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had six personal shops over the last 20 years and I’ve picked up a few ideas along the way.
Workshop layout
Laying out a workshop so the work flows well can seem like a daunting task, but a bit of forethought will go
a long way. The first step is to take stock of your tools and machines. What do you have? Do you use all
of the tools that you have or are
there some just collecting dust and shavings in there? I’ve purchased many tools over the years that weren’t really necessary and just ended up occupying valuable space.
For example, I haven’t owned a full- sized tablesaw for 12 years. Now I’m not suggesting you sell your tablesaw, they just don’t suit the way I like to work. I have a small Inca tablesaw that I use for critical cross-cuts and all the other tasks get done with a track saw. This method of work saves me valuable square metres and to be fair, my tablesaw normally became another work surface. A work surface that wasn’t ideal for work but it was
a horizontal surface that collected all kinds of mess.
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WORKSHOPS
Opposite: The key to a functional and enjoyable shop is one that is laid out well.
1. A full-sized tablesaw doesn’t suit the way I like to work. Choose equipment that suits your work style to make the most of your space.
2. Keep your tools where they should be – close at hand.
3. Let your fingers do the work – make a scale plan.
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