New workshop starts here! ...and how to fit TWIN SLOT shelving

It’s finally time to build a new workshop! I guess this is Workshop Version 4.0. It’s not very big, around 6m x 2m (130 sq ft) so making use of every available inch will be essential. We’ll see how we get on though. We’ll start by installing some twin slot shelving.
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[@Lewis01Brown]

I'd love to see more videos on the workshop to see how you fit everything in.....PLEEEEEEASEE!!!

[@GosforthHandyman]

Cheers - more coming soon! 👍

[@sylviagreybe672]

ME TOOOO!!!!

[@sigmundsound]

that's what I came here to say. anyone that watches renovations would also like workshops! 👍

[@Lewis01Brown]

@@GosforthHandyman could you put the table saw underneath the work bench and have it pop up when you need it? Have a removable cut out in your bench top

[@woodlandguy7246]

Agreed, would love to see all the detail!!

[@geoffcapper5025]

Great advice near the end! I've spent too long trying to plan the best layout for things, and never get anywhere. Put something together and it evolves over time as you say.

[@troyboy4345]

More workshop shelving and storage and tools etc ! ... We love it 🥰

[@GosforthHandyman]

Fantastic! 👍

[@utilitarian]

Fitted these a few times. They are a great functional product. I remember having them in my bedroom when I was about 7. I'm 37 now! I've got some to fit in my utility room/cupboard too.

[@GosforthHandyman]

They're fantastic - very versatile!

[@projectrebuild908]

It's going to be great to see this develop and watch you grow in to the new shop

[@GosforthHandyman]

Cheers - quite exciting!

[@v88krb]

Andy, I've used that type of shelving since I was a young man, 1970s and it has served me well. Some of what I have in my garage now dates from then. It is easy to adjust as your needs change and as time passes. Warm, in Newcastle? Probably was yesterday!!

[@ianpearse4480]

Looking forward to seeing how that turns out. Nice one Andy.

[@GosforthHandyman]

Cheers Ian - lots more to come!

[@elainehiggins7544]

Andy, love the channel and admire greatly admire all your hard work. Thank you. I spent the spring totally redoing my shop (2-car garage) and it is nice to have tossed extra stuff and organized the rest. I did spend some time beforehand with SketchUp mapping out the best layout. It was well worth the effort. I had planned to build a couple of additional rolling drawer units. However, I encountered three second-hand solid oak drawer units at the charity shop (Goodwill) which were precisely the sizes I had planned to build and cost about 25% of the material costs of new builds. After adding casters, they slotted into the layout perfectly.

[@GosforthHandyman]

Cheers Elaine! Fantastic stuff. 2 car garage is a really nice size. 👍👍

[@paul29961]

Love the quality of that block work.

[@GosforthHandyman]

It's lovely isn't it! 👍👍

[@raydriver7300]

I agonise over how to do things, spending longer scratching my head than actually achieving something. Three years ago, however, I but the bullet, spent a lot of money and upgraded my workshop. I now have a double garage full of kit, homemade cupboards and drawers. You should also be called the Gosforth tidy man! Once again, thanks for taking me on your journey 🌞

[@GosforthHandyman]

That sounds amazing! Downsizing the workshop has been a challenge but I think it will work out OK. 👍😎

[@moiragoldsmith7052]

"The Gosforth Tidy Man". Yes🤣. He should, I would hire him in a heartbeat for that skill alone👍.

[@shelleymonson8750]

Indon’t mind seeing more workshop videos - I enjoy the process!

[@GosforthHandyman]

Great stuff - lots more to come!

[@cindyharrison4191]

I'm sooo glad that you're doing this. I have the same blocks in my house. The yanks have studs and it's no good for me. I'm using my kids old box room for a work shop. So thanks 😊

[@GosforthHandyman]

No worries! Yeah, a lot easier with studs! 👍😂

[@carllamb6711]

Love it mate 😊

[@DocteGaby]

I could consume any amount of workshop videos, so please keep them coming! 🙂

[@GosforthHandyman]

Thank you! Plenty more to come!

[@stuartlockwood9645]

Hi Andy, I just love to see how other people organise storage, and workshop space, looks like your off to a good start, making use of high areas ,for shelving, it's always a problem moving into a smaller space, I have the same problem, but my biggest headache is what to get rid of,lol. I'm sure after moving workshops several times yourself you might have some ideas we haven't thought of, cheers mate, stay safe, best wishe's to you and your's, Stuart UK.

[@GosforthHandyman]

Yeah, it kills me getting rid of stuff, especially when I end up needing it a week later. 😂

[@terrytopliss9506]

Will be interesting to see how your workshop evolves Andy.👍👍

[@GosforthHandyman]

Cheers! I'm intrigued myself how I'll fit everything in! 😂

[@terrytopliss9506]

@@GosforthHandyman I’ve got a 26ft x 8ft workshop and for me part of the enjoyment is getting things sorted out. I’m lucky that I’ve made a 6ft x 3ft mobile work bench with a fixed router in the centre and a Bosch site saw fitted on one end.

[@allanh6076]

love organising, sheets everywhere :D

[@GosforthHandyman]

😎👍

[@stevenjake]

I'd happily watch more workshop build videos (just saying) 😄

[@GosforthHandyman]

Cheers! Wish everyone did! Plenty more to come though. 😁👍

[@QWERTY7773]

Keep up the good work

[@GosforthHandyman]

Cheers!

[@twcmaker]

First time I've seen your channel. Subscribed 👍👍👍 like the music and editing. Cheers

[@GosforthHandyman]

Thank you and welcome to the channel!

[@roberthardy2013]

I am part way through the same workshop sort out after moving. Mine is two side by side single brick garages with up and over doors so not too bad for room on paper, although actual on the ground fitting things in is very different because if you don’t work it through first then everything interferes. It’s a good exercise to do though.

[@GosforthHandyman]

Yeah, it's a massive challenge. Only 130 sq ft here! 😬

[@jeanhawken4482]

Looking good

[@GosforthHandyman]

Getting there!

[@C4sp3r123]

If you have any footage for you garage roller door it would be great to see about that👍 Twin slot is great, you can get deeper brackets which might be worth it for you. I store all my stuff in the big Really Useful storage boxes, the transparent ones, keeps it clean and organised, you can see what is where and I label them as well, eg plumbing, electric

[@robthewaywardwoodworker9956]

Pretty funny that this got lost in translation for me! LOL I had "garage" in my head as a proper, North American garage. I thought gee, that's pretty small, even for one car! hahaha Turns out it's closer to an appliance garage. Just teasing, it looks so clean and bright. Love new construction. Keep up the good work.

[@GosforthHandyman]

Ha yes, UK and US garages are very different... especially in older houses. 👍😁

[@mrbluesky9891]

Spot on.

[@GosforthHandyman]

👍😎

[@offcuts4146]

Love twin slot shelving quick to out up and quite cheap. My mrs would love that white board for all the snagging jobs she would create for me

[@GosforthHandyman]

It's fantastic - very strong too!

[@highpath4776]

What I have is using ceiling joists I have some stuff suspended from the roof (actually 2.8m is too high, but maybe a couple of joist hangers and slot in joists, then screw cap tins screwed to the timber for small oddments

[@GosforthHandyman]

Might come to that! Have to be careful since it's a fire-rated ceiling so there's only so much you're allowed to do with it. 👍

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Great stuff 🧱👍🏼

[@GosforthHandyman]

Cheers bud! 👍👍😎

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

@@GosforthHandyman 🧱👍🏽

[@neiledwards5337]

nice shelves

[@GosforthHandyman]

Lovely! 😊

[@rta3738]

Funny. Just taking a lunch break from doing exactly this in my garage including using the deeper brackets above head height. 😁

[@GosforthHandyman]

Fantastic! Yeah, you can get a lot on the shelves with the deep brackets. 👍

[@Wordsnwood]

Big stuff first... put those two benches in there, and the Table saw and Bandsaw and you'll pretty quickly see what's left for space. My shop is 10'6" wide (3.2M) and I find it narrow/ While you only have a bit over 2M 😬😬 That's tight! Good thing you have the ceiling height.

[@GosforthHandyman]

Defo. It's tight! Setting up the table saw is a challenge. 😂

[@johnfithian-franks8276]

Hi, I saw a video by the wood shop junkies called the ultimate garage storage solutions that I think you could use it your advantage with the hight of the ceiling in the garage. Keep up the excellent work and good luck with the house conversion.

[@GosforthHandyman]

Cheers John! Will check it out!

[@thomascarhart928]

Yes workshop junkies has some really inventive storage plans for small spaces

[@moiragoldsmith7052]

Its subjective isn't it! And for a Master of his/her Trade each tool holds memories. The great thing about tight work spaces is everything is to hand and it's impossible to work 'sloppy'; no room for untidiness. Happy new workroom. Tatti bye! 🥰

[@GosforthHandyman]

Cheers Moira! Defo. It focuses the mind on clearing out the clutter, which can only be a good thing. 👍😁

[@philipfell4292]

More space needed? Colin Furze underground bunker for the win! ;-)

[@GosforthHandyman]

Might come to that! 😉

[@BB49.]

You will not bore me I love watching a well organised person transforming a room gradually you keep the parts coming! Just a note this and another channel Aquaholic are my 2 favourites on You tube keep up the good work.

[@GosforthHandyman]

Thanks for the kind words! 👍

[@B0jangle5]

Look after your Henry and your Henry will look after you. I'm glad i'm not the only one who vacs their vacuum cleaner :)

[@GosforthHandyman]

Too right! He may get promoted to our house vac since our new Dyson is useless. 😂

[@MatthewArmstrong-wy5rj]

Hi love your show ! Definitely more videos on you setting up your work Is there any chance of you doing a video on connecting up your dust Collection please ? Regards Matthew

[@GosforthHandyman]

Cheers! I don't have anything fancy for dust collection at the moment. 👍

[@almostanengineer]

I would put the tool wall next to the door, and the work benches by the piping, and the floor based tools under the wood storage, they are easily moved and give a straight run to the door if you need to barrow through 🤔 but do take that with a grain of salt, it is your workshop, not mine 😅

[@GosforthHandyman]

Not enough room for the benches on the other side of the room! 👍

[@viriconiustheengineer8354]

I built a Maslow CNC in my single garage… takes up far too much room but the back and middle is good for storing large sheets and long timbers…

[@GosforthHandyman]

Defo - got to be creative with the storage! 👍

[@knowitall6677]

That made sense put the vacuum away and use a brush to sweep the rubble up at the end.

[@GosforthHandyman]

👍😎

[@slartythecyclops4643]

I'd put cupboards up where u plan your tool wall which will give you a 3d space behind your 2d, & if you're clever use both the external & internal door space as wall as well. but that's just me your millage may vary. looks good though.

[@GosforthHandyman]

I think I'd hit my head on them. I've got twin slot down to head height, but I'd love cupboards somewhere at a later date... just to protect stuff from dust! 👍

[@SP-nx8qx]

I'd lose the filter and add a vent on the wall or even the door somewhere. You'll be amazed how much air those greenhouse vents can move, especially in such a small space you can replace all the air in the shop in seconds (including any dust suspended in it). Cheap too.

[@stomperthemixer1]

Awesome video Andy, get them 3ft ply on ebay and auctioned off haha have you seen the price 3 quarter is selling for. stay safe buddy.

[@GosforthHandyman]

Lol tell me about it! I refuse to throw out any wood these days! 😂

[@cttravels5244]

“Just make a start.” The line of the video AM.

[@GosforthHandyman]

Too right! 😁

[@mururoa7024]

I would make sure to be able to shove than table saw under the bench when not in use. It doesn't look like you have square meters to spare.

[@malcolmjames1866]

Absolute tip?!! You haven't seen my workshop! :-D

[@freetolook3727]

Those bottom shelf supports are what I call head pokers. They'll poke your head everytime you walk by and are not thinking.

[@GosforthHandyman]

Hard to see from the angle but they're all actually above head height!

[@freetolook3727]

That camera takes deceiving videos...😂 Same thing about the kitchen doors in another video!

[@NomadMakes]

Hi Andy, Do you plan to sell 3m versions of the measuring tape? Cheers.

[@brandoncheung728]

I'm quite new to all this. I'm curious what sort of screws you use to allow you to attach directly to the brickwork rather than using plugs?

[@magnetfishingweekender3259]

Does the board just sit on the brackets or do you screw them in if so how

[@girlsdrinkfeck]

worktops be nice if they were wall hinged ,can just drop it down anytime for wheelbarrow access and what not

[@GosforthHandyman]

Would be great but there's loads of stuff under the work benches. 👍

[@girlsdrinkfeck]

@@GosforthHandyman yeah only solution would be under storage on caster wheels ,but then the whole lot might as well be ! as i think u did mention in the video :)

[@diydetail8916]

we wont be bored post more workshop vids looks a lot smaller than i thought are you sure you will it all your tools in?

[@GosforthHandyman]

Cheers! 130sq ft so not big - gonna be a squeeze! 😁

[@karlchapman6768]

Hi, just wondering I your workshop lights are led and where do you purchase them for what cost please? Regards Karl.

[@GosforthHandyman]

Hi! Yes, I'll be putting the LED ones in - they're still in the studio. Just got them from Amazon... or might have been eBay. 👍

[@Pete.Ty1]

👍👍👍

[@GosforthHandyman]

👍👍👍

[@pn8902]

I was trying to find the name for this shelving for ages and now I found its called twin slot, of course!

[@GosforthHandyman]

👍👍

[@darrenpaulgreen]

Is it just me who was thinking that the studio room/workshop looked quite tidy 🤣🤣?! Maybe time to tidy my workshop……🤔

[@GosforthHandyman]

It looked MUCH worse in real life. The mess never comes across on camera. 😂

[@skaterguy52]

What about a simple storage shed for materials? Nothing crazy just somewhere to store materials to free up the workshop

[@GosforthHandyman]

Yeah, that's kind of the plan 👍😎 - most of the sheet materials have ended up in the shed... but I need to build yet another shed for spare building materials. 😂

[@skaterguy52]

@@GosforthHandyman never have enough storage when it comes to tools and materials 👍 great reno so far.

[@cindyharrison4191]

How much are the rails and brackets 🤔?.

[@GosforthHandyman]

The uprights are about £7 each and the brackets are about £2.30 each for the 270mm ones. 👍

[@outoftheburrough]

At least the rear door opens outwards, that could have been more fun to try and factor in

[@GosforthHandyman]

Defo - and very much planned that way! 😁

[@mp3bbb]

Remember fitting those slot shelving in my house early 70's.

[@GosforthHandyman]

They're great! 👍👍

[@therandombrandan942]

What happened to the corded SDS

[@GosforthHandyman]

Upgraded to a cordless but not that impressed so still regularly use the corded. 👍

[@therandombrandan942]

Cool

[@jiffi32oak70]

First viewer! first for me

[@GosforthHandyman]

Congrats! 😁👍

[@toml8142]

Why not have the workbenches the other side, you’ll have a straight run from the front to back door then.

[@GosforthHandyman]

You could only fit one bench in due to the internal door and the understairs cupboard. 👍

[@toml8142]

@@GosforthHandyman ahh so there is method in the madness 😁

[@freetolook3727]

Love how you call an access space a "garage". 😂😂😂

[@GosforthHandyman]

Ha ha, yes. You can technically fit a car in! Nobody does - it's just another space to store junk. 😂

[@freetolook3727]

What kind of car? My Subaru outback barely fits through my 7' (84") wide garage door.😅

[@michaelevans1658]

What a word Andy ( fillering) ha not filling then .

[@GosforthHandyman]

Ha yes, if it needs fillered... it's fillering in my book. 😁

[@suzi1980]

Do you not have a car? I would be interested in any workshop fit-out videos that make their way into your channel.

[@GosforthHandyman]

Cool! Nobody puts cars in garages over here. 😁👍

[@davemaynard3826]

Andy. Any specific place you got the shelving bits from?

[@GosforthHandyman]

I think I got these from Screwfix but all the usual places sell them. 👍

[@GG-hy2cs]

👍♥️🇮🇶

[@GosforthHandyman]

👍

[@neilgillies6943]

Luxury is a metric only tape measure - especially when the bisexual ones have imperial _always_ at the top where you need it the most :-)

[@GosforthHandyman]

Tell me about it! That's why I wanted these - I was always reading the metric side upside down! 😁👍

[@a..d5518]

@@GosforthHandyman will be ordering two-(2) real soon...

[@JoeB_BSc]

Why not keep your workshop and make your garage into your studio. It seems you are going to downsize considerably otherwise. Our garage seemed huge at 19ft x 12ft but by the time it was moved into, space was at a premium.

[@GosforthHandyman]

The garage isn't big enough for the studio. 👍

[@Bobrogers99]

You have a lot of tools and a lot of materials to fit into your workshop, but if anyone can put ten pounds of potatoes into a five pound bag, it's you.

[@GosforthHandyman]

Ha - cheers Bob!

[@Eisenhammer78]

Unfortunatly I cant select Germany in your Shop or any other european country for that matter. Would have loved to get that 8m tapemeasure. Is that a bug or just the EU shinanigans?

[@GosforthHandyman]

Would love to send you one! Sadly the EU removed the lower threshold of VAT registration for goods being sent in to the EU. So we basically have to register for VAT in the EU, which is a massive ballache. On the to-do list to sort though!

[@Eisenhammer78]

@@GosforthHandyman Thanks for your reply. Thats totally understandable. No worries

[@karlkerkhof7966]

Doing it back to front the garage at side of house is better for your editing ( your not the bbc) workshop in garden so all the dust and noise is kept out the house

[@GosforthHandyman]

Not big enough as I need the space to record a drum kit. 👍

[@robcarroll6105]

As you have so much space in your garden is there a reason you didn’t build a big workshop

[@GosforthHandyman]

Have already taken up a fair bit of space with the studio so wouldn't really want to lose any more garden space. 👍

[@lindagoldsmith4827]

Wouldnt it be easier to leave your tools where they are and make your garage into the studio. MUCH less work! or am Ijust being lazy

[@daralynncameron3290]

As early as possible consider your workshop floor surface Am dealing with rough concrete painted gray. Too rough to mop. Tears up mop. Lack of ventilation - not used for anything involving chemicals. Stains easily (food pantry). Too dirty with chipped paint to expect peel and stick tiles to work. Need to make it look nice and to prevent staining. You will have your own issues arising from your yard and what you make, need to have something you can clean and stand the look of. Am in Texas & temp is currently well over 100F and am old.Considering epoxy surface, speckled paint. Wonder your choice will be as I get the impression that you, too. abhor an ugly mess.

[@GosforthHandyman]

Painted, but that's another story. 👍