Building a Mini Workshop... Again
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- Опубліковано 16 чер 2024
- Moved my workshop space from my garage into a backyard shed. Wish I had done this sooner!
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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 😊
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.
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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.
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. :)
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.
Nice seeing someone who's doing stuff without having a fully kitted out massive workshop. Looking forward to the next vid
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.
Looks great! I highly recommend that every workshop has a fire extinguisher accessible nearby, it's a worthwhile investment for peace of mind.
why would you need that in a woodworking space?
@@AsTheWheelsTurn Why would you need a fire extinuisher in a WOODworking space you ask?
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!
I see her taking advantage of the cavity space in several places.
@@SeaFanStudiolooked like just the claps and then the two drill holder areas? Def think there could be a lot more usable space.
right can serve as shelf, can put locking hinge brace on there also for retractable mini table
@@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.
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.
I appreciate it! And I feel that, most of us start with a smaller, simpler setup.
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.
Man, im so lost. 😅😅
oooh nice. so that it makes a table right?
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.
My workshop is in a basement where it shares space with 60 years worth of family stuff that's stored there. It's a mixture of old tools, some cheap tools and some- a very few expensive tools.
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 😀
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.
Re-building my shop right now, thank you for the inspiration. Nice working done! Greatings from Argentina
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!
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.
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.
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.
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
It’s amazing how much work can be done in a relatively small area!
Good job!
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. 😊😊
Appreciate the suggestion, thanks!
Great use of space! I have a similar sized shop and will be making use of some of your ideas. Thanks for sharing!
awesome! it goes to show that even with a small place and good space management you can have an amazing area!!
Lovely little space. It's all about being creative when it comes to small workshop & everything on wheels helps.
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.
You're going to really enjoy your own workshop space. You did and outstanding job with the space you have now. Thanks for sharing.
Glad you think so, it's already made working on projects so much easier
Elena, great use of space and good ideas for storage, nice work.
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!
Glad it was helpful!
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!
What a great setup. I love it!
Enjoyed watching this project. Looking forward to see your work.
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...
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.
Proud of you, you did a fantastic job and you’re going to have lots of enjoyment in your shop. Good job
Everything about this was absolutely awesome. Brilliant use of the small shed. Thank you for recording the whole process. Fun watch!
That’s very kind of you to say, thanks!
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....
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.
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.
Nice efficient use of a small space, it’s going to be interesting to watch your channel progress. Good luck🤗
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!
Nice job in a tiny space. Well done. Thank you for sharing.
Great job, enjoy your work space … enjoy the space !
Beautiful little workshop
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 👍
Thanks! Means a lot
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
Thank you! I do the best I can with the knowledge / tools I have
Possibiltiies are endless with a shop like that! Looking forward to seeing what you build next
Great work! Can't wait to see some future band saw projects!
Thank you!
It is going to be fun to watch as you re-imagine, change things and grow! Good job.
Thanks! I already want to change some things. I feel like you're never "done" with a workspace it's always evolving.
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!
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.
Inspirational! I need to organize my new shed/workshop soon and probably resize my old bench while I’m at it. Thanks for some great ideas.
Great utilization of a small space. Well done.👍
Love the video Elana, great trick of clamping wood to get square lines to drill.. wish i knew it last week while upgrading my workshop!
Nice. This is almost the same space I have for my own workshop (2mx3m) . Loved the inspiration thanks
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.
Thanks for sharing. You did a nice job on the shop and the video. You have a nice useable space and a nice dog.
This was the perfect video for me as im just getting into woodworking and have a small shed (about the same size just smaller doorway) for my shop.
Make lowar cabinets and on the top French cleats, move all the tools on the wall French cleats, that will give you more space
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.
Thanks, glad you enjoyed the process
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.
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!!!
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.
Looking forward to see what you build in the new shop
I like ladies who do DIY! Super cool, keep up the good work.
beautiful workshop I loved that you did it in the parking area and that you built it yourself thanks for sharing, greetings and blessings from Mexico CDMX
Looks very functional. Well done!
Looks great great job
Beautiful Work
Super cool ! thank you for provide inspiration & knowledge,
Awesome! All you really need is a job site table saw and you’ll have a fully functional shop!
I enjoyed arranging your workshops. I hope one day I can arrange mine like you
Notable. También soy carpintero y realmente da gusto ver a una Mujer trabajando y haciendo lo que yo mismo hago. Felicitaciones!!! Y Muchas Bendiciones!!!
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.
Inspiring stuff, I gotta get back into the garage and clean up
Good job.Keep up the good work and start building.
awesome setup and a very encouraging video for woodworking beginners. nice to see a simple and functional workshop. keep it up!
Thank you :)
I love your small workshop 😊
Congrats Elena, I really liked your ideas to organize your workshop
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.
Really liked this, just got my new workshop and this made me understand you don't need anything fancy to make it work you made a simple and small workspace look amazing I was scratching my head how to get things done. Thanks for the tips. Especially liked the pegboard definitely going to use that.
Glad I could help!
Good job! Your shop will evolve (fill up) as you use it. Happy woodworking!
I am sure it will :) Thanks!
Absolutely adorable !
Brilliant workshop design and great video! Looking forward to seeing more of your content in the future.
Thank you very much!
Awesome. Lots of enjoyment ahead of you
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!
Nice! Happy I could provide some inspiration
Hi what u work on so do u work inside of it or u take stuff out to work
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.
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.
such a cozy work place. love it❤
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.
Really awesome stuff! It shows us all that we can work with what we have to be successful.
Keep up the great content and hard work. Looking forward to seeing more projects to inspire😁
Appreciate it :)
Congratulations great wood working well done!
Amazing work 💅
Terrific job.
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.
Great job!
Nice work!
Looks very organized, nice
Wire coat hangers from the dry cleaner work great to make clips to hold tape measures and allow for one handed placement
awesome little shop and great use of space :)
So tidy in the big reveal at the end! I really need to reorganise mine, thanks for the inspiration !
Glad it was helpful!
What a neat work shop
first time here, loving the vibs of this channel. God bless
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.
This is brilliant - really great job on both the transformation of the space and the video production! I have a 9x6 shed in my back garden and was considering extending the width a little bit to achieve something similar; you've given me some inspiration so thanks a lot!
Thanks and happy I could give you some inspiration
Great job in a small space.
Great video. Your little shop looks great.
Great video. As it grows, you might consider a flip tool stand where you can have two tools. I'm a little concerned about the flooring, it seems to have bulges that could be a safety hazard. You are definitely on the right track, keep growing and learning.
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.
Thank you 🙏🏻