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@shanep5121

2 жыл бұрын

Hello from Best Carolina. Isn't Etsy for girls?

@TheHumbleCarpenter

8 ай бұрын

Love the channel! It has been a huge help for me getting my one car garage shop off the ground. Thank you!!! Did you by chance do a video when you built your large work/outfeed table? Couldn’t seem to find one among your videos. Curious to know how you constructed it. Thanks again and keep the (very helpful) videos coming! 👍

This video should be required viewing for anyone trying to work out of a garage shop. He who dies with the most tools definitely does not win, he just spends all his shop time moving tools and machines around in order to find a flat space to repair the toaster.

@Lincolnstww

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! and lol at the toaster comment so true

@christopherdahle9985

2 жыл бұрын

@@Lincolnstww So...you've seen my shop...;-)

@dumpsterfire6351

2 жыл бұрын

Wait youve seen my garage?

@domperso3440

2 жыл бұрын

Perfectly said !

@johnsanford3596

2 жыл бұрын

Who REPAIRS a toaster these days? Okay, I'll fess up, I did a few months ago.

I could drone on blubbering how great your videos are but everyone else has already done that. Really great, thank you.

I’m new to woodworking (2yrs) and in the beginning I just wanted to do woodwork so I needed EVERYTHING. Then after a while I found I was showing more interest in furniture than anything else. About the same time I realised I was happier using machines than hand tools. Then as my skills and confidence increased I found myself attracted to Mid-Century Modern furniture. I ended up selling everything that I didn’t need to build solid Mid-Century Modern furniture and used that money to invest in quality tools specific to do it. I guess the best tip in woodworking I’ve discovered is that it’s expensive to work out exactly what you want to do in your shop. Because you’re new and don’t know what this is yet, sales people also know this, which is why they sell you stuff they know you will offload to the next sucker once you work out what it is you want to do in your shop. For me, the most expensive thing I’ve bought was knowledge. Knowledge of wood, knowledge of tools, and most importantly knowledge of what I wanted to do in my shop.

Another point in a small shop that people tend to overlook: it's worth a little extra effort to establish a standard height for certain tools. For instance, putting your planer at the same height as the tablesaw means you can set up the planer right in front of the tablesaw (or outfeed table) for supporting long boards -- no need for extended planer tables or support stands. Put your miter saw at the same height and it can use your outfeed table for long pieces. This approach takes a little more work up front building a shorter stand or raising a tool on blocks, but the mobility and space gains for worth it.

@Lincolnstww

2 жыл бұрын

Its a great point!

@williamw1907

Жыл бұрын

I do that as well, works great

@daveawb

Жыл бұрын

It's a good point but very difficult, especially in a garage as the floor is always inclined upward away from the door to avoid flooding (this is true in the UK, I'm unsure about other countries). My floor is pitched at 0.025 degrees leaving the back of my garage 1" higher than the entrance. It makes levelling a real pain in the ass where most of my tools are on mobile bases, otherwise I would definitely do this.

I really appreciate what you're doing on KZread. You're not a professional shop owner, telling us how great a $5k cabinet saw is when you pair it with the $4k dust collection system. You tend to give practical advice, which is relatable for 90% of woodworkers. Your shop also happens to be the size of the 'average shop'; 10' x 20', 1-stall garage, or half of a 2-car garage.

Hollow core doors are great for making shelves and other items. They’re easily found at thrift stores and yard sales. Easily cut, very rigid and light weight.

Well done, I never thought someone would be able to fit a Mitch hedberg clip into a wood shop video. He was the best.

@Lincolnstww

2 жыл бұрын

one of my favorites!

Tip 3, especially, is gold. I've spent so much time designing, building and perfecting shop furniture and storage that I would have been better off spending on projects! Great insight for the beginner. If I have a tip 5, it is to clean the shop regularly. I tend to get absorbed doing multiple projects, and let dust accumulate. It's better to take a little time to clean up more frequently than to take a whole weekend to deep clean once in a while.

As someone who only has one side of a two car garage, this is great advice. The point about building storage solutions instead of actual things is spot on. We all get sidetracked. 🤣

I’m about to finally move into a shop that’s roughly the same size (20x10) and this was absolutely incredible advice, one of the best woodworking tips videos I’ve seen on here

@Lincolnstww

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Michael

I like the way you buck conventional wisdom to give practical advice. Your suggestions make a lot of sense. Only place where I differ, and this is just a personal preference, is that I enjoy building the shop furniture (like a drill bit rack that no one else will care about) and find it a good way to improve my skills for the friends and family projects.

@petermcclenaghan2254

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree! Great place to show off your craftsmanship as well!

This has been the most refreshing shop setup video I've ever seen!!! Thank you for reminding me about using a little common sense to set up everything. I've been watching these shop tour videos for the past 2 years trying to come up with ideas for my new place but hated every single layout I came up with! I honestly felt like I worked better in a damn 12x8 shed/outside then I do now in 2 sheds (16x12, and 10x6) and it's all because I've been trying to set it up like it's a production/professional shop. Thank you for bringing me back to reality and for helping me look at everything in a more realistic and relaxed approach!!!

This is by far the best KZread Video on Small Woodworking Workshop. Great advice. Wish I had seen this sooner.

As 35 year woodworker I can tell you this is spot on. The work flow tip was pure genius once I realized it.

@Lincolnstww

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mike. For one reason or another its become a buzz phrase with no substance behind it in small hobby shops.

Looks Great. My two cents. Always finish what you start. Router Table in the saw outfeed worked best for me. Always build what ever you can in components and assemble on site. Proper planning prevents piss poor performance.

Great tips. Especially the pushback on the 'shop flow' dogma.

@Lincolnstww

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks - thats always drove me crazy

This is easily one of the best videos to watch when setting up a shop. You just saved me a lot of money in 3/4” plywood for planer/shop vac/mitre saw carts I was planning to build.

I appreciate your channel, and your humor!

I'm late to the conversation but my biggest tip is "Try to keep heavy tools where you can use them." One example of mine I have is a heavy, bulky spindle/belt sander it's awesome but getting it out if the box setting it up, setting the extraction up then putting it all away after took ages. Now it is set up in a corner and it stays there so the most I have to do is connect the workshop vac hose and turn it on. If I have a spare 10 minutes I can do 9 minutes work. You can't do this with everything in a small workshop but if you can do it with some of the tools you use the most it makes a massive difference to productivity.

Great video. I am a hobbyist woodworker that had to take over a family single car garage. So far I have conquered 70% of the garage with 30% more to go.

@Lincolnstww

3 жыл бұрын

Soon it will all be yours!

This video really helped me to get my head straight about organization. I was really stumped about workflow considerations and that aspect really was slowing my progress. It makes so much sense to lessen the importance of that in a truly small shop and come to think about it, all of that workflow advice was from KZreadrs who had lots of dedicated shop space. Thank you for adding some common sense to that aspect and for living up to your "no B.S" promise! Subscribed.

These videos are fantastic. Easily one of my favorite new woodworking channels, really looking forward to seeing more.

@Lincolnstww

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kai. I greatly appreciate the kind words. Ill do my best to keep up with interesting content.

I needed to hear these as I'm building out my garage for my first workshop now and was convinced by the big woodworkers that I needed the ultimate shop. Thank you.

@Lincolnstww

2 жыл бұрын

Work with whatever you have. I built for years setting up and breaking down outside on my back porch. We are resourceful when needed

great tips and the mitch hedberg bit was an awesome surprise.

@Lincolnstww

2 жыл бұрын

One of the best!

You're teaching an old dog new tricks. Over 40yrs I've worked in basements, driveways, 2 car garages with other stuff, now I'm building a 20x20 workshop, that will be my space. You keep it real with re-using cabinets and the simplicity of dust collection, and I'm just flat out impressed with the boom arm

This has definitely made me rethink the layout in my 820 square foot shop. Thank you for the video!

I like the "keep it real" attitude you always bring. Thanks

This is probably the best shop setup video I've seen! Thank you sir

Just found your channel. Awesome videos. I’ve been wood working for 15 years and I got so many tips. Went from from a three car to a two car garage so this is really timely. Especially on the boom arm and the dust collection on your saw stop. And the placement of the saw.

@Lincolnstww

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. I LOVE the boom arm

Perfectly practical tips. Just what I needed!

I'm an old, retired guy who is trying to get into woodworking. I'm glad I found your channel because your tips make sense, are entertaining, and are funny. I have subscribed. This video has helped me to focus on a great solution for my garage shop. Thanks so much!

Absolutely true! Great video!

You and 3&3 custom are by far the coolest, thoughtful, and no nonsense...refreshing Thank you

@Lincolnstww

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! high praise - I'm a huge fan of Tamar

LOVE this video. PRACTICAL knowledge that is immediately impactful! Thanks!

You did a wonderful job of giving practical advice! You really got me with the rubber mats on the floor & the insulated garage door! I don't have space for an outfield table for the table saw, but I have placed mine adjacent to the garage door so that any long stock can be ripped with the Garage door open. A couple of folding sawhorses catch the offcuts, but they live under my Mitre Saw station. A good tip is to move the tools such as a plainer out onto the driveway where nature can deal with the dust. Also on that topic, I put an entry door opposite the garage door, so that by opening both nature can take the dust out of the shop air. Finally The Mitre saw is in an enclosure between two workbenches. One is always ready for a place for new work. The other is covered with the current project. Finally, I have been told that drawers are where tools go to die, so I can find almost all of mine on the pegboard walls behind the workbenches. Yes, I know that Pegboard is out of fashion, but believe me it is a lot more space efficient than French cleats. After all, space is the issue in a small shop . Finally, Dust in minute particle size is deadly and I am searching for a good small dust collector. Too bad those available are large and expensive. Go cheap on this tool will only fool yourself, get the one micron filter.

Love this! This video an essential for planning a small or most hobby workshops for sure.

Great video, easily understandable, common sense filled. Crisp and intelligent narration. You've got me for a fan!

I keep rewatching your videos! The practicality I need. Recently moved and 1 car I’m making a shop is a blank slate. No storage, shelves or cabinets, and I’ve been stressing how to find the time to make custom organization. I’m gonna borrow your layout and keep rewatching to stay practical. Please keep sharing!

@Lincolnstww

2 жыл бұрын

Thats awesome, I'm glad you're finding the videos helpful. Look forward to hearing how the shop comes together.

Great common sense video. having dealt with shop layout issues for years and trying to implement ideas from others, i realized it's sometimes a puzzle taking parts of ideas from one and using with another to get what you're looking for.

I like your no bs advice on tools and workshops!

@Lincolnstww

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave

Finally! Super sensible advice on setting up a home shop. So many people, including myself, get wrapped around the axle trying to "optimize" their shop rather than just using it, already!

@Lincolnstww

2 жыл бұрын

Right on!

just binged watched all of your videos! Excellent presentation today! I really learned a lot. Any time you have a Mitch Hedberg video clip on your video will always have my heart. Well done sir!

Thanks - good to hear a different take on shop design and use.

Thanks dude, I’ve always wanted to learn woodworking skills but never set aside time and money for it. However, I just started to delve into woodworking projects and videos like yours and it’s making things seem a lot more doable. Thanks again.

@Lincolnstww

2 жыл бұрын

Best of luck!

THANK YOU I already have embraced tip #3 and am using a repurposed buffet my wife wanted to get rid of. It has given me storage and work surface for drill press and combo sander. Tip #2 is a huge help, and am thankful for all four tips follow your channel is one of the best woodworking decisions I've made.👍

I am in the process of a total small shop remodel. Took everything out and am starting from scratch. You gave me some really good ideas for bench placements, that never even crossed my mind before. Thanks!!! I really hope you keep up with making videos. Keep it real.

@Lincolnstww

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Donnie. Glad you found this helpful. If people keep watching, I will keep filming!

Great advice! As for the "Don't build everything", I use Ikea Spice racks on my French cleat wall to hold tools... I just added the cleat to the spice rack...

@Lincolnstww

3 жыл бұрын

hahaha thats awesome

Thank you for your video it was awesome made me think about how I want to set up my new shop, although I have a fair amount of space, 20 x 40 shop, I want to utilize it so that I can fit in my microbrewery as well. You brought up some valid points and made me think differently than I originally had. I appreciate the fact that you really push safety also I’m a big safety conscious guy. Thanks again good job.

This video made me feel good about the decisions I have made about my work space. Great advice!

I like the blunt honesty in sharing tips. My favorite channel.

@Lincolnstww

2 жыл бұрын

No BS here

Very fitting video as I try to get my small shop up and running in the third car space of a garage. Great vids man. Keep it up.

Excellent advice. I've worked in an 11 x 22 foot garage workshop for 30+ years. Had as many as six friends working inside making toys to give away. Your suggestions parallel what I've learned over the years.

@Lincolnstww

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Really appreciate your content! Looking forward to the day you're on par with all the other big woodworkers here on KZread.

@Lincolnstww

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Thor

Building shop projects out of cheap ply can be great practice for completing that very special cabinet you make for mum.

Thanks for inserting a Mitch Hedberg joke. I love that guy and am subscribing now.

Excellent tips. My favorite hack: I took the arms off an old folding director’s chair I found in a dumpster, screwed a scrap piece of plywood across where the canvas seat went and mounted my drill press to that. It was just the right height and was easy to move if needed. I do think that building cabinets for a shop is helpful in that you can work out your flow/layout and make mistakes on pieces that are not for public consumption.

I saw this video a while back and it really helped me. Might make a video response with my setup and shop furniture.

It doesn’t matter how many times I hear the same thing repeated, these are all great tips and things to know for a beginner moving forward. For me personally the most daunting thing is building a good outfeed table/bench for my table saw to sit in to. Did you make a video for your build? I absolutely love your videos and breakdowns. You have a great way of breaking things down and explaining them in a retainable manner. Thanks, as always for the amazing content!

@Lincolnstww

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! No bench video. But I am going to rebuild it at some point and do an entire video

Really great advice.about ""workflow"", creature comfort for the woodworker, Flexibility in moving big machines around and space utilization. Also good advice about needing everything to begin, and expect to change as you grow into your shop. Also, "Don't listen to bad advice!"

I'm in a small (20x20) 2 car garage and you validated my layout. Put tools where there's room. Great video.

@Lincolnstww

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dan

thanks for the reminder to drop the expectations down a peg! i spend way too much time thinking about this stuff.

8:47 Starting to get serious about woodworking and bought my first table saw. I needed to hear this...

@Lincolnstww

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful

The Mitch Hedberg clip was fantastic

Thank you. Good stuff.

As a new owner of a 5-in-1 combination machine I am suprised how little I see these machines in hobby shops on KZread. I too have a one car garage myself and my SCM C30g takes up maybe 3x4ft of floor space in it's smallest configuration without add-ons (accessories hang on my wall). I would really recommend one to a serious hobbyist!

Liked the video very much. I like just watching the shop videos just to get different perspectives. Your’s is a fresh one. Take it easy brother.

You're videos are absolutely fantastic man! Great work, and keep producing tip videos man. I think your tip videos are some of the best online!

i like you.... you seem honest and know what your talking about... who knew....

This is a great video brother. The "common" sense that everyone seems to miss. Thank you.

I can’t tell you how valuable this was for me! GREAT advice’ I have some thinking to do!

@Lincolnstww

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I'm glad you found the helpful!

I've found it helpful to strike a balance between build vs buy in the shop. Making shop things is great practice for "the real deal" projects, but avoiding getting sucked in to the notion of having to build everything takes care and attention. Plus, long term maybe you still build things out in your shop, just don't let it block you from the other projects ya want to do!

Awesome tips that are highly relevant to me in my 12'x20' shop! I had a floor-standing 6" jointer that I sold off a couple of years ago and while I've been planning on getting a store-able tabletop jointer, you've inspired me to consider a floor-standing model again.

@Lincolnstww

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful. It’s all about deciding what’s most important for your situation. I really focus on bigger furniture so the 8” jointer saves so much time instead of sleds on the planer/table saw. I use it so frequent now that it’s got ample infeed and outfeed. It was a burden before when I had to roll to the center of the shop.

This is a fantastic video with truly unique tips!

Great video! Thanks man.

Dude you might be the best woodworker on KZread. Sooooo practical.

@Lincolnstww

3 жыл бұрын

I truly appreciate the kind words. Thank you

Huge props for that Mitch Hedberg clip.

Thank you for you simple, common sense approach to the problem(s) we all have…

@Lincolnstww

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful!

One of the best videos I have seen yet, I love my shop and like you it has taken ages to get everything just right, but I think I will always tinker alittle, thankyou fro the excellent tips, Louie Northern Ireland uk

Love the fact that you know Mitch Hedberg! R.I.P!

Thanks a lot for this advice! Super sensible.

@Lincolnstww

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jon

Just subscribed. You do an excellent job of describing your decisions and explaining why in a clear concise manner.

The Baltic birch plywood bit killed me. That was hilarious.

@Lincolnstww

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@j.d.daniels3715

2 жыл бұрын

@@Lincolnstww I'm wondering if we're thinking of the same youtuber

Love this man. I’m in the process of setting up my shop at the moment and this was definitely reassuring

@Lincolnstww

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

This definitely helps. I'm currently building a woodshop in my 17' x 15' garage

All great advice and applicable also to larger shops. Who doesn't want to maximize space

Ive been watching videos about small shops lately to try and accumulate better ideas for our garage. It is also a one-car garage which it seems NO ONE on youtube has...except this one. This has been very helpful and I appreciate the tips. They are unique and crucial for small shops. We have to split ours in half so storage on one side and "shop" on the other. Its a tight fit.. The insulation is a nice thought too; I did not consider the door letting out/in so much sound. I am glad I finally found a relatable video; thank you for sharing!

@Lincolnstww

9 ай бұрын

glad it was helpful!

This is a GREAT video! Very helpful for new woodworkers and even some seasoned woodworkers that have maybe gotten too involved in building shop furniture, stealing time from building projects (me).

@Lincolnstww

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike

Great tips! Thanks for sharing.

@Lincolnstww

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Holy... this guy is smart. You articulated the same thought process of building camper vans (what I do) with the the workshop example (what I'm about to do). So stoked to have found your channel man, slapped the crap outta that subscribe button.

@Lincolnstww

2 жыл бұрын

thanks for the slap!

Excellent video. This is the most sensible thing I have heard lately.

@Lincolnstww

3 жыл бұрын

thank you very much!

Surprisingly thorough and well-thought-out. video

I love those Harbor Freight dollies!! I use them in a similar way!

I have a double-car garage and yes, the cars go there. I have a large closet and a small “work room”. My space management strategy is based on how I can unpack the shop and use it in the driveway when I’m working and out it back when I’m done.

I’m trying to setup a small fabrication shop in my 1/3 garage. I converted 2/3 of my one car garage into a bedroom. The usable space is now 14x9 ft. I’ve come to the same conclusions about space and “must have” tools. I’m going “shelveless” and utilizing the walls heavily. I’ll also roll out my welding table towards the edge of the garage door and setup a small perimeter to block welding flash. It’s the only way I can see myself cramming a welder, table, bandsaw, disc sander, drillpress, and horizontal bandsaw in that amount of space. Your video has helped me immensely. Thank you for sharing!

@Lincolnstww

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Glad it helped!

Thanks, I appreciate the tips!

@Lincolnstww

2 жыл бұрын

You bet!

Solid tips, my man.

good video... my shop isn't even so cramped but I greatly enjoyed your more practical recommendations and lack of ego pumping its so easy to find elsewhere on youtube...

New subscriber, so glad I found your channel as I'm embarking on my woodworking journey. Also I will be using my garage but need to park a car in it occasionally so this video is perfect. Thank you and keep up the great work

Love your videos man, as a relatively beginner hobbyist im learning so much! Thanks

@Lincolnstww

3 жыл бұрын

awesome glad you are liking them