My shop is in a small attached garage. All of my tools are on wheels so I can work outside on a 25'x25' concrete pad. I even have an assembly table on wheels. The weather is South Carolina is mild enouigh all winter to work outside, and after 45 years in SC, I am not bothered by the summer heat. All cutting and sanding is done outside, but finishing is done inside the garage.
Gator Ray - 12 years ago
Many years ago, I started in the garage. Later during a house remodel where we added a 14 X 34 addition to the house, I wound up with a 14 X 24 dedicated shop (my wife kept the other 10' !!). When we decided to relocate, one priority was to find a lot that would allow a separate building for my shop. As a result, my wife has a new 2000+ sq. ft. home and I have a new 24 X 36 shop to spend my retirement in. Life is GOOD!!!!!!!
Terry Pallone - 12 years ago
All tools are in the garage on casters. All tools are moved into driveway for any work.
It can take longer to set up tools than to do a small project.
Mike Kratky - 12 years ago
My vehicles haven't seen the shelter of my garage/workshop for over 10 years and since then I've added 2 additional storage sheds for wood and they are full too, the good news is that my wife stays out.
Jack in TN - 12 years ago
I have a un-conditioned outbuilding. So for the winter I am consuming a part of the laundry area, to my patient wife's chagrin.
Gene - 12 years ago
I use both the basement and the garage. The garage houses my Table Saw, Radial Arm Saw and compressor (I run a line from the garage into the basement). My Basement is where I keep my Router Table, Drill Press, Jointer, Band Saw, Lathe, Sanding Station , Chop Saw and Workbench. I also have a Dust Collector in the utility room with lines running into the rest of the basement to service each tool
Rapid Roger - 12 years ago
I voted "garage" but, really it is a separate shop attached to the garage and house.
I pretty much LIVE in it as I have heat, AC, TV, beer box and computer as well as my wood working tools and, I'm retired. :)
My shop is in a small attached garage. All of my tools are on wheels so I can work outside on a 25'x25' concrete pad. I even have an assembly table on wheels. The weather is South Carolina is mild enouigh all winter to work outside, and after 45 years in SC, I am not bothered by the summer heat. All cutting and sanding is done outside, but finishing is done inside the garage.
Many years ago, I started in the garage. Later during a house remodel where we added a 14 X 34 addition to the house, I wound up with a 14 X 24 dedicated shop (my wife kept the other 10' !!). When we decided to relocate, one priority was to find a lot that would allow a separate building for my shop. As a result, my wife has a new 2000+ sq. ft. home and I have a new 24 X 36 shop to spend my retirement in. Life is GOOD!!!!!!!
All tools are in the garage on casters. All tools are moved into driveway for any work.
It can take longer to set up tools than to do a small project.
My vehicles haven't seen the shelter of my garage/workshop for over 10 years and since then I've added 2 additional storage sheds for wood and they are full too, the good news is that my wife stays out.
I have a un-conditioned outbuilding. So for the winter I am consuming a part of the laundry area, to my patient wife's chagrin.
I use both the basement and the garage. The garage houses my Table Saw, Radial Arm Saw and compressor (I run a line from the garage into the basement). My Basement is where I keep my Router Table, Drill Press, Jointer, Band Saw, Lathe, Sanding Station , Chop Saw and Workbench. I also have a Dust Collector in the utility room with lines running into the rest of the basement to service each tool
I voted "garage" but, really it is a separate shop attached to the garage and house.
I pretty much LIVE in it as I have heat, AC, TV, beer box and computer as well as my wood working tools and, I'm retired. :)
Rog