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#1 ·
I don't even know where to start..

Hey guys! I am just starting to get back into woodworking after about a two year break. A number of life events happened that just kind of put me in a funk and kept me out of the shop..

One of the bigger things that happened was the passing of my father. He was a woodworker and is one of the reasons I got into it myself. After his passing I was left with my parents house and decided to move there with my family. I had to say goodbye to my detached two stall garage workshop that I had spent the past 6 years turning into the best work shop that I could..

Here is my old shop..

Plant Land vehicle Car Tire Vehicle


Furniture Shelf Wood Shelving Table


I have decided that in my new house I will be putting the workshop in the basement. This is also where my dad once had his workshop. Sadly he got out of woodworking when he got older and the basement became a place to put junk.

Here is what I now have to work with.. These will be the before pics.

Interior design Wood Luggage and bags Flooring Building


Gas Wood City Market Retail


Before I really move any of my tools into the new shop I have to sort through all the old junk down there and decide what to keep and what to toss.. My dad saved every single screw, nail, bolt, washer and fastener you could think of..

My first step once I get the basement cleaned up and empty is to figure out the walls. I am debating of putting up some strips and covering the concrete walls with plywood so that it is easier to randomly hang tools and hooks. I also plan on painting all walls white like my last shop as it really helps with the lighting. Speaking of lighting that will be the next step. I need to get some better lighting in there and possibly some more outlets.

I will miss my old shop but I am going to make the best I can of this new one. I will try and keep this blog going so I can show my progress along the way.
 

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#2 ·
I don't even know where to start..

Hey guys! I am just starting to get back into woodworking after about a two year break. A number of life events happened that just kind of put me in a funk and kept me out of the shop..

One of the bigger things that happened was the passing of my father. He was a woodworker and is one of the reasons I got into it myself. After his passing I was left with my parents house and decided to move there with my family. I had to say goodbye to my detached two stall garage workshop that I had spent the past 6 years turning into the best work shop that I could..

Here is my old shop..

Plant Land vehicle Car Tire Vehicle


Furniture Shelf Wood Shelving Table


I have decided that in my new house I will be putting the workshop in the basement. This is also where my dad once had his workshop. Sadly he got out of woodworking when he got older and the basement became a place to put junk.

Here is what I now have to work with.. These will be the before pics.

Interior design Wood Luggage and bags Flooring Building


Gas Wood City Market Retail


Before I really move any of my tools into the new shop I have to sort through all the old junk down there and decide what to keep and what to toss.. My dad saved every single screw, nail, bolt, washer and fastener you could think of..

My first step once I get the basement cleaned up and empty is to figure out the walls. I am debating of putting up some strips and covering the concrete walls with plywood so that it is easier to randomly hang tools and hooks. I also plan on painting all walls white like my last shop as it really helps with the lighting. Speaking of lighting that will be the next step. I need to get some better lighting in there and possibly some more outlets.

I will miss my old shop but I am going to make the best I can of this new one. I will try and keep this blog going so I can show my progress along the way.
I look forward to the journey, as I'll be moving houses this year, and will likely be in a similar situation.
 

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I don't even know where to start..

Hey guys! I am just starting to get back into woodworking after about a two year break. A number of life events happened that just kind of put me in a funk and kept me out of the shop..

One of the bigger things that happened was the passing of my father. He was a woodworker and is one of the reasons I got into it myself. After his passing I was left with my parents house and decided to move there with my family. I had to say goodbye to my detached two stall garage workshop that I had spent the past 6 years turning into the best work shop that I could..

Here is my old shop..

Plant Land vehicle Car Tire Vehicle


Furniture Shelf Wood Shelving Table


I have decided that in my new house I will be putting the workshop in the basement. This is also where my dad once had his workshop. Sadly he got out of woodworking when he got older and the basement became a place to put junk.

Here is what I now have to work with.. These will be the before pics.

Interior design Wood Luggage and bags Flooring Building


Gas Wood City Market Retail


Before I really move any of my tools into the new shop I have to sort through all the old junk down there and decide what to keep and what to toss.. My dad saved every single screw, nail, bolt, washer and fastener you could think of..

My first step once I get the basement cleaned up and empty is to figure out the walls. I am debating of putting up some strips and covering the concrete walls with plywood so that it is easier to randomly hang tools and hooks. I also plan on painting all walls white like my last shop as it really helps with the lighting. Speaking of lighting that will be the next step. I need to get some better lighting in there and possibly some more outlets.

I will miss my old shop but I am going to make the best I can of this new one. I will try and keep this blog going so I can show my progress along the way.
My workshop was by far the thing I feared most when moving. I almost didn't move just so that I wouldn't have to move the shop. I tend to hoard wood and tools that I don't use though so a lot will be sold or donated.
 

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I don't even know where to start..

Hey guys! I am just starting to get back into woodworking after about a two year break. A number of life events happened that just kind of put me in a funk and kept me out of the shop..

One of the bigger things that happened was the passing of my father. He was a woodworker and is one of the reasons I got into it myself. After his passing I was left with my parents house and decided to move there with my family. I had to say goodbye to my detached two stall garage workshop that I had spent the past 6 years turning into the best work shop that I could..

Here is my old shop..

Plant Land vehicle Car Tire Vehicle


Furniture Shelf Wood Shelving Table


I have decided that in my new house I will be putting the workshop in the basement. This is also where my dad once had his workshop. Sadly he got out of woodworking when he got older and the basement became a place to put junk.

Here is what I now have to work with.. These will be the before pics.

Interior design Wood Luggage and bags Flooring Building


Gas Wood City Market Retail


Before I really move any of my tools into the new shop I have to sort through all the old junk down there and decide what to keep and what to toss.. My dad saved every single screw, nail, bolt, washer and fastener you could think of..

My first step once I get the basement cleaned up and empty is to figure out the walls. I am debating of putting up some strips and covering the concrete walls with plywood so that it is easier to randomly hang tools and hooks. I also plan on painting all walls white like my last shop as it really helps with the lighting. Speaking of lighting that will be the next step. I need to get some better lighting in there and possibly some more outlets.

I will miss my old shop but I am going to make the best I can of this new one. I will try and keep this blog going so I can show my progress along the way.
Good luck on the transformation.
It will be both exhilarating & frustrating….
But all worth it, in the end!!!

FYI: Grizzly has a free "Shop Planner" program, on their website.
http://www.grizzly.com/workshopplanner
Very useful and a real time & back saver.
You can rearrange your shop over & over & over again….
Without ever breaking a sweat, rerunning ductwork or even breaking a fingernail!!!
 

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I don't even know where to start..

Hey guys! I am just starting to get back into woodworking after about a two year break. A number of life events happened that just kind of put me in a funk and kept me out of the shop..

One of the bigger things that happened was the passing of my father. He was a woodworker and is one of the reasons I got into it myself. After his passing I was left with my parents house and decided to move there with my family. I had to say goodbye to my detached two stall garage workshop that I had spent the past 6 years turning into the best work shop that I could..

Here is my old shop..

Plant Land vehicle Car Tire Vehicle


Furniture Shelf Wood Shelving Table


I have decided that in my new house I will be putting the workshop in the basement. This is also where my dad once had his workshop. Sadly he got out of woodworking when he got older and the basement became a place to put junk.

Here is what I now have to work with.. These will be the before pics.

Interior design Wood Luggage and bags Flooring Building


Gas Wood City Market Retail


Before I really move any of my tools into the new shop I have to sort through all the old junk down there and decide what to keep and what to toss.. My dad saved every single screw, nail, bolt, washer and fastener you could think of..

My first step once I get the basement cleaned up and empty is to figure out the walls. I am debating of putting up some strips and covering the concrete walls with plywood so that it is easier to randomly hang tools and hooks. I also plan on painting all walls white like my last shop as it really helps with the lighting. Speaking of lighting that will be the next step. I need to get some better lighting in there and possibly some more outlets.

I will miss my old shop but I am going to make the best I can of this new one. I will try and keep this blog going so I can show my progress along the way.
^Thank you. I will try using that when I am ready to plan the layout.
 

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I don't even know where to start..

Hey guys! I am just starting to get back into woodworking after about a two year break. A number of life events happened that just kind of put me in a funk and kept me out of the shop..

One of the bigger things that happened was the passing of my father. He was a woodworker and is one of the reasons I got into it myself. After his passing I was left with my parents house and decided to move there with my family. I had to say goodbye to my detached two stall garage workshop that I had spent the past 6 years turning into the best work shop that I could..

Here is my old shop..

Plant Land vehicle Car Tire Vehicle


Furniture Shelf Wood Shelving Table


I have decided that in my new house I will be putting the workshop in the basement. This is also where my dad once had his workshop. Sadly he got out of woodworking when he got older and the basement became a place to put junk.

Here is what I now have to work with.. These will be the before pics.

Interior design Wood Luggage and bags Flooring Building


Gas Wood City Market Retail


Before I really move any of my tools into the new shop I have to sort through all the old junk down there and decide what to keep and what to toss.. My dad saved every single screw, nail, bolt, washer and fastener you could think of..

My first step once I get the basement cleaned up and empty is to figure out the walls. I am debating of putting up some strips and covering the concrete walls with plywood so that it is easier to randomly hang tools and hooks. I also plan on painting all walls white like my last shop as it really helps with the lighting. Speaking of lighting that will be the next step. I need to get some better lighting in there and possibly some more outlets.

I will miss my old shop but I am going to make the best I can of this new one. I will try and keep this blog going so I can show my progress along the way.
Dan, I love the floor in the new place and it doesn't look bad at all. My basement is actually a cellar, so there's never a possibility of me moving there. My biggest concern if I did would be humidity and having the ability to bring up the stairs whatever project I made. Sometime it might have to be in pieces, I guess.

Looking forward to the progress shots! Stef is going through the same thing and just completed his wall painting, lighting and electrical work. Check his posts for some history there if you'd like.

And, I would never want to move shops either. No. Way.
 

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I don't even know where to start..

Hey guys! I am just starting to get back into woodworking after about a two year break. A number of life events happened that just kind of put me in a funk and kept me out of the shop..

One of the bigger things that happened was the passing of my father. He was a woodworker and is one of the reasons I got into it myself. After his passing I was left with my parents house and decided to move there with my family. I had to say goodbye to my detached two stall garage workshop that I had spent the past 6 years turning into the best work shop that I could..

Here is my old shop..

Plant Land vehicle Car Tire Vehicle


Furniture Shelf Wood Shelving Table


I have decided that in my new house I will be putting the workshop in the basement. This is also where my dad once had his workshop. Sadly he got out of woodworking when he got older and the basement became a place to put junk.

Here is what I now have to work with.. These will be the before pics.

Interior design Wood Luggage and bags Flooring Building


Gas Wood City Market Retail


Before I really move any of my tools into the new shop I have to sort through all the old junk down there and decide what to keep and what to toss.. My dad saved every single screw, nail, bolt, washer and fastener you could think of..

My first step once I get the basement cleaned up and empty is to figure out the walls. I am debating of putting up some strips and covering the concrete walls with plywood so that it is easier to randomly hang tools and hooks. I also plan on painting all walls white like my last shop as it really helps with the lighting. Speaking of lighting that will be the next step. I need to get some better lighting in there and possibly some more outlets.

I will miss my old shop but I am going to make the best I can of this new one. I will try and keep this blog going so I can show my progress along the way.
The floor is actually asbestos and is damaged in a number of areas. I am going to spot patch the damaged area and leave it be for now. If I do end up wanting new floor I will just cover over the top of this one. I don't want to go tearing out asbestos tiles.

Humidity will be something I will have to deal with.

As for the door this basement has a wide doorway with sliding door so I think any projects I do will be safe.. I am however a bit worried my current work benches wont fit down the steps. I didn't build them to come apart either.
 

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I don't even know where to start..

Hey guys! I am just starting to get back into woodworking after about a two year break. A number of life events happened that just kind of put me in a funk and kept me out of the shop..

One of the bigger things that happened was the passing of my father. He was a woodworker and is one of the reasons I got into it myself. After his passing I was left with my parents house and decided to move there with my family. I had to say goodbye to my detached two stall garage workshop that I had spent the past 6 years turning into the best work shop that I could..

Here is my old shop..

Plant Land vehicle Car Tire Vehicle


Furniture Shelf Wood Shelving Table


I have decided that in my new house I will be putting the workshop in the basement. This is also where my dad once had his workshop. Sadly he got out of woodworking when he got older and the basement became a place to put junk.

Here is what I now have to work with.. These will be the before pics.

Interior design Wood Luggage and bags Flooring Building


Gas Wood City Market Retail


Before I really move any of my tools into the new shop I have to sort through all the old junk down there and decide what to keep and what to toss.. My dad saved every single screw, nail, bolt, washer and fastener you could think of..

My first step once I get the basement cleaned up and empty is to figure out the walls. I am debating of putting up some strips and covering the concrete walls with plywood so that it is easier to randomly hang tools and hooks. I also plan on painting all walls white like my last shop as it really helps with the lighting. Speaking of lighting that will be the next step. I need to get some better lighting in there and possibly some more outlets.

I will miss my old shop but I am going to make the best I can of this new one. I will try and keep this blog going so I can show my progress along the way.
It's unfortunate that your father passed, and that you're losing the garage shop you had. It looked very nicely organized. I guess it boils down to a man gotta do…

Lee
 

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I don't even know where to start..

Hey guys! I am just starting to get back into woodworking after about a two year break. A number of life events happened that just kind of put me in a funk and kept me out of the shop..

One of the bigger things that happened was the passing of my father. He was a woodworker and is one of the reasons I got into it myself. After his passing I was left with my parents house and decided to move there with my family. I had to say goodbye to my detached two stall garage workshop that I had spent the past 6 years turning into the best work shop that I could..

Here is my old shop..

Plant Land vehicle Car Tire Vehicle


Furniture Shelf Wood Shelving Table


I have decided that in my new house I will be putting the workshop in the basement. This is also where my dad once had his workshop. Sadly he got out of woodworking when he got older and the basement became a place to put junk.

Here is what I now have to work with.. These will be the before pics.

Interior design Wood Luggage and bags Flooring Building


Gas Wood City Market Retail


Before I really move any of my tools into the new shop I have to sort through all the old junk down there and decide what to keep and what to toss.. My dad saved every single screw, nail, bolt, washer and fastener you could think of..

My first step once I get the basement cleaned up and empty is to figure out the walls. I am debating of putting up some strips and covering the concrete walls with plywood so that it is easier to randomly hang tools and hooks. I also plan on painting all walls white like my last shop as it really helps with the lighting. Speaking of lighting that will be the next step. I need to get some better lighting in there and possibly some more outlets.

I will miss my old shop but I am going to make the best I can of this new one. I will try and keep this blog going so I can show my progress along the way.
Good luck Dan. I've been refurbishing my little workshop, so I know how daunting it can be trying to fit it in around everything else life throws at you, but I'm sure you'll get there. What I found really helpful was to break the big project into lots of mini projects that I could 'tick off' in a weekend.
 

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I don't even know where to start..

Hey guys! I am just starting to get back into woodworking after about a two year break. A number of life events happened that just kind of put me in a funk and kept me out of the shop..

One of the bigger things that happened was the passing of my father. He was a woodworker and is one of the reasons I got into it myself. After his passing I was left with my parents house and decided to move there with my family. I had to say goodbye to my detached two stall garage workshop that I had spent the past 6 years turning into the best work shop that I could..

Here is my old shop..

Plant Land vehicle Car Tire Vehicle


Furniture Shelf Wood Shelving Table


I have decided that in my new house I will be putting the workshop in the basement. This is also where my dad once had his workshop. Sadly he got out of woodworking when he got older and the basement became a place to put junk.

Here is what I now have to work with.. These will be the before pics.

Interior design Wood Luggage and bags Flooring Building


Gas Wood City Market Retail


Before I really move any of my tools into the new shop I have to sort through all the old junk down there and decide what to keep and what to toss.. My dad saved every single screw, nail, bolt, washer and fastener you could think of..

My first step once I get the basement cleaned up and empty is to figure out the walls. I am debating of putting up some strips and covering the concrete walls with plywood so that it is easier to randomly hang tools and hooks. I also plan on painting all walls white like my last shop as it really helps with the lighting. Speaking of lighting that will be the next step. I need to get some better lighting in there and possibly some more outlets.

I will miss my old shop but I am going to make the best I can of this new one. I will try and keep this blog going so I can show my progress along the way.
Good luck with the re-shop set up.
 

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I don't even know where to start..

Hey guys! I am just starting to get back into woodworking after about a two year break. A number of life events happened that just kind of put me in a funk and kept me out of the shop..

One of the bigger things that happened was the passing of my father. He was a woodworker and is one of the reasons I got into it myself. After his passing I was left with my parents house and decided to move there with my family. I had to say goodbye to my detached two stall garage workshop that I had spent the past 6 years turning into the best work shop that I could..

Here is my old shop..

Plant Land vehicle Car Tire Vehicle


Furniture Shelf Wood Shelving Table


I have decided that in my new house I will be putting the workshop in the basement. This is also where my dad once had his workshop. Sadly he got out of woodworking when he got older and the basement became a place to put junk.

Here is what I now have to work with.. These will be the before pics.

Interior design Wood Luggage and bags Flooring Building


Gas Wood City Market Retail


Before I really move any of my tools into the new shop I have to sort through all the old junk down there and decide what to keep and what to toss.. My dad saved every single screw, nail, bolt, washer and fastener you could think of..

My first step once I get the basement cleaned up and empty is to figure out the walls. I am debating of putting up some strips and covering the concrete walls with plywood so that it is easier to randomly hang tools and hooks. I also plan on painting all walls white like my last shop as it really helps with the lighting. Speaking of lighting that will be the next step. I need to get some better lighting in there and possibly some more outlets.

I will miss my old shop but I am going to make the best I can of this new one. I will try and keep this blog going so I can show my progress along the way.
Good luck, Dan. Will be following along to see how it turns out.

Here's an idea to make it go quicker. A bunch of us will come over to help move things in. When we leave your shop will be organized and you'll have much less stuff to worry about, because we'd smuggle some planes out with us. :)
 

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I don't even know where to start..

Hey guys! I am just starting to get back into woodworking after about a two year break. A number of life events happened that just kind of put me in a funk and kept me out of the shop..

One of the bigger things that happened was the passing of my father. He was a woodworker and is one of the reasons I got into it myself. After his passing I was left with my parents house and decided to move there with my family. I had to say goodbye to my detached two stall garage workshop that I had spent the past 6 years turning into the best work shop that I could..

Here is my old shop..

Plant Land vehicle Car Tire Vehicle


Furniture Shelf Wood Shelving Table


I have decided that in my new house I will be putting the workshop in the basement. This is also where my dad once had his workshop. Sadly he got out of woodworking when he got older and the basement became a place to put junk.

Here is what I now have to work with.. These will be the before pics.

Interior design Wood Luggage and bags Flooring Building


Gas Wood City Market Retail


Before I really move any of my tools into the new shop I have to sort through all the old junk down there and decide what to keep and what to toss.. My dad saved every single screw, nail, bolt, washer and fastener you could think of..

My first step once I get the basement cleaned up and empty is to figure out the walls. I am debating of putting up some strips and covering the concrete walls with plywood so that it is easier to randomly hang tools and hooks. I also plan on painting all walls white like my last shop as it really helps with the lighting. Speaking of lighting that will be the next step. I need to get some better lighting in there and possibly some more outlets.

I will miss my old shop but I am going to make the best I can of this new one. I will try and keep this blog going so I can show my progress along the way.
I got dibs on the MiniMax

Good luck Dan and welcome back bro.
 

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I don't even know where to start..

Hey guys! I am just starting to get back into woodworking after about a two year break. A number of life events happened that just kind of put me in a funk and kept me out of the shop..

One of the bigger things that happened was the passing of my father. He was a woodworker and is one of the reasons I got into it myself. After his passing I was left with my parents house and decided to move there with my family. I had to say goodbye to my detached two stall garage workshop that I had spent the past 6 years turning into the best work shop that I could..

Here is my old shop..

Plant Land vehicle Car Tire Vehicle


Furniture Shelf Wood Shelving Table


I have decided that in my new house I will be putting the workshop in the basement. This is also where my dad once had his workshop. Sadly he got out of woodworking when he got older and the basement became a place to put junk.

Here is what I now have to work with.. These will be the before pics.

Interior design Wood Luggage and bags Flooring Building


Gas Wood City Market Retail


Before I really move any of my tools into the new shop I have to sort through all the old junk down there and decide what to keep and what to toss.. My dad saved every single screw, nail, bolt, washer and fastener you could think of..

My first step once I get the basement cleaned up and empty is to figure out the walls. I am debating of putting up some strips and covering the concrete walls with plywood so that it is easier to randomly hang tools and hooks. I also plan on painting all walls white like my last shop as it really helps with the lighting. Speaking of lighting that will be the next step. I need to get some better lighting in there and possibly some more outlets.

I will miss my old shop but I am going to make the best I can of this new one. I will try and keep this blog going so I can show my progress along the way.
Welcome back, Dan!
trying to re-build my house and shop, too, so I can empathize with ya!
 

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I don't even know where to start..

Hey guys! I am just starting to get back into woodworking after about a two year break. A number of life events happened that just kind of put me in a funk and kept me out of the shop..

One of the bigger things that happened was the passing of my father. He was a woodworker and is one of the reasons I got into it myself. After his passing I was left with my parents house and decided to move there with my family. I had to say goodbye to my detached two stall garage workshop that I had spent the past 6 years turning into the best work shop that I could..

Here is my old shop..

Plant Land vehicle Car Tire Vehicle


Furniture Shelf Wood Shelving Table


I have decided that in my new house I will be putting the workshop in the basement. This is also where my dad once had his workshop. Sadly he got out of woodworking when he got older and the basement became a place to put junk.

Here is what I now have to work with.. These will be the before pics.

Interior design Wood Luggage and bags Flooring Building


Gas Wood City Market Retail


Before I really move any of my tools into the new shop I have to sort through all the old junk down there and decide what to keep and what to toss.. My dad saved every single screw, nail, bolt, washer and fastener you could think of..

My first step once I get the basement cleaned up and empty is to figure out the walls. I am debating of putting up some strips and covering the concrete walls with plywood so that it is easier to randomly hang tools and hooks. I also plan on painting all walls white like my last shop as it really helps with the lighting. Speaking of lighting that will be the next step. I need to get some better lighting in there and possibly some more outlets.

I will miss my old shop but I am going to make the best I can of this new one. I will try and keep this blog going so I can show my progress along the way.
Having added a floor into an existing workshop, I would suggest that you consider adding the floor before you get all kinds of tools, cabinets, etc. in place. I had a hard time moving things into one area then adding a plywood floor then moving the items onto the new floor. It seemed like whatever I needed was inaccessible.
 

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I don't even know where to start..

Hey guys! I am just starting to get back into woodworking after about a two year break. A number of life events happened that just kind of put me in a funk and kept me out of the shop..

One of the bigger things that happened was the passing of my father. He was a woodworker and is one of the reasons I got into it myself. After his passing I was left with my parents house and decided to move there with my family. I had to say goodbye to my detached two stall garage workshop that I had spent the past 6 years turning into the best work shop that I could..

Here is my old shop..





I have decided that in my new house I will be putting the workshop in the basement. This is also where my dad once had his workshop. Sadly he got out of woodworking when he got older and the basement became a place to put junk.

Here is what I now have to work with.. These will be the before pics.





Before I really move any of my tools into the new shop I have to sort through all the old junk down there and decide what to keep and what to toss.. My dad saved every single screw, nail, bolt, washer and fastener you could think of..

My first step once I get the basement cleaned up and empty is to figure out the walls. I am debating of putting up some strips and covering the concrete walls with plywood so that it is easier to randomly hang tools and hooks. I also plan on painting all walls white like my last shop as it really helps with the lighting. Speaking of lighting that will be the next step. I need to get some better lighting in there and possibly some more outlets.

I will miss my old shop but I am going to make the best I can of this new one. I will try and keep this blog going so I can show my progress along the way.
Good luck Dan. Yeah that will be a lot to get through cleaning out all that stuff, but you'll make it. It might have been stef or something else I read that painting dry-lock or similar on the basement walls makes a big difference in the humidity. I'm tempted to try that too. Hopefully that and a dehumidifier will keep that from being an issue for you.
 

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I don't even know where to start..

Hey guys! I am just starting to get back into woodworking after about a two year break. A number of life events happened that just kind of put me in a funk and kept me out of the shop..

One of the bigger things that happened was the passing of my father. He was a woodworker and is one of the reasons I got into it myself. After his passing I was left with my parents house and decided to move there with my family. I had to say goodbye to my detached two stall garage workshop that I had spent the past 6 years turning into the best work shop that I could..

Here is my old shop..

Plant Land vehicle Car Tire Vehicle


Furniture Shelf Wood Shelving Table


I have decided that in my new house I will be putting the workshop in the basement. This is also where my dad once had his workshop. Sadly he got out of woodworking when he got older and the basement became a place to put junk.

Here is what I now have to work with.. These will be the before pics.

Interior design Wood Luggage and bags Flooring Building


Gas Wood City Market Retail


Before I really move any of my tools into the new shop I have to sort through all the old junk down there and decide what to keep and what to toss.. My dad saved every single screw, nail, bolt, washer and fastener you could think of..

My first step once I get the basement cleaned up and empty is to figure out the walls. I am debating of putting up some strips and covering the concrete walls with plywood so that it is easier to randomly hang tools and hooks. I also plan on painting all walls white like my last shop as it really helps with the lighting. Speaking of lighting that will be the next step. I need to get some better lighting in there and possibly some more outlets.

I will miss my old shop but I am going to make the best I can of this new one. I will try and keep this blog going so I can show my progress along the way.
Dan,

I looked at your old shop and it looked very plane so leaving should be no problem.

What you need to do now is is to go through all yor Dads gear and decide the $ value meaning is it work keeping.
This means runs to the tip/skip bin or street clean up or what ever.
You need to have enough room to begin the rebuild.
Then
The gear which you have determined as "junk" dispose of, either sell, give away,or at a last resort throw away (Skip Bin)
The gear of value but unsure of its use store and review later, beacuse I can assure you if you sell it you will get nothing for it in relation to its new buy value later when yo discover you need it (In most cases)
Leave it stored packed up and review in 6 -12 months time, making sure the storage preserves the gear, otherwise you may as well dispose of it in the first place.

The gear you value and can use, simple use it.

Now as you have an interest in woodworking just like your Dad this means a couple of things you have inhereted some of his personality. Case example see all those planes you have collected? well is also called Karma !

So ask youself every now and then How would my Dad have done it? then add your current knowledge and go do it.

I shall be watching!
 

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I don't even know where to start..

Hey guys! I am just starting to get back into woodworking after about a two year break. A number of life events happened that just kind of put me in a funk and kept me out of the shop..

One of the bigger things that happened was the passing of my father. He was a woodworker and is one of the reasons I got into it myself. After his passing I was left with my parents house and decided to move there with my family. I had to say goodbye to my detached two stall garage workshop that I had spent the past 6 years turning into the best work shop that I could..

Here is my old shop..

Plant Land vehicle Car Tire Vehicle


Furniture Shelf Wood Shelving Table


I have decided that in my new house I will be putting the workshop in the basement. This is also where my dad once had his workshop. Sadly he got out of woodworking when he got older and the basement became a place to put junk.

Here is what I now have to work with.. These will be the before pics.

Interior design Wood Luggage and bags Flooring Building


Gas Wood City Market Retail


Before I really move any of my tools into the new shop I have to sort through all the old junk down there and decide what to keep and what to toss.. My dad saved every single screw, nail, bolt, washer and fastener you could think of..

My first step once I get the basement cleaned up and empty is to figure out the walls. I am debating of putting up some strips and covering the concrete walls with plywood so that it is easier to randomly hang tools and hooks. I also plan on painting all walls white like my last shop as it really helps with the lighting. Speaking of lighting that will be the next step. I need to get some better lighting in there and possibly some more outlets.

I will miss my old shop but I am going to make the best I can of this new one. I will try and keep this blog going so I can show my progress along the way.
My condolences Dan. Did you grow up in that house? Getting to setup shop where your pops made it happen is enviable to many here I'm sure.

Weird, I spent the evening looking at tool stowage, which of course always leads back to LJ's! Ryan linked your shop setup from his box thread's first page or so. I spent some quality time liking what you did with that place. Then to see you here this evening is a little surreal No doubt you will make it happen here too. Good luck man!
 

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#18 ·
I don't even know where to start..

Hey guys! I am just starting to get back into woodworking after about a two year break. A number of life events happened that just kind of put me in a funk and kept me out of the shop..

One of the bigger things that happened was the passing of my father. He was a woodworker and is one of the reasons I got into it myself. After his passing I was left with my parents house and decided to move there with my family. I had to say goodbye to my detached two stall garage workshop that I had spent the past 6 years turning into the best work shop that I could..

Here is my old shop..

Plant Land vehicle Car Tire Vehicle


Furniture Shelf Wood Shelving Table


I have decided that in my new house I will be putting the workshop in the basement. This is also where my dad once had his workshop. Sadly he got out of woodworking when he got older and the basement became a place to put junk.

Here is what I now have to work with.. These will be the before pics.

Interior design Wood Luggage and bags Flooring Building


Gas Wood City Market Retail


Before I really move any of my tools into the new shop I have to sort through all the old junk down there and decide what to keep and what to toss.. My dad saved every single screw, nail, bolt, washer and fastener you could think of..

My first step once I get the basement cleaned up and empty is to figure out the walls. I am debating of putting up some strips and covering the concrete walls with plywood so that it is easier to randomly hang tools and hooks. I also plan on painting all walls white like my last shop as it really helps with the lighting. Speaking of lighting that will be the next step. I need to get some better lighting in there and possibly some more outlets.

I will miss my old shop but I am going to make the best I can of this new one. I will try and keep this blog going so I can show my progress along the way.
Good luck with your new shop space.
Change is always a chance to change the things you were comfortable with.
I feel your pain, I moved in October. I currently have NO shop, live in apartment. Tools all stored somewhere ?
That is an awesome colection of hand planes on that wall in old shop.
 

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#19 ·
I don't even know where to start..

Hey guys! I am just starting to get back into woodworking after about a two year break. A number of life events happened that just kind of put me in a funk and kept me out of the shop..

One of the bigger things that happened was the passing of my father. He was a woodworker and is one of the reasons I got into it myself. After his passing I was left with my parents house and decided to move there with my family. I had to say goodbye to my detached two stall garage workshop that I had spent the past 6 years turning into the best work shop that I could..

Here is my old shop..

Plant Land vehicle Car Tire Vehicle


Furniture Shelf Wood Shelving Table


I have decided that in my new house I will be putting the workshop in the basement. This is also where my dad once had his workshop. Sadly he got out of woodworking when he got older and the basement became a place to put junk.

Here is what I now have to work with.. These will be the before pics.

Interior design Wood Luggage and bags Flooring Building


Gas Wood City Market Retail


Before I really move any of my tools into the new shop I have to sort through all the old junk down there and decide what to keep and what to toss.. My dad saved every single screw, nail, bolt, washer and fastener you could think of..

My first step once I get the basement cleaned up and empty is to figure out the walls. I am debating of putting up some strips and covering the concrete walls with plywood so that it is easier to randomly hang tools and hooks. I also plan on painting all walls white like my last shop as it really helps with the lighting. Speaking of lighting that will be the next step. I need to get some better lighting in there and possibly some more outlets.

I will miss my old shop but I am going to make the best I can of this new one. I will try and keep this blog going so I can show my progress along the way.
Sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. One step at a time Dan. I would only suggest if your basement walls are concrete, to first paint them with this product: http://www.homedepot.com/p/UGL-1-qt-White-Latex-Drylok-Waterproofer-2-Pack-209102/203887477?cm_mmc=Shopping%7cBase&gclid=CIDY3_TMzcQCFYU-aQodnWMAhg&gclsrc=aw.ds as a starting point.
 

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#20 ·
I don't even know where to start..

Hey guys! I am just starting to get back into woodworking after about a two year break. A number of life events happened that just kind of put me in a funk and kept me out of the shop..

One of the bigger things that happened was the passing of my father. He was a woodworker and is one of the reasons I got into it myself. After his passing I was left with my parents house and decided to move there with my family. I had to say goodbye to my detached two stall garage workshop that I had spent the past 6 years turning into the best work shop that I could..

Here is my old shop..

Plant Land vehicle Car Tire Vehicle


Furniture Shelf Wood Shelving Table


I have decided that in my new house I will be putting the workshop in the basement. This is also where my dad once had his workshop. Sadly he got out of woodworking when he got older and the basement became a place to put junk.

Here is what I now have to work with.. These will be the before pics.

Interior design Wood Luggage and bags Flooring Building


Gas Wood City Market Retail


Before I really move any of my tools into the new shop I have to sort through all the old junk down there and decide what to keep and what to toss.. My dad saved every single screw, nail, bolt, washer and fastener you could think of..

My first step once I get the basement cleaned up and empty is to figure out the walls. I am debating of putting up some strips and covering the concrete walls with plywood so that it is easier to randomly hang tools and hooks. I also plan on painting all walls white like my last shop as it really helps with the lighting. Speaking of lighting that will be the next step. I need to get some better lighting in there and possibly some more outlets.

I will miss my old shop but I am going to make the best I can of this new one. I will try and keep this blog going so I can show my progress along the way.
Thank you guys for the tips and advice. Means a lot.
 

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#21 ·
I don't even know where to start..

Hey guys! I am just starting to get back into woodworking after about a two year break. A number of life events happened that just kind of put me in a funk and kept me out of the shop..

One of the bigger things that happened was the passing of my father. He was a woodworker and is one of the reasons I got into it myself. After his passing I was left with my parents house and decided to move there with my family. I had to say goodbye to my detached two stall garage workshop that I had spent the past 6 years turning into the best work shop that I could..

Here is my old shop..

Plant Land vehicle Car Tire Vehicle


Furniture Shelf Wood Shelving Table


I have decided that in my new house I will be putting the workshop in the basement. This is also where my dad once had his workshop. Sadly he got out of woodworking when he got older and the basement became a place to put junk.

Here is what I now have to work with.. These will be the before pics.

Interior design Wood Luggage and bags Flooring Building


Gas Wood City Market Retail


Before I really move any of my tools into the new shop I have to sort through all the old junk down there and decide what to keep and what to toss.. My dad saved every single screw, nail, bolt, washer and fastener you could think of..

My first step once I get the basement cleaned up and empty is to figure out the walls. I am debating of putting up some strips and covering the concrete walls with plywood so that it is easier to randomly hang tools and hooks. I also plan on painting all walls white like my last shop as it really helps with the lighting. Speaking of lighting that will be the next step. I need to get some better lighting in there and possibly some more outlets.

I will miss my old shop but I am going to make the best I can of this new one. I will try and keep this blog going so I can show my progress along the way.
Good to have you back Dan.
 

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#22 ·
I don't even know where to start..

Hey guys! I am just starting to get back into woodworking after about a two year break. A number of life events happened that just kind of put me in a funk and kept me out of the shop..

One of the bigger things that happened was the passing of my father. He was a woodworker and is one of the reasons I got into it myself. After his passing I was left with my parents house and decided to move there with my family. I had to say goodbye to my detached two stall garage workshop that I had spent the past 6 years turning into the best work shop that I could..

Here is my old shop..

Plant Land vehicle Car Tire Vehicle


Furniture Shelf Wood Shelving Table


I have decided that in my new house I will be putting the workshop in the basement. This is also where my dad once had his workshop. Sadly he got out of woodworking when he got older and the basement became a place to put junk.

Here is what I now have to work with.. These will be the before pics.

Interior design Wood Luggage and bags Flooring Building


Gas Wood City Market Retail


Before I really move any of my tools into the new shop I have to sort through all the old junk down there and decide what to keep and what to toss.. My dad saved every single screw, nail, bolt, washer and fastener you could think of..

My first step once I get the basement cleaned up and empty is to figure out the walls. I am debating of putting up some strips and covering the concrete walls with plywood so that it is easier to randomly hang tools and hooks. I also plan on painting all walls white like my last shop as it really helps with the lighting. Speaking of lighting that will be the next step. I need to get some better lighting in there and possibly some more outlets.

I will miss my old shop but I am going to make the best I can of this new one. I will try and keep this blog going so I can show my progress along the way.
Glad youre getting back on your feet Dan and im sorry to hear about your pops.

Im just getting around to setting my new basement shop up and its very much a work in progress. I used 2 coats of Behr masonry paint from the Depot and so far its holding up well. It took about 4 gallons and 2 coats. When we installed the new electrical I went with a 100 amp, 20 slot panel fed from the old main. We left all the new lighting on the main panel and wired all of the receptacles to the subpanel, this way if my little guy is poking around in the shop I can throw the breaker and be sure that all the machines cannot be turned on but you wont end up in the dark.

Good luck with the set up and new chapter.
 

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#23 ·
I don't even know where to start..

Hey guys! I am just starting to get back into woodworking after about a two year break. A number of life events happened that just kind of put me in a funk and kept me out of the shop..

One of the bigger things that happened was the passing of my father. He was a woodworker and is one of the reasons I got into it myself. After his passing I was left with my parents house and decided to move there with my family. I had to say goodbye to my detached two stall garage workshop that I had spent the past 6 years turning into the best work shop that I could..

Here is my old shop..

Plant Land vehicle Car Tire Vehicle


Furniture Shelf Wood Shelving Table


I have decided that in my new house I will be putting the workshop in the basement. This is also where my dad once had his workshop. Sadly he got out of woodworking when he got older and the basement became a place to put junk.

Here is what I now have to work with.. These will be the before pics.

Interior design Wood Luggage and bags Flooring Building


Gas Wood City Market Retail


Before I really move any of my tools into the new shop I have to sort through all the old junk down there and decide what to keep and what to toss.. My dad saved every single screw, nail, bolt, washer and fastener you could think of..

My first step once I get the basement cleaned up and empty is to figure out the walls. I am debating of putting up some strips and covering the concrete walls with plywood so that it is easier to randomly hang tools and hooks. I also plan on painting all walls white like my last shop as it really helps with the lighting. Speaking of lighting that will be the next step. I need to get some better lighting in there and possibly some more outlets.

I will miss my old shop but I am going to make the best I can of this new one. I will try and keep this blog going so I can show my progress along the way.
Nice to see you Dan.
Nice to know you are in the process.
Nice to know we will see you in the new shop.
Enjoy the making, take the time needed.
Best thoughts,
Mads
 

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#24 ·
I don't even know where to start..

Hey guys! I am just starting to get back into woodworking after about a two year break. A number of life events happened that just kind of put me in a funk and kept me out of the shop..

One of the bigger things that happened was the passing of my father. He was a woodworker and is one of the reasons I got into it myself. After his passing I was left with my parents house and decided to move there with my family. I had to say goodbye to my detached two stall garage workshop that I had spent the past 6 years turning into the best work shop that I could..

Here is my old shop..

Plant Land vehicle Car Tire Vehicle


Furniture Shelf Wood Shelving Table


I have decided that in my new house I will be putting the workshop in the basement. This is also where my dad once had his workshop. Sadly he got out of woodworking when he got older and the basement became a place to put junk.

Here is what I now have to work with.. These will be the before pics.

Interior design Wood Luggage and bags Flooring Building


Gas Wood City Market Retail


Before I really move any of my tools into the new shop I have to sort through all the old junk down there and decide what to keep and what to toss.. My dad saved every single screw, nail, bolt, washer and fastener you could think of..

My first step once I get the basement cleaned up and empty is to figure out the walls. I am debating of putting up some strips and covering the concrete walls with plywood so that it is easier to randomly hang tools and hooks. I also plan on painting all walls white like my last shop as it really helps with the lighting. Speaking of lighting that will be the next step. I need to get some better lighting in there and possibly some more outlets.

I will miss my old shop but I am going to make the best I can of this new one. I will try and keep this blog going so I can show my progress along the way.
Dan, great to see you getting back into woodworking. Sorry to hear about your Dad, I bet it would make him proud to know that you will be in his old shop giving it new life and making some shavings!

Look forward to following the progress!
 

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#25 ·
Prepping the concrete walls. Could use some advice.

In my last blog it was suggested by a few people that I seal the concrete walls of the basement with DryLok. So the past couple days I have been clearing the walls. One of the back walls in the basement had plywood covering it and when I took the plywood down I found all these 2x's bolted horizontally to the wall.
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My first question for you guys would be is it okay to just paint/seal around these studs or should I take them all off the walls before I paint?

I cleared one wall of the studs and it was no easy job. I was also left with this which will bring me to my next question..

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Should these holes in the concrete be patched before I seal the walls? I am not worried about appearance as I plan on covering the walls anyway. I am just not sure if it is necessary to patch them or not for sealer to work right.

I am really hoping I can seal by painting around the studs on the wall. Tearing them all off the wall is going to be a lot of work and its going to leave me with a lot of big holes. However if the sealer is not going to work at its best by painting around them then I guess I will tear them off..

Once the walls in this back corner and sealed I plan on putting some studs back up and then covering the walls w plywood. This back corner will be the heart of my shop. It will house all my hand planes and other hand tools so I want it done right.
 

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#26 ·
Prepping the concrete walls. Could use some advice.

In my last blog it was suggested by a few people that I seal the concrete walls of the basement with DryLok. So the past couple days I have been clearing the walls. One of the back walls in the basement had plywood covering it and when I took the plywood down I found all these 2x's bolted horizontally to the wall.
Wood Floor Flooring Hardwood Wood stain


My first question for you guys would be is it okay to just paint/seal around these studs or should I take them all off the walls before I paint?

I cleared one wall of the studs and it was no easy job. I was also left with this which will bring me to my next question..

Brown Wood Rectangle Material property Tints and shades


Should these holes in the concrete be patched before I seal the walls? I am not worried about appearance as I plan on covering the walls anyway. I am just not sure if it is necessary to patch them or not for sealer to work right.

I am really hoping I can seal by painting around the studs on the wall. Tearing them all off the wall is going to be a lot of work and its going to leave me with a lot of big holes. However if the sealer is not going to work at its best by painting around them then I guess I will tear them off..

Once the walls in this back corner and sealed I plan on putting some studs back up and then covering the walls w plywood. This back corner will be the heart of my shop. It will house all my hand planes and other hand tools so I want it done right.
Do you currently experience any moisture problems down there? How about when it rains? If the answer is no…...i would return your drylock. And if you want to seal it for dust…..go get some of the cheapest paint you can. Im in the masonry biz…..if your house is properly graded…..your downspouts are properly carrying water from your house…and as long as you dont get saturated soil. You could put that money in drylok into somthing else. Look at the paint thats there. Is it flaking and peeling? If its not. I say save the money. Drylok is a band aid anyway and yes for it to work you would have to remove all 2x's and when you went to install new ones you are perferating your sealcoat anyway. I know its a lengthy one. But i would save the money.
 

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Not a big fan of concrete walls.. Time for some new drills.

I think the most frustrating part of this basement shop set up so far has been the walls. My old shop was frame construction and the walls were all plywood. That made hanging tools and cabinets no problem. There were many times that I would randomly hammer in a nail so I could quickly hang a tool.

To hang shelves and cabinets in my new shop I figured Tapcon screws were the way to go so I went out and bought a big box of them. I have never really had to drill through concrete before so I wasn't sure what I was in for. I went to hang something the other day and quickly realized my drill was not cut out for the job. Just drilling one hole into the wall felt like it took me an hour. Then when I went to drive one of the screws my drill gave up on me. It just didn't have the power to drive the Tapcon all the way in. I had to finish the screw by hand. Just getting the one screw in was way more work then I was expecting. I used this as an excuse to buy a new drill or two…

A quick run to Home Depot where I picked up a hammer drill and impact driver.. I got the Ryobi 18v Lithium set. My other drill is Ryobi so I already had the batteries.

The hammer drill worked a LOT better. It drilled through the concrete with ease. Then I drove the screw with the impact driver and that had no problem driving it in. It made using the Tapcon screws easy. I probably could have just got the hammer drill and used that to drive the screws as well but I think the impact driver will come in handy for other jobs down the road as well. I no longer fear drilling into concrete.

Here is one of the plywood panels I put up. I plan on covering this panel with french cleats to hang my different hand tools.

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#47 ·
Not a big fan of concrete walls.. Time for some new drills.

I think the most frustrating part of this basement shop set up so far has been the walls. My old shop was frame construction and the walls were all plywood. That made hanging tools and cabinets no problem. There were many times that I would randomly hammer in a nail so I could quickly hang a tool.

To hang shelves and cabinets in my new shop I figured Tapcon screws were the way to go so I went out and bought a big box of them. I have never really had to drill through concrete before so I wasn't sure what I was in for. I went to hang something the other day and quickly realized my drill was not cut out for the job. Just drilling one hole into the wall felt like it took me an hour. Then when I went to drive one of the screws my drill gave up on me. It just didn't have the power to drive the Tapcon all the way in. I had to finish the screw by hand. Just getting the one screw in was way more work then I was expecting. I used this as an excuse to buy a new drill or two…

A quick run to Home Depot where I picked up a hammer drill and impact driver.. I got the Ryobi 18v Lithium set. My other drill is Ryobi so I already had the batteries.

The hammer drill worked a LOT better. It drilled through the concrete with ease. Then I drove the screw with the impact driver and that had no problem driving it in. It made using the Tapcon screws easy. I probably could have just got the hammer drill and used that to drive the screws as well but I think the impact driver will come in handy for other jobs down the road as well. I no longer fear drilling into concrete.

Here is one of the plywood panels I put up. I plan on covering this panel with french cleats to hang my different hand tools.

Wood Fixture Floor Flooring Wood stain
Looks good, Dan. Definitely need a hammer drill in the shop from time to time! My shop has galvanized steel walls that arch to the ceiling…not very user friendly. So, just framed a 12' wall, sheathed like yours, and french cleats coming also! It's more fun to see another buddy doing the same thing. :)

I painted my ply white…not sure it's an improvement…
 

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