Building a Mini Workshop... Again

Moved my workshop space from my garage into a backyard shed. Wish I had done this sooner!

____
Products & Materials

____
I'm not sponsored by any of brands / products listed above, just sharing in case anyone is interested 😊

FTC disclaimer: some links above may be affiliate links which means I receive a small commission. it is no cost to you to use the links, it is totally free.

Additional disclaimer: I am not a professional woodworker and these videos are made for entertainment purposes. Woodworking has inherent risks and hazards and the content here is not meant to replace information found in official tool manuals and guides. Please educate yourself on best practices and safety measures before operating power and / or hand tools.

[elenamakes]

Seems I was misinformed about WD-40 being a good rust inhibitor and I went ahead and put some paste wax over the bandsaw table top.

Hope you enjoyed the video 😊

[gpdewitt]

Tip - see those notches in your awesome sawhorses? lay a 2x4 x8' in each, then place a piece of plywood across them. Then a piece of foil backed 4x8 1" foam insulation on it. Set your blade to just go thru your wood to be cut. You will always have complete support, better safety, and waist height work space. Keep the boards and foam (I hang mine from the ceiling) for future cuts. Lasts for many years.

[JayI]

Looks great! I highly recommend that every workshop has a fire extinguisher accessible nearby, it's a worthwhile investment for peace of mind.

[mrdmastersasuke]

Nice seeing someone who's doing stuff without having a fully kitted out massive workshop. Looking forward to the next vid

[bushwhackeroz]

You are the only person that has a smaller workshop than me! Well done, I got some tips on making my space more organized. Thank you

[dartstudio]

Where I live, I keep my paints, primer cans, glue, etc in a tuff bin so I can bring it into the house during winter so they don't freeze. I'm a big fan of those stackable bins to keep moisture and saw dust off of the delicate items. Excellent band saw table idea, it can wheel out into an open area so you can cut longer items. The layout looks good!

[davidgiesfeldt]

Nice! Two thoughts: 1) use the wall cavity space to your advantage. All of the small items like the stain etc will fit on small shelves making it easier to see and access as well as freeing up the larger shelf space. 2) build a small ramp to get mobile pieces in and out of the shop space (and avoid a trip hazard). ENJOY!

[kiwiinexile]

so cool. Such a wonderful space and, with the outdoor patio area, this seems like a dream solution. Secondly, I get a bit tired of seeing so many woodwork channels that have shops that are enormous with every tool known to man lol.

[jamesthenakedsnake]

As someone with a small size space like yourself it's quite inspiring to see how you've managed to make use in a small space. It makes a nice change to see, unlike many of these other youtubers who all seem to have these massive double garages, huge workshops and enough land to build a small housing estate on. Great quality video 😀

[Entropy-booster]

Simple, affordable, and nothing over the top, yet very practical. What a perfect little set up for average hobbyist! Nice job & thanks for the video. God bless.

[Iknowonlywhatimtaught]

I had one of those storage buildings. I used it for 10 yrs before i finally built a 30x30 shop out back. I built a ramp at the door.. I had a garage door at the end of the shop and i poured a 10x16 slab outside door. I moved the table saw outside. With a. $1000 carport over it. Worked great.

[camilovivas]

Nice Job. Wheels for Everything with brakes my friend. My WS is as small as yours and today I finish with my Bandsaw stand with wheels.
Now I can move Everything in and out in my small space. I can tell you is the best that you can do if you want to take care of your back.
French Cleats are good idea too. The much you can put on the wall the best saving Space in your WS. Thanks.

[Wythaneye]

This video is truly an inspiration. My lot is small, my garage is cramped, and pulling out tools is a chore in itself. I feel like I don't have adequate space for a shop, but you proved otherwise. Thank you!

[BGP]

Considered some horizontal wood storage in the space just above the window? Looks like you can fit several boards there and keep em out of the way.

[eliasquezada]

Notable. También soy carpintero y realmente da gusto ver a una Mujer trabajando y haciendo lo que yo mismo hago. Felicitaciones!!! Y Muchas Bendiciones!!!

[_WillCAD_]

Nice workspace.

Couple of recommendations:
1) Swap out the pegboard for the standard stuff with 1/4" holes on 1" centers. There are a lot more hooks and other accessories that fit standard pegboard, and they'll be a lot cheaper than anything proprietary. Eventually you'll eschew pegboard in favor of French cleats like all woodworking YouTubers do, but for now PB is cheap and widely available.
2) Add some screens to those vents in the side of the shed to keep bugs out.
3) Don't use a screw to hang the bandsaw power cord - the threads will eventually chew up the cord and you could end up with a short that could damage your saw, or get zapped yourself by an exposed wire.
4) Get yourself a couple of sacrificial 2x4s to use in those nice folding sawhorses when you're cutting sheet goods, so you don't have to hold the material with one hand while holding the saw with the other while you make a cut.
5) Future upgrade: Consider replacing your plywood bench top (and the shelf on the window) with melamine. It's heavier than plywood, but it's dead flat, wood glue doesn't stick to it, it's smooth enough to put down a sheet of paper to write or draw on, and you can use iron-on edging to ease the edges so you don't get cuts or splinters when you brush up against it.

[Lwimmermastermetalart]

Those saw horses are awesome. I use them as well. And of course a shop dog is a must lol. My little Beagle simply loves being in my shop with me. Spot on using casters on machines as well work benches. Enjoy the fruits of your labor. 👍🏼👍🏼

[mercdogs]

Great video, I used an old pop-up camper trailer as my portable shop for years. As for the rust prevention, it's better to use lanolin to stop rust in it's tracks. it's available in nearly every pharmacy/drugstore and supermarket around. Great stuff, can be used to rustproof metal, restore leather as well as prevent chaffing It can be thinned with various natural solvents, then applied with a spray bottle if needed.
My current shop is an 8x10ft shed, the table saw, miter saw, router table and spindle sander are all on one 10ft counter. I made small drop down doors in the wall at each end, so I am not limited by the length of the piece I have to cut, just open the doors and I can cut any length of board simply by passing it right through the shed.

[stellaspencer-casey]

Consider painting the walls white as this will help reflect the light for you . Best of luck to you, i started off with a portable work bench and now have a 20x8 workspace and i love it. 😊😊

[flashwashington]

It is good to pause reacquire the vision. Moving towards is satisfying as you get closer, your vision is seen. Like the fog burning off in the clear morning sun. Revealing, revealy more clearly, destination almost beyond horizon. You're arriving home. Thanks for sharing this vision. God bless.