the author does like to from scratch, shaping and trimming wood from large blocks into fine finished products. ruclips.net/user/postUgkxD-QRFQz730FJEh4f9BYSf-nkIMIC9hL_ as another reviewer mentioned, most projects require a lot of high-dollar equipment that most of us dont have the room or budget for. But, knowing how to do these things, even if we wont be able to practice the full stack project, is still great.
I built a cabinet/wall divider between garage stalls (about 1/2 the garage length) and housed my dust collector (after some mods) and plumbed the garage for dust collection. Best thing I ever did to reduce the dust, still leaves the open garage concept and it keeps my wife happy since she also parks inside. If you ever move, the cabinet can be marketed for storage as well. Looking forward to the mid size work table. Good job.
I had a garage shop almost exactly like yours. I built a permanent wall between the garages and it turned out to be the best thing I did. More wall space and no sawdust in the other garage and house. Also, in the winter and summer it was cheaper to keep the shop warm and cool because it was smaller. In my case, it also insulated the shop noise from the living space. Important when you have small children.
Get the saw stop contractor saw and that way you build a work bench around it. It will compact and mobile at the same time, plus have the safety features and perks of the saw stop.
I bought a Sawstop after moving into a new house where I had a Powermatic 66 for years. The Sawstop is a great saw and the safety aspect is an added bonus. Pay the price and don't look back.
just a thought...cover the windows and use the wall space. If the back of the 'covering' that covers the window is painted black, it won't be as noticeable from the outside. Covering the windows would add security (harder to see/break-in) and you would get your wall space back
I like how real this channel is. Took me 10 years to get a shop built the way I like it in the first house. Second house I started but had to change what I had due to space and now I have a huge space I don't know what to do with it. Its always adjusting as the shop size changes.
Like the industrial shower curtain idea - used at my last workplace where food manufacturing with seasoning application happened, worked pretty well. If you do not move your big tool box much when in use, put it against a wall with a cable or hook system to keep in place and upright. Unlatch from wall, roll into work area, return it when done. Always latch the drawers closed when moving - if a number of loaded drawers open at the same time OH YES it will turn over - but not with the drawers closed. KEEP IT LOCKED when not in use. Lock the box, latch it upright, and disable all the power tools when you are not working there. Both of my now grown children have scared decades off my life when the family came to check in on what I was doing, and it took seconds for them to get into dangerous stuff while we were looking at them. I myself would consider moving the band saw where the drill press is in the same orientation, Lista between the windows, drill press in the window closest to the big door. I would also build a skinny cabinet for the organizer drawers to be in a single stack by the pivoting tool wall (if it will fit as I know looks can be deceiving) or put this one on wheels between the drill press and band saw. And the small "ultimate bench" I would push against the wall under the window by the main cabinets when not working (or a cabinet with your organizers side by side on wheels could reside there). Of course, all my prattling is just how I would do or some semblance of such - awesome content!
Regarding the table saw question - get a Sawstop. Don’t even consider any other choice. Sure, it has the safety features but ignore that for now. You should get one because they are AWESOME saws. Brilliantly designed, extraordinarily precise, fantastic support, and with many expansion options that might come into play someday. Our woodworking guild members have used just about every saw on the planet and they are unanimous in choosing Sawstops now.
Yes please! Medium workbench 100%. My new house has a much smaller workshop and I've been looking for ideas for smaller to medium sized workbenches. I'd really love to incorporate my table saw into the thing, roll it out into the middle of the room to make my cuts, and roll it back to the wall when I'm done. New shop looks great, can't wait to see what's next.
Dude, get the saw stop! I had a Grizzly saw for years and it was a good saw. I finally upgraded to a saw stop. What a difference!!! It's SO much better. It's an excellent table saw. I'm a dentist and I waited a long time to get one. The safety factor is fine, but outside of that, it's truly a superior saw. I wish I had done it years ago.
I was just about to suggest the shop curtain before you said it, easy and really convenient. I just moved in December into my new shop so I'm pouring over every shop video I can find. Your cabinets are exactly what I want, except I'm going to tuck my air compressor into a cabinet. Your organization is really appreciated.
Look in to unistrut and their trolley accessories. For space saving ideas. It can be using as both a large lumber rack and as a do all trolley system for dust hoses, air hoses, power cords, and assembly line for furniture/project movement. It’s not just for pipes and electrical.
I have a similar shop size, and I made my work bench about 30”x8’ with an integrated table saw, router table, mitre saw, and air compressor. I made sure to have it on wheels so if I am going to be cutting a lot on it I wheel it on the driveway and shut the garage door keeping the wife repellant “saw dust” outside rather than every where inside the garage
In front of your windows (by the drill press and drawer cabinet) have you considered a sliding tool wall? It would fit the theme of your swinging tool wall, you can maintain use of the windows, AND you get that sweet sweet wall space! You can use barn door hardware. Looking good, brother. Glad to see you back up and running.
I am new to Woodworking. I love your cabinet build series. The uppers are perfect. Lower cabinets I was considering do my table saw and workbench on casters to roll underneath the miter saw station. Want to design it so it looks like your drawers in the front. I want to pursue shop greatness.
On the cabinets to the wall space issue, cut a cleat that fits the gap. Attach to the wall and then to the cabinet. On the tall tool box issue, attach a cleat to the ceiling, then attach like a 2x2 from their to the cabinet to keep it from tipping over. Won't look great but will keep everyone safe. Rock on bro. Build it!
I had the same problem with my lower cabinets in my shop. I made some custom backsplash out of 2x4s that fit perfectly. Made a huge difference. Now I don’t have a bunch of screws, nails, dust or whatever falling behind. Super easy, cheap and convenient! Your garage is looking great!
I look forward to your next video. A couple more suggestions for you: 1. Think about an air cleaner and hang it from the ceiling to filter out some of the fine dust particles, it will help keep your wife's corvette a little cleaner. 2. Since plywood has become so expensive, I would like to see your midsize ultimate workbench made out of MDF if possible and again also include dust collection, drawers for storage and parts container storage.
Nice job on the shop. A BIG thank you for the time, effort and energy you put into providing your content. You provide some great information and ideas and they are greatly appreciated. I use a non- permanent 7’ pony wall to divide my garage shop. A few vertical braces attached to the ceiling and I’m all set. Easily moved as needed and give wall space, storage on top and keep down the dust for sure. Saw Stop on my wish list. It’s about the cut quality and options a great saw provides. Never talked to anyone with regrets investing in theirs and that says a ton. Keep up the great work. Stay humble, be strong! Thank you so much and God Bless.
Go with the sawstop. Not only the safety features but it's an amazing saw. If the idea is to stay relatable then maybe the job site version. This way you can show building projects using a small table saw and a track saw. Similar to Ron Paulk except you actually build things and not just workbenches.
One idea comes to mind for tip over prevention for your toolbox, but probably more work than wanted. Though nothings too much for a kids safety. If you have a hammer drill, grab yourself a drop in anchor and put in the garage floor. Drill it deep enough where you can always cap it after using it. But then you could drop an eye bolt in the anchor, secure something to the underside of that cabinet, and use something like a small turnbuckle to tension the toolbox to the floor. Just a though, thanks for sharing the shop.
For a divider you may want to consider Fastcap’s third hand system with a magnetic clear door and heavy plastic. I’ve used this system when remodeling and it keeps the dust where you want it. Great video .
This is great stuff. I enjoy your projects and I look forward to following projects in your new shop. I agree that you should consider building a wall to separate the corvette space. I’ve owned seven vettes (one was a C4) and I wouldn’t want the issue with dust. I’m a hobbyist and not in your league in woodworking but I have an understanding wife who encouraged me to get a saw stop. It makes financial sense. I ordered a contractor saw but that got delayed so I found a 1 3/4 hp SS cabinet saw with a mobile base. I am very pleased with it. Great quality and great setup instructions. I also purchased the Jessum stock guides. They really help when I need to cut sheet goods alone. I now need a new workbench that is mobile and can be a really good assembly bench as well as an out feed for my SS. I am really looking forward to seeing your new workbench. Since you don’t want to build a wall try a high quality indoor car cover. Get the cover fitted for your year. It is inexpensive and works great. I used one for my vettes and it works well. Good luck.
Great start. The Professional Sawstop is a great machine - not just the safety aspect but the total quality of the saw/fence. Buy once, cry once. Also, perhaps building another compact workbench (not necessarily identical to #1) that could mate/connect with #1 on occasion would give you lots of flexibility given your space, especially if you add the tablesaw and want to use one or both workbenches as outfeed tables. I'm going to have a 6'x6' outfeed workbench for my Sawstop and a single or double MFT for other tasks - lots of flexibility. I'm in the process of moving my shop from one house to it's forever home (about 850 sq. ft.) and I enjoy seeing other shops and perhaps borrowing ideas. Very much enjoying the journey! Thanks!
Yeah it’s shop furniture but one of the reasons I subscribed to your channel is the pride you take in your builds. That’s a great quality to have. I’m very picky about everything I make (always have been) and your attention to detail is one thing that caught my attention and makes me continue watching. Sorry to hear you had to leave the workbench behind and the movers were less than you expected. I’m liking the new shop and I continue to watch your videos for inspiration for setting up my future shop. I also recognize the work that you have to do behind the scenes in order to set up your camera equipment and then put the videos together. Thank you for sharing your time, ideas, and expertise! Good luck with everything and I look forward to your future videos.
I really need to build an Ultimate ultimate medium sized workbench too!! So looking forward to your design. I know many many people who have used a regular table saw, with out incident, My self included. I'm still using my 28 yr old Craftsman table saw. And trust me, I've put some wonky jigs on it!! Just pay FN attention to what your doing!! My drill press and band saw are also mounted on cabinets with wheels. They store up against the wall. When I need either one, its just a matter of pulling them out, the width of the cabinet and stand on the side of them. And my garage is only 14 ft wide! Looking forward to your new projects!
Love the curtain idea. I had a similar problem I built floor cabinets between the garage doors and put up walls that easily remove if need be. The other side I pegboard and the kids hang their stuff on and where we hang brooms and other odd ball stuff.
I have the same type of industrial curtain with clear section in my shop to keep dust out of a laundry area. I think it’s the best solution for this type of situation and have no complaints with mine.
I love the shower curtain idea. I'd like to see how that works. My Saw Stop is the best tool I have ever purchased. Well worth the money. You won't regret it.
I am a woodworker in my teenage years, and I used to have the same delta saw as you did, but after nicking my finger on the blade, I bought a sawstop contractor saw with the upgraded fence, and now I will not use any other saw now, the sawstop is great and totally worth the money!
Looking great! I had a similar situation and built a paint/sanding booth in my shop so I could restore an old farm tractor. I actually made two sections at 90-degrees, so I could close off a corner of my 24x24 pole barn. Really simple to do! I used Unistrut on the ceiling, the small roller/trolleys for the curtain hangers, then nicer tarps for the curtains. I did multiple smaller sections and even made some "clear" panels out of heavy Visqueen plastic, then used pinch clamps to hold the sections together. The nice thing is it's not very expensive and you can pull out and use whatever sections you need, close off the whole space, or just sections.
Have you considered swapping the drill press and the band saw, the drill is a stand in front type job where the band saw at that 45deg angel may give you more flexibility! And there are about the same size!!
Your new shop looks great. I really like the way you finished the walls and floor. Taller walls are really handy. I wish mine were more than 8 feet. You asked for comments on a SawStop. I’ve had one since 2007 and think it was worth the price. If I did have an accident the amount I’d save in medical costs even with my insurance would more than pay for the saw plus it’s a great saw. I’ll be interested in seeing your curtain between the shop and garage portion if you add one. I have a similar solution though my space is twice as big. I have a two stall garage and a shop area the same size at the other end of my building but no wall between. When I designed my shop I included windows that take up even more wall space. Last year I designed and installed a hinged French cleat system for my hand tools for the windows. Although I haven’t had time to make all the tool hangers I need yet it’s working out great. My tools are organized and handy plus I can still see the beautiful view that the windows provide. There is a series of videos on this project on my WB Fine Woodworking RUclips channel. Here’s a link to Hinged French Cleat Tool Racks for Shop Windows Part 1 The Inspiration - ruclips.net/video/wW9qgnE-Nx4/видео.html
Regarding dust control in your shop, walls, shower curtains etc. Have you got an air filter on your ceiling? I believe these are really good at capturing the dust that escapes your dust extractor and settling on other surfaces round the shop.
Looks fantastic....small is do-able. It is the heart and motivation that keeps us running! Couple suggestions - take them as you will. I've seen makers create small parts / drill bit and accessories across the framing of windows - allows viewing of neighbors walking dogs and light to come through. You could also attach the other wall mounts on cabinet faces. Keep it up....I'm looking forward to using your plans to finish building out my 1-car shop!
Extend the counter to the wall and bridge the gap. Just sand the back lip and glue and nail a 1” filler piece. Finish the extension and bam, it’s Miller Time!
Thought for your toolbox... hear me out here for a minute... build a floor to ceiling partial wall between your garage door tracks... stud it floor to ceiling (so it’s tied in solid to the joists and the concrete) and cover it in a nicer sanded plywood on both sides... I would run it from the wall to the end of the door track (8’ maybe?) then secure the tool box to it! That gives you lots of mounting options all the way to the ceiling and some beside the toolbox. The bonus is on the other side where the “garage” portion is you can hang sports stuff or toys for your kid... a second bonus is that will cut the cost of your “dust curtain” down a bit. Just a thought, good luck!
FWIW, I agree with this suggestion. You get a secure attachment for that tall tool chest and some other wall storage. Still have openable curtain option to fend of the claustrophobia. It's not either-or, but both.
Two things: First, I'd make some spacer blocks for behind the cabinets; screw the blocks to the wall, then the cabinets to the blocks. And yeah, just touch up paint. Those dings tell a story of how those cabinets moved into your new shop with you. Second, in regards to the sawstop, it's a beautifully crafted piece of precision machinery, even without the blade brake. IMHO, worth the money. Money is an infinitely renewable resource. It may financially sting up front, but you'll smile every time you use it, and you'll have peace of mind knowing that if something goes sideways in the shop, you need a bandaid or a few stitches, and not several surgeries, and months, if not years, of physical therapy to rehab a serious table saw injury. On top of that, when you have such a nice tool at the center of your shop that's such a pleasure to work with, you'll be more inclined to get out to the shop and build some beautiful projects, or try something new.
Awesome 👍 I'd suggest building french cleat "shutters" over the windows: 3/4-in plywood fit to inside the window trim, hung with (several / extra to take the weight) hinges, and French cleats on the garage side for storage. Undo a clasp swing the shutter open, and you have access to the window, in the meantime they will keep prying eyes from seeing all your toys and sunlight from screwing up your exposure on the camera. You could paint the backside of the shutters white and then make black pinstripes so that from the outside they look like horizontal blinds. Just some food for thought as a way to recapture that lost space for shop storage. Keep up the great work!
Awesome! However, here are the tips/suggestions: (1) Whenever moving objects w/ corners you want to protect, painter's tape on a wad of bubble wrap, then apply the moving blankets/ packing wrap. (2) inset plastic totes (so the lid doesn't come off but opens up as 2 hinges) protect against breakage a bit better (3) If wall is really that bad, you make sure it's not loose drywall and put in some more drywall screws, attempt mud framing and use a long enough drywall skimming blade, OR cut up the wall, attach straight studs or take a level and circular saw to the wonky ones, and then re-drywall/paint. Positive is being able to add more outlets and potentially some 230V outlets (always useful... eventually) And, you get to choose different paint as well. (4) The lower cabinets can be secured using length of plywood against the wall, go through cabinets with 5" or 6" lag screws, plywood, drywall, into wall studs. (5) The tall metal toolbox can be secured using more levelers that swing over from the sides OR a pair of 2" x 6" attached to ceiling long enough to attach to 2 rafters. From each wood piece run a steel cable that then is connected to the cabinet via carabiners (toolbox would have to get D-rings bolted to the side or top; carabiners then hook to the D-rings so you can detach and move toolbox as needed) (6) Curtain sounds good. However, if you want wall space, you can build (thin) movable walls that runs on tracks on ceiling and tracks on floor. If too tall or long to build, go with half movable walls, half curtain. That way sanding, spraying can be limited to 1 side
Shop looks great bro. Don't forget about all the unused space on the ceiling above where the door rolls up. You can make some hanging shelving up there for lumber storage. Then when you move to a dedicated shop, it becomes storage for camping supplies and such. You'll always be glad you have it.
I did a similar divider in my shop originally. I used track from pocket doors and drop cloths. You have to get creative with the roller track attaching to the drop cloths but it worked well and was the most economical way I found of doing it.
Great shop tour. I had to subscribe. I caught a glimpse of what looks like orange and white checkerboard cornhole boards and a Tennessee sticker...Great job. Looking forward to watching your earlier videos and new content. Go Vols!
After nearly cutting my thumb to bits a Sawstop was the only way to go expensive yes but well worth the price I purchased the 3 HP cabinet saw with dolly base and douse collection for the blade. Love it!!
A cheaper alternative (if budget limited or simply to demo the concept) is to hang a drop cloth off of a wire using shower curtain rings. Secure the ends of the wire to eyebolts into the opposing walls and add a turnbuckle to keep it tight. I did that to partition off a 15' long section of a basement for about $60.
Look into the Zip Wall a temporary dust barrier system. I have used them in the past for remodel projects. They system separates the construction "dusty" area from the "clean" area. Then when your finished you can remove it, and be back to the 3 car garage.
1. AWESOME to see the shop back together! 2. Lots of good options out there other than a Sawstop. Just be careful when using a table saw. 3. Put a car cover on the Corvette. 4. Can't wait to see the new work bench!
That wall behind the drill press is primed for a mini-tool-wall-sliding-bypass-barn-door that can slide out over the window providing storage that doubles as a window cover!
I have used a shop curtain in two different 3 car garages to separate the shop and they work great. I ended up using a canvas truck tarp as the curtain and the extra weight and durability is fantastic, plus it’s cuts down on noise much more than I thought.
I know this is 3 years ago. Love the transformation. I also love that you are still using small workshop build you did with the Adaptive Cutting System. That is my next build. I'm going to pickup the top along with the Kreg Track Saw. Just wish that Kreg would use a universal track. You have a full size drill press like I do. I've been telling myself to build a cabinet on casters that fits underneath the drill press table and has a notch cutout for the column. Like you I have a bunch of stuff stacked up behind and around the base.
My 2 cents - Build the wall, you don’t want to take any chances with the wifeys car. Go Sawstop, it’s totally worth it. Sorry to see the damage that was done to the Ultimate Cabinets, I know exactly what you mean about the concrete curb. We had to compensate for that when were were building ours and had to further modify your plans to account for my sloping floor. Looking forward to your mid size workbench. I need to rebuild mine to go with my contractor saw stop and your ultimate workbench was way to big for my shop. Here’s to Shop Greatness!!
Travis, I can't even tell you how happy I am for you! Great to have you "back in the Saddle" I know how you must have felt not having a shop. In April I lost my entire shop to a fire. I have rebuilt and now I am happy to say its even better than it was. Thanks to you, I have modeled my shop from ideas and projects from your shop. Can't wait for more ideas! Rock on and trust the journey! BTW... Go Vols!!!
The curtain will only help REDUCE the dust and overspray from the "garage". I have a curtain that I separate my garage for projects as well, but dust always finds a way to settle on my wife's black car. You have 3 options: 1) If you want the curtain to work, you would have to positively pressurize the garage side with clean/filtered air to keep the dust and dirty air contained to the shop. You would basically be turning the garage into a cleanroom. 2) The better solution in the end is a solid temporary wall that gets sealed up. Tape/gasket the seams, use plywood and 2x6 on 2' centers, and install a service door to allow access between the 2 areas. 3) Park the cars in the driveway during shop use and until the "garage" has been cleaned (including the air).
Suggestion: 1> buy window blinds for the windows and close them 2> put up plywood over windows inside & paint to match garage , From the outside no one can see your shop and it cant see the plywood. 3> End result you gained some much needed wall space. This is what I had to do in my 3 car garage with dumb windows for people to break into. Glad you finally got your shop back up ! And as for Sawstop , stay focused and not distracted while using a table saw and save your money.
Just bought a Grizzly G0899 hybrid table saw. It was a huge upgrade from my delta, dust collection is fantastic. Put it on a mobile base, and I'm loving it. Plus it wasn't horrifically priced at 1300 bucks. Nice big table plus a space to put a router table extension on one end, which I'm currently building. Glad you got your shop back! Now build us something exciting!
Looks like it is coming along great!. I think the idea of the curtain is a great idea if you really don't want a permanent wall. A buddy of mine in NC has a 3 car garage, and he does have a partial divider wall for the 3rd bay, however, that 3rd bay does have a lift in it.
For a divider I would go even simpler. Get a 10x20 tarp, two eyebolts, a turnbuckle, couple cable clamps, and some plastic coated cable. Weave the cable back and forth through the eyelets on one side of the tarp. Attach an eyebolt to one end and the turnbuckle to the other. Attach the eyebolts up at the ceiling on the walls, connect the turnbuckle to the eyebolt not attached to cable and tighten up. Behold a curtain. Also just call the new workbench the "workbench" since the bigger one is the ultimate and the smaller is the compact.
A curtin sounds perfect and sensible Travis. Phase 2 is a drawn out process so take your time once you become settled and more organised. Greetings from Sydney, Australia.
You might consider a hybrid approach. A 4-6' wall section between the two doors won't feel like a major division but it'll give you a place to tether the toolbox and get some hanging storage on the other side for bike helmets and such. Pairing that with the big ol' curtain between the bays to control the dust fallout when needed will give you the best of both.
Go for the Dexter shower curtain separator. As for SawStop, I'm mostly in the same boat you are. I'm moving in a few years to a house I'm building (well, not personally putting up studs, etc, just a new build that I'll be having built) with a separate detached shop space with office. There, I'll 100% get a SawStop because it will be a dedicated space and I plan on doing a lot more wood working. At my current house, I'm in a single bay of a 3-car garage (no windows, at least), but that bay also houses our lawnmower and snowblower, plus some bonsai supplies, yard tools, etc and I'm just crazy cramped and need a saw I can make small(ish) and totally put away. So, I got a Metabo 10" job site saw. I love it and I use it right under where I store my 9 fingered Father's old machinist chest as a kind of morbid "Don't be an idiot" talisman.
@@chrishayes6057 I agree here, the biggest threat by far is kids opening up drawers and using them as ladders, that's when the leverage point changes and you can easily see how it can tip.
Difference is, going thru floor its hard to repair when moving, plus he just epoxied that not long ago. Vs the ceiling where he can just spackle over when done with them
I have a 22x24 garage which is set up to be a shop. I built a 6x3 pullout table which will have T-track in it. So far I'm super happy with the size of the table, as I can still easily rip a sheet of plywood in half without a second person, and it's been big enough for any project so far.
I saved up for several months and pledged my birthday/Christmas presents for... a long time and got a SS. It's everything I thought it would be. Totally worth it.
Your tool box concern is a very valid one! I have a very similar toolbox on the lower level of my shop. Recently I was startled to hear a blood curdling scream coming from the shop and after almost having a heat attack I found my wife pinned between my toolbox and the outboard motor on my bay boat. As you can guess she was looking for a tool and pulled out many drawers and left them pulled out while she kept looking! You can kind of figure out the rest. I would make it a habit to keep the drawers locked if you decide to keep it there.
I was on the fence about a Sawstop because of price but the salesman at Rockler had an excellent point: The cost of ONE visit to ER even for a minor injury will nearly, if not totally, pay for the Sawstop. Also, I'm a doc and need my fingers. So done and done. You won't regret it.
Yes you can screw them to the walk fur out the back cross braces so when the cabnits are pushed back the cross brace touches the wall. Then make a back splash to cover the void at the back of the cabnit so they look built in are strong and cant move, it also give you space to store some plywood if you can slide it behind one of them.
I highly recommend the SawStop, company I work for has them for breaking down material and they work amazing. The safety feature is the main attraction but the fence and dust collection is awesome as well.
It will get there, looking good so far! I like the industrial curtain idea...something else you could do is make a "locker" for it when its not in use! (large cabinet to store it in) cant wait to see the new ultimate bench!
Im setting my first garage shop and this is so inspiring and aha! moments. Top tips about wall space and organising. Made me think a bit about my plans in more detail. Thank you for taking the time and showing the mistakes and challenges too.
Im a big fan of my sawstop PCS. It is a lot of money, but it is the heart of my shop and I do not regret buying quality. I've been debating combining aspects of your compact and ultimate workbenches as a medium workbench/outfeed table for my PCS.
Great new shop. I'd sure want to keep the option of using more of the garage for large projects. Your instinct is right regarding the tall tool box, the second location nearer the front wall might offer an anchorage to that wall. You might also add a couple of vertical 2x4s floor to ceiling on either side of it to anchor it to. Be sure to attach to both parts. Keep the great ideas coming !!!
I still like my delta saw ..it has done great for me and I remember you had it in the old shop ..delta has newer model out also ..we would all love to own a saw stop but it doesn't fit the budget on my end at this point ..its all budget and what fits your needs . I would do the sliding curtain for now if thats a temporary shop space .best wishes and good luck in your decisions and choices. Happy building
I too have my shop in the 3rd car garage. I am eager to see what you do for the temporary wall for dust containment for your shop as I am in dire need to do the same!
$380 for a hanging divider is not bad. We looked into those to minimize dust spread in the maker space. We wound up going cheap and hanging heavy duty drop cloth plastic (because we did not need to meet code with a "temporary partition"). Remember, nothing will hold in all the dust, even a full wall will let some dust over through the doorways and overhead doors being opened.
Nice job. Too bad about the cabinet damage. Floor looks great. If you get the sawstop maybe make the medium ultimate workbench the same height for an out feed table?
I dont have an ultimate work bench. But I do have a 4x8 bench and it is rather large and I could possibly use a medium bench. I look forward to seeing what u come up with
With all the crap 2020 has been throwing at us, I have to say seeing your organized, sharp-looking shop come back to life is surprisingly cathartic and reassuring. I know you still have a lot to do to fine tune things, but I don’t think it’s too early to say, “Welcome back.”
I'm glad I watched this before building my shop cabinets. I was torn on having a built in toe kick verse a separate unit, but hadn't considered the problems you ran into. Good luck with your new space.
Getting it set up again has to feel good. Looking forward to the new mid-size bench build - the top features of the luxury ride with the handling of the sports car. Should be fun. You’ll be tweaking it for a while til it feels like ‘home’ again, and the dents and chips from moving give it character and will end up being stories told to your kids.
Interesting video, since I also work out of my garage. Regarding the Sawstop, I bought the contractor version about a year ago, and love it! Not only is it safe, but at the end of the day it's also a very accurate and quality saw. I viewed the added cost over a traditional table saw as an investment in myself, because let's face it, we all make mistakes.
One more idea for the divider between the spaces. Awhile back I put in a ceiling mounted box track (like used for big barn doors) so I could hang large pieces to track rollers. The track runs through my finish room and out around a corner and into the shop space outside the finish room. This makes it easy to stack pieces close at the far end of the finish room and roll them out as they get finished and back in for next coat. One project was several shelving units that I hung with a single hook so I could rotate them 360 degrees for spraying and they would stack up smaller. When they were lined up I had the idea of a collapsible shelf wall. When you want the divider several 24-36 inch units can be lined up side by side and clipped together creating a continual shelf wall and when you want it opened up, unclip rotate them and stack them up and roll them out of the way. If you have 6-32" wide by 6" deep units you have a sixteen foot long wall that stacks down to 3 ft.
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the author does like to from scratch, shaping and trimming wood from large blocks into fine finished products. ruclips.net/user/postUgkxD-QRFQz730FJEh4f9BYSf-nkIMIC9hL_ as another reviewer mentioned, most projects require a lot of high-dollar equipment that most of us dont have the room or budget for. But, knowing how to do these things, even if we wont be able to practice the full stack project, is still great.
I built a cabinet/wall divider between garage stalls (about 1/2 the garage length) and housed my dust collector (after some mods) and plumbed the garage for dust collection. Best thing I ever did to reduce the dust, still leaves the open garage concept and it keeps my wife happy since she also parks inside. If you ever move, the cabinet can be marketed for storage as well. Looking forward to the mid size work table. Good job.
I had a garage shop almost exactly like yours. I built a permanent wall between the garages and it turned out to be the best thing I did. More wall space and no sawdust in the other garage and house. Also, in the winter and summer it was cheaper to keep the shop warm and cool because it was smaller. In my case, it also insulated the shop noise from the living space. Important when you have small children.
Love my sawstop. Its not just about the safety, its also just a really good saw.
I had the same delima with the table saw purchase. I went with a 36" saw stop on a mobile base. 6 months later I still smile with every cut!
Get the saw stop contractor saw and that way you build a work bench around it. It will compact and mobile at the same time, plus have the safety features and perks of the saw stop.
I bought a Sawstop after moving into a new house where I had a Powermatic 66 for years. The Sawstop is a great saw and the safety aspect is an added bonus. Pay the price and don't look back.
just a thought...cover the windows and use the wall space. If the back of the 'covering' that covers the window is painted black, it won't be as noticeable from the outside. Covering the windows would add security (harder to see/break-in) and you would get your wall space back
You take pride in your shop there is nothing wrong with that. I’m the same way. Your shop is a model of what I want to make mine into.
I like how real this channel is. Took me 10 years to get a shop built the way I like it in the first house. Second house I started but had to change what I had due to space and now I have a huge space I don't know what to do with it. Its always adjusting as the shop size changes.
Like the industrial shower curtain idea - used at my last workplace where food manufacturing with seasoning application happened, worked pretty well. If you do not move your big tool box much when in use, put it against a wall with a cable or hook system to keep in place and upright. Unlatch from wall, roll into work area, return it when done. Always latch the drawers closed when moving - if a number of loaded drawers open at the same time OH YES it will turn over - but not with the drawers closed. KEEP IT LOCKED when not in use. Lock the box, latch it upright, and disable all the power tools when you are not working there. Both of my now grown children have scared decades off my life when the family came to check in on what I was doing, and it took seconds for them to get into dangerous stuff while we were looking at them. I myself would consider moving the band saw where the drill press is in the same orientation, Lista between the windows, drill press in the window closest to the big door. I would also build a skinny cabinet for the organizer drawers to be in a single stack by the pivoting tool wall (if it will fit as I know looks can be deceiving) or put this one on wheels between the drill press and band saw. And the small "ultimate bench" I would push against the wall under the window by the main cabinets when not working (or a cabinet with your organizers side by side on wheels could reside there). Of course, all my prattling is just how I would do or some semblance of such - awesome content!
Regarding the table saw question - get a Sawstop. Don’t even consider any other choice. Sure, it has the safety features but ignore that for now. You should get one because they are AWESOME saws. Brilliantly designed, extraordinarily precise, fantastic support, and with many expansion options that might come into play someday. Our woodworking guild members have used just about every saw on the planet and they are unanimous in choosing Sawstops now.
Yes please! Medium workbench 100%. My new house has a much smaller workshop and I've been looking for ideas for smaller to medium sized workbenches. I'd really love to incorporate my table saw into the thing, roll it out into the middle of the room to make my cuts, and roll it back to the wall when I'm done. New shop looks great, can't wait to see what's next.
Dude, get the saw stop! I had a Grizzly saw for years and it was a good saw. I finally upgraded to a saw stop. What a difference!!! It's SO much better. It's an excellent table saw. I'm a dentist and I waited a long time to get one. The safety factor is fine, but outside of that, it's truly a superior saw. I wish I had done it years ago.
The curtain idea is great. It worked great for me . Shop looks fantastic.
Cut a pool noodle and wedge it behind your cabinets it’ll block dust and debris from going back there.
I screwed a 2x4 to my wall and it works great. Depends on the size of the gap, of course. The pool noodle is a great idea.
Yeah like a bright yellow one.
I was just about to suggest the shop curtain before you said it, easy and really convenient. I just moved in December into my new shop so I'm pouring over every shop video I can find. Your cabinets are exactly what I want, except I'm going to tuck my air compressor into a cabinet. Your organization is really appreciated.
Look in to unistrut and their trolley accessories. For space saving ideas. It can be using as both a large lumber rack and as a do all trolley system for dust hoses, air hoses, power cords, and assembly line for furniture/project movement. It’s not just for pipes and electrical.
I have a similar shop size, and I made my work bench about 30”x8’ with an integrated table saw, router table, mitre saw, and air compressor. I made sure to have it on wheels so if I am going to be cutting a lot on it I wheel it on the driveway and shut the garage door keeping the wife repellant “saw dust” outside rather than every where inside the garage
In front of your windows (by the drill press and drawer cabinet) have you considered a sliding tool wall?
It would fit the theme of your swinging tool wall, you can maintain use of the windows, AND you get that sweet sweet wall space!
You can use barn door hardware.
Looking good, brother. Glad to see you back up and running.
I am new to Woodworking. I love your cabinet build series. The uppers are perfect. Lower cabinets I was considering do my table saw and workbench on casters to roll underneath the miter saw station. Want to design it so it looks like your drawers in the front. I want to pursue shop greatness.
On the cabinets to the wall space issue, cut a cleat that fits the gap. Attach to the wall and then to the cabinet.
On the tall tool box issue, attach a cleat to the ceiling, then attach like a 2x2 from their to the cabinet to keep it from tipping over. Won't look great but will keep everyone safe. Rock on bro. Build it!
I had the same problem with my lower cabinets in my shop. I made some custom backsplash out of 2x4s that fit perfectly. Made a huge difference. Now I don’t have a bunch of screws, nails, dust or whatever falling behind. Super easy, cheap and convenient!
Your garage is looking great!
Looking great Travis. Looking forward to the medium workbench as it may work perfectly for my space!
I look forward to your next video.
A couple more suggestions for you:
1. Think about an air cleaner and hang it from the ceiling to filter out some of the fine dust particles, it will help keep your wife's corvette a little cleaner.
2. Since plywood has become so expensive, I would like to see your midsize ultimate workbench made out of MDF if possible and again also include dust collection, drawers for storage and parts container storage.
Nice job on the shop. A BIG thank you for the time, effort and energy you put into providing your content. You provide some great information and ideas and they are greatly appreciated. I use a non- permanent 7’ pony wall to divide my garage shop. A few vertical braces attached to the ceiling and I’m all set. Easily moved as needed and give wall space, storage on top and keep down the dust for sure. Saw Stop on my wish list. It’s about the cut quality and options a great saw provides. Never talked to anyone with regrets investing in theirs and that says a ton. Keep up the great work. Stay humble, be strong! Thank you so much and God Bless.
Go with the sawstop. Not only the safety features but it's an amazing saw. If the idea is to stay relatable then maybe the job site version. This way you can show building projects using a small table saw and a track saw. Similar to Ron Paulk except you actually build things and not just workbenches.
One idea comes to mind for tip over prevention for your toolbox, but probably more work than wanted. Though nothings too much for a kids safety.
If you have a hammer drill, grab yourself a drop in anchor and put in the garage floor. Drill it deep enough where you can always cap it after using it. But then you could drop an eye bolt in the anchor, secure something to the underside of that cabinet, and use something like a small turnbuckle to tension the toolbox to the floor. Just a though, thanks for sharing the shop.
For a divider you may want to consider Fastcap’s third hand system with a magnetic clear door and heavy plastic. I’ve used this system when remodeling and it keeps the dust where you want it. Great video .
This is great stuff. I enjoy your projects and I look forward to following projects in your new shop. I agree that you should consider building a wall to separate the corvette space. I’ve owned seven vettes (one was a C4) and I wouldn’t want the issue with dust. I’m a hobbyist and not in your league in woodworking but I have an understanding wife who encouraged me to get a saw stop. It makes financial sense. I ordered a contractor saw but that got delayed so I found a 1 3/4 hp SS cabinet saw with a mobile base. I am very pleased with it. Great quality and great setup instructions. I also purchased the Jessum stock guides. They really help when I need to cut sheet goods alone.
I now need a new workbench that is mobile and can be a really good assembly bench as well as an out feed for my SS. I am really looking forward to seeing your new workbench.
Since you don’t want to build a wall try a high quality indoor car cover. Get the cover fitted for your year. It is inexpensive and works great. I used one for my vettes and it works well. Good luck.
Great start. The Professional Sawstop is a great machine - not just the safety aspect but the total quality of the saw/fence. Buy once, cry once. Also, perhaps building another compact workbench (not necessarily identical to #1) that could mate/connect with #1 on occasion would give you lots of flexibility given your space, especially if you add the tablesaw and want to use one or both workbenches as outfeed tables. I'm going to have a 6'x6' outfeed workbench for my Sawstop and a single or double MFT for other tasks - lots of flexibility.
I'm in the process of moving my shop from one house to it's forever home (about 850 sq. ft.) and I enjoy seeing other shops and perhaps borrowing ideas. Very much enjoying the journey! Thanks!
Yeah it’s shop furniture but one of the reasons I subscribed to your channel is the pride you take in your builds. That’s a great quality to have. I’m very picky about everything I make (always have been) and your attention to detail is one thing that caught my attention and makes me continue watching. Sorry to hear you had to leave the workbench behind and the movers were less than you expected. I’m liking the new shop and I continue to watch your videos for inspiration for setting up my future shop. I also recognize the work that you have to do behind the scenes in order to set up your camera equipment and then put the videos together. Thank you for sharing your time, ideas, and expertise! Good luck with everything and I look forward to your future videos.
I really need to build an Ultimate ultimate medium sized workbench too!! So looking forward to your design.
I know many many people who have used a regular table saw, with out incident, My self included. I'm still using my 28 yr old Craftsman table saw. And trust me, I've put some wonky jigs on it!! Just pay FN attention to what your doing!! My drill press and band saw are also mounted on cabinets with wheels. They store up against the wall. When I need either one, its just a matter of pulling them out, the width of the cabinet and stand on the side of them. And my garage is only 14 ft wide! Looking forward to your new projects!
Love the curtain idea. I had a similar problem I built floor cabinets between the garage doors and put up walls that easily remove if need be. The other side I pegboard and the kids hang their stuff on and where we hang brooms and other odd ball stuff.
Use a 2x4 on studs to screw your cabinets on it. Redo a top with cutout for jog in wall. Scribe top for a good fit. No gap. No fuss.
I have the same type of industrial curtain with clear section in my shop to keep dust out of a laundry area. I think it’s the best solution for this type of situation and have no complaints with mine.
I love the shower curtain idea. I'd like to see how that works. My Saw Stop is the best tool I have ever purchased. Well worth the money. You won't regret it.
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I understand the feeling of just get “stuff” in a place. It’s a small step but it gives you such a accomplished feeling. SHOP GREATNESS
I am a woodworker in my teenage years, and I used to have the same delta saw as you did, but after nicking my finger on the blade, I bought a sawstop contractor saw with the upgraded fence, and now I will not use any other saw now, the sawstop is great and totally worth the money!
@20:23 ZIPwall it with thick plastic sheeting. They also have a door option.
Looking great! I had a similar situation and built a paint/sanding booth in my shop so I could restore an old farm tractor. I actually made two sections at 90-degrees, so I could close off a corner of my 24x24 pole barn. Really simple to do! I used Unistrut on the ceiling, the small roller/trolleys for the curtain hangers, then nicer tarps for the curtains. I did multiple smaller sections and even made some "clear" panels out of heavy Visqueen plastic, then used pinch clamps to hold the sections together. The nice thing is it's not very expensive and you can pull out and use whatever sections you need, close off the whole space, or just sections.
I think that the curtain option will be your best bet! Also so nice to have your shop back I’m sure! Looking forward to seeing your new builds!
Put the bandsaw on casters so you can pull it out and back again. In case you DO want to re-saw a longer piece.
Have you considered swapping the drill press and the band saw, the drill is a stand in front type job where the band saw at that 45deg angel may give you more flexibility! And there are about the same size!!
Your new shop looks great. I really like the way you finished the walls and floor. Taller walls are really handy. I wish mine were more than 8 feet. You asked for comments on a SawStop. I’ve had one since 2007 and think it was worth the price. If I did have an accident the amount I’d save in medical costs even with my insurance would more than pay for the saw plus it’s a great saw. I’ll be interested in seeing your curtain between the shop and garage portion if you add one. I have a similar solution though my space is twice as big. I have a two stall garage and a shop area the same size at the other end of my building but no wall between. When I designed my shop I included windows that take up even more wall space. Last year I designed and installed a hinged French cleat system for my hand tools for the windows. Although I haven’t had time to make all the tool hangers I need yet it’s working out great. My tools are organized and handy plus I can still see the beautiful view that the windows provide. There is a series of videos on this project on my WB Fine Woodworking RUclips channel. Here’s a link to Hinged French Cleat Tool Racks for Shop Windows Part 1 The Inspiration - ruclips.net/video/wW9qgnE-Nx4/видео.html
Regarding dust control in your shop, walls, shower curtains etc. Have you got an air filter on your ceiling? I believe these are really good at capturing the dust that escapes your dust extractor and settling on other surfaces round the shop.
Looks fantastic....small is do-able. It is the heart and motivation that keeps us running! Couple suggestions - take them as you will. I've seen makers create small parts / drill bit and accessories across the framing of windows - allows viewing of neighbors walking dogs and light to come through. You could also attach the other wall mounts on cabinet faces. Keep it up....I'm looking forward to using your plans to finish building out my 1-car shop!
Extend the counter to the wall and bridge the gap. Just sand the back lip and glue and nail a 1” filler piece. Finish the extension and bam, it’s Miller Time!
Thought for your toolbox... hear me out here for a minute... build a floor to ceiling partial wall between your garage door tracks... stud it floor to ceiling (so it’s tied in solid to the joists and the concrete) and cover it in a nicer sanded plywood on both sides... I would run it from the wall to the end of the door track (8’ maybe?) then secure the tool box to it! That gives you lots of mounting options all the way to the ceiling and some beside the toolbox. The bonus is on the other side where the “garage” portion is you can hang sports stuff or toys for your kid... a second bonus is that will cut the cost of your “dust curtain” down a bit. Just a thought, good luck!
FWIW, I agree with this suggestion. You get a secure attachment for that tall tool chest and some other wall storage. Still have openable curtain option to fend of the claustrophobia. It's not either-or, but both.
Two things:
First, I'd make some spacer blocks for behind the cabinets; screw the blocks to the wall, then the cabinets to the blocks. And yeah, just touch up paint. Those dings tell a story of how those cabinets moved into your new shop with you.
Second, in regards to the sawstop, it's a beautifully crafted piece of precision machinery, even without the blade brake. IMHO, worth the money. Money is an infinitely renewable resource. It may financially sting up front, but you'll smile every time you use it, and you'll have peace of mind knowing that if something goes sideways in the shop, you need a bandaid or a few stitches, and not several surgeries, and months, if not years, of physical therapy to rehab a serious table saw injury. On top of that, when you have such a nice tool at the center of your shop that's such a pleasure to work with, you'll be more inclined to get out to the shop and build some beautiful projects, or try something new.
Awesome 👍 I'd suggest building french cleat "shutters" over the windows: 3/4-in plywood fit to inside the window trim, hung with (several / extra to take the weight) hinges, and French cleats on the garage side for storage. Undo a clasp swing the shutter open, and you have access to the window, in the meantime they will keep prying eyes from seeing all your toys and sunlight from screwing up your exposure on the camera. You could paint the backside of the shutters white and then make black pinstripes so that from the outside they look like horizontal blinds. Just some food for thought as a way to recapture that lost space for shop storage. Keep up the great work!
Awesome!
However, here are the tips/suggestions:
(1) Whenever moving objects w/ corners you want to protect, painter's tape on a wad of bubble wrap, then apply the moving blankets/ packing wrap.
(2) inset plastic totes (so the lid doesn't come off but opens up as 2 hinges) protect against breakage a bit better
(3) If wall is really that bad, you make sure it's not loose drywall and put in some more drywall screws, attempt mud framing and use a long enough drywall skimming blade, OR cut up the wall, attach straight studs or take a level and circular saw to the wonky ones, and then re-drywall/paint. Positive is being able to add more outlets and potentially some 230V outlets (always useful... eventually) And, you get to choose different paint as well.
(4) The lower cabinets can be secured using length of plywood against the wall, go through cabinets with 5" or 6" lag screws, plywood, drywall, into wall studs.
(5) The tall metal toolbox can be secured using more levelers that swing over from the sides OR a pair of 2" x 6" attached to ceiling long enough to attach to 2 rafters. From each wood piece run a steel cable that then is connected to the cabinet via carabiners (toolbox would have to get D-rings bolted to the side or top; carabiners then hook to the D-rings so you can detach and move toolbox as needed)
(6) Curtain sounds good. However, if you want wall space, you can build (thin) movable walls that runs on tracks on ceiling and tracks on floor. If too tall or long to build, go with half movable walls, half curtain. That way sanding, spraying can be limited to 1 side
Shop looks great bro. Don't forget about all the unused space on the ceiling above where the door rolls up. You can make some hanging shelving up there for lumber storage. Then when you move to a dedicated shop, it becomes storage for camping supplies and such. You'll always be glad you have it.
I did a similar divider in my shop originally. I used track from pocket doors and drop cloths. You have to get creative with the roller track attaching to the drop cloths but it worked well and was the most economical way I found of doing it.
Great shop tour. I had to subscribe. I caught a glimpse of what looks like orange and white checkerboard cornhole boards and a Tennessee sticker...Great job. Looking forward to watching your earlier videos and new content. Go Vols!
After nearly cutting my thumb to bits a Sawstop was the only way to go expensive yes but well worth the price
I purchased the 3 HP cabinet saw with dolly base and douse collection for the blade.
Love it!!
Industrial shower curtain is what I would go with since the shop is temporary.
Do that. I did and it’s awesome. Great for climate control too.
A cheaper alternative (if budget limited or simply to demo the concept) is to hang a drop cloth off of a wire using shower curtain rings. Secure the ends of the wire to eyebolts into the opposing walls and add a turnbuckle to keep it tight. I did that to partition off a 15' long section of a basement for about $60.
But at $380 that's about 10% of the cost of a kick ass table saw. Priorities man.
For $380 you could build a wall and have cash left over. Screw it into place for easy removal later.
Look into the Zip Wall a temporary dust barrier system. I have used them in the past for remodel projects. They system separates the construction "dusty" area from the "clean" area. Then when your finished you can remove it, and be back to the 3 car garage.
1. AWESOME to see the shop back together!
2. Lots of good options out there other than a Sawstop. Just be careful when using a table saw.
3. Put a car cover on the Corvette.
4. Can't wait to see the new work bench!
That wall behind the drill press is primed for a mini-tool-wall-sliding-bypass-barn-door that can slide out over the window providing storage that doubles as a window cover!
I have used a shop curtain in two different 3 car garages to separate the shop and they work great. I ended up using a canvas truck tarp as the curtain and the extra weight and durability is fantastic, plus it’s cuts down on noise much more than I thought.
I know this is 3 years ago. Love the transformation. I also love that you are still using small workshop build you did with the Adaptive Cutting System. That is my next build. I'm going to pickup the top along with the Kreg Track Saw. Just wish that Kreg would use a universal track. You have a full size drill press like I do. I've been telling myself to build a cabinet on casters that fits underneath the drill press table and has a notch cutout for the column. Like you I have a bunch of stuff stacked up behind and around the base.
My 2 cents - Build the wall, you don’t want to take any chances with the wifeys car. Go Sawstop, it’s totally worth it. Sorry to see the damage that was done to the Ultimate Cabinets, I know exactly what you mean about the concrete curb. We had to compensate for that when were were building ours and had to further modify your plans to account for my sloping floor. Looking forward to your mid size workbench.
I need to rebuild mine to go with my contractor saw stop and your ultimate workbench was way to big for my shop. Here’s to Shop Greatness!!
Travis, I can't even tell you how happy I am for you! Great to have you "back in the Saddle" I know how you must have felt not having a shop. In April I lost my entire shop to a fire. I have rebuilt and now I am happy to say its even better than it was. Thanks to you, I have modeled my shop from ideas and projects from your shop. Can't wait for more ideas! Rock on and trust the journey! BTW... Go Vols!!!
The curtain will only help REDUCE the dust and overspray from the "garage". I have a curtain that I separate my garage for projects as well, but dust always finds a way to settle on my wife's black car. You have 3 options: 1) If you want the curtain to work, you would have to positively pressurize the garage side with clean/filtered air to keep the dust and dirty air contained to the shop. You would basically be turning the garage into a cleanroom. 2) The better solution in the end is a solid temporary wall that gets sealed up. Tape/gasket the seams, use plywood and 2x6 on 2' centers, and install a service door to allow access between the 2 areas. 3) Park the cars in the driveway during shop use and until the "garage" has been cleaned (including the air).
Suggestion: 1> buy window blinds for the windows and close them 2> put up plywood over windows inside & paint to match garage , From the outside no one can see your shop and it cant see the plywood. 3> End result you gained some much needed wall space. This is what I had to do in my 3 car garage with dumb windows for people to break into. Glad you finally got your shop back up ! And as for Sawstop , stay focused and not distracted while using a table saw and save your money.
Just bought a Grizzly G0899 hybrid table saw. It was a huge upgrade from my delta, dust collection is fantastic. Put it on a mobile base, and I'm loving it. Plus it wasn't horrifically priced at 1300 bucks. Nice big table plus a space to put a router table extension on one end, which I'm currently building. Glad you got your shop back! Now build us something exciting!
The painted cabinets really set it off!! 😎
Looks like it is coming along great!. I think the idea of the curtain is a great idea if you really don't want a permanent wall. A buddy of mine in NC has a 3 car garage, and he does have a partial divider wall for the 3rd bay, however, that 3rd bay does have a lift in it.
For a divider I would go even simpler. Get a 10x20 tarp, two eyebolts, a turnbuckle, couple cable clamps, and some plastic coated cable. Weave the cable back and forth through the eyelets on one side of the tarp. Attach an eyebolt to one end and the turnbuckle to the other. Attach the eyebolts up at the ceiling on the walls, connect the turnbuckle to the eyebolt not attached to cable and tighten up. Behold a curtain.
Also just call the new workbench the "workbench" since the bigger one is the ultimate and the smaller is the compact.
A curtin sounds perfect and sensible Travis. Phase 2 is a drawn out process so take your time once you become settled and more organised. Greetings from Sydney, Australia.
You might consider a hybrid approach. A 4-6' wall section between the two doors won't feel like a major division but it'll give you a place to tether the toolbox and get some hanging storage on the other side for bike helmets and such. Pairing that with the big ol' curtain between the bays to control the dust fallout when needed will give you the best of both.
Go for the Dexter shower curtain separator.
As for SawStop, I'm mostly in the same boat you are. I'm moving in a few years to a house I'm building (well, not personally putting up studs, etc, just a new build that I'll be having built) with a separate detached shop space with office. There, I'll 100% get a SawStop because it will be a dedicated space and I plan on doing a lot more wood working.
At my current house, I'm in a single bay of a 3-car garage (no windows, at least), but that bay also houses our lawnmower and snowblower, plus some bonsai supplies, yard tools, etc and I'm just crazy cramped and need a saw I can make small(ish) and totally put away. So, I got a Metabo 10" job site saw. I love it and I use it right under where I store my 9 fingered Father's old machinist chest as a kind of morbid "Don't be an idiot" talisman.
If your worried about your toolbox tipping, tether the top of it to the ceiling joists
Or tether the handles on the side of the toolbox to the ceiling or floor. Or build a couple posts from ceiling to floor behind the toolbox.
Keep the drawers locked. The biggest danger will come from him climbing on the drawers and causing it to tip.
@@chrishayes6057 I agree here, the biggest threat by far is kids opening up drawers and using them as ladders, that's when the leverage point changes and you can easily see how it can tip.
I agree, it’ll tip easily with a drawer open. Pop some eye bolts in the floor and use ratchet straps to together it down. Can be removed when needed
Difference is, going thru floor its hard to repair when moving, plus he just epoxied that not long ago. Vs the ceiling where he can just spackle over when done with them
I have a 22x24 garage which is set up to be a shop. I built a 6x3 pullout table which will have T-track in it. So far I'm super happy with the size of the table, as I can still easily rip a sheet of plywood in half without a second person, and it's been big enough for any project so far.
Of all the you tubers I follow you have the most cogent produced show. You have a great presence and voice tempo to accompany your videos.
I saved up for several months and pledged my birthday/Christmas presents for... a long time and got a SS. It's everything I thought it would be. Totally worth it.
You must be super pumped to have all that in the new shop - it looks awesome!
Your tool box concern is a very valid one! I have a very similar toolbox on the lower level of my shop. Recently I was startled to hear a blood curdling scream coming from the shop and after almost having a heat attack I found my wife pinned between my toolbox and the outboard motor on my bay boat. As you can guess she was looking for a tool and pulled out many drawers and left them pulled out while she kept looking! You can kind of figure out the rest. I would make it a habit to keep the drawers locked if you decide to keep it there.
I was on the fence about a Sawstop because of price but the salesman at Rockler had an excellent point: The cost of ONE visit to ER even for a minor injury will nearly, if not totally, pay for the Sawstop. Also, I'm a doc and need my fingers. So done and done. You won't regret it.
Yes you can screw them to the walk fur out the back cross braces so when the cabnits are pushed back the cross brace touches the wall. Then make a back splash to cover the void at the back of the cabnit so they look built in are strong and cant move, it also give you space to store some plywood if you can slide it behind one of them.
I highly recommend the SawStop, company I work for has them for breaking down material and they work amazing. The safety feature is the main attraction but the fence and dust collection is awesome as well.
It will get there, looking good so far! I like the industrial curtain idea...something else you could do is make a "locker" for it when its not in use! (large cabinet to store it in) cant wait to see the new ultimate bench!
Im setting my first garage shop and this is so inspiring and aha! moments. Top tips about wall space and organising.
Made me think a bit about my plans in more detail.
Thank you for taking the time and showing the mistakes and challenges too.
Im a big fan of my sawstop PCS. It is a lot of money, but it is the heart of my shop and I do not regret buying quality. I've been debating combining aspects of your compact and ultimate workbenches as a medium workbench/outfeed table for my PCS.
Great new shop. I'd sure want to keep the option of using more of the
garage for large projects. Your instinct is right regarding the tall
tool box, the second location nearer the front wall might offer an
anchorage to that wall. You might also add a couple of vertical 2x4s
floor to ceiling on either side of it to anchor it to. Be sure to attach
to both parts. Keep the great ideas coming !!!
I still like my delta saw ..it has done great for me and I remember you had it in the old shop ..delta has newer model out also ..we would all love to own a saw stop but it doesn't fit the budget on my end at this point ..its all budget and what fits your needs . I would do the sliding curtain for now if thats a temporary shop space .best wishes and good luck in your decisions and choices. Happy building
So glad to see you back up and running! You must be getting that "settled" feeling and anxious to start on projects.
I too have my shop in the 3rd car garage. I am eager to see what you do for the temporary wall for dust containment for your shop as I am in dire need to do the same!
$380 for a hanging divider is not bad. We looked into those to minimize dust spread in the maker space. We wound up going cheap and hanging heavy duty drop cloth plastic (because we did not need to meet code with a "temporary partition"). Remember, nothing will hold in all the dust, even a full wall will let some dust over through the doorways and overhead doors being opened.
Build a partition wall for added wall space and something to butt the tool box up to. It would also help to deaden the sound.
You can also build a hanging plywood rack over the garage door. And or wall that off . With the 16x7 door on the other side you dont need it.
Nice job. Too bad about the cabinet damage. Floor looks great. If you get the sawstop maybe make the medium ultimate workbench the same height for an out feed table?
I dont have an ultimate work bench. But I do have a 4x8 bench and it is rather large and I could possibly use a medium bench. I look forward to seeing what u come up with
With all the crap 2020 has been throwing at us, I have to say seeing your organized, sharp-looking shop come back to life is surprisingly cathartic and reassuring. I know you still have a lot to do to fine tune things, but I don’t think it’s too early to say, “Welcome back.”
I'm glad I watched this before building my shop cabinets. I was torn on having a built in toe kick verse a separate unit, but hadn't considered the problems you ran into. Good luck with your new space.
I was thinking the same thing ... I'm going with a separate toe kick now.
Getting it set up again has to feel good. Looking forward to the new mid-size bench build - the top features of the luxury ride with the handling of the sports car. Should be fun.
You’ll be tweaking it for a while til it feels like ‘home’ again, and the dents and chips from moving give it character and will end up being stories told to your kids.
Interesting video, since I also work out of my garage. Regarding the Sawstop, I bought the contractor version about a year ago, and love it! Not only is it safe, but at the end of the day it's also a very accurate and quality saw. I viewed the added cost over a traditional table saw as an investment in myself, because let's face it, we all make mistakes.
I like the curtin idea easy to close and open and temporary.
One more idea for the divider between the spaces. Awhile back I put in a ceiling mounted box track (like used for big barn doors) so I could hang large pieces to track rollers. The track runs through my finish room and out around a corner and into the shop space outside the finish room. This makes it easy to stack pieces close at the far end of the finish room and roll them out as they get finished and back in for next coat. One project was several shelving units that I hung with a single hook so I could rotate them 360 degrees for spraying and they would stack up smaller. When they were lined up I had the idea of a collapsible shelf wall. When you want the divider several 24-36 inch units can be lined up side by side and clipped together creating a continual shelf wall and when you want it opened up, unclip rotate them and stack them up and roll them out of the way. If you have 6-32" wide by 6" deep units you have a sixteen foot long wall that stacks down to 3 ft.
Hey Shop Nation, great videos. My vote would be for the Sawstop table saw. As they say, go big. All the best. Jeff