I have a 12ft it x 18ft shop that is in remodel mode for a new floor ..it gives me a opportunity to sort,chuck and re organize LoL it's amazing the stuff you collect in the 16 yrs I've been in this shop ..I got kicked out of the basement which was a 11ft x 11ft room ..so I did gain some space 👍
I have a 18’x18’ shop. I utilize the walls for hanging tools and lumber and wood stock and wall mounted tv. I have shelves for bowl blanks. Then benches for bench top tools. 30 gallon air compressor on a built in wall mounted shelf with retractable hose reel. I have a dust collection system for every tool including a hose on a reel for spot cleaning. Then I have a 14” bandsaw, carpenter table saw, lathe on wheel casters. The only item that can’t move around is my wood stove. Keep it clean and organized and it doesn’t matter the size.
My shop is 10x16, pretty small, but I do plan on adding it this spring. I'm planning to install a countertop, (it will be shallower than a standard kitchen counter), that will go around the side and front wall and have mostly drawer storage underneath. A few upper cabinets and a cubby section for power tools with a battery charging/storage area. There is a big workbench built into one end with a Slatwall but plan on installing french cleats instead. This way, I do not have to buy specialty hardware designed for a Slatwall. I can customize each fixture for each specific tool. I have double doors which I only want to use for moving large machinery in and out, so that section of counters will be on casters and not attached to the main wall bench. This way, if I need to move a large item in or out, I can unhook the section in front of the double doors and wheel it out of the way. Buy yourself a good label maker too. Utilize the joists above for long-term storage Buy or make organizers to separate hardware such as screws, by type & size. Get into the habit of putting things away when your done or at the end of the day. If you decide to install drawers, utilize the entire depth of the drawer by adding a slidding tray on top.Those are a few ideas for you. Love the kitchen cabinets you made!
I enjoy your enthusiasm! Your excitement over the tools you have, rather than some videos where people are always talking about upgrades they want is refreshing!
LOL... I had to laugh when you showed us your disc and spindle sanders as I was just considering those exact models for my shop. Glad to hear that they are working well for you. We need more Craftex review videos!
Hahaha, can always find another Canadian when Craftex is mentioned! I’ve always been very happy with their equipment. They don’t often get many reviews on UA-cam, so I might have to do just that!
I live in florida the only way I have found to stop surface rust is to spray it down with WD-40 every night, it wipes off clean and doesn’t effect the wood.
Nice video.It can certainly be a challenge to set up a small shop and I think you've done a great job.I also live in London where I work out of a single car garage.I did add some to the length(12') but the width certainly restricts you. in your lay-out.Just subscribed and looking forward to further videos. Cheers
@@MasonWoodshop Ha! Small world.I'm on Eastmile Rd.I think that Words'Wood(Art Mulder) is also around here at this end of the city.Nice to see some that there are more Canucks coming to UA-cam.It's more relevant when the prices and availability of things to us are local.Cheers
Thank you for the motivating comment! We definitely get the extremes of weather here in Southern Ontario - cold winters with lots of snow and hot + humid summers.
I have the same 1HP dust collector and I can tell you that upgrading to the pleated filter made a huge difference. It's a bit pricey but it really improves the CFM.
I’ve heard that from a few people. I have no issue with the capacity or power of it for my needs, so upgrading the filter might be the best upgrade for me. Thanks for further validation!!
@@MasonWoodshop My only issue with it is that the intake grill causes it to clog up when I use it with my jointer. The larger shavings get stuck and back up the hose. I’m still working on a solution for that. I need a 120v collector with a cyclone that works with a 4” hose but they don’t seem to make them.
Ah. I actually cut out that grill with some metal snips when it was getting clogged when planing some pine. I have to make sure I’m careful with what gets in the hose, but snipping it out made a huge difference.
I can totally relate to working out of a small shop dude! My shop is also a one-car garage. I have mine set up loosely based on Matt Teague's FWW article. I'm about to change things around though. Making use of the vertical space on the walls has been a huge help. Subscribed. :-)
Cool stuff mate! I'm looking at fitting out my once-car garage and stumbled on here. I'm definitely subbing, I like your style of video! Quick question if you ever read this (or anyone else with the answer): what's your lumber rack make and model? Can't seem to find a decent one around here... Thanks! Edit: I'm a massive idiot who apparently can't use Google! lol found it... but I'm still going to watch your other stuff! (It's the Bora right?)
Thanks for watching and leaving such a positive comment! The model I have is from a Canadian retailer (Busy Bee Tools), but I'm 99% sure it's a white-label version that's available many places under different names. It's held up extremely well, even when fully loaded with lumber.
Nice shop, just sub’d. I had a problem with rusting cast iron in my old shop, I solved it by firstly cleaning and sanding the rust off to get it clean then to stop it happening again I paste waxed the cast iron then lay a hessian sack cut to size and sprayed well with wd40 over the cast tables when not in use. Never had a problem after that.
Thanks for subscribing, Wayne! Big thanks for the tips on managing the rust. It's not too difficult to get it off, but I've had a heck of a time keeping it away. Your advice on the sack + WD40 is very welcomed!
@@MasonWoodshop I bought the open frame 6" jointer from Busy Bee... the cast iron rusted immediately. I cleaned it up and slathered it in Turtle Wax and then wiped it all off. Haven't had a problem since. I also put it on my DW735 Planner and my job-site table saw as it also adds some lubrication.
Mason, do you coat your surfaces with paste wax? I live in Burlington and never get rust on my cast iron tools. Should be easily able to remove that rust with WD-40 and ultra fine scotch brite pads. then wipe clean, furhter wipe with mineral spirit to ensure all oil is gone. Once dry add a couple light coasts of paste wax and you should be good to go for long time with some maintenance
Great comment, thank you! Before this video, I was very inconsistent with coating them (maybe twice over 5 years), but since then I've been much better at doing so. It's amazing how well rust remover worked on my band saw (I posted a video about the cleanup). Right now I'm using some Slip It wax on my cast iron and they've been mostly rust free throughout this humid summer!
I’m starting to become a Bosch fan after picking up their 1617 router and 5” sander with fine particle filter. What’s the deflection like on that Bosch sliding miter saw?
I've really been happy with the Bosch tools that I've owned as well. The Bosch Glide has been amazing mitre saw for my needs, albeit quite heavy. Compared to the 12" sliding Dewalt that I had prior, I'd say that the deflection is less on the Bosch. For most cuts, there's essentially no deflection, but for wider boards, it can be mildly noticeable.
Nice to see a small shop that doesn't look hollywood-ready. I'm just beginning my small single-car garage shop clean & re-org. I'm a little west of you, in Sarnia. Do you leave your batteries & finishes in the shop all winter?
Small world, I’m originally from Camlachie! My shop is very poorly insulated (well, not insulated) so it’s not uncommon for it to be below freezing most of the winter. I always keep my finishes and glue inside during the winter (and the humid summer), but I generally just leave my batteries outside all year round and have never found myself with a dead battery.
That's awesome, glad I could help! I've been gradually making a few improvements since I posted this video in February, but the overall layout hasn't changed at all.
That's awesome! As much as I'd love a shop 3x the size, I'm thankful for what I have and how I'm able to have a dedicated space. If you're interested in sharing videos, my only advise is to just start. I had put it off for years, then finally just got a cheap tripod for my phone and started filming.
Oooh, yes! I generally use paste wax on my table saw, which does hold up pretty well (need to reapply more often than I currently do). For some reason I never put any on the band saw, then the rust build up just got so extreme that I left it there. Just a couple of weeks ago I posted a video showing how I completely cleaned up the band saw, which is now clear of rust and working perfectly!
Extremely hard to organize a small shop and it is all about being tidy and organized. My shop is 9 by 26 and the width is rather problematic. In general, I try to do one change at a time and see how it lives up over time. I still got a lot of work to do on my shop to be presentable. I am also sold to the portable tools (dewalt palm router and sanders are especially great!!!)
Wow, 9' feet is very narrow! I really like your idea of one change at a time. I've typically opted for many changes at once, then if it's not working I do another round of many changes at once. I'm generally happy with how it is now, minus the takeover of kids toys and yard equipment (not present during the winter tour).
@@MasonWoodshop This is the main upside of having a workshop in the basement. There are no kids stuff or any kind of cohabitation. However, the downside is that sheet goods are a nightmare to deal with especially in winter time. My next project is to put the dewalt part organizers (mine are a mix of dewalt and stanley ) on a tower of drawers. I got wayyy too much of those everywhere in the shop. I forgot to tell tho: I do one improvement at a time, but I try to solve problems and hurdles quickly even if it is a temporary quick fix. Otherwise, I can get unmotivated by my shop state.
Thanks for watching, George! At this time I don't put too much effort into selling my projects. For me, it's mostly about building my skill and covering the cost of materials at this time. I've been primarily focused on cabinet making recently, so I may start to offer paid services to design + build built-in wall/closet units.
If you have a small shop like mine, how do you keep the space organized and optimized? Let me know in the comments below!
I have a 12ft it x 18ft shop that is in remodel mode for a new floor ..it gives me a opportunity to sort,chuck and re organize
LoL it's amazing the stuff you collect in the 16 yrs I've been in this shop ..I got kicked out of the basement which was a 11ft x 11ft
room ..so I did gain some space 👍
@@tresfingeros I always look forward to an opportunity to re-organize! Enjoy the remodel!
“behind this triple locked door to uh … to uh … I generally keep locked up.”
That was ominous sounding lol.
I have a 18’x18’ shop. I utilize the walls for hanging tools and lumber and wood stock and wall mounted tv. I have shelves for bowl blanks. Then benches for bench top tools. 30 gallon air compressor on a built in wall mounted shelf with retractable hose reel. I have a dust collection system for every tool including a hose on a reel for spot cleaning. Then I have a 14” bandsaw, carpenter table saw, lathe on wheel casters. The only item that can’t move around is my wood stove.
Keep it clean and organized and it doesn’t matter the size.
"Keep it clean and organized and it doesn’t matter the size. " - YES!
Nice. I’m working on getting mine clean as I have projects needing to complete. A clean shop really helps.
Oh yeah, it's a great motivator to make more dust, haha!
My shop is 10x16, pretty small, but I do plan on adding it this spring. I'm planning to install a countertop, (it will be shallower than a standard kitchen counter), that will go around the side and front wall and have mostly drawer storage underneath. A few upper cabinets and a cubby section for power tools with a battery charging/storage area. There is a big workbench built into one end with a Slatwall but plan on installing french cleats instead. This way, I do not have to buy specialty hardware designed for a Slatwall. I can customize each fixture for each specific tool. I have double doors which I only want to use for moving large machinery in and out, so that section of counters will be on casters and not attached to the main wall bench. This way, if I need to move a large item in or out, I can unhook the section in front of the double doors and wheel it out of the way.
Buy yourself a good label maker too.
Utilize the joists above for long-term storage
Buy or make organizers to separate hardware such as screws, by type & size. Get into the habit of putting things away when your done or at the end of the day. If you decide to install drawers, utilize the entire depth of the drawer by adding a slidding tray on top.Those are a few ideas for you. Love the kitchen cabinets you made!
I enjoy your enthusiasm! Your excitement over the tools you have, rather than some videos where people are always talking about upgrades they want is refreshing!
Thank you for the kind comment!
Love your shop.
Just found your channel and subscribed. I’m in southern Ontario too.
That's awesome, thanks for watching and subscribing!
LOL... I had to laugh when you showed us your disc and spindle sanders as I was just considering those exact models for my shop. Glad to hear that they are working well for you. We need more Craftex review videos!
Hahaha, can always find another Canadian when Craftex is mentioned! I’ve always been very happy with their equipment. They don’t often get many reviews on UA-cam, so I might have to do just that!
Nice Shop Thank you
Thank you and thanks for watching!
Great tour and use of space
Thank you!
I live in florida the only way I have found to stop surface rust is to spray it down with WD-40 every night, it wipes off clean and doesn’t effect the wood.
Great tip, I think I might give that a try.
Nice video.It can certainly be a challenge to set up a small shop and I think you've done a great job.I also live in London where I work out of a single car garage.I did add some to the length(12') but the width certainly restricts you. in your lay-out.Just subscribed and looking forward to further videos. Cheers
Thanks for watching and commenting! Based on your username you’re in Oakridge, me too!
@@MasonWoodshop Ha! Small world.I'm on Eastmile Rd.I think that Words'Wood(Art Mulder) is also around here at this end of the city.Nice to see some that there are more Canucks coming to UA-cam.It's more relevant when the prices and availability of things to us are local.Cheers
Wow, very nice video and great job with the small space. I cant imagine the cold you describe. I live in Hawaii. Keep making videos.
Thank you for the motivating comment! We definitely get the extremes of weather here in Southern Ontario - cold winters with lots of snow and hot + humid summers.
Great tour, thanks for sharing
Thank you, I appreciate the feedback!
I have the same 1HP dust collector and I can tell you that upgrading to the pleated filter made a huge difference. It's a bit pricey but it really improves the CFM.
I’ve heard that from a few people. I have no issue with the capacity or power of it for my needs, so upgrading the filter might be the best upgrade for me. Thanks for further validation!!
@@MasonWoodshop My only issue with it is that the intake grill causes it to clog up when I use it with my jointer. The larger shavings get stuck and back up the hose. I’m still working on a solution for that. I need a 120v collector with a cyclone that works with a 4” hose but they don’t seem to make them.
Ah. I actually cut out that grill with some metal snips when it was getting clogged when planing some pine. I have to make sure I’m careful with what gets in the hose, but snipping it out made a huge difference.
I can totally relate to working out of a small shop dude! My shop is also a one-car garage. I have mine set up loosely based on Matt Teague's FWW article. I'm about to change things around though. Making use of the vertical space on the walls has been a huge help. Subscribed. :-)
Ooooh, thanks for noting that article. Just dug it up on FWW and it looks fantastic!
Nice shop! I can't pan around in my garage because I might trip on something. I guess it's time to purge and organize. Subscribed!
Thanks for the sub! Just subscribed to your channel as well. The porch swing might be a timely one for me!
@@MasonWoodshop Thanks for the sub!
Nice tour. Thanks for sharing. I like the idea of continuing your workflow to downstairs. I might have to try that.
Thanks Joe! It’s worked out well so far. Nice big surface for finishing and a nice way to escape the cold Canadian winters.
Great little shop! I’m in the process of setting my garage up... great tips here!
Thanks for watching and good luck with your setup!
@@MasonWoodshop thank you!
Nice workshop. You've got some great kit there.
Thank you! I’m very thankful for what I have.
Great workshop and great video!!! Lots of good ideas! New subscriber here!!!
Thanks for watching!!
Cool stuff mate! I'm looking at fitting out my once-car garage and stumbled on here. I'm definitely subbing, I like your style of video! Quick question if you ever read this (or anyone else with the answer): what's your lumber rack make and model? Can't seem to find a decent one around here... Thanks!
Edit: I'm a massive idiot who apparently can't use Google! lol found it... but I'm still going to watch your other stuff! (It's the Bora right?)
Thanks for watching and leaving such a positive comment! The model I have is from a Canadian retailer (Busy Bee Tools), but I'm 99% sure it's a white-label version that's available many places under different names. It's held up extremely well, even when fully loaded with lumber.
@@MasonWoodshop awesome thanks, I'm in Ottawa so I'll look it up from Busy Bee!
Nice setup dude!
Thank you!
Hey a fellow wood worker from London on! I live right near you man
That's awesome! I've noticed a few Londoners comment in the past week.
Nice shop, just sub’d. I had a problem with rusting cast iron in my old shop, I solved it by firstly cleaning and sanding the rust off to get it clean then to stop it happening again I paste waxed the cast iron then lay a hessian sack cut to size and sprayed well with wd40 over the cast tables when not in use. Never had a problem after that.
Thanks for subscribing, Wayne!
Big thanks for the tips on managing the rust. It's not too difficult to get it off, but I've had a heck of a time keeping it away. Your advice on the sack + WD40 is very welcomed!
@@MasonWoodshop I bought the open frame 6" jointer from Busy Bee... the cast iron rusted immediately. I cleaned it up and slathered it in Turtle Wax and then wiped it all off. Haven't had a problem since. I also put it on my DW735 Planner and my job-site table saw as it also adds some lubrication.
Nice setup. Have you tried paste wax on your cast iron tables to prevent/reduce rust?
Yes! The typical Johnson's Paste Wax isn't available in my area, but I've started using another paste wax from Lee Valley with great results.
Nice layout
Thanks, Daryl! It's not easy finding space for everything in a one-car garage, but with the right layout it can all work.
Mason, do you coat your surfaces with paste wax? I live in Burlington and never get rust on my cast iron tools. Should be easily able to remove that rust with WD-40 and ultra fine scotch brite pads. then wipe clean, furhter wipe with mineral spirit to ensure all oil is gone. Once dry add a couple light coasts of paste wax and you should be good to go for long time with some maintenance
Great comment, thank you! Before this video, I was very inconsistent with coating them (maybe twice over 5 years), but since then I've been much better at doing so. It's amazing how well rust remover worked on my band saw (I posted a video about the cleanup). Right now I'm using some Slip It wax on my cast iron and they've been mostly rust free throughout this humid summer!
I’m starting to become a Bosch fan after picking up their 1617 router and 5” sander with fine particle filter. What’s the deflection like on that Bosch sliding miter saw?
I've really been happy with the Bosch tools that I've owned as well. The Bosch Glide has been amazing mitre saw for my needs, albeit quite heavy. Compared to the 12" sliding Dewalt that I had prior, I'd say that the deflection is less on the Bosch. For most cuts, there's essentially no deflection, but for wider boards, it can be mildly noticeable.
Nice to see a small shop that doesn't look hollywood-ready. I'm just beginning my small single-car garage shop clean & re-org. I'm a little west of you, in Sarnia. Do you leave your batteries & finishes in the shop all winter?
Small world, I’m originally from Camlachie! My shop is very poorly insulated (well, not insulated) so it’s not uncommon for it to be below freezing most of the winter. I always keep my finishes and glue inside during the winter (and the humid summer), but I generally just leave my batteries outside all year round and have never found myself with a dead battery.
My garage is about the same size and layout lol so I’ve been wondering what I could do with it.. looks like I’ll probably set it up similar to yours.
That's awesome, glad I could help! I've been gradually making a few improvements since I posted this video in February, but the overall layout hasn't changed at all.
I have a similar sized shop around 13x 22 with a small hall way but no you tube site as of yet
That's awesome! As much as I'd love a shop 3x the size, I'm thankful for what I have and how I'm able to have a dedicated space. If you're interested in sharing videos, my only advise is to just start. I had put it off for years, then finally just got a cheap tripod for my phone and started filming.
Have you tried paste wax on the cast tables? I think it would help with the rust.
Oooh, yes! I generally use paste wax on my table saw, which does hold up pretty well (need to reapply more often than I currently do). For some reason I never put any on the band saw, then the rust build up just got so extreme that I left it there. Just a couple of weeks ago I posted a video showing how I completely cleaned up the band saw, which is now clear of rust and working perfectly!
Extremely hard to organize a small shop and it is all about being tidy and organized. My shop is 9 by 26 and the width is rather problematic. In general, I try to do one change at a time and see how it lives up over time. I still got a lot of work to do on my shop to be presentable.
I am also sold to the portable tools (dewalt palm router and sanders are especially great!!!)
Wow, 9' feet is very narrow! I really like your idea of one change at a time. I've typically opted for many changes at once, then if it's not working I do another round of many changes at once. I'm generally happy with how it is now, minus the takeover of kids toys and yard equipment (not present during the winter tour).
@@MasonWoodshop This is the main upside of having a workshop in the basement. There are no kids stuff or any kind of cohabitation. However, the downside is that sheet goods are a nightmare to deal with especially in winter time.
My next project is to put the dewalt part organizers (mine are a mix of dewalt and stanley ) on a tower of drawers. I got wayyy too much of those everywhere in the shop. I forgot to tell tho: I do one improvement at a time, but I try to solve problems and hurdles quickly even if it is a temporary quick fix. Otherwise, I can get unmotivated by my shop state.
Hi, thank you for sharing your shop information. If you don’t mind please let me know what items you make and how do you sell them?
Thank you
Thanks for watching, George! At this time I don't put too much effort into selling my projects. For me, it's mostly about building my skill and covering the cost of materials at this time. I've been primarily focused on cabinet making recently, so I may start to offer paid services to design + build built-in wall/closet units.
Is your garage insulated?
Unfortunately not and it can get quite frigid in the winter and humid in the summer. Some day it'll be insulted and temperature controlled!
Good Job Uncle Cole
Thank you! Happy to get my first video out and excited to make some more.
Wow, nice shop your. Check mine out 👍