’s screwed to the wall I have a mental block that I can’t move that sometimes. When I know I just need to lift and move I’m more likely to flex things around.
Good advice for any time or space.
Thank you!
Thank you for this, I'm stoked to rework the shop. I'm about to rip it all apart and start from scratch.
I need everything to function smoothly otherwise I'm frustrated and put off and it makes doing projects aggravating when I'm moving shit around and can't find the tools i need.
This video has given me some great tips on how to plan it out wisely so thanks man.
Glad it was helpful! Sorry for the delay in response.
Absolutely the best table with multiple tools that I have ever seen several people say you’re a genius but I think you are above that. I’m guessing you must be an engineer or if you’re not recently I would’ve made a great one. Keep up the good work I subscribe to your channel you are going very well on the channel once enough people see what you’re doing congratulations videos coming. My son and I do some adventures that’s why you’ll see the channel that we have and I’ve been working in remodeling in custom woodworking project most of my life
Haha thank you so much! I appreciate that! I always enjoy coming up with new ideas whenever possible.
Great video, in the process of reorganising my space. Helpful tips
Thank you!
Excellent presentation. Thank you.
Thanks!!
I love your approach to things! I find myself falling into the same traps. Being unorganized leads to being really inefficient as well. Thanks for the video!!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
Super well thought out! I started taking notes like I was in school 😊
Hahahaha thank you so much, glad it was helpful!
I wasn't expecting the humor. Well done.
Thanks, appreciate it! Glad you enjoyed it.
This is fantastic insight! Thank you!
Thanks!!
I almost spit my coffee when he said he's not hanging the cordless drill from the ceiling. Love this video😃
Hahaha thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
This is really great, thank you.
I love this video! Entertaining and informative. Thanks so much
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!