10 shop layout tips you need to see to believe

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0:00 - 0:57 - Intro
0:58 - 2:18 - Lumber storage
2:19 - 5:13 - Dealing with obstructions
5:14 - 7:46 - Big tool orientation
7:47 - 8:24 - Group tools in clusters
8:25 - 11:29 - Walkways
11:30 - 13:33 - Placement of new tools
13:34 - 16:48 - Convenient placement for use
16:49 - 20:53 - Dead space
20:54 - 23:15 - The 75% rule
23:16 - 25:47 - If you don't need it, get rid of it
25:48 - 27:36 - Your chance for me to come help you with your layout
27:37 - 27:40 - End

[barrytipton]

"If you don't use it, get rid of it" - this is wisdom of the ages. Great advice! It also works for your entire house. I watch a lot of videos regarding tools you should not buy. I have saved tens of thousands by learning from what you and others have shared. I had so many plans when I retired, but your wisdom (and others) brought me back down to earth. Keep up the great videos! 👍

[jamiethompson-xn]

That is great layout experience. Thanks Sgt. T

[JeffWiswell]

Putting my shop back together from scratch and the advice about using a diagonal layout was surprisingly helpful!

[DEVINREYNOLDS]

This was a great video Bents and thank u for showing us ajd your a great woodworker and u we’re so much fun to meet and I will miss that time but thank you for posting and u always make great videos and thank u for your service!!

[burlewoodfordson]

So helpful, man you keeping hitting dingers with these videos!!

[jeffp]

I'm sure this has some gems for 1% of the people looking for information on shop layout. For me this is the equivalent to learning how to dock a 60 foot yacht when all I have is a canoe! 😅

[WCFAsyncQueryable]

Thanks a lot for the 45 degree tip. I'm in the process of designing my next shop and I think it will make my layout much better.

[Gazman]

I'd love to see a video on that sliding table saw with examples on what you use it for one day.

You have a great looking shop. A lovely space for sure.

Your demeaner is perfect for teaching. Thank you for all the great content that you produce.

[keithdavenport]

Well done, I need to let go of a few things in my shop and had been thinking about doing that, you pushed me into following through on doing it. Thanks!

[ianpearse]

Thanks for the share. Did my 22 years with the Corps. My brothers and sisters have been a huge support and I am grateful for them. Always good to talk. I guess I should throw out my brain as I hardly ever use it! LOL.

[stevenmcintosh]

Good advice. I recently moved some things around in my shop and got rid of a large tool I wasn't using. Really makes a difference. I'm always looking for ways to optimize my workflow and storage.

[AngieWilliamsDesigns]

When I set my shop up I had less usable space. And less tools. As I have added tools I just put there where I had space. It’s really hard to undo what I’ve done and see it in any other way. But I’ve been slowly working on it. Getting rid of things I don’t use is also a really hard thing for me. But I’ve been slowly doing that. I still need another round of purging. You had some great points that will definitely help me get things changed up and more efficient.

[Mike-dnju]

Welcome home! Hope you guys had a good time.

[ewetuber]

Thanks for your service Jason. I’m a veteran as well. I served proudly, but for just 3 years and without ever being in harms way.
Your videos are always helpful and informative. Thank you.
Are you a professional woodworker, or are you strictly a content creator? I’m neither. I’m just a retired guy with an expensive hobby. Would you lay out your shop differently if you were just doing a hobby?

[branchandfoundry]

Getting rid of your drill press totally got my attention & boggles my mind. But it shows how significantly workflows can vary within woodworking. Super interesting! Thank you for this insightful video.

[G.I.JeffsWorkbench]

Great overview of important layout considerations. Instead of software (like Sketchup), i used graph paper to make a scale model of my stationary tools & 1-car garage space that’s abound 10’ longer than average. I put larger tools on wheels, made maximum use of wall space (French Cleat wall & shelves), and built a 4’ x4’ x 7’ tall “tool tower” w/ cleats to hang tools on 3 outside sides & drawers on heavy duty full extension slides. Wood storage is on the ceiling, except for sheet goods which I break down outside the shop whenever possible. It’s not perfect, but it works, and allows a ~6’ aisle down the center for workflow. Thought I’d share this for consideration by those in a similar situation. The “tool tower, ” French Cleat wall, and storing lumber on the ceiling were the biggest game-changers that allowed me to increase usable space.

[daviddejulio]

Fantastic advice and thought process. Thank you for making this. About to move and looking forward to a fresh start. This was perfect to watch.

[sanyoshovah]

Great Info. Ive been trying to consider placing large Tools like my table saw at a 45 degree angle but it's still difficult for me, evene when using Sketch up. My workshop is in the shape of a octagon which makes things extra tricky

[Gazman]

A question: With your layout help plan. Would that include discussions with my wife about all of her totally unused and neglected 'stuff' (to be nice) in our garage?

[jesusfreakster]

This is awesome, getting ready to start process of 25x35 shop!!!
Thank you so mich