Idea Shop 2
- • 1 Welcome
- • 2 Phone/Intercom, First-Aid, and Fire Extinguisher
- • 3 Reference Center
- • 4 Lathe Stand
- • 5 Portable Planer Center
- • 6 Jointer
- • 7 Mobile Tablesaw Base
- • 8 Drop Leaf Mobile Workbench
- • 9 Drill Press Table
- • 10 Sander
- • 11 Accommodating & Sanding Cabinets
- • 12 Radial Arm Saw
- • 13 Shop Vacuum
- • 14 Band Saw
- • 15 Scrollsaw & Stand
- • 16 Mobile Tool Chest
- • 17 Roll-Around Plywood Cart
- • 18 Shop Clock
- • 19 Additional Views
11 Accommodating & Sanding Cabinets
What's the number one complaint most woodworkers have about their shop? You guessed it. They have a hard time finding the tool when they need it most. If your shop could stand a little bit more order, try building the double-door or single-door cabinets shown here. You can clean up your act in a hurry, which will leave you more time to do what you really want to do-build stuff. For information on downloading this plan click below.
Sanding Cabinet Left in the open, sandpaper will cup due to humidity. To keep this perennial problem in check and keep your sandpaper organized and away from dust, we came up with this multi-purpose cabinet. We've made room for sanding belts, a sandpaper cutter, a mini shelf for your sanding blocks, a holder for your scrapers, and clips to hold sanding discs in place. For information on downloading this plan click below.
Sanding-Supply Cabinet Woodworking Plan
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where is the TV. how will you make it thru football season Pat columbus ohio
5/13/2013 10:36:25 AM Report AbuseAll the baby tools are so cute in the extra clean, never used workshop. I like the cabinets though!
1/19/2012 11:55:16 AM Report Abusehave you thought overhead wood storage they sell cheap lifts to put wood on maybe you could design you own?
1/19/2012 11:17:41 AM Report AbuseA few feet off to the side of my garage is a small storage shed where I am able to keep my lawn equipment, storage boxes and such. I do wish I had aseparate shop for welding and such. But that will come with time. Luckily my garage has a carport on it so I can keep the truck there<);o}
1/19/2012 10:50:06 AM Report AbuseFor JREST3: To save space install a tankless water heater on the wall and stackable washer and dryer. while you are building install radiant heat in the floor
10/20/2011 09:24:49 PM Report AbuseGot 1/2 of a two car garage without the dust collector problem--I thought ahead and put it outside in a shed and use a remote switch to turn it on and have only 4" holes in ceiling space. As a master electrician(retired) I built the power then vaccuum, then stationary tool locations--the rest of you guys must luv noise--why else you put the vaccuum inside?
10/20/2011 07:21:57 PM Report AbuseTo: JREST3 Have you thought about a tankless water heater. Just mount it on the wall above the washer and dryer
10/20/2011 05:50:49 PM Report AbuseIf only I didn't have all this bothersome wood that I have to be able to get to!
10/20/2011 04:44:15 PM Report AbuseTHIS IS A NICE GARAGE SHOP. I'M BUILDING A 2-CAR GARAGE WOOD SHOP FOR RETIREMENT & FUN. MY SHOP WILL HAVE A SEPERATE WASHER AND DRYER AREA AND HOT WATER HEATER AREA BUT I STILL AM WORKING AROUND THESE PROBLEMS AND LOOKING FOR IDEAS TO SAVE SPACE.
10/20/2011 12:34:46 PM Report AbuseAlso note that this is a 2-1/2 car garage, not a 2-car garage. The extra width make a big difference
10/20/2011 11:51:10 AM Report Abusethese plans are all well and good but in the real world, we also have to contend with other, space robbing elements of the smaller garage / shop. Lawn equipment, storage boxes, seasonal stuff like lawn chairs... and we also need lumber storage.. with all my tools against the wall, i have no place to put plywood and such plus no place to hang anymore pegboard.
10/20/2011 10:36:29 AM Report Abuse