The Beginner's Guide to Small Woodshop Design

Small woodshops can be frustrating but is it the lack of space that's the issue......or how we visualize and use it?
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[@KennethKraemer-h1g]

Crazy. You’ve just described the last year+ of my woodworking and shop journey. I’ve delayed so much waiting to get the “right tools”. Tool envy totally overshadowed skill envy. Hate to admit it, but I just realized that I’ve been collecting tools more than honing my skills. Thanks for setting me straight!!!!!! I watch thousands of hours of KZbin woodworking videos. Time to stop collecting! And time to start building. Thanks!!!!!!

[@mondujar279]

Me too and hundreds of others!

[@dwgar1322]

You killed it when you spoke about spending money on tools you don’t need, I’ve wasted so much money and shop space on things I didn’t need.

[@generationswoodcraft]

Same here. Good thing I caught it early. Thank you for the comment.

[@josephlebo7320]

Love the advice, especially the skill vs tool envy. I struggle with this all the time.

[@generationswoodcraft]

Thank you. I deal with it still but it gets better

[@redlionlife]

Yeah, I think we all do at times for sure. I actually still have some furniture I built when I first started with just a skill saw and a router. Took me forever to figure out how to get it done and set up, but the stuff came out awesome.

[@CanadianCitizenshipTestKit]

After much wasted time and effort, I've come to many of the conclusions that you have. For that reason, I will give serious consideration to the rest of the advice you've shared. I particularly like the points system for arranging your shop. Too often, I've arranged things based on where they fit, not on how often I'll need them. On a totally different, note, I really hope you find the time and motivation to return to posting regularly. Your authenticity and thoughtfulness shine through in your videos.

[@williamarrowsmiith8380]

Don’t be afraid to get started with projects. Wise advice indeed!

[@garrysmythe]

A simple but brilliant method, I'm 70 and don't do much now but your ways will save me space so thanks for posting from Garry in the UK

[@gregghernandez2714]

Really good points. I remember one KZbin poster saying that he had a go fund me page, to raise money for a Sawstop. He stated that no one would take him seriously as a woodworker if he did not have one. I explained to him (with all due respect) that this was just not true. I referred him to 3 x 3 custom and explained that she used a DeWalt jobsite saw (at the time) and produced some really beautiful projects. In about a year I will be getting my Sawstop, but not because I have tool envy, but because I live alone, and if some accident should happen I would be in a world of hurt. For now, my DeWalt fits my needs just fine. Great video.

[@generationswoodcraft]

I waited to get a table saw till I could get a sawstop. Strictly for safety. I can be a bit daft sometimes lol. Thanks for your comment. You’ll love the sawstop.

[@RayCollins-dv4ts]

Just watched this again and appreciate the intent and context. Makes me rethink how I got projects done in the past and what I need to modify going forward.

[@Rodneydncn]

I have been struggling to design my shop for years now. Today, I was feeling like a real failure for not being able to make it happen. Your advice has given me new hope and an actual plan to get it done right/best for me. Thank you.

[@generationswoodcraft]

I hope it helps. Hopefully you’ll get some inspiration and work done. I appreciate your comment

[@davidsrhuebel]

I have a small workspace. I've watched a few different videos on this topic but they were generally focused on specific designs, "this is how I laid out MY space". This is the first one I personally have seen that was about principles of laying out a small workspace that I can use to help me lay out My workspace. I appreciate it. I've already got some specific ideas that should help remove poor layouts that have been sources of frustration for years.

[@chadtucker4267]

When you said you’d have a picture of where you started out, I thought you were making a clever joke that you had always worked in this area. Love the videos. Im 29, finally got things going well in my career and I have time to pursue woodworking on the side. I have a one car garage that I work out of in my apartment and finding gems like this really help take the frustration out of managing a small workspace. 👍🏽

[@generationswoodcraft]

Thanks for the comment. I hope you find lots of joy in woodworking!

[@pieces94]

Great advise. I’m hobby working out of a 2 car garage with all sorts of storage, tools, motorcycle and always am envious of the larger shop folks. As you’ve said, just build.

[@generationswoodcraft]

Thank you.

[@fabiomerlin8820]

I´ll have to be redundant and say "Thank you, I needed to hear that". We definitely learn by doing, not only by planning. I´ve been constantly reorganizing my small shop until I learned the right position for every little item. Magnetic bars have been a blessing in this regard for me.

[@crissyaskea273]

I am new to woodworking at 62 years. I wanted to set up a great workshop but didn’t know what I needed and where to place it. Areas 1,2,3 yes! Workflow, production, maximization.“Take what you have, get in there and work! What a relief to hear this because I did not know where I needed to start. I was just going to buy and buy more. 💰😭 then you said, Don’t confuse skill envy” with “tool envy”. This video gave me permission to pause and take a long breath and enjoy the process of growing “Even big shops want more” and “ put as many things on wheels as you can.”. All smart stuff ! Thank you for the video!

[@generationswoodcraft]

Welcome to woodworking! Enjoy the ride.

[@johnathanhoward636]

Thank you for this. The project anxiety and workspace organization and usage is a constant battle.

[@RareRiddemz]

I love the skill envy vs tool envy concept. Case in point for me was building shop cabinets requiring 3/4" dados and I don't have a table saw powerfully enough to run a dado stack. I don't have a router. I have a circular saw and a Kreg Rip cut. I set the rip cut to cut the width I needed then cleared the middle material. It took like 5x longer than if I had a dado stack but point is it worked! And the sense of accomplishment I can imagine is much greater! Where there's a will there's a way!

[@kenty2831]

Helpful to prioritize tool placement, the less steps the better. The video motivated me to inventory the shop to understand work flow. The excel spreadsheet shows location, shelf, tools, materials. Keep a running list to have a "home" for components.

[@RenRochefort]

Thank you for this channel. Just about everything you say applies directly to me. I’m starting this hobby in my 40s as well and I’m learning all these lessons, some the hard way, some I’m avoiding thanks to makers like you. Thank you again!

[@generationswoodcraft]

You are so welcome! I'm so glad I'm helping. Thank you for commenting and watching.

[@Babyjohn8170]

I started with design over functionality in my workshop/ craftroom. I'm so glad you created this video. I'm actually working on projects now to figure out the best placement. Thanks so much!😊👍

[@JC-mn8kb]

Love your thought process and advice. It's practical and humble, sage wisdom. Appreciate your content and your style of delivery. Keep it up!

[@generationswoodcraft]

Thank you for the comment it’s greatly appreciated!

[@timmckeand7631]

Out of every KZbin channel yours hits home for me. My skills, experience, etc. While my parents are very much alive I never did anything with my dad until after they moved several hours away

[@generationswoodcraft]

Thank you for the heartfelt comment. It’s greatly appreciated.

[@RandomPerson-bd2hv]

I've watched 30+ videos on small shop design so far and you're is the most thoughful and forward-looking. Wish I could give you 100 likes. Well done. You earned a subscriber.

[@tms299]

I needed this video. I’ve been a DIYer for some time now and am finally in the process to rebuild my shed and double the size to give me a dedicated space(16x12) instead of doing projects in the garage. Seeing your size be only 8sq ft bigger then what I indeed to build helps me realize my space will be big enough and I’ll have to design the space to maximize it and the work flow.

[@generationswoodcraft]

I hope you make it a second home lol. My shop is my haven

[@frankmagaro6686]

I LOVE how honest this man is!!!! Everything I’ve experienced is exactly what this man is saying! First time I’ve ever heard it talked about!

[@generationswoodcraft]

Thank you for the comment. I try to be as open as I can about this woodworking journey.

[@jeaniemalone5304]

This is the first video I’ve found of your channel. The number prioritization system is so simple and smart. I’ve been overwhelmed trying to think of how to design our shop. This is very helpful. Thank you!

[@generationswoodcraft]

Thank you for the comment. I’m glad you found it helpful.

[@twylabowman3489]

I really enjoy your style. I appreciate your authenticity. You got yourself a new subscriber.

[@willperry9722]

Great stuff, lovely to see someone being realistic for a change 👍🏻

[@SheltiesRule49]

Ty for the “reality” check. I have to get back into what I call doing a “self gratification” project mode. Work in my shop and do the improvements for a few days, then do a”make me happy - short” project. I need to get back into doing what I enjoy!!

[@generationswoodcraft]

I hope you do. Wood therapy is the best. Soothes the soul, keeps the hands busy and the mind quite

[@Kosh42EFG]

Damn you and your sensible advice. All reasonable, and balanced and making lots of sense. I've already narrowed down my big list of new and expensive shiny tools, virtually finished my first ever SketchUp design of the new workshop, including a bench custom built for all those new tools. Now, thanks to you, I'm going to throw it all away, go buy some wood, and make something. Most likely a box. Using tools I already have. Damn it. Seriously, love the channel. Nice to see someone my age making sensible videos with sage advice.

[@generationswoodcraft]

Awesome I hope it come out to your liking and if not no biggie because it’s all a learning experience.

[@t.davidthomas4430]

Thank you for this video. Lots of good advice was provided and some most of us need to hear. Getting out into the shop and building something - anything - is great advice. You mentioned you made three layouts before you ever built your first project and I can relate. The mental paralysis of thinking you need everything perfect before you start can be huge. I've found myself doing this very thing so I appreciate your advice. I subscribed and will check in again but only after I spend some time in the shop building something - anything!

[@j_b_9381]

Perfect timing on this. I'm currently in the process of finishing a workspace in the basement to turn into my shop. I had plans today to start deciding where to build cabinets and place shelving and racks etc. I think now I'll be waiting until I'm actually *in* the space with my tools so that I know where best to place "furniture" and streamline my layout. Great advice and keep up the excellent work on good videos!

[@generationswoodcraft]

Thank you. Good luck with your space. I hope it brings you much enjoyment.

[@MGR12272]

I am in the re design phase right now so thanks for the info.

[@AnneDougherty]

I'm just getting back into woodworking and it's good to know that the size space I have can be used as a shop.

[@nickwanek5110]

Great video. I’ve been so excited to make a shop and get started on projects, but have a great deal of anxiety over the initial shop setup. I know that without guidance like this, I’ll fall into a paralysis of indecision. The way he breaks down what is actually important in designing a first shop is great for staying focused on what matters and avoiding losing the forest through the trees

[@203designs5]

This is the video I have been searching for. I have a 1 car spot for a shop and I have no clue how to set it up and I’m just procrastinating starting cause I’m hung up on shop design

[@thomassciurba5323]

There is a lot of gold here. I am jammed into 16x20. I fully agree with putting things on wheels. Especially if your workflow is such that you do one type of operation fully and then move on to the next operation. But go the extra step and make storage for related accessories. My router table for example has storage for bits, the lift and collet wrenches, starting pin, lift inserts, feather boards. The miter station has storage for inserts, hand clamps, stop blocks, extra blades, extreme angle jig and its own shop vac.The other thing I would say is having a dedicated assembly area is helpful. It keeps the tools, glue and clamps off the table saw. I even have an area set aside for finishing. Nothing fancy just an old refrigerator box that I keep on the floor, a small old end table with a lazy Susan top and some homemade painters points. When I want to spray or paint I just unfold the box into a right angle, clamp that box side vertically, setup the table, paint points, or some coat hangers attached to the rafters and have at it.

[@CharlesIngoglia]

Love the peg board! Thank you for talking about your workspace was very helpful for me

[@toddmonterio8139]

Thank you! I'm starting to make a wood shop, the numbering makes sense.

[@NONAME-of1nw]

I have this exact sized space for my shop. Thank you for being a real woodworker, thinking of the little guy trying to do it on the real world budget and sized shop. Keep up the great videos, Cheers!

[@generationswoodcraft]

Thank you for the comment. It’s greatly appreciated

[@aquaman7356]

Hey dude. Thank you for this video. The sense I got throughout was, I trust this guy, and am going with his advice. You checked all the boxes of trust worthiness, for me. Your mentioning “tool envy” dovetails with my definition of procrastination - fear of not being perfect. Anyhow, I’m throwing caution to the wind, and pull the lever $ to buy a few more power tools, and wing it. 🎉

[@David.M.]

Thanks Jesse. Just like you, I have a small shop in my basement/crawlspace. I had to dig out some dirt to level it and put down a floor. I am always interested to see how space-challenged woodworkers do the hobby. I am now subscribed.

[@generationswoodcraft]

Thank you. I appreciate the comment. I hope you get the most out of your space.

[@PaganWizard]

This is the first of your videos that I have stumbled across, and I quickly became a subscriber. I have a modestly sized workshop in my basement, which is currently a disaster. I got interested in woodworking in my teens, made a few projects, and then life happened. About ten years ago, I got the woodworking itch again, bought some tools, and found a few things I liked building. Then the rest of the house started invading my workshop, some of my tools needed repair and/or upgrading, and suddenly my workshop is a disaster. Now I am approaching my 58th, and I am in the midst of trying to get things put back together, and reorganized. Thank you for the great advise!!

[@generationswoodcraft]

Glad your back in the shop! Thank you for subscribing

[@AlexTonnerKingDugong]

Thank you for that. It is all excellent advice, especially about just getting on with it and not worrying whether you have the right tools.

[@generationswoodcraft]

Thank you for watching and commenting

[@robertkolbe3751]

The tool envy is real! I also tend to think I can't do something yet and instead of using my cool tools and being more trustful with my skills, I tend to arrange stuff in the shop and buy more stuff.

[@generationswoodcraft]

Happened to me for sure.

[@vincentcozza99]

I really appreciate your time making this video!! It helped me understand why im always getting stuck with projects lol. Great video. Peace

[@jneff9452]

Damn good advice! Especially not confusing skill envy with tool envy. Another lesson that I learned later than I would have liked is that what you are making is less important than that you are making.

[@generationswoodcraft]

Truth. The more I make, even badly, the better I get and the more fun I have and the bigger my shop feels when I'm finishing projects. A shop feels small when nothing comes out of it.

[@GettingNegative]

First time seeing your channel. It’s great buddy. I can’t wait to watch some more.

[@josephhaddakin7095]

Sometimes you don't know what's a bad idea until you do it, as long as you don't become "3 finger Joe". It's a never ending process.

[@dscritter614]

I must say, I have 2 pat myself on the back b/c I set up my shop with everything on wheels or hanging on the wall if at all possible. That I got right. My "workbench" is a hollow door on saw horses. I'm perfectly happy with that. Mind u, my projects r small. But I can take it down and put it outside on a nice day. I'm a small 67 yr old woman so I didn't really want 2 b dragging my miter saw around. :) Even my table saw is on wheels. Mobility and convenience is definitely the key. Enjoying your channel.

[@generationswoodcraft]

Sounds like you shop is awesome. Glad your enjoying it….that’s both my channel and your shop.

[@gusbub13]

This is good stuff. I've found myself in a similar situation: finding a balance between what you think you want and what you actually need. I'd love a big, beautiful bench and a spacious assembly table and one of those fancy router stations and an industrial jointer/planer, but I just don't have the space. Gotta economize my space. Everything has to serve dual purposes. I find it more intriguing, actually, to come up with ideas to do that. Keeps things interesting and inventive. Anyway, thanks for the advice. I'm enjoying your channel. You're a relatable guy and easy to like.

[@oakfat5178]

Wow. Thank you. You included some great advice and ideas. Smart thinking and great communication skills.

[@generationswoodcraft]

Thank you. I appreciate the nice comment.

[@randysaylor700]

Great video! First time I have watched one of yours and won’t be the last! Love that you said to just build!!

[@dannyoktim9628]

I started building around 10 years of age, no shop just tools and a driveway. Now 68 I've arranged many a small shop, one thing for sure is your setup works till you get another tool. Best advice, keep large tools on wheels and if possible mount them on a large cart with space underneath for smaller power tools and use a tool chest for small seldom used hand tools. Good luck and enjoy the journey.

[@crunchou1991]

Hey man, Thanks a lot for this video, you got a new subscriber ! I love the advices you share from experience, and I watched a lot of woodworking/workshop videos, but the "start working before planing you workshop", "skill envy vs tools envy" and most of all, avoiding the "do it perfect or don't even start" are all things I needed to hear ! much love to you ! will stay tuned for your next videos !!!

[@generationswoodcraft]

Thank you. I appreciate your comment

[@MinionTheFirst2024]

thank you !!!! skill vs tools - love it!!!!

[@simonsayegh7535]

Excellent video! First time I see a video that addresses the reasoning behind shop design and provides a method. All videos I had seen suggest specific "tricks" or arrangements that worked for them. It really shows much appreciated depth of thought that is very satisfying to those who seek fundamentals. With a good dose of philosophy too! Thanks a lot

[@generationswoodcraft]

Thank you for that comment. I really appreciate it and I’m glad you liked it.

[@dsb227]

Thanks dude! Very helpful! Especially your point of starting a project before major changes in the shop, excellent point!

[@generationswoodcraft]

Thank you. I appreciate the comment

[@chrisallen57]

Shop envy vs tool envy is the best thing I've heard in awhile. Thanks!

[@generationswoodcraft]

Thank you for the comment!

[@Babyjohn8170]

I recently moved my shop/craft room from the basement to upstairs. This video is phenomenal. It's full great advice and information.

[@generationswoodcraft]

Thank you. I appreciate your comment. Hope the move bares good woodworking fruit.

[@JesseNewcomer1]

great video, i'm upsizing to a similar size and appreciate the insights, especially around categorizing importance of what you need. plan on doing a lot of cleats to allow easier rearrangement as priority changes on what i am finding to be a 2 vs a 3/4 based on projects

[@michaelbradford4444]

Pretty cool walking in your shop scene !!

[@generationswoodcraft]

Thank you.

[@talbech]

Awesome info. I am currently making several of the mistakes you are pointing out trying to design my huge workshop.

[@benwalter4148]

Love the honesty

[@Roadlesstraveledwoodworking]

Excellent video ton of great advice.!!!

[@ClintonCaraway-CNC]

Don't confuse tool envy with skill envy!! Truer words were never spoken!!

[@generationswoodcraft]

Thanks. A lesson that I learned the expensive way lol

[@DavidLaFerney]

In my opinion build your own bases - with casters usually. Build them so that EVERYTHING is exactly the same height. That way every horizontal surface is a work support and an outfeed table, and none of them get in the way of long work pieces. Also make your bases with built in storage - of course.

[@BandSWoodcraft]

what's up ya big bear?! good stuff on this one. I don't remember if you touched on importance of designing within all dimensions. you can lay out a shop plan on paper but don't forget about all of the room on the Z-axis as well. if you can't go out... maybe you can go up! also, you can try to gaining much more square footage by claiming your neighbors garage thru Maker's Manifest Destiny. worth a shot.

[@generationswoodcraft]

I like that. Makers Manifest Destiny lol

[@wayneholmes1800]

Great advice but....I waited for a long time before buying my first miter saw. I went all in on compound miter saw (Dewalt)...TIME!!! It saves so much time, it is far easier than putting that cross cut sled on table saw and then take it off for ripping. So some tools are a must have:)

[@generationswoodcraft]

I waited way to long to get my 12” Dewalt Miter Saw

[@cp_guitar]

Adding depth to the pegboard wall is a solid idea, think I will need to modify my pegboard the same way

[@generationswoodcraft]

I’m actually going to redo mine and I think I’m adding a more depth I need just a few more inches to really utilize the back of the doors.

[@TwentySidedGuy]

Just Subscribed, happy to support a fellow up and comer as well as a fellow Veteran. Brother from another Branch sending much love. Airborne All the Way Devil Dog.

[@generationswoodcraft]

Thank you for subscribing. And if I remember correctly…..Rendezvous With Destiny!

[@TwentySidedGuy]

@@generationswoodcraft Absolutely! That's back from my 101st days, before I became one of the Devils in Baggy Pants with the 82nd Airborne.

[@DavidLaFerney]

You can make a lot of cool stuff with a circular saw while working on sawhorses - plus basic hand tools. Been there, done that - and it’s very valuable experience. Put that in a permanent space and you have a shop.

[@alexisrivera7650]

I’m about to go through this mess. Thank you for all the advice.

[@generationswoodcraft]

Thank You. Good luck!

[@The_ADD_Maker]

I have the same size space 10x20 its nice to see that you make the best of it. Great video, I enjoy your content

[@generationswoodcraft]

Thank you. I appreciate your comment.

[@The_ADD_Maker]

@@generationswoodcraft I really am inspired by you.

[@Jimunu]

This was a really useful video for me. As others mentioned not conflating tool and skill envy. But also do projects and design a workshop around that rather than trying to look into the future and see what workshop one might need.

[@generationswoodcraft]

Thank you. I’m glad it was useful to you. I appreciate your comment.

[@scottsbaitsandtackle]

Kind of like that myself with the shop. I put off starting things to work on the shop. I do enjoy working on my shop though. That probably started when I got my first job. That was cleaning up and organizing in a small commercial sheet metal shop( heating and air conditioning).

[@tayloraune6230]

Have to say, great video for us beginning this journey. Thanks for the tips!

[@generationswoodcraft]

Thank you for your comment!

[@peterclifton7069]

Great advice. I really need to get my space sorted. It really is a nightmare and every now and then have to move everything because a storm is coming and wife wants her car back in the garage...lol Love your videos. Thank you.

[@generationswoodcraft]

Thank you. Garages aren’t for cars lol

[@seanzawko09]

ADHD anxiety nightmare, lol if I only still had a beard. The beginning here is totally me. I just want a pallet table/wall/desk. Just tearing pallets apart is killing me.

[@dentonjordan6992]

Appreciate the 1,2,3 tips 👊🏻

[@Control-Freak]

Nothing like the first time you flip that Rigid sander over on a flip cart if you know what I mean. I am 16' x 10' and most of my projects are shop maximizing storage. I like hand tool work so I got rid of my chop saw and jointer, those two freed up a lot of space. One thing I can say after getting rid of my window unit and electric heater like yours is a mini split is the bomb.

[@JCesar73]

Thank you, I needed this.

[@jonfloate3891]

You got the sub because of the shirt and hat Jesse lol. Loved the info, I got a small basement that i can work out of for now. I might do a 14X30 outside the walk out door to the basement later. The info kind of hit home a little too much too lol

[@bigsparky65]

Great advice, my workshop is on my back porch. Which i have two doors, is the entrance to my house. So all i have is a table saw, combination router table which i built, miter saw stand with wings that fold down when not in use, table top drill press. Which is on on movable table with storage drawers, my belt, disc sander. I have a clamp rack under my wall storage unit

[@generationswoodcraft]

Sounds like you are making great use of the space.

[@BostLabs]

Thank you sir! I needed to hear the tool envy and the priority on tool placement.

[@generationswoodcraft]

I learned after hundreds of wasted dollars lol

[@staceylynn1208]

I love the flip cart!!!

[@generationswoodcraft]

It’s starting to fell apart. I made some mistakes that are starting to show through. Gonna design another one and make a video sometime this year

[@brotherned111]

Tool envy, dopamine fix, adhd, planning, self control, hell. Excellent video. You have a new sub!

[@generationswoodcraft]

Thank you. I appreciate your sub and comment.

[@lesliefontenelle7224]

You said it is about workflow, not design flow. You need to build something to know if the layout is functional. Great instructional video. Thanks for taking the time.❤

[@RomeyT-dy8bf]

Working in a small shop as well. I’m guilty of paralysis by analysis often in the shop bouncing future to do list🥴. Funny sometimes I find myself originally intending to start a new project or proof of concept but then get sidetracked trying to fix or improve on another setup that I feel is ruining my workflow ironically 😂. By the time I know it the days over and not much progress overall 🥴. Figured this is probably pretty common roadblock for people starting out in woodworking. So getting passed these hiccups and actually completing a project or improvement in my shop always keeps me coming back 😁

[@stevenlengyel9701]

Hinged peg board, genius!

[@christopherharrison6724]

I have space envy.I use mainly hand tools but the space I have is 12”x8” shed with a 7” x 2” work bench in it.

[@lazygardens]

Tool envy versus skill envy ... the curse of craftsmen everywhere.

[@cecilferris1163]

This definitely hit home, thanks for sharing this, I enjoyed the video.

[@generationswoodcraft]

Thank you for the comment. It’s greatly appreciated.

[@ManlyBurp]

Some great tips here! Thank you for taking the time to share what you've learned from your experience. Now, excuse me while I go hit that subscribe button.

[@generationswoodcraft]

Thank you. It’s greatly appreciated.

[@UsNCollord216]

Quickly becoming my favorite woodworking channel! Are you in the Bay Area?

[@generationswoodcraft]

Born and raised. But now I live in southeast Missouri.

[@dawgfan4lifeb363]

Skill envy vs tool envy very good advice I needed that

[@generationswoodcraft]

Me too. Led to paralysis big time.

[@benjenkins2415]

To echo everyone else, great job on this. The envy advice is spot-on and needed to be said. Question - do you have to open your garage to use the table saw? I have a similar setup and struggling with table saw placement (live in Chicago, so it’s cold and can’t open garage all the time).

[@generationswoodcraft]

I do have trouble with full sheets. However, o do my cut lists so I can have the lumber yard cut my sheets in half or I use my circular saw

[@DougInPA1]

Thank you for the advice!

[@JamesRichman138]

Great video. I'm setting up a small shop and this has me really thinking about it in a new way

[@generationswoodcraft]

Thank you. I appreciate your comment and I hope this video helps in anyway.

[@theredmuckduck]

I'm currently struggling with "but I need this," myself. All of my wood is on the carport (looks terrible and wife hates it). My shed is where I started, but the space felt too small (and it's very hot where I live) so I keep making excuses to get more tools instead of working the wood. When I only had 3 tools I did more work (although on the porch) then now. I've gone through three iterations of benches and keep thinking I need "this" or "that" before I can get the area setup. I've decided with this video that I'm going to make a "cheap" extension to my existing aluminum shed and just run an extension cord inside and plug a surge protector into it so I can start the builds I haven't finished. I have an old throw away AC unit that I can mount on the front of the shed, so no excuses for next weekend. I'm better at solving systemic issues with knowing my limitations during the project. My mom wants an outside cedar table and I stopped in the middle when I realized the legs were too thin, so I'm going to improvise the existing skinny table by making it into 2 identical planters with shelves and start the table over. I'm only adding the last part so you all can hold me accountable and ask about the table/ planters and if I'm off my butt and working. Thanks for the thump in the head, sir.

[@woodworksbygrampies1284]

Hola! 🖐I like this video. Thanks for sharing your experience, lots of good info. Take care and have a good one, Adios! 👊

[@generationswoodcraft]

Thank you for watching in for your comment. It’s much appreciated.