My shop is located in the lower level of my home. Three years ago we relocated to this home and one of the requirements was to have a dedicated space for a workshop area other than having to share with the car and lawn mower and be able to work in the winter months.
The space is made up up two areas that are separated by double doors. The combined space is 730 square feet. There are double doors that open to the outside for bringing in materials and machinery.
My heavy tools are located in the larger shop area and the other area is used for assembly and finishing. I have all of my tools installed on mobile bases so they can be rolled quickly to where they are needed. I use a Jet roll-around dust collector plus a JDS air filtration unit to reduce dust from getting into the living area. A feature that I never had in my shops until this one is a large utility sink that makes clean-up easier after those finishing projects. When possible, I try to use water base finishes.
My tool storage is in drawers and tool boxes located around the shop area. Storage for clamps is on a Rockler roll-around clamp rack. The Rocker clamp rack has several shelves that I used to store my glue and other items needed when doing a glue-up and has worked much better than a fixed wall-mounted rack. I have reorganized my work areas several times but the current setup works great.
Bob, nice shop. I have the same Delta TS and plan on putting router in extension table like you have – working out well for you? Thanks for sharing.
Love that table saw.
Very nice space and some nice tools, Bob.
How do you like the Rigid Edge/Belt Spindle sander?
I live not far away in Fairfax, VA.
Jim
The sander was the right price, it is easy to move around the shop, or store away when not needed. I had not planned to use the belt feature but I now find it to come in handy for many applications.The unit is well built and works great.
Bob,
Great shop that suffers from the same problem mine does, not enough space, lol. I compensated for it the same way you have by putting everything on wheels.
I would like to know how your JDS air filtration unit works? DUST is a terrible problem. Thanks for sharing with us. Todd
Todd
The JDS works great use it all the time. Since my shop is located in the finished part of my home the JDS keeps the dust out of the house and keeps my wife happy. It is surprising how much dust it collects. I would recommend the JDS to anyone looking for a great air cleaner for the shop.
Bob,
Nice shop. I too, have the same Delta TS and I put my router insert in the wing just like you. I like the way it works.
What is the white covering on the walls, some type of insulation barrier?
Jeff
The white material is insulation that was installed on the basement walls by the builder. It has a heavy plastic covering with fiberglass on the underside.
Bob
What a great way to utilize all of the space in your basement. I too have to utilize space well. Great ideas for me as well. Thanks.
Bob, I see you have a rigid sander. how do you like it ?
I am thinking about getting one myself. your shop looks great! thanks
Hi, Bob,
Great shop you have there.
I’m about to add sound-deadening to my basement shop as my wife has her music room (pianist…) directly above my space.
The walls are ICF so won’t pose any sound transmission challenges, but the ceiling will be the primary focus of my efforts as they’re open web joists. Right now I’m planning to have my contractor spray 3″ of specific sound-deadening foam against the top of the ceiling between the joists and above and around the HVAC ducting, electrical wiring runs and plumbing pipes that abound in the joist area. That will be followed up with 1/2″ gyproc installed with resilient channel.
If you or anyone else would care to comment on my approach, it’d be greatly appreciated.
Marty Schlosser, Kingston, ON, CA
Hi Bob. Looks like a no nonsense shop that anyone would enjoy working in. Is that a 10 inch left tilting table saw?
Great Shop
Nice Shop, How do you like the mobile base? I was thinking of trying Delta’s base for my Powermatic.