Workshop Ideas

How to set up an efficient shop
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A Tour of David Welter's Workshop
David Welter's shop has lots of light, separate machine and bench rooms, plenty of electrical outlets, and sufficient storage space.
Hide steel tubes in thin shelves to prevent sagging
Drop-em into dadoes and glue on some edging for strong shelves.
Hide adjustable shelf pins in post-and-panel furniture
In this workshop tip, click the link in bio to learn how to incorporate shelf pins into your furniture and cabinets with this step-by-step guide, ensuring a clean and elevated look. . . . #finewoodworking #woodworking #workshoptip #workshop
The spirit of George Nakashima Woodworkers
Nakashima's legacy persists through insightful interviews and stunning footage of his grounds, furniture, and workshops. Click the link in bio to watch here. . . . #finewoodworking #woodworking #workshop #workshoptour
Smart Workshop Storage Tour
A tour of our Project House workshop yields ideas for smart shop storage solutions
A look inside Peter Harrison’s wood and metal shop
You might envy it at first, but the sheer amount of hours put into machine refurbishment is remarkable.
Workshop tip: Long drawer builds storage into your rip-fence rail
The hollow fence rail is a great place to store small precision tablesaw tools. Learn how to build this tablesaw storage, here.
The woodworker’s non-woodworking things
If you're going to be spending a lot of time in your shop, you might as well dress it to the nines.
Workbench Tips and Tricks
Here are eight ideas to make your bench work harder.
Cam clamp is another great way to hold long workpieces
A strong, low-profile option for holding long pieces firmly on the bench for handplaning or router work.
Dan Smith’s dream shop and tool chest
A look into the beautiful shop and tool chest Dan Smith uses to build furniture and wooden boats.
Sharpening station holds diamond plate
Taller than the ones you find retail, this sharpening jig is especially handy for flattening backs and sharpening drawknives.
A look inside Thomas Moser Workshop
Yes, "thing-amatic" is a real term.
Getting a bit cranky
Lost without a shop, our intrepid woodworker finds himself in a strange, unfulfilling place.