Woodworking Shop Tour - 20'x30' Garage [2021]

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Phew! I'm out of breath from talking so much!

[@hezekiahskyler9105]

You prolly dont give a shit but if you guys are bored like me during the covid times you can stream all of the new movies and series on InstaFlixxer. I've been streaming with my girlfriend for the last couple of months xD

[@angeltanner7863]

@Hezekiah Skyler yup, I have been watching on InstaFlixxer for years myself :)

[@triggerthesound767]

“so does my workbench….” ha! I see what you did there

[@Lincolnstww]

The people want MORE!. Amazing tour, lots of great info

[@Ryman624]

The one we have been waiting for!

[@mdsarker8972]

Very good work shop .🔨🧰🪚

[@paulruud5804]

Thank you, Suman. Great tour and I appreciate hearing your thoughts about various aspects of woodworking, like your comment about aluminum squares and rulers. You encourage critical thinking in me. (I already thought Woodpeckers tools were not for me.) ;-)

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

This is such an old video. I almost forgot I had said a few things about woodpeckers. For the record, I still feel the same way 😂

[@BassadorWoodworking]

Your shop is beautiful- loved the tour and cannot wait for the workbench build!

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Thanks Wayne! Love seeing creative solutions and tool/peripheral builds on your channel!

[@landonlakes4782]

Love the channel. That bench is wild lol

[@reloadNshoot]

Suman I found you through you posting/replying on another guys channel. I love your enthusiasm showing your shop off. You have a really great start on a shop with some great tools. It doesn't look like you're sponsored and have spent a decent amount out of your pocket to equip your shop. So many folks out there push to get sponsors and when they get them they change their style and are slaves to them. I like what you are doing and where you are headed. With the hand tools and the joinery they do you are paying some dues. Many new woodworkers/makers don't bother to do that and are only interested with money, likes, subscribers and so on. I am not a subscriber yet as I have only watched a couple of your vids. Keep on keeping on brother!

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Thank you so much for the kind words. Managing personal financial interest on YT as a platform can be a tricky balance. Frankly, I had my doubts about doing a shop tour video as it is difficult to not come off as showy. My goal with making videos has been simple: how will this add value to folks watching? Am I providing a unique perspective or demonstrating something nuanced/novel? I can’t say I’ll hit those points all the time, however, they will always be the goals I strive for. I hope you will come back and watch a few videos in the future as I have some great topics & projects in the pipeline. Cheers!

[@MasonWoodshop]

Wow, that's a great shop! Love your channel and looking forward to even more content. Thanks for sharing!

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Thank you so much! Love your videos as well!

[@MrBrewzr]

That Purple Heart work bench sounds exciting, I can’t wait to see it!

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

I am so excited to make it. I wanted to do the entire build within a week. And sadly, the vice hardware is STILL not delivered after 5 months. Hoping it comes in this month and I'll be able to finish that project in July. Thanks for watching

[@tcmstone]

Truly enjoyed your video.....well done

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Thank you kindly, Peter!

[@JonFordWoodworks]

Awesome shop sir!

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Thanks Jon!

[@awildschuetz1]

Wow! That was a great tour of an amazing space! I was actually hoping you would show your ceiling lights and filming equipment, but that can wait for a later video. Once again, well done, Suman!

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

The video was getting a little too long :) I’ll be sure to do a video on shop lighting and distinguishing considerations for filming.

[@jswoodcodesign]

This is an awesome and well organized dream shop. I have a two car garage but I’m still trying to convince my wife to give up her side of the garage. If she says yes, then hopefully I can start organizing and setting it up to my liking. Thanks for sharing, and looking forward to the workbench build. God bless!

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Offer to clean her car in the winter (if you get snow) every morning. And she might be more inclined. That’s how I was able to sneak away with all three bays. Haha. Highly recommend French cleat wall when you Reno the garage shop.

[@jswoodcodesign]

@@WoodcraftBySuman I just finished doing an accent wall for her at home. Then I mentioned about how having the entire garage for the project helped tremendously. (Not really) Hopefully she takes that into consideration. LOL!

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

@@jswoodcodesign Gotta slowly build your case. Before you know it, she wouldn't have even thought about parking the car in the garage anymore. Seems evil but as long as you make it up in other ways, it's all good. haha

[@billymacmakes]

Great tour! Jealous of lots of stuff here, but really that sub panel!! I've been putting off having an electrician upgrade my workshop but I think it's time! 100 amps sounds so luxurious. 🤣

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

It is luxurious indeed. I can have anything in the world I want, electrically speaking. haha. One of the lesser "sexy" thing like a dust collector but a major improvement in quality of life in the shop.

[@danylab8767]

bel laboratorio complimenti nuovo iscritto . ciao a presto

[@BrokenBicyclesProductions]

Very nice workshop man!

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Thank you so much! Happy Friday!

[@MyDollHouse]

Wow amazing video 👍️ keep it up

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Thank you so much

[@garycoulombe574]

Better dust collection is one step, but dust extraction is a whole other topic. I am fortunate enough to have recently added an Axiom air purifier to my shop as the dust collectors I had were not getting the fine particles. Hopefully I will be healthier for it.

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Agree completely. Since this post, I got a nice big dust collector. But irrespective of dust collection, I’ve always used p100 respirators in the shop or specialty cartige if the task calls for it. Shop air purifier is another good method but for me, I like to make sure there is active filtration before hitting my lungs.

[@RobsCustomWoodshop]

Really enjoyed your shop tour awesome video 👍

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers, Rob!

[@RhinoWorks]

damn, what an awesome shop! i'm super envious about that nice planer, still saving for such a good one. 😉 good choice on the tra001 for the router table, it's a hell of a machine. 👍 cheers from switzerland 😀✌

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

In the states, the TRA001 is actually an inexpensive router compared to similarly powered routers. I always found it interesting because the triton provides more value and is better designed to be mounted on a router table. Regarding the planer: Is the Hammer A31 priced better in your area since it is somewhat closer to you guys? In the US market, MRP is $5200 USD. Often goes on sale for $4550 USD. Thank you so much for watching! Cheers!

[@RhinoWorks]

​@@WoodcraftBySuman interesting, indeed. i found the a31 for 3'250 euros (around 3900 dollars) here in europe. what a difference!

[@chrish2666]

NIce shop. I have the same bandsaw and do not like the Laguna mobility kit. Your mobile base gave me the idea to make the switch, thanks!

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Thanks Chris! I'm glad. Relatively inexpensive aftermarket mobile base (this one is HTC2000) works really well for the bandsaw. Cheers!

[@chanaheintz5199]

Would love a woodworking tools for dummies

[@higherstandardspc]

Nice shop layout / tour, would you consider on making a how to Table Sled video? It's something I need and have seen some videos how to make one however I would like to make one like yours.

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Unfortunately no. But my friend @scottwalsh has some great videos on sleds and are pretty similar to mine. Check him out.

[@gXXrGoNe]

Hello Suman You have a great shop! I like your energy so I'll be checking out some more of your videos. I'm excited to see your workbench when you get to it. Not sure where your with that but as beautiful as Purpleheart is, its a pain to work. Its a very hard wood. You didnt go into much detail in this video but maybe using the purpleheart as an accent may be a better choice than making a whole bench out of it. Also in case you didnt know, UV light turns purpleheart brown so keep it protect and out of the sunlight!

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Thank you so much! Agreed - purple heart is a beautiful wood and not ideal for a workbench, especially if its solid all the way through. I actually really like softer woods like quality pine or poplar for a workbench. However, the purple heart workbench build will have little to do with practicality and more to do with ridiculousness. Main reason for purple heart is because of the color as it is the theme for the channel. I'll do my best to keep it from darkening, however, I imagine that'll be difficult to prevent over long periods of time. I'm still waiting on a super awesome vice to come in. Ordered it about 8 months ago and still waiting. Hopefully in a month or so. Thank you for watching!

[@AleSalvino]

Wow, nice video! Keep up the great content. Greetings from another creator :)

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Hey thanks! Just saw a few of your videos. Excellent quality and wonderful content!

[@AleSalvino]

@@WoodcraftBySuman thank you again! great tour again and solid videos, keep it up! :)

[@DebtFreeDIY]

Great shop! How do you like having the router in your table saw extension? I've considered doing that as well. Subbed and looking forward to your content!

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Thank you so much Jeremy and Jess! I absolutely love having the router table extension on the table saw. A full sized dedicated router is largely unnecessary for a hobby or even semi-professional shop, imho. It saves so much space and there is zero compromise on functionality. It does make the right side of the saw a bit heavier than usual. Ideally you'd want to use the legs that may come with your saw for extension arm of the fence. If you have a sawstop, the industrial base does a great job of balancing out the cantilever weight. Highly recommend a cast iron extension wing to prevent sagging. If you don't get the cast iron early on, you'll eventually switch to the cast iron. Might as well just get one up front :)

[@DebtFreeDIY]

@@WoodcraftBySuman OK cool. We have a Grizzly with cast iron wings so this will be something to keep in mind in the future! 😊

[@ZombieHaunter408]

Do you have vaulted ceilings or flat? Great layout!

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Vaulted. I added joists to make it flat. Talked to my architect neighbor and he seemed to think it would be fine to do. Worked out great

[@opjoec248]

looks great! seems like you have a decent amount of open floorspace which I like. Saw the hat, are you in Buffalo?

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

I love having the extra space for assembling larger projects or simply to not feel cluttered. Haha. Yes I’m in Buffalo. Are you as well?

[@opjoec248]

@@WoodcraftBySuman Yea I'm in Orchard Park! hey do you have a source locally for those exotic woods or where do you get them?

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

@@opjoec248 advantage trim lumber at downtown buffalo.

[@opjoec248]

@@WoodcraftBySuman nice i'll have to check them out

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

@@opjoec248 I apologize to your bank account in advance. If you work 9-5 on weekdays, they're open on Saturdays from 8a-12p. In addition to their front show room, they have a ton more in the back if you ask them for it. Their scrap cocobolo pile is a great deal.

[@FridayWorkshop]

Awesome shop tour!!! Comment what I would add? Hmm. Your tools are incredible. I’m a little surprised that I didn’t see a miter saw. I love mine and used it all of the time. I’m looking at upgrading to a sliding saw. Do you not like miter saws in your style of woodworking?

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

That is a great question. The main reason I'd want a miter saw is to break down longer boards into something more manageable in length. I prefer to do that using a circular saw instead. Since I've heard folks state their miter saw isn't super accurate for 90s and 45s (i mean SUPER accurate), I prefer to workaround it by using jigs on the tablesaw. I do have the evolution miter saw (terrible tool, btw) that is supposed to be able to do both wood and metal. I primarily use it to cut metal and haven't bothered cutting wood with it. That tells me I don't really need a miter saw for my style of woodworking. lol

[@FridayWorkshop]

​@@WoodcraftBySuman I love to watch shop tours and see why people make certain decisions. Thanks

[@Benwinch07]

What did you mount your router to?

[@evanclemens8968]

Out-feed and larger assembly table?

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Great call! I actually have some cool outfeed solution that I’ll show at the next shop tour video

[@darbywilliamson6957]

👍

[@partsdave8943]

Isn't leaning your lumber against the garage overhead door, putting stress on the panels and hinges?

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

A little bit. But 90% ish of the weight is transferred to the concrete. I plan on replacing the doors in a year or so with better insulated doors. So I’m not particularly worried about damaging them.

[@partsdave8943]

@@WoodcraftBySuman K. I’m planning on building a similar size shop. Do you wish yours could be larger?

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

@@partsdave8943 for me? No. I can do most things I want without feeling cramped. But I also chose not to buy more tools to keep the floor space (planer, larger CNC). But if I had the option to make it from scratch, I would oversize, just in case (~30x40). I only store small amount of lumber in my shop and the rest in the basement of the house. I suppose it would help to have them all in the shop. 20x30 is very reasonable for a hobby woodshop. 30x40 would probably be future proof with all of your tool desires.

[@partsdave8943]

@@WoodcraftBySuman Thanks for your input.

[@DsHardWoodCreations]

Gave u a sub brother

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

Hey, thanks! Appreciate it

[@arthurbarrientos1544]

No safety (PPE) and first aid?

[@WoodcraftBySuman]

That's a great point. I didn't discuss the PPE I use in the shop. Almost always use respirator in the shop when not talking to the camera. The usual eyeglass and hearing protection. Also I SHOULD have a first aid at the shop (currently in the house about 40-50' away. My wife and I are in the medical field and we def have various kits in the house and know how to appropriately handle injury cases. But yea, def need to have a first aid kit in the shop.

[@brianblacklidge8139]

Width of delta table saw