Building a Mini Workshop... Again

[@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 😊

[@michaelbuddy]

any thing that can provide a surface barrier to water in the air is going to do something. Even cheap 3 in 1 oil on tools can prohibit rust to a degree. Depends on where people live, and how moisture gets in to the space too. WD-40 can work, but again it depends on what temps and moisture gets into the space. My summers are humid and plenty of rain but surfaces don't really rust in my shop with just minor surface care. paste wax is will definitely do it. You'll probably have that paste wax container for 50 years now, takes forever to get through.

[@grlatino8649]

Hermosa wera

[@unholyarmyofone]

I am surprised about the WD-40, since the WD stands for "Water Displacement" and as far as I am aware it was designed as a rust inhibitor. I guess the issue would be that it would feel oily all the time and rub off with use. I would consider painting it with something like hammerite if the paste wax doesn't work out. For the wood off-cuts bin, the corner blocks seem to take up quite a bit of the opening. I would consider using something like pocket hole screws on the sides, so you could remove the blocks altogether, or cutting 45 degree angle blocks so that the stability is the same, but less of the internal space is wasted.

[@ML-jk3sz]

You need to paint the surface with rust reforming spray paints like Rust Oleum. Some require a primer and others you can paint directly onto the CLEAN AND OIL FREE surface. You can use a solvent like CRC's Brakleen to get all of the oils off the metal. It dries very quickly and leaves the surface clean, just wipe down the areas with a dry cloth after. IMMEDIATELY you should then begin painting the surface. Remove the table just like you did with the initial rust removal process. This will hold up MUCH better than oils and will eliminate the possibility of getting oils onto your wood projects where oils could potentially ruin the finishes. Hope this helps. :)

[@jamessacra1550]

I've found wax paper works extremely well. I ball up a piece and rub it on any tool table you'll be sliding wood on. Keeps everything slick and rust free. Added bonus is its inexpensive and leaves no residue on your wood.

[@JayI]

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

[@AsTheWheelsTurn]

why would you need that in a woodworking space?

[@QuackSecX]

@@AsTheWheelsTurn Why would you need a fire extinuisher in a WOODworking space you ask?

[@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.

[@pvasicc209]

Man, im so lost. 😅😅

[@jjg6948]

oooh nice. so that it makes a table right?

[@awlthatwoodcrafts8911]

I was thinking the same thing. Cutting on sawhorses with no support underneath is an accident waiting to happen. With her limited space, she doesn't have to use all 8 ft. Having a whole 'nother work surface would also be a bonus for that limited space.

[@mandelbrotr]

​@@pvasicc209 the orange ends of the saw horses are notched and can hold a 2x4, then becomes a more stable tabletop with the foam

[@mrdmastersasuke]

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

[@flashwashington2735]

Watch those Bushcraft and survival channels. Some even make their own tools and gear with nothin' but skin and bone, split wood and obsidianin the middle of nowhere. Till they turn off the lights and cameras, while passing behind a couple of yards to their huge fifth for a warm dinner and to sleeping in their cozy bed through the cold night. God bless.

[@davidsandford8343]

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

[@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.

[@elenamakes]

I appreciate it! And I feel that, most of us start with a smaller, simpler setup.

[@davidgiesfeldt6650]

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!

[@SeaFanStudio]

I see her taking advantage of the cavity space in several places.

[@scoobydiesel]

@@SeaFanStudiolooked like just the claps and then the two drill holder areas? Def think there could be a lot more usable space.

[@whydotheathensrage]

right can serve as shelf, can put locking hinge brace on there also for retractable mini table

[@SeaFanStudio]

@@scoobydiesel she also added depth to the shelves by having them take advantage of the cavity space. Sure, she could utilize them further, but she clearly already had the thought to utilize that space.

[@jamesthenakedsnake7480]

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 😀

[@elenamakes]

I'm glad you got some inspiration! I know it can be so disheartening when it seems like everyone has a huge workshop from the start but the truth is many of us are making amazing stuff in spaces about this size.

[@3dartstudio007]

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!

[@elenamakes]

Thanks! Yeah I actually moved the paints and such into one of those large plastic bins and brought it into our garage, since the temp in there fluctuates less. Just to be on the safe side.

[@BGP369]

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.

[@Soulanalyzer]

I want to say thank you. I am watching your videos a week or two now and I have to say they are helping a lot! You have very good ideas! I just started woodworking to built my roof garden. Keep up the good work! Thanks again!

[@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.

[@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!

[@elenamakes]

Glad it was helpful!

[@toeknee8286]

When i first built my workshop, it looked really similar to yours. Remember its not how you start, its how you finish...which in woodworking, it never finishes. :) Keep up the good work and keeping smiling.

[@camilovivas8074]

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.

[@jwoldsr1]

You did a great job efficiently setting up your small shop positioning to take advantage of your patio. I have used a yard shed for my shop, but I have too much stuff and equipment. I do work in my yard, but often the weather does not permit. I will take some of your stowage ideas to help with that. Thanks for showing us your shop ideas. Two thumbs up!

[@mikeconroy2651]

Looks good! One idea on the drill/impact/flashlight holders, I made a holder that lets them reside in their natural position and placed them at the height I like to grab them at. So, it doesn't matter if they have batteries in them or what size batteries they are ( I have two sizes), or it there is a bit installed already. The bracket has slots in it that are not as wide as the motor of the drill, so the drill hangs, suspended by the bracket with support on either side of the drill motor lower body ( i used 1/4" ply for the lower support bracket so it's not too thick). I just grab them like a handgun and pull out towards me. It's a more natural way to grab them and there is nothing to do when storing them. No bit or battery removal. I absolutely love it and sort of kick myself for not doing it sooner.

[@iiwakenashi]

I like ladies who do DIY! Super cool, keep up the good work.

[@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.

[@cristianpuiulet1519]

Hi Elena, congrats on your neat little workspace! How's it working out? A quick piece of advice for your consideration: when you're drilling holes, especially holes that are 3/8" or smaller in diameter, set your tool to its "drill" setting and the speed setting to 2, and spin the drill bit to max RPM while applying only enough pressure to get the drill bit making progress. When you've drilled to the desired depth, keep the bit spinning in the same direction and just pull it out. You'll feel a bit of resistance but not much. You should not reverse the direction of rotation in order to extract a drill bit; you only do that with screws. This is the correct technique. It will yield cleaner holes and save you time and effort and wear on your tool. While I'm on the subject, if you're drilling deep holes, deeper than 2 inches let's say, it's a good idea to extract the bit every 3/4" or so in order to evacuate all the wood chips that build up in the spiral flutes of your bit. Keep the bit spinning all the time, and just press, extract, press deeper, extract, and so on until you've reached the desired depth. Cheers and happy building!

[@sbwyo1966]

My tiny workshop (140' sq. ft.) was just completed: I have the space and bare walls. watching many videos on "building a small workshop" and this was great, b/c finally there's a knowledgeable, creative builder w/similar space limitations! I love what you've done and your ideas will be very helpful. Love the simplicity. Thank you!

[@elenamakes]

Nice! Happy I could provide some inspiration

[@jameselloko6365]

Hi what u work on so do u work inside of it or u take stuff out to work

[@sbwyo1966]

Are you asking me? If so, yes, I do all of my woodworking, etc. in the workshop. It's great! Plenty of room even in that small space, to get all my projects done. If I need more room, I can just go outside on the deck.

[@cabman86]

This is how I've worked for years. I have an 8x12 shed that I built a miter saw station and workbench in. I built carts for my bigger machines and just roll them outside when I need to be in the shop.

[@danisalleh-n9d]

It was very practical and properly designed for a very small space available....

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Very nice shop. We all start somewhere. Can't wait to see more videos soon. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Keep Making. God bless.

[@RuffianRomeo]

Finally! Someone with an actual small workshop!! *takes notes*

[@eliasquezada2335]

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

[@merc2dogs]

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.

[@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. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@elenamakes]

Shop dogs are a must!

[@WayneRice-p2e]

I am sure I am very dated in this advice (a year late, looks like) but I am just updating my woodshop now and it is only 125 square feet, quite small. In an old garage. My quick suggestions: install a turbine vent in the roof to remove hot air and some sawdust also-install magnetic tool bar for metal hand tools-get good eye protection-install a good first aid kit-use inexpensive clamp lights on the rafters connected to a power strip within reach of door-add a metal vent screen above the door for airflow when door is closed-get noise protection for ears with power tools-wear a dust mask-install above or get a light for the band saw-get a small shop vac for the floor-get circuit breaker attachment for your extension cords-rigid foam panel insulation between wall studs dampens noise and insulates (easy to cut with utility knife, etc.)-get a shop apron to protect yourself-use zip ties and screws to secure power cords to wood (zip ties with screw holes used by electricians). Okay, probably enough. Thanks for the video!

[@elenamakes]

I’m actually in a completely new work space these days but thanks for taking the time to write out the advice / suggestions 😊

[@annewithrow826]

Thanks for all these tips! I esp like the idea of putting light closer to where the tool is being used. Overhead light casts shadows as soon as you step in front of the work surface!

[@RizKrispin]

Everything about this was absolutely awesome. Brilliant use of the small shed. Thank you for recording the whole process. Fun watch!

[@elenamakes]

That’s very kind of you to say, thanks!

[@GrumpysWorkshop4]

Lovely little space. It's all about being creative when it comes to small workshop & everything on wheels helps.

[@alstaubin3699]

Great little shop. Make some boxes that fit between your rates and will fold down to store small things like sand paper, boxes of nails screws, glue.

[@stellaspencer-casey2981]

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. 😊😊

[@elenamakes]

Appreciate the suggestion, thanks!

[@5280Woodworking]

Awesome! All you really need is a job site table saw and you’ll have a fully functional shop!

[@phoenix2441]

Nice job with the shop! I’m sure it will change as your channel and skills grow. Your channel has a good vibe. Good lunch with your journey.

[@elenamakes]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@DrewJacobson61]

It’s amazing how much work can be done in a relatively small area! Good job!

[@byronglass882]

Elena, great use of space and good ideas for storage, nice work.

[@flashwashington2735]

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.

[@SawdustmakerLori]

Very nice job! I would suggest removing the WD40 from the band saw top so finishes applied to your work pieces aren't effected from it. Use a paste wax for wood floors (not car wax because it has silicone) or there are commercial sprays you can use that will help protect it from rust and make it slick so your projects slide easily as you're cutting them. Good luck......I know you'll be happy using your new "she shop" for your woodworking!!!

[@simfro2530]

Hey, looks good. Enjoy your new space. If you use the studs of your shed you can make tiny shelves in between. You get a ton of storage space without losing space. It is good for a lot of stuff like screws, clamps, glue, screwdrivers....

[@patseevers262]

It is going to be fun to watch as you re-imagine, change things and grow! Good job.

[@elenamakes]

Thanks! I already want to change some things. I feel like you're never "done" with a workspace it's always evolving.

[@markchristensen3353]

Good use of the space. I built a 4x8 tool room onto my 12x8 shed this fall. My shed is just for home storage so I had to build something for my tools. Built a 4’x19” work bench and put my tool box in there and a wire shelf. I’ll use the covered deck for bigger projects. I figure this will work til I build a 12x12 workshop in a year or two. Fun being creative with smaller work spaces.

[@elenamakes]

Agreed, it's a fun challenge to make a small shop as functional as possible and, when you finally get that 12x12 space, it'll feel huge by comparison

[@GabrielMazzeiAlejandro]

Re-building my shop right now, thank you for the inspiration. Nice working done! Greatings from Argentina

[@corwind3888]

Nice video. One thing I would recommend is to get a 4'x8' piece of rigid foam insulation 1" or 1-1/2" thick (those pink sheets from Owens Corning, for example) to place on top of your saw horses to make life easier when cutting material with your circular saw. You can cut this into two or more pieces and even tape sections together such that you can fold them up for storage and unfold for use. I have a frame made of 2"x4"s that fits into the ears on the same saw horses as you have that serves as a base and I lay the foam on top of that. Works great.

[@Mikemalone7873]

I’m so looking forward to your journey. You seem very solution oriented and talented. I like that you don’t overdo things. The workbench is good enough to get the job done. It doesn’t have to be perfectly flat Just keep a piece of 3/4 mdf that you can throw on there temporarily when you need to. Now I need to get to work

[@elenamakes]

Thank you! I do the best I can with the knowledge / tools I have

[@Control-Freak]

I have a "shed shop" too, 10' x 16' and I enjoyed the video. I started out with basic 2x4 and plywood bench & shelves like you but quickly ran out of room. I started making things using joinery and French cleats mostly to learn more about the craft but it does take of less space. I recommend highly that you look into a Moravian workbench, maybe a smaller version. It was my first hand tool build. It can be quickly broke down and moved outside on a nice day. Handplanes and handsaws are a lot of fun too and will allow you to ditch the safety glasses and hearing protection. Hope you enjoy your new space!

[@elenamakes]

Thanks for the suggestions 🙏

[@hjboots]

Looks like you have a place of your own and you did a great job of arranging your work space. Although small keep up with the video`s and your woodworking project`s and soon your shop will grow and so will your viewing audience. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@elenamakes]

Thanks! Means a lot

[@GaryMcKinnonUFO]

Wow great tip on the vinegar for rust, my drill press is rusty i'll definitely treat it to some vinegar!

[@Rooster---ooo]

How exciting. I look forward to watching your workshop evolve & what you'll make in there. It's a really pleasant space. Nice & light. The OSB walls & studs look good & allow easy attachment of tool holders, shelving etc... I have a small workshop (about 2.5 times your shed) & it's my relaxation spot. Having an outside area to work in is great for big (or messy) projects or to just enjoy the nice weather (limited here in Wales UK). The thing I love about my workshop is that, inbetween projects, there are always funtionality & quality of life improvements you can make just for your own pleasure. I never stop innovating & the workshop regularly gets rearranged to better suit my workflow, based on experience. Enjoy!

[@elenamakes]

Thank you, a lot of us don't have the biggest spaces to work with but love how we each find a way to make our shops perfect for us.

[@jamessharier7529]

Nice efficient use of a small space, it’s going to be interesting to watch your channel progress. Good luck🤗

[@_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 KZbinrs 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.

[@elenamakes]

Appreciate all the suggestions!

[@rossransom]

I'm long time retired now, and never had a nice big workshop, but watching you put your shop together brought back fond memories. Like others here have mentioned, French cleats work very well. Also, having heavy tools on wheels is always a plus for a small shop. And, don't be afraid to re-do how you store your tools. A good workshop is always in a state of re-arranging things to suit your needs. Good Luck.

[@zone4garlicfarm]

Everything looks good but I see one thing that can be easily made better. If you shorten the legs on your bandsaw stand to make the saw's table the same height as the workbench you can use the workbench as an outfeed table. If you add other tools like a table saw, router table, planer, etc. you can make stands so all of them are the same height and any one can be an outfeed, infeed or side support table for large materials.

[@elenamakes]

That is a great idea

[@dvianello]

Wire coat hangers from the dry cleaner work great to make clips to hold tape measures and allow for one handed placement

[@sawittchen]

Absolutely gorgeous little creative space! I'd love to have a shed like that, I just have to convince my husband 😅

[@kenn1936]

excellent job. I have a suggestion - I saw a video on a small workshop, where the guy made a dust collection system outside of the workshop in a tiny looking shed/box, where the hose came into the workshop and the rest remained outside. that reduced noise and kept the dust at bay. if I see that video again I will put the link here.

[@samlynn2743]

Love what you're doing. My only suggestion is to add insulation. i just did that to mine and it was a huge ordeal as I moved 19 yrs of 'stuff' to get where needed. In the Texasa summers (which is most of your year) it was just too hot to work in. Makes a huge difference. I feel like you'd only have to move a few things and you'll be more than happy. I also added a radiant barrier and that was tremendous too. Otherwise, excellent and have fun.

[@paddyboy6155]

Looks great - about the same size as my own shed. I would however urge you to remove that shelf at the window, as others have also mentioned - you will at some point bump into it and hurt yourself. Suggest building another smaller bench with storage space underneath it - or if not a bench just a shelf unit up to the bottom of the window. That way you get storage and you won’t hurt yourself. Also turn tools boxes onto their bottom ie stand them up beside each other rather than lying them flat - makes more space. All the best.

[@Critter145]

The natural look of thw wood interior is so cool. I thought itd look great painted white, but I wont even paint the wooden shelves and tools I make, so I think it looks great as is.

[@PrinceWesterburg]

I used to scetch things out on paper and get things done in an analogue freeform manner. Then I started designing in 3D and spent all day screwing around with software and getting nothing done :o/ So I really like that you just put tape down - Genius!!! :D

[@elenamakes]

Haha thanks! I’m always mocking stuff up in illustrator or sketching on my iPad but sometimes it’s nice to keep it simple with a roll of masking tape

[@mwinchesterjr6862]

Looks like a great space. Wasn't going to say anything, but at the end of the video you said suggestions were welcomed. My one suggestion is to round the corners on your workbench. Small spaces and corners create bruises. Other than that, great shed. Oh something I plan to add to my shed is LED light strips and rig them to work off a rechargeable battery.

[@elenamakes]

Definitely a good suggestion, thanks!

[@Alan.livingston]

Good job making the best of what you’ve got. I’m going to paint the walls of my little shop with a lick of white paint to lift the space and make it brighter.

[@are_sh3509]

Looks great. I an building a shed as well , about the same size. Only difference is that I have painted walls and ceiling white for better light. 😊

[@elenamakes]

Nice! I'm sure that does help with light quite a bit.

[@ChristopherOBrienPSU]

You are so cool. I think that girls that use power tools are badass lol. It's one of the things that I love about my wife. Really nice build on the band saw cart. That's an adorable pup as well 🐶

[@TreesAndRoots]

Great inspiration, my workshop is sooo small, I need to remade my too 🤔

[@walleyeye]

I recently rejigged my 10x8 shed so i have a heated space to work in the cold canadian winter as I dont have a garage. I’ve found the most wasted space of any space is up high so I got rid of any racks on the floor and built shelves up high about a foot down from the roof and freed up A LOT of floor space!!! I purged a lot of stuff too and it is a much more usable space. Still have some work to do but I’m happy and warm now.

[@elenamakes]

Sounds like a lovely space to work in

[@TrentTunstall]

Just watch. Nicely done. Only initial comment would be to add a back splash board for the bench so nothing falls off it. Great video.

[@gil9417]

Great job! I just made my 12 x 12 shed into a small shop too, so I know what you were thinkin'...it's so rewarding! Have fun...

[@meribor]

Lighting. Lots and lots of lighting. Also, make use of the space in between the studs for different kinds of shelving

[@Crusty_Camper]

The space you have is more like the average woodworker has at home here in the UK where space is always short. So it's interesting to see the use you made of the space. I don't know which part of the USA you live in, but for those of us where the winter brings short, dark days, painting the inside of the walls can brighten things a lot. Also some kind of insulation is often useful - either to keep heat in or out. There's also a nice long space up near the apex of the roof where you could store longer timber, up out of the way. A great video, thanks for posting it.

[@elenamakes]

I feel lucky to even have a garage to make into a shop, so can't complain too much :) Luckily, beyond a couple anomaly days each year, where I live it never gets freezing cold or too insufferably hot. When I was setting up this shop it was pretty much the hottest it ever gets.

[@awlthatwoodcrafts8911]

You have made great use of what you have available. I think it's a very quaint and comfortable space to be able to work right out your patio door. I loved the clip with the dog laid out on the couch in the background. Now that's living! One suggestion I'd make is the shelf in the middle of the window. Put it above the window and cut it down so it doesn't stick out so much. Use it to store clamps, just like you did on the other wall, clamping them to the wall header. Put the longer clamps on the side and shorter clamps across the front. I use some of those cheap metal L-shaped shelf brackets to store all of my F-style clamps. They're strong enough and come in different sizes. You could add some of those brackets along the sides of the window. As was suggested in some other posts, get an 8ft 2x4, cut it in half, and lay then in the slots on your saw horses and then lay a 4x4 sheet of plywood across that and now you have another work surface as well as support for making your cuts. Get a 4x8 sheet of insulation, cut it in half, and now you have 2 sheets (using one at a time) of sacrificial surface for all your cuts. That will probably outlast your time in that workspace. New subscriber. I'm looking forward to watching more of your videos.

[@puffyd58]

Very nicely done. My shop is 12 x 12 and much taller, but I'm still finding it too crowded . . . partly because I have more large tools, but mostly because I didn't organize as well as you did. Thanks for inspiring me to whip my area into shape!

[@iamwhoiam4410]

You're going to really enjoy your own workshop space. You did and outstanding job with the space you have now. Thanks for sharing.

[@elenamakes]

Glad you think so, it's already made working on projects so much easier

[@shehzadsaifullah]

first time here, loving the vibs of this channel. God bless

[@buffplums]

Hi Elena what an amazing person you are… I think you have virtually the same mindset as me … I have just finished building a 3 x 3metre pent roofed garden workshop off the back wall of my garage. I have insulated mine and drywall Ed in the inside… I even have virtually the same, vinyl flooring. Hopefully I will put together a KZbin video of the building of it. Live the way you organise your tools and all the resources… you have a very organised mind xx

[@patrickmeehan3728]

Possibiltiies are endless with a shop like that! Looking forward to seeing what you build next

[@benjamindebellis6664]

I love it!! very utilitarian. No fancy joinery or hardwoods and etc. Shop "funiture" doesn't need to be a showy. It just needs to serve the purpose

[@elenamakes]

Thank you! Still very much a beginner when it comes to fancy joinery but 2x4 / plywood shop furniture is my specialty lol

[@AXNJXN1]

Great job! Would recommend on CLOSING up the small air vents at the bottom to deter little critters from coming in...some. And instead create a ventilated fan up in the peak by the back end wall, if you still want one. That way you have a bit more 'bug security' as a deterrent. If you chose to consider that, use the green vent meshing you can purchase at a local hardware store to 'filter' out from having critters come in that way too. Otherwise, you did an excellent job! Hope you enjoy it and thank you for sharing.

[@elenamakes]

Thanks! Appreciate the suggestion

[@matthew5245]

I solved this by putting wire mesh in front of the vents

[@dennissmith5837]

Great video, the workshops you set us MIS a perfect example of how to start small and scale marketing le instead of sitting on your hands because you want this big expensive work shop. 4/ years ago when my son was born I started my first shop in a basement of small trailer home 8 x 25. Basement was about 9 1/2 x 12. I made most of my first furniture and a small workbench there. I only had a corded drill and a circular saw. Great memories. Keep up the great of work and great does.

[@edwardlittle5541]

One small suggestion I would make is to put a piece of plywood behind your main bench at the top to keep any small parts or tools you may have sitting up there from falling down into the space between your wall studs. Other than that I enjoyed watching you build your shop.

[@GeriatricWoodturner]

Thanks for sharing. You did a nice job on the shop and the video. You have a nice useable space and a nice dog.

[@maxz2433]

Nice content. It's nice to see that you don't need tens of thousands of $$ worth of tools to have a workable DIY and hobby workshop. I would love to see a follow up video that deals with dust collection for such a space.

[@GregBrecker]

Nice organization for the size. Would recommend some type of lighting, or hanging screws or brackets for portable or battery powered lights. Since your on DeWalt cordless platform, I would start there first.

[@ezraraz1460]

What a great setup. I love it!

[@husk79]

awesome! it goes to show that even with a small place and good space management you can have an amazing area!!

[@Transcendental9]

I enjoyed the process and it ended up looking great! I love that the skylight is above the workbench, that is realy nice. all the best to you in your upcoming projects and thank you for sharing, I would love to see how this will expand and evolve.

[@elenamakes]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed the process

[@Mekaproyects]

Congrats Elena, I really liked your ideas to organize your workshop

[@bagorolin]

very inspiring! One thing you could check out for your cans etc. is something like a wine/bottle storage where you put the stuff in horizontzally. This way you don't have to dig through 5 bottles in order to find the one at the wall.

[@keith2964]

You need to get a Vice for your work bench. They can come in handy 🤔👍

[@elenamakes]

A vice would be a good add

[@eduardonieto4693]

Yes baby you are amazing with your shop that. I admire what you have a complete your dream.❤🎉

[@rictrician]

That is the same size as my workshop. I am putting wheels on everything to take it outside. You are doing an awesome job.

[@fernandovelasquez7883]

You are a beautiful and incredible very talented lady! Bet your hubby is just thrilled to have you! Keep up the good work and show women in general how easy it can be to get off their butt and be productive! Thank you, blessed day!

[@MichaelDrury-d9w]

Lighting for working in low light conditions would be a worthwhile addition. Maybe solar if you get a lot of rain and do not want to run power leads out from the home. Nice work. Some good ideas I had not thought of whilst researching my shed.

[@calaveraXIII]

Great job, enjoy your work space … enjoy the space !

[@RickHenderson]

That's really great looking. I just had a 9x9 shed installed, but it will be used to store the stuff in the garage AND my wood working :( but I'm sure I can make it work.

[@gabrieldg]

Great little project, nicely filmed and put together. You're a natural infront of the camera

[@elenamakes]

Thank you, still somewhat new to filming so glad to hear you enjoyed it!

[@RonaldDean-eq2cb]

Proud of you, you did a fantastic job and you’re going to have lots of enjoyment in your shop. Good job

[@jahanalizadeh7242]

Enjoyed watching this project. Looking forward to see your work.

[@dannyamir4634]

great work, using the space in the best way , just be-careful from the shelf on the window, it could hit your back

[@RicoLen1]

I'm working out of a 120 square foot shop as well, 15x8. My workbench folds out and has castors so most of the time it's either out on the patio outside, or folded up on the wall so I can work inside on the 2ft wide bench that stretches the width of one of the walls. Most of my projects are refinishing old furniture, or building bookshelves and things like that. Wish I had a bandsaw like yours. One day maybe I can afford to get one! haha I wish I had a neighbor like you so I had someone to talk shop with.

[@elenamakes]

Nice! Sounds like a cool space that works for you