One Car Garage Workshop...That Still Fits a Car in the Garage

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  • I give you a tour of my wood working shop. A contrast to the typical mega shops on UA-cam, this one lives in a one car garage but still packs up out of the way enough to still get a car in the garage.
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  • @TJ_Hack3r
    @TJ_Hack3r 4 роки тому +13

    The shot backing the car out of the garage was extra neat

    • @hearpalhere
      @hearpalhere 4 роки тому +1

      But how was the camera mounted to allow for the car to go underneath?!? :-)

    • @TJ_Hack3r
      @TJ_Hack3r 4 роки тому

      @@hearpalhere watch to the end of the video, he shows the setup

  • @paulschwartz6074
    @paulschwartz6074 3 роки тому +5

    I'm extremely impressed with how much you've managed to fit into such a small space. I hope you'll do a series of videos as you make changes. I think it'd be really helpful to a lot of us with small work spaces to see the process, challenges, decision points, etc. .

  • @JohnHeisz
    @JohnHeisz 4 роки тому +17

    Nice tour. Like the dual top table saw with the router on the the second one.

    • @benwright4052
      @benwright4052 3 роки тому

      Yes that was clever idea and looks perfectly integrated.

  • @robertrobinson3597
    @robertrobinson3597 3 роки тому +1

    My little Bosch portable contractors saw has a sliding extensions for out feed and another on the L/H side for oversize panels. However, I did need to build an out feed extension for my Rikon 14 in band saw. My comment is, all parts for that came from scraps in my off cuts box. Also the 5/16 bolts & nuts were saved from some remotely distant memory. So while almost all of those really are scraps, you just don't ever know which. Portability is the answer for all major tools in my one car garage shop. I still use my fathers small but great workbench for my Drill Press, leaving its two vices available for random work. Having the Bosch portable table saw and plainer on wheels means that opening the Garage door and moving them outside onto the driveway can eliminate clouds of sawdust from the shop. I'm pretty sure that I could not get a car in, however, a golf cart easily fits. The other garage side is large enough for two. Cabinets opening that way allow for an entire tool wall in the shop and contain sawdust and racket.

  • @mikechajecki7323
    @mikechajecki7323 3 роки тому

    Dude, that was great, no smoke and mirrors just a real shop with some creative solutions. Well done man. Cheers!

  • @ScottWalshWoodworking
    @ScottWalshWoodworking 3 роки тому +2

    I like how far you went for that opening shot. That's dedication! Small shops are definitely tricky, particularly when trying to film while working too!

    • @robertshappenings5481
      @robertshappenings5481 2 роки тому

      yeah , now that i rewatched that opening .. how did u do that ? camera is rolling but its not on a tripod as u back the car under it !!!! it must be hanging on something @

  • @robertshappenings5481
    @robertshappenings5481 2 роки тому

    great shop .. and that u can still put the car in .. great .. that is something most (i'll bet its well over half ) the people don't have the ability to do as easily as u !

  • @sandrecunha5297
    @sandrecunha5297 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for showing how to do a workshop in an average size garage that you can also park in. Some very useful ideas.

  • @seanpatterson1609
    @seanpatterson1609 Рік тому

    Great tour and attitude. Thank you.

  • @justinhc123
    @justinhc123 3 роки тому +1

    Love your attitude, man. You’ve got good charisma. Thanks for sharing the video!

  • @errolpereira8292
    @errolpereira8292 3 роки тому

    Thank you for this! Exactly what I have been looking for. Thanks for the dose of reality and not cleaning it up for the internet :)

  • @timsharr5436
    @timsharr5436 3 роки тому +1

    Great video. I'm a beginner and don't have a large space in my garage so your video tour really helps my morale that I can make do with what I have. I like your setup very much. I'll check out your other videos now that I have seen this one.

  • @michaelfischer6984
    @michaelfischer6984 2 роки тому

    Now I have a use for the top of the saw I bought for wings!.

  • @norm5785
    @norm5785 3 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing your shop with us today, from Henrico County Virginia in have a 12 x 20 myself, moving from a 16 x 16, have a great time

  • @terisingleton1961
    @terisingleton1961 3 роки тому +1

    What a wonderful table saw !

  • @dgpuig45
    @dgpuig45 2 роки тому

    Nice organization. I really like your maple workbench. If you were to buy one of those today you would have to pull out several thousand dollars from your pocket.

  • @rikbitter
    @rikbitter 3 роки тому +1

    I too work from a one-car garage and I like your setup, it gave me a few ideas for improving my workspace.
    BTW, the router setup using the junk saw top is brilliant. Nicely done.

  • @mikestephens53
    @mikestephens53 3 роки тому

    Great video. That's the type of shop most of have. That is an awesome old work bench.

  • @crossgrainwoodproductsltd9230
    @crossgrainwoodproductsltd9230 3 роки тому

    You have utilized the space very well. I like your idea for the vise! I mounted a 1-foot section of 1-1/2" steel tubing under a workbench that one open end is an inch back from the lip of the top and drilled one hole through the sides at the end closets to the lip. I then took a slightly smaller diameter 1 ft section of steel tube, drilled holes through the sides of it in 1" increments and that slides into the larger tube. The smaller tube has a 1" pcs of the larger tube welded to its end. I then welded a small diameter pipe to a steel plate's underside and the vise is bolted to the plate. Now when I need the vise I can take it from under the workbench top and slide it into the tube that is mounted. And I figure how far out from the workbench I wanted and secure it with a homemade cotter pin. This way it's not taking up real estate on the bench.

  • @tonycharron73
    @tonycharron73 2 роки тому

    Just found your channel looking up "painting a guitar". Then I noticed we had a common OTHER hobby with garage shop and woodworking. Loved the tour and use of your space. Thanks for keeping it "REAL" and showing a shop thats used instead of just cleaned up. Appreciate the content you create. Liked and new Sub'r.

  • @noobomaticgaming
    @noobomaticgaming 3 роки тому

    wow, i have never seen a vise bench like that.... great job on the small shop

  • @s9plus20
    @s9plus20 3 роки тому

    Great attitude! Nice shop. I especially like your table saw setup.

  • @kahoycrafts
    @kahoycrafts 3 роки тому

    Nice shop, cleaner than mine is most days. I built John Heisz's router lift as well, really happy with it.

  • @howtofixitworkshop
    @howtofixitworkshop 3 роки тому

    Very cool, I'm a "2 car garage workshop that still fits 2 cars" guy. Great tour, thanks for sharing!

  • @AJH10000
    @AJH10000 Рік тому

    excellent video thanks

  • @fpreyes2
    @fpreyes2 3 роки тому

    Thanks Chief, I’m in the same situation!

  • @paolobrada
    @paolobrada 3 роки тому

    Very nice shop!

  • @STWHA_
    @STWHA_ 3 роки тому

    OMG! I have the same saw (planning on refurbishing it) and bought a second one for the wings as well. I am going to seriously consider hat dual setup with the router. Great idea!

    • @MerwinMusic
      @MerwinMusic  3 роки тому

      Nice. Even if you don't I think it's nice having the solid top rather then the webbing.

  • @randywilson4529
    @randywilson4529 11 місяців тому

    Thanks for sharing I just converted my one car carport into a one car garage which I want to use as my DIY woodworking shop, and I like how you got your shop set up to still get a car inside plus I also what you did with older tools, like your table saw that was a ingenious ideal. I also love your work table and that’s wood vice that you showed as I noticed you have two of them. Is there anyway you can explain it as I want one but there out of my budget at the moment so it would be nice to try and maybe one temporary until I get the funds.

  • @Caminoguys
    @Caminoguys 3 роки тому

    Great little video with good clear narration, really enjoyed it. I also,work out of my garage and I also have a vintage cast iron table saw. I also made JH’s fence and I’m very happy with it. I see that you also made his router lift. What do you think of his router lift ? Cheers, Phil.

  • @glenschumannGlensWorkshop
    @glenschumannGlensWorkshop 3 роки тому

    Thanks. Apprecate the tour.

  • @benwright4052
    @benwright4052 3 роки тому

    Great tour man. I have almost identical space and similar setup and about 90% similar power/hand tools. So great aspirational setup for us 1 car non YT woodworkers. The lunch box planer with a custom sled (instead of jointer) could be one final* tool.

    • @MerwinMusic
      @MerwinMusic  3 роки тому +1

      Yeah. My dad has a 8 inch jointer and a planer / jointer combo. I keep telling him to buy a bigger planer so I can inherit the old combo unit.

  • @seagriz7670
    @seagriz7670 3 роки тому

    You've managed to get a lot in your garage shop, especially considering it allows a car to be parked. Really like the old work bench.

  • @alexbamberg485
    @alexbamberg485 3 роки тому

    Very nice video dude, thank you! I like the traditional work bench. What's the size of it? Thinking about getting one too

  • @brandywaffles8125
    @brandywaffles8125 9 місяців тому

    Fascinating video. I'm also in Chicagoland with a one car garage and trying to figure out how much space I have to work with. What's the minimum width you have to get the car in? Between your workbench on the right and whatever is on the left (drill press etc.) I'm planning on building a miter station on one side but I still need to fit the car. Thanks!

  • @debbieeckels25
    @debbieeckels25 3 роки тому

    I like your cart for your bandsaw. I’m going to be building one soon. Nice shop. Go build something. Lol

  • @regibson23
    @regibson23 2 роки тому

    When you said you look at "plans" on the tv I heard the P sound and thought you were going to say something else.

  • @michaelhancock5606
    @michaelhancock5606 3 роки тому

    Nice set up. Wondering what you use to get tv in your shop. I have my shop in a detached garage and was looking for an affordable option to be able to get tv without having to run cable and without needing to pay for cable. I am probably wrong but I thought you called it Rasberry Pie? Appreciate any suggestions you would be willing to provide. Thanks, Mike

    • @MerwinMusic
      @MerwinMusic  3 роки тому

      The Raspberry Pi is a tiny Linux computer. So I don't have Cable TV but basically a computer hooked up to the internet. I also have an antenna for it which gets some channels, but now that sports aren't really on normal channels anymore I don't really use it.

  • @lainsabaw
    @lainsabaw 3 роки тому

    Hi. I noticed you had a couple of the Ridgid saw horses - I'd love to hear your experience with them. What's your favorite thing about them? What do you least like about them? Thanks!

    • @MerwinMusic
      @MerwinMusic  3 роки тому +1

      I like that they fold pretty flat, that the height can be adjusted to use them for table saw out feed, and that the top is a 2x4 so if I cut it or it gets messed up I can replace it. Really what I don't like is the price but otherwise...

  • @rta3738
    @rta3738 3 роки тому

    What heater do you have. How’s it working for you?

  • @heyyitsandy
    @heyyitsandy 2 роки тому

    Love the maple workbench…. any other info on that?

    • @MerwinMusic
      @MerwinMusic  2 роки тому

      I think it was maybe some kind of Sears / Craftsman kit bench. But no sorry, I haven't seen any marks on it anywhere.

  • @hearpalhere
    @hearpalhere 4 роки тому +1

    Not going to lie... I'm jealous :-p

  • @erinodriscoll6703
    @erinodriscoll6703 Рік тому

    How do you keep tools from rusting? You must have a lot of humidity from the snowy car in the winter. Is the garage insulated?

    • @MerwinMusic
      @MerwinMusic  Рік тому

      Garage is insulated. I try to not pull a snowy car in. The point of the garage is to keep the snow off the car. Otherwise paste wax and WD-40. haha

  • @FearsomeWarrior
    @FearsomeWarrior 3 роки тому

    Any chance the band saw cart/cabinet is from another UA-camr or magazine plans? Curious if it’s plywood or has a frame with inset wood.

    • @MerwinMusic
      @MerwinMusic  3 роки тому +1

      Stand: ua-cam.com/video/Gm8Cy60MYFg/v-deo.html
      Plus Drawers: ua-cam.com/video/tSCICZPD9Fo/v-deo.html

    • @FearsomeWarrior
      @FearsomeWarrior 3 роки тому

      @@MerwinMusic Ahh Wandel like your table saw base. I suspected that but couldn’t see it. Thank you!

  • @christianbegg3265
    @christianbegg3265 3 роки тому

    3:11 have that fan :)

  • @MrMrduke1975
    @MrMrduke1975 3 роки тому

    I just bought the same type of kerosene heater for my one car garage. Do you have to leave your garage door up slightly due to smell?

    • @MerwinMusic
      @MerwinMusic  3 роки тому +1

      The smell only bothers me when it runs out or when I have to fill it. Otherwise I just have a CO detector just in case.

  • @chriscurwen3059
    @chriscurwen3059 3 роки тому

    What's that heater you're using?

  • @NickConteSC
    @NickConteSC 3 роки тому

    Me thinks it's time to spin off a MerwinWoodworking channel my friend. Clearly, you have talent to share.

    • @MerwinMusic
      @MerwinMusic  3 роки тому

      Thanks. I don't even have time for one UA-cam channel as it is.

  • @thenightf0x
    @thenightf0x 3 роки тому +2

    Ed Sheeran is that you?

    • @Rollie80
      @Rollie80 3 роки тому +1

      I saw Seth Rogan with red hair....

  • @billmactiernan6304
    @billmactiernan6304 3 роки тому

    If you heat with a portable kerosine stove, you should get a carbon monoxide detector.

    • @MerwinMusic
      @MerwinMusic  3 роки тому

      Yes you should and I do. Also a fire extinguisher.

  • @rajeshpodishetty2188
    @rajeshpodishetty2188 4 роки тому

    Where it is located

    • @MerwinMusic
      @MerwinMusic  4 роки тому

      The moderately entertaining amusement park known as Chicago-land.

  • @coleullman5759
    @coleullman5759 4 роки тому

    You're adorable.

  • @brentprosser7293
    @brentprosser7293 3 роки тому

    Who still parks their car in a garage anymore? lol

    • @MerwinMusic
      @MerwinMusic  2 роки тому

      Not me, but that's the kids and their strollers, bikes, wagons, scooters...fault. Not the shop.