192 Square Foot Woodworking Shop Tour: Small But Highly Functional!

[@standishwoodstory]

Thanks for watching! What tool should I make room for next in my wood shop?!?

[@expatmoose]

What should you make room for🤔 a nice backdrop for live videos😉

[@standishwoodstory]

@@expatmoosegood idea! 😊

[@Control-Freak]

Hand tools, Ha Ha.

[@richardlug6139]

If you need some more bar clamps look into the ones made by Dubuque Clamps Works. They are aluminium so they are light. You will like the lightness of them on large glue ups and they have plenty of clamping pressure even though they are aluminium. I seldom use those type of bar clamps you showed in your video.

[@sparkb5142]

Invest in your power. For some of your power connections (extensions / power bars as shown in the video) ensure you are using heavy gauge cable. Using lightweight (say 16AWG, or 14 AWG in some cases) and power bars can be very hard on your equipment electric motors and a fire hazard. Well worth the investment to invest in additional dedicated circuits or if using extension cords use 12AWG for high draw components. Power bars in general are poorly made.

[@danielgeng2306]

Hey, a little advice from a 61 year old life long woodworker. You showed a clip of yourself cross cutting a long board on the rip fence verses a crosscut sled which is pretty sketchy to begin with but you were also feeding it from the offcut side of the blade , the is a recipe for a kickback and I can tell you from experience that’s no fun. My intention is not to criticize just to prevent you from learning the hard way that a Sawstop can still injure you. Great shop! One more thing , only turn on the dust extractor on the ceiling when you’re not in the shop using the timer feature , reason is it pulls the dust past your face causing you to breathe it.

[@RossWilliamsDC]

'Holey Smoley". Always feed on the fence side of the blade.

[@standishwoodstory]

Thanks for sharing! Safety is key in the shop and there is still so much to learn!

[@robertmceuen3630]

I saw that right away also. Thank you for bringing it up.

[@jamietetrault4517]

6:22 I was waiting to see the crosscut on the rip fence and whoa ya sketchy..but great to see the passion of a woodworker.great advice on turning the dust extractor on when not in shop.

[@user-il8zx7nv7b]

Hi Winnie , enjoyed your workshop tour . May I make a suggestion concerning your fire blanket . You said you could easily have a fire with your CNC machine. From the angle I was watching, to access the fire blanket, (God forbid that ever have to use it ) would be difficult if your machine caught on fire. My suggestion would be to move it closer to the fire extinguisher there about . Great video , nice shop

[@standishwoodstory]

Thank you for the suggestion, I’m no longer in this shop but will take that into consideration for the placement in my new shop. Safety first!

[@radiok2ua]

For the dust collection, the corrugated hoses drop the pressure a lot. Blast gates will help but minimizing the lengths of those flexible corrugated hoses and replacing those wherever you can with solid pipe will make a huge difference--it did in my shop!

[@standishwoodstory]

Thanks for the good idea! The overall setup up my shop is getting pretty close to final, so I think it is time that I replace the corrugated hoses and cut to length smooth hoses to reduce the overall friction of the side walls and increase the pressure. Have a positive day!

[@radiok2ua]

@@standishwoodstory Glad to help! I like how you've shared all your thoughts behind how you have chosen your tools, how you've organized your shop, and what has worked for you and what hasn't. One thing that would make a lot of sense to consider is running a couple more 240-V circuits to the garage, too. You might consider putting them on the ceiling so you have flexibility in where you use them.

[@radiok2ua]

@@standishwoodstory One other follow-up: I put in a 6-kW electric heater in my basement woodshop (also in a northern climate). It is a ceiling-mount heater that can run at lower output levels also. It requires a 30-A circuit, which was easy for me to add since the main 200-A electrical panel is in the woodshop. You might consider a similar heater and get all the electrical work done at the same time. (Including additional 240-V circuits for your stationary tools.) I also wired my SawStop, jointer, band saw, and 1.5 hp dust collector for 240 V.

[@axeldell7102]

I, too, struggle with my Laguna 14/12 bandsaw. I cannot resaw to save my life! Glad to know I'm not alone.

[@standishwoodstory]

Definitely not along, I think we need to form a support club for the ‘resaw challenged’ - you in? 😂

[@Pwrlnwrkr]

I struggled with resawing for a long time as well. I bought a Laguna Resaw King blade, 1” I think, and went through my saw adjusting it again and now it resaws like a champ.

[@michaelpaul60]

Make absolutely certain your wheels are coplaner!

[@inspiringbuilds]

I had to come back twice to watch the full video, excellent job and thanks for sharing. Having as many tools mobile is super helpful and I picked up a fire blanket for my laser as well. 👍 I like your continuous improvement mindset, keep up the great work!

[@standishwoodstory]

Thanks Inspiringbuilds! Mobility was the key for my space as I can cram more tools in the space and easily move things around to meet the needs of my projects. Have a positive day!

[@inspiringbuilds]

@@standishwoodstory You as well!

[@413DaveRN]

The fire blanket is a great idea! I can't remember seeing that before for use in the shop.

[@standishwoodstory]

😊

[@isabelpenabarrientos4342]

I have an 8ft by 6 ft shed! So what you have is enormous - very lucky!

[@standishwoodstory]

Thanks for watching! What sort of projects or equipment do you work on in your space?

[@robertmcewen9231]

nice setup, give you a lot of credit; very informative and well narrated; thank you for sharing!

[@standishwoodstory]

My pleasure, thanks for watching :)

[@JohnnieFernandez-dd6fp]

Great shop, first time over here. Now you have a new subscriber from Costa Rica😊

[@standishwoodstory]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@user-bj4lp3fr1o]

You are an excellent speaker. Good enunciation and no er's etc.

[@standishwoodstory]

Thank you for the kind feedback!

[@duncanrobinson4603]

Hi Winnie, If you’re having drift problems with your bandsaw try adjusting the blade tracking. Depending on where the blade is sitting on the convex wheels can affect the drift. Moving the blade forward or back of centre of the wheels might do the trick. Can be finicky to set up because you’ll need to adjust all your blade guides each time but I had success with this. Thanks for posting your shop tour, great job!

[@standishwoodstory]

Thanks for the feedback, I will give it a go and see if it works:) thanks for your support!

[@elliotguerrero187]

really enjoyed touring your shop (thanks), it's good that you also address several safety features. On that note, I'd say it would be good if you also had an extinguisher on the other side of your shop as well.

[@standishwoodstory]

It’s funny that you should say that because I actually have 3 total in my shop but only showed the one plus my fire blanket, guess I edited the video a little too much 😬

[@elliotguerrero187]

even better, good planning and looking forward to seeing more of your projects, thanks@@standishwoodstory

[@ΓΕΡΑΣΙΜΟΣΣΤΡΑΓΓΑΣ]

I like your shop very much, i think you are use your available space pretty smart. I like also your tools choices 😊 . Wish joyful creative and safe time in your shop.

[@standishwoodstory]

Thank you very much, appreciate your comment and support :)

[@TheWendyJohnson]

Thanks for the tour, Winnie! I love your honesty about the different pros and cons of the tools and appreciate that you're willing to spend $$ on quality tools. Obviously all of us can't do that but it's something to aspire to. I also liked the slight "edge" you displayed in this video. It was more off-the-cuff, with a few cuss words thrown in for good measure. Very relatable and down-to-earth. Howev, we missed seeing your pup!

[@standishwoodstory]

Thanks Wendy, always appreciate your kind comments and following along. Not sure how I missed showing the pups in this video, I’ll make sure to include them again in the future 🐶😀

[@dougpeak7591]

I don’t use the money from my job to buy tools. I use the money from my woodworking to finance my woodworking/ tool addiction. Obviously you have to buy stuff to get started , so build with what you have until you can buy more items. I now have a whole shop full of tools from doing just that

[@danielvisser]

I got the Bora super duty mobile base for my jointer. It's very nice. It keeps the tool on the ground when the wheels are not in use.

[@standishwoodstory]

Nice! It’s so handy to have wheels on tools

[@shpaint1]

I have a Bora kit on my Delta jointer and it works great!

[@standishwoodstory]

@@shpaint1 Awesome, wheels make such a difference.

[@johnbernard6666]

I found this method to be the best way to setup my bandsaw BTW l also have a 14BX.

[@johnbernard6666]

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[@standishwoodstory]

Awesome

[@afanofdieselengines675]

Retired in Sept, 2024. I work out of a 3 car garage. 2 bays for tool storage and one bay to work in. All machines are on wheels. SawStop PCS Tablesaw including a built in router table, a belt/disk sander, a chopsaw with a small outfeed table, a 6" jointer, Dewalt planer, floor drillpress, portable dust collector, Grizzly bandsaw, scrollsaw and a 55" rolling toolbox. I also have a Kreg tracksaw and the associated table which is also on wheels. I have to move out my wifes' car to be able to work. Nuts!

[@standishwoodstory]

Sounds like you have a sweet workshop!

[@PatrickMatherne]

With that drill press, a good project to trywould be to make a holder for all those router bits.

[@standishwoodstory]

Yes that would be very useful, good idea :)

[@windhamcabin]

Awesome use of the space! I had a similar square foot shop for a long time. I'll never understand people hating on sawstop and festool lol. Two of the best available! Take care Chris

[@standishwoodstory]

Thanks so much

[@MikefromMOMichaelTurner227]

Well done!! And well put! I like the way you didn’t put fronts on the outfeed drawers. Function and form 😊 keep up the great job 👍

[@standishwoodstory]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@EMWoodworking]

I would recommend getting a resaw blade. You have a very nice setup

[@standishwoodstory]

Thank you. I do have a resaw blade but it’s still causing me issues, but I’ve been getting lots of great feedback so hopefully one of these tricks and tips will work 😊

[@dcoy0517]

Nice shop! I have a 14” Jet band saw so I’m sure the guides are a little different from the ones on your Laguna. But make sure the teeth of the blade are near the center of the wheels and have your guides above and below the table just close enough to not rub while moving the blade by hand. Also best to have a 2/3 TPI blade and wider is best for resawing. I run a 3/4” blade on mine and have great results.

[@standishwoodstory]

Thanks for the tips!

[@daveemerson70]

Great shop tour.Changing the dust bag can be a drag try putting 3 or 4 magnets above and around dust collection bag.Lift one point of bag and use magnet to hold then repeat Works for me hope this helps

[@standishwoodstory]

That’s a great idea. I’ll have to try that out, thanks for sharing!

[@katzmosestools]

Beautiful shop!

[@standishwoodstory]

I am honoured that you checked out my shop, I am a fan of your work and channel and have been following you for quite some time! Thank you for the kind comment, means a lot!

[@williamhuffaker4309]

I really enjoyed your woodshop tour as well as your reasoning for your various decisions. I appreciate your honesty in giving your dislikes as well. All of us make decisions about products before we actually know how to use the tool well.

[@standishwoodstory]

I’m glad you found it useful, thanks for following along :)

[@usnchief1339]

Even though I have a large property, my small shop will be going up this summer...12X20. Kids have moved on and I finally have me time. I don't want it bigger because it only ends up collecting stuff. I only do small projects no larger than desk/bookcases size. Also, I enjoy using hand tools for the most part. Thank you!

[@standishwoodstory]

Sounds like you have a great shop and now time to enjoy it! :)

[@peterstevens6555]

Kia Ora & Good Morning from Auckland, New Zealand …great video ...

[@standishwoodstory]

Thank you 😊

[@vvjkumar]

Much respect with your level of organization

[@standishwoodstory]

Thank you, i appreciate your comment :)

[@robertferrara427]

Fantastic tour of the shop and love the ideas you have come up to move things around, as I have that problem for forever. Bora tools makes some nice machine movers strong enough to have under a work bench, than it drops down after you move it. the UPS or FEDEX guy must know your house well with all the stuff you have. That dust collection system would drive me nuts and being a lazy guy myself would have something to collect the wood smutz in a sealed barrel. keep up the videos as your thinking on everything is a big help for most people, on the french cleat system, I was think of getting those wood T plate panels that I saw years ago, probably not cheap anymore as its plywood.

[@standishwoodstory]

Thank you very much.

[@thomascampbell4730]

My shop is in the attic of my house which was built in1892. The space that I can walk upright in is roughly 6 feet by 10. All my tools are stored the spaces where the roof tapers down. My work bench is a small scaffold on wheels so that I can move it out of the way when working on long items. In restoring my home I had to repair 20 large and intricate corbels. I also manufactured replacement moldings for the exterior using a router. What started out as a project to paint the old house turned into lots of woodworking. It has been fun but I sure wish I had more room to work.

[@standishwoodstory]

Wow sounds like a really cool space, do you have large power tools up there too? If so how did you get them up there?

[@thomascampbell4730]

@@standishwoodstory My table saws are a Dewalt portable and an old Sears portable. My Dewalt planer was a bear to get up the stairs because there is sharp right turn after the first three steps. I need to get a jointer but dread getting it up the stairs. Lately I've turned "cannibal" and have cut out some the heart pine planking in the gable roof area because it was cutting down air flow and served no structural purpose. It is beautiful wood and easy to work. The only neat thing about my shop is the hatch leading to the roof and a widows walk. For refreshment I pop the hatch climb up on the roof and enjoy the view and the fresh air.

[@JamieEvans-y9j]

Great video! I also work out of my car garage and make many of the same concessions / adjustments as you. Love your attitude about learning as part of the woodworking process.

[@standishwoodstory]

Thank you so much for the feedback and for following along :)

[@fwhunt5021]

For resawing purchase Wood Slicer blades from Highland Hardware in Atlanta GA.

[@standishwoodstory]

Thanks I’ll check them out

[@wulfgars1114]

You have so many cool tools and thanks for sharing. I really like your channel!!!

[@standishwoodstory]

Thank you very much!

[@Damon_Barber]

First time to see your channel. I enjoyed the tour! Thanks for sharing!

[@standishwoodstory]

My pleasure 😊

[@davidguinta4550]

Thanks for the tour Winnie...keep up the good work, I have watched a few of your videos and enjoyed them. I share my shop with a furnace and hot water tank! But still keep plugging along.

[@standishwoodstory]

Thanks for following along, and any space can be awesome for woodworking it’s all about what you make of it, and heat helps too :)

[@jeffreymoskovic3499]

OMG...I bought the 14" Rikon bandsaw for the same reasons and I'm still having issues re-sawing...you're not alone.

[@standishwoodstory]

The struggle is real!

[@spilleradam]

You really do have some good tools, the sawstop table saw, the Festool miter saw the Laguna bandsaw, very good 👍

[@standishwoodstory]

Thanks :)

[@jeffp5991]

Thanks for sharing your shop! I am a newer woodworker, so I appreciate that you are exploring new tools and ideas and you're excited about new accomplishments and ways of doing things. I'd love to hear how long you've been at this and what got you started.

[@standishwoodstory]

Welcome aboard the woodworking addiction :) I started about 2-years ago, but have only been woodworking consistently for one year, so I am very much a newer woodworker as well, and am always learning. Thanks for following along!

[@The_Bearded_Lady]

Re wood storage: Bitner Built just made an adjustable wood storage area above his garage doors and it is so awesome and I am so jealous I don't have much room above my garage doors before the roof pitches over. He got so much storage up there and it seems really functional and it can change based on what he has. He did buy some brackets for it and I am not sure how much it cost, but it looks awesome. A Glimpse Inside has some awesome above the garage door storage for plywood even! You have to look towards the start of his making videos because it was in his old garage though. It was just enough for a good amount of plywood (other sheet goods) and the bottom allowed for him to run more lights into his shop (granted you can't really use the lights when the garage door is open, but still) and also ran electrical and air down I think... his table saw and outfeed table was under the garage door. Re work space/assembly table/flat top: I can't remember who, but I have seen folks build a roll out table that stored above their laser and moved when they needed access etc. Your laser seems higher up than theirs though, so you would maybe need adjustable legs to lower it down when working on it (to be fair, adjustable assembly tables are great so you don't have to climb on your table for certain stuff)... there might be some adjustable workbenches that are long enough to go over so you don't have to adjust the legs, but it could be the bolt/peg adjusted ones (like crutches have the push peg to adjust if taller/shorter). Or it seems like your laser can move and the wheels is why it is so high up... with enough fume hose slack it could slide out from a stationary bench table I guess. So one of those might work, or be too annoying... Just was on my list for if I get a big laser or one of the Harvey dust collectors that are like the same size... and thought it might help add another assembly space for you. Anyway, I love your little shop and appreciate more women in woodworking! We need more representation! Thanks for sharing with us and I subbed. Looking forward to seeing what you make :)

[@standishwoodstory]

Thank you very much, I appreciate the great suggestions and I’ll have to check out that storage idea!

[@darrenharnke7450]

Trying to create a straight edge on long boards on a joiner is a pain and the results are less than desirable . I recommend a track saw with a 10' track as your next tool to edge long boards. Thanks for sharing.

[@standishwoodstory]

Thank you for the suggestion :)

[@th19845]

You got it going on. my shop a lot like yours but using the entire basement. I have a 15inch grizzly planner 600 lbs with carbide inserts (changed recently after 11 years). Most of my tools I bought before I had any clue of what was needed. Only a hobby for me but still got all the toys. Sawstop, Festool mitersaw, powermatic jointer, pantorouter, sommerfield router table, laguna bandsaw, and Delta full size drill press. If I was in a garage I would consider a 20inch grizzly planner(with carbide inserts). You made the right move with the table top drillpress saved $500. Being a retired machinist I just had to have the full sized drill press (since I had that on the job along with radial drillpress) which now I regret. Agree about cabinet clamps being pricy, thankfully its one and done like most things we buy in the shop. Live in the present moment and your shop will always be more than almost perfect.

[@standishwoodstory]

Thank you, sounds like you have a great shop as well! Cheers to building :)

[@danielgeng2306]

Use the widest band saw blade you can with 3 TPI for resawing

[@standishwoodstory]

Thanks

[@robertkerby2581]

Thank you for the really cool tour of your woodshop garage! I like all of your tools! Well done!

[@standishwoodstory]

Thank you very much :)

[@cliff5240]

Winnie, you have a nice shop!! I have a Saw Stop 3 hp and I love it! Like you said it is a lot of money but even outside of the safety feature it is a very well-built machine! I also have a Festool Domino which I love as well. It is my Festool tool but I certainly will be buying others in the future, Again a great shop and as always love your videos.

[@standishwoodstory]

Thank you Cliff, the 3 hp is nice! I need more 220 outlets in my shop. The Festool domino is certainly on my wish list, sounds like it’s a great tool. As always thanks for your support 😊

[@cliff5240]

@@standishwoodstory Yeah I only have two 220 outlets. One for my Grizzly Bandsaw and one for the SawStop. Always look forward to your video. Would like to see something on your laser work sometime if you get a chance

[@sdillman8556]

I have you beat. My tools are all on wheels too and lacking A garage are stored in the living room and wheeled out to a covered patio for work needs. No need for a dust collection system as a shop vac blower does it all. Helps to have an understanding wife.

[@standishwoodstory]

That’s awesome, what ever it takes to woodwork right! Keep up working hard.

[@bernkondret9981]

Look up Michael Fortune for a bandsaw setup video. One thing most don't mention is getting the wheels co-planer. Mine was off by quite a bit. Hard to determine if it is off with the table on however. I test mine after changing blades by cutting a pencil line on a board using the fence. If not cutting straight I will adjust the blade tracking until it cuts straight.

[@standishwoodstory]

Thank you for the suggestion, I will check it out!

[@adamwaldon5563]

Great video. Appreciate your attention to safety. Very cool shop

[@standishwoodstory]

Thank you very much:)

[@mikeconroy2651]

Fellow garage shop wood worker here, with a similar tool collection in about a 1/3 of the space. Tip: You can dramatically improve your dust collection just by eliminating the flex hose as much as possible. Ideally, no more than a foot per tool. Obviously, if some tool has to pivot or move to use ( like your planer and jointer) then you do what you have to, but the loss associated with using that type of hose is huge! Take that "Y" pipe off too! I hard piped at 6" and then drop to 4" by the tools. Even if you buy a dust collector twice the size, you'll still be disappointed with it unless you address the basic pipe layout issues. I know flex seems convenient but it's a vacuum killer. Think of the layout like the duct work for your AC. It's bigger at the unit and progressively gets smaller toward the end of the line.

[@standishwoodstory]

I appreciate this feedback, I’ve since this video moved and am about to make a whole new dust collection system for my new shop, same dust machine, but with hard pipes. I’ll let you know how it turns out:)

[@mikeconroy2651]

@@standishwoodstory Good luck. I kept my piping low to the ground. Have a Super Dust deputy in front of the Collector and I used the automated blast gates from ivac at the major tools. I'm spoiled now! Lol. Also added a velvor tent like the ones from Rousseau on my Kapex. It's a game changer!

[@craiggoodwin9704]

Winnie, it looks like you've created quite a space for yourself. On a side note I can't seem to get my band saw to work the way I'd like either. Thanks for Sharing!

[@standishwoodstory]

Thanks and it sure is frustrating regarding the bandsaw, maybe one day we will figure it out 😂

[@mobareini4572]

Very nice Woodworking Shop

[@standishwoodstory]

Thank you very much!

[@richragan4810]

Nice shop and very informative tour. Thank you!

[@standishwoodstory]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!

[@JNWoodworks]

Hi, nice video. You were saying you had some frustrations with your bandsaw. Maybe you just had that particular fine tooth blade in there for something else (like cutting sheet metal or really thin wood), but if you are using the blade you are showing in the video for cutting any wood thicker than about 1/4", then that is probably part of the problem. For wood that is more than 1" thick, something thats more like 3-4 teeth per inch works much better, and that is a must for re-sawing. If it is in your budget, the carbide toothed ones are awesome as well, they cut much cleaner and last forever (you can even cut aluminum with them).

[@standishwoodstory]

Thank you. I do use a proper resaw blade and am still having trouble even with the resaw blade. It’s gotten a bit better with the helpful tips I’ve received but it’s still not perfect. Thanks for the suggestion :)

[@andrewr2650]

really interesting video, its always cool to see what can be done in a limited/temporary space, Im sure you have probably heard this before, but for true "resaw" applications you want a wide blade with very low teeth per inch. I also have a14" saw and constantly had issues trying to resaw until I started using a 1/2" 2 TPI blade for material over 2" thick.. it behaves about 1000% better

[@standishwoodstory]

I did not know that, thanks for sharing. I do have a true resaw blade and it’s for sure better but still not perfect so I’m at the point where I think my machine may have another underlaying issue.

[@jdkerk]

Nice shop! Take it from my experience, if you add a cyclone to your dust collector it reduces the suction even more. I would look into upgrading if I were you. I've had my eye on the Oneida Supercell system. It has fantastic reviews. It's pricey compared to what you have but I believe it is worth it in the long run. Good luck!

[@standishwoodstory]

Thank you for sharing your experience regarding the cyclone, guess that’s a no go then.

[@tyronepelfrey8192]

The wood on the floor soaks up moisture off the concrete. Add some fake grass strips on floor two stacked 👍🤓

[@standishwoodstory]

True. I usually have it on top of some old scrap boards of wood.

[@Oneazazal]

Looks like you could use a drum sander😉

[@standishwoodstory]

Good idea!

[@KCwood51]

Nice shop tour, you have utilized your space very well. One suggestion for you, unwrap the tourniquet and leave it outside the bag on a hook or nail. If you need to use it, hopefully you never will, but if you need to use it and only have the use of one hand, you're not going to want to be messing around with zippers. Wish you luck and look forward to more project videos.

[@standishwoodstory]

That is a great suggestion, and to be honest I also need to take the time to learn how to use it! Thanks for following along :)

[@pedrograca2655]

As for resawing with your band saw, consider using a wider blade than the one on the saw on the video

[@standishwoodstory]

Thanks for the tip 😊

[@John-NeverStopLearning]

Hi, your band saw is 220/240V . You can convert the SawStop 1 3/4 hp also to 220/240V. Call Sawstop parts and for ruffle $90 US they will send you a new connection box. Install it and move the wires on motor and you’re all set.

[@standishwoodstory]

$90 bucks you say, that seems like a great upgrade to make! May just have to investigate that further 😀

[@Rusty_ok]

My shop is 9’x17’. It is so small I only need 3 ft extension cords and short handled wrenches are required. I have a metal pipe rack attached to the ceiling to store wood, and everything is French cleats so the walls are covered with tools and jigs.

[@standishwoodstory]

Sounds like a great benefit of a small shop :)

[@ScienceTalkwithJimMassa]

Does your table saw also run on 220 V? I suspect that it does given it's size and capabilities. Since you said that you plan on running wires, may I suggest that you run several dedicated circuits (assuming you have space in your breaker box) for additional 220 V, one for your space heater. If space is limited in your breaker box, you can instead run a subpanel and from there tie in/run new circuits.

[@standishwoodstory]

My table saw currently is just 110v - I do have one dedicated 220v outlet but it’s for my bandsaw / jointer that shares it. I for sure need more dedicated outlets but I believe my panel at this point is full so need to invest in that upgrade first. At least spring is here now so my heater won’t be needed for a while again :)

[@aaronkringler7651]

Awesome shop!!!!!!

[@standishwoodstory]

Thank you :)

[@MarthaMarcum]

Thank you for sharing.

[@standishwoodstory]

My pleasure! 😊

[@ColinMacInnis]

Love this video because I have a very similar sized garage. My lumber storage was taking up ~36sqft (6ft x 6ft) until I made what I believe is a unique design for storage. I was able to transform (1) how I store lumber while (2) increasing how much I can store and at only ~12sqft (3ft x 4ft). Maybe I’ll make a video to show it. Might be useful to you

[@standishwoodstory]

Please share! Would love to see your lumber storage.

[@jeffa847]

I'd love to see a video on that. I am puzzling on lumber storage myself

[@ColinMacInnis]

Let me clean up the shop and I'll give the ol' tour. I'll post back here when it's published @@jeffa847

[@GNU_Linux_for_good]

06:21 And.. do you reach these big boards with that aluminum ladder standing adjacent? 09:44 Could the dust collector not have been installed outside the garage, leading the hose through the wall? 15:04 No - they're not. They are the *best* 24:21 Do you have an extra power line (220V) to operate the jointer?

[@standishwoodstory]

Yes I do need the ladder to get to my boards on the top. The dust collector could be installed outside but I live in a cold climate and if I do this it will also pull in the cold air - I have an insulated attic room above that I could store it in but I’m still worried about sucking power for this model so maybe when I upgrade I’ll install it up there: Festool tools are indeed great :)

[@GNU_Linux_for_good]

@@standishwoodstory_I see - greetings to Canada_

[@dlfabrications]

I have been lately thinking about piping the saw outside in a bigger container or bag in your case. Or piping the sawdust into a brick machine and burn or sale the end product for heating.😁 The scariest thing about a bandsaws for me is where the blade ends up if it snaps. If you do not adjust the blade guide to the proper height(1/2-3/4" above your workpiece), it can spring out if it breaks and cut your hand. I have seen blades pop out of blade guards on bandsaw wood mills. Blade drift happens when the blade gullet is full of sawdust. If this happens the blade is everywhere and deflects. You should try 4TPI blades(tooth per inch) and 1/2-3/4" wide blades. You will see a big difference. A bandsaw blade is like a table saw blade. You have crosscut(lots of teeth) and longitudinal saw blades(less teeth).😁

[@standishwoodstory]

Thank you for sharing. Appreciate the insight and yes that is scary! I’ll try the 4TPI blade too.

[@geoffb108]

Thanks for the tour. You wouldn't like my workshop. I have a lot of timber and no dust collection. Just a point that did come mind though . How about building a first aid box.. it's very difficult to undo a zipper with fingers hanging off and blood every where. A box or cupboard with everything easy to find is a safe simple project Geoff from Tasmania

[@standishwoodstory]

That is a great idea. Thanks for sharing!

[@wayneholmes1800]

Great shop. Maybe I missed it but you didn't say anything about dust collection. I think you have a central and two local but wasn't highlighted. I haven't got space restriction but I have limited electric power because my rebuilt barn is using an existing 50 amp service which limits me to about 20. I discovered my 5.5hp beast/cyclone combination can't run with my planer because both are 110 and I have one main 110 circuit. Like you I have 1 220 circuit and very jelous of that joiner

[@standishwoodstory]

Thank you, the full info on my dust collection is minute 8:49 :) Power is key, I had to pull any remaining power from my house that I had left and I still have issues, but as long as it’s a one-women operated shop and I use my tools individually I’m okay for the most part. My next shop definitely needs a lot more power 😬

[@renostandish9000]

17k views good job 👏

[@standishwoodstory]

Thank you 😊

[@JimE6243]

Excellent tour Winnie with great narration. Like your attitude toward Festool. At 80, I have been through a lot of brands and price ranges and have become a Festool junkie. They are not for everyone but to me it is the buy once, cry once thing. The Kapex and sanders, to me, can not be beat. They seem to be one of the few tool companies that employs designers and engineers that actually use the products. It is obvious when you see a green knob or lever on a Festool product and say, "I wonder what this is for?". Question/curiosity - I hear you "speaking imperial" as a Canadian. I have notice others "north of the boarder" doing the same. Why is it that some folks work in inches in a millimeter environment? Keep the good stuff comin'. JimE PS: Next on your list................. Festool Domino.

[@standishwoodstory]

That is an excellent question. Canada is supposed to be a metric country, but it appears most still operate in imperial. I am a ‘newer’ Canadian (Danish native), and after 20 years in Canada I’ve had to learn imperial in order to keep up, even though it’s a metic country… its very confusing LOL

[@JimE6243]

@@standishwoodstory Thank you. Keep up the good work. JimE

[@RonKillian]

Nice tour. how do you keep your laser tube from freezing and busting? Being you are in colder climate. Love my Kapex. Haters can hate, but it's an amazing saw and the clamps, OMG. For $200 or so, you could have picked up the Harbor Freight Dust collector, it's 2HP. Works well. No filter, but can be added. I pimped mine out with filter and cyclone. Love it.

[@standishwoodstory]

Man I wish I had known about the Harbor freight dust collector, that would have saved some $$$! Maybe I’ll get a 2nd one if I can get some more power in my shop. The laser cooler I am constantly keeping an eye on, but even though I am in a colder climate area (Niagara, ON) our winters the last 2 years have had very few days below freezing. My shop is mostly insulated so I haven’t had it go below freezing in the shop - that being said, I run the cooler for a few hours before turning on the laser, and if it’s really cold, I’ll run it all night to prevent freezing.

[@rizzidepizzi]

I'd opt for a second dust collector, for just the planer and the jointer, which can live in the area of the Jointer en would be more easily accessible

[@standishwoodstory]

Great idea indeed 👍

[@JamesMcCarty]

The first aid kit! That is no joke. I have a joke for every major project that I do, if I don't bleed, it wasn't done right. I've used duct tape, medical tape, paper towels, Band-Aids, anything to stop the bleed so I can finish my job. I have a small medical kit in my shop but I am " planning on" getting a better medical kit with a tourniquet and learning how to use it.

[@standishwoodstory]

Indeed! Sounds like it would be a good investment to upgrade your medical kit 😬

[@Mostviews111]

Don't feel bad about the bandsaw they are great tools but the set up is an art in itself. That's why I personally haven't got into hand tools I do not have the time or patience to dial in all my cutting edges.

[@standishwoodstory]

We have to pick our battles right :)

[@Steve-dr7rr]

I’ve got 160 square foot max but will be smaller now I insulated it

[@standishwoodstory]

My new shop is not insulated, I think it's going to be a chilly winter 🥶

[@fishhuntadventure]

14:25 a bandsaw isn’t a linear cutting tool like a table saw or a jointer. Human body english and hand/eye coordination is required with the best of bandsaws

[@standishwoodstory]

👍

[@jerrybadthings]

Thanks for the tour, some really great ideas for a small shop. One thing though, please don't use (or store) that propane tank inside. Only the 1lb tanks are rated for indoor use. Cracking the door or a window enough to pass a hose through should also allow for enough ventilation for combustion.

[@standishwoodstory]

I appreciate the info, could you send me your sources on that? I’d like to review that a bit more.

[@brendanomarra3784]

I have same saw; I thought their router table wouldn’t work on that side given motor cover?

[@standishwoodstory]

I’m happy to report that it does as I had no issues installing it onto the 36” table :)

[@spilleradam]

Do you have a track saw like a Festool, it’s a great tool for breaking down sheet material.

[@standishwoodstory]

No I do not - most of my sheets are pre cut in the store as my car isn’t big enough to hold a full sheet.

[@liquidlen9261]

Great workshop, congratulations! I see a problem with the cars in the woodworking shop. In winter and when it rains, you bring moisture into the workshop every day. A constant humidity level can never be guaranteed like this. This is naturally not good for woodworking in furniture making. Thanks for the workshop tour. Greetings from Germany.

[@standishwoodstory]

I agree, but it’s what I have so it has to work for now…. That is until I upgrade to a separate woodshop, but that dream may be a while away still. Thanks for following along :)

[@shpaint1]

She's doing the best she can with the circumstances she has. I don't understand why people have to find something to criticize in every single video? Just watch and enjoy, you may learn something.

[@KVASavannah]

Are you able to open the door for the tablesaw with the router instead on the left side?

[@standishwoodstory]

I’m not sure I’m understanding the question, please elaborate? I do know that the router table can only go on the left side of the saw - this may be different with the 30 versus 36 version.

[@hernandotatis1302]

@standiswoodstory , hi hope the advice im suggesting is not a duplicate of another and something maybe you havent tried yet first make sure the tension is closer to the minimun as suggested - + for that particular model , when adjusting the tracking device ,try doing it in very very small increments and wait for it to respond , that could be the issue . do to the screw threading on the adjusting device , has a very strong influence over the rest of moving parts and how much it responds to how much you are turning the screw ....okay hope that helps

[@standishwoodstory]

Thank you for the suggestion, I will give it a try.

[@jimparker871]

Nice shop, and nice video. I too have a small shop (a 2-car garage where we park one car every night). Space management is challenging, to say the least. You seem to have a great handle on it! On your bandsaw issues (re-sawing), the blade you showed in the video is definitely NOT ideal for resewing... You need a MUCH wider blade to give you the added stiffness that helps to combat drift. I don't currently have a bandsaw (it's on my wish list), but have had them in the past, and those narrow little blades are great for curved cuts, but really lousy for resewing.

[@standishwoodstory]

Thank you. And you are correct regarding the blade, however I do have a proper resaw blade and even when this blade is installed I’m still having resaw issues.

[@aljazjereb5961]

I doubt that you could get to your fire blanket in case of a serious fire on your laser. The best way to put out a fire on a elecronic device like a laser is a CO2 fire extinguisher. It does not cause damage as a regular one. They are quite a bit expensive but worth it in my opinion. Very nice shop!

[@standishwoodstory]

I hope to never find out. I have a bunch of fire extinguishers in my shop too, are those different then the C02 one?

[@aljazjereb5961]

​@@standishwoodstoryCheck the label on your fire extinguisher. It should say what is in it. Usually the regular ones use some tipe of white dust or foam to supress a fire. That leaves a awfull mess and it destroys electronics. Co2 one doesnt leave any dust or residue. It evaporizes in the air as co2. In our country you can get them from firefighters. I dont know how it is in your country. Ask around. We all hope to never need them but in case you do it is nice to know you dont do additional damage. They are more expensive but worth it in my opinion. For electronic equipment I mean. For other stuff regular ones are totally ok imho.

[@standishwoodstory]

@@aljazjereb5961 Thanks for the info, I will be doing a double check today to see what I have in the shop.

[@johnmccracken6497]

Did you hear that SawStop is going to let go of their exclusive patent for the stop tech? The US Govt wants to mandate the blade stop/drop on every table saw sold in the US. So people may have a lot more choices in table saws going forward. I think that is a good thing.

[@standishwoodstory]

I did hear some rumours but haven’t fully looked into it yet, but safety on more keys sounds like a great thing!

[@dannyhughes4889]

Nicely done. I could suggest that straight up you give an overview of the sort of work you do as not everyone will take the time to check for such info on any Videos you may have up and running.

[@standishwoodstory]

Cool idea, thanks for sharing.

[@michaelrobey7602]

I’m looking at the Sawstop cabinet table saw and trying to not spend more than I need. Are you having any issues with using the 1.75 hp motor version? Any burning cut edges or trouble cutting 3/4” plywood? I’m trying to decide if I need the 3 hp vs the 1.75 hp to save money or not. Thanks.

[@standishwoodstory]

Great question, I had the same concern. So a few things. When I first got my 1.75 hp saw I had it plugged into a regular 15 amp outlet and it would shut down ever time I tried to cut hardwood. I then realized it needed a dedicated 20 amp outlet so I had that installed and that solved the issue. I also invested in a thin kerf blade, and I mostly use this blade now because it cuts white oak and harder woods with zero issues and no burn. Just make sure to keep your blade sharp and have the dedicated 20 amp and you will be just fine with the 1.75 hp. Also keep in mind that the 3.0 version needs 220 volt.

[@Tom_Swift]

24:43 LOL uhhh how not to use a jointer

[@standishwoodstory]

Would you be so kind and enlighten me as it sounds like you know everything about jointers…

[@Tom_Swift]

@@standishwoodstory Sure can, the correct way is to move your pressure to the outfeed side after it hits the cutter. In the video (24:43) you're only pushing on the infeed side which is incorrect and not jointing the board correctly. (25:31) and (28:55) it's actually called a "helical" cutterhead, not "helicon". An honest mistake, but fun fact a "helicon" is a horned musical instrumental. 📯 Hope this helps 👍

[@standishwoodstory]

​@@Tom_Swift Thank you for taking the time to explain. I took this as an opportunity to review my own jointer technique. Now note this video of mine is a year old, so my technique has changed slightly since this, however I find it interesting that you say to use "pressure on the outfeed side". I haven't heard that before. I found this helpful "how to use a jointer" video, he talks about gentle pressure on the out-feed side, I'm curious is that is what you meant or if you have a video that shows what you mean? Here is the one I am referring too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWa9e4WMgJh7bcksi=p9ClRYCKEmdSlXY7.

[@Tom_Swift]

@@standishwoodstory Yes, that video demonstrates a correct technique. What you're doing in your video is just pushing a board over the blades letting it flail aimlessly and thus my criticism. It's a bit deflating to see so many youtuber woodworkers talk game but not know what they're doing. At least you are owning it and learning. Bonus points that at least you actually wear shoes. So many people somehow love to work in flip flops 😂

[@rce2553]

My, my, my.

[@standishwoodstory]

:)

[@tcbridges]

Do you have plans for the outfit tables I an lookning intrputing to kreg tables tied tograther to be able the size doen sheet goods. I love myt featool togheather. ThankYou.Yt

[@standishwoodstory]

Hi there. The plans for the outfeed table are made by @shopnation so jump over to his channel to grab those plans, they are excellent plans and super easy to customize.

[@nicksolanki8732]

Great shop - just one thing, that cross-cut on the saw stop, dont have the fence tight to the piece - use a stop block clamped to the fence in front of the blade. Its a risky cut!

[@standishwoodstory]

Great safety tip 👍

[@andrewpinson1268]

I do not know if others have the same rule as I do - A shop tour automatically calls for a subscription to the woodworker. I think it is a good rule for those who take the time to make a tour.

[@standishwoodstory]

Not a bad idea; not a bad idea at all 😉

[@expatmoose]

I had to laugh at your “small” shop, mine is 3x4 m or 12x9’, I have a work bench with tools on wheels, small work bench full of wood with scroll saw on top if I turn round (there’s just space) there’s my mitre saw bench that fits over my contractor table saw. I’ve got all benches at the same Height so a big board could be balanced for the track saw to cut smaller boards. French fleet I’ve built built on the walls for more tools and cubbies for drills and stuff, btw my car does not fit in my work shop, I’ve got a garage for that😂 Thanx for showing your shop it’s always interesting to see what others do it gives ideas Have a great weekend, greetings 🇩🇪👍🏻 Edit: seeing your first aid kit, I learnt not to have it too high up, if a leg is cut or kick back happens it might not be reached also I have a whistle to make myself heard, 3 long 3 short 3 long blows means SOS (or the other way round)👍🏻

[@standishwoodstory]

That is great advice regarding the first aid kit, I may have to relocate mine based on that! You will have to do a shop tour of your set up and send it my way :)

[@expatmoose]

@@standishwoodstory I’d have to clean first😱 Actually the advice about the first aid kit I got from a Danish guy👍🏻

[@craiggoodwin9704]

three dots three dashes three dots 🙃🙂

[@standishwoodstory]

@@expatmoosethose Danes sure are smart 😉

[@expatmoose]

@@craiggoodwin9704 thank you👍🏻I thought I’d got it wrong but I think if the average Joe hears it either way they’d come to the idea of what it is

[@BrenQ99]

Small shop???? No. Appreciate what you have.

[@standishwoodstory]

I appreciate it every single day, hope you do too.

[@robertmceuen3630]

About dust collection. Get a dust deputy cyclone(or a bigger one)and you will almost never empty that bag again.

[@standishwoodstory]

I was thinking about that but someone else mentioned that it really decreases the overall power. What is your experience with that?

[@robertmceuen3630]

I have a 1 hp General dust collector, and it draws the cyclone canister full very well, but I rarely touch the actual bag. The bag is difficult to mess with, but the canister is a breeze to empty. Suction is great.

[@laurylavoie9633]

Nice setup. Be careful with how long you leave your wood on the concrete floor. The concrete will pull a lot of moisture out of the wood and warp your wood....ask me how I know...lol

[@standishwoodstory]

Not to worry I have also made that mistanke the hard way lol

[@PatrickGill-l2z]

Very nice job and excellent organizing of your space and work flow. BUT........Please, please, please don't promote cross-cuttiing a piece right tight up against the saw's fence! (3:25). This is an extremely dangerous procedure, multiplied X times by the length of the piece related to it's width. Keep your safety first and remember that a lot of viewers are still novices.

[@standishwoodstory]

That is a good point. Thank you for sharing with the woodworking community!

[@lanceyohe6026]

The way you showed the crosscut was pushing on the left side of the blade with the fence on the right. Doing it this way there is a significant risk of kickback with the lateral force against the blade. You can crosscut in this manner but you must push between the blade and fence with the force angled against the fence. Also, generally you would only crosscut this way when the offcut is less than about half the length of the piece. I have a Sawstop as well and no amount of technology will stop kickback.

[@davidndahura7437]

Its not a small shop because what matters is skill and transformation of ideas , you are way ahead to exploit your potential.

[@standishwoodstory]

👍

[@lars-sorensen]

Is that a bit of a Danish or other Scandinavian accent there?

[@standishwoodstory]

You are correct 😊 I am a born and raised Dane who have lived in Canada for the past 20 years.

[@lars-sorensen]

@@standishwoodstory Du gør det godt, jeg er i hvert fald en ny abonnent!

[@standishwoodstory]

Tak skal du have, det sætter jeg pris på 😊