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I custom designed and built my shop. It’s 1000 sqft.
I placed 4” pvc pipe under the slab for the dust collector
There is an dust free office in one corner for small projects. The first thing I did was to build a maple workbench that is 3×8 feet.

It is a little better organized now than in the pictures.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.


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Max

13975 posts in 1152 days


posted 867 days ago

Nice shop like the size and the large garage door for access. Looks like you built a New Yankee Workshop router table….

-- Max "Desperado", Salt Lake City, UT

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GaryK

9496 posts in 867 days


posted 867 days ago

Thanks, and yes it was based on his design. Very functional!

If anyone is interested you can check out a bunch of progress pictures at:

http://www.arealnice.com/shop

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

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WayneC

5855 posts in 976 days


posted 867 days ago

Very nice Gary. I like the bench and your clamp storage solution.

-- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov

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Karson

25274 posts in 1279 days


posted 867 days ago

Very Nice shop Gary. Welcome to LumberJocks

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

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oscorner

4572 posts in 1189 days


posted 867 days ago

It is a very nice shop! Ornamental lathe, great bench, router table, tools and gun control motto, too! LOL. Your shop almost dwarfs your house. What a great looking place. I can’t wait to see some of your projects. Thanks for all the pictures.

-- Jesus is Lord!

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Bill

2562 posts in 1040 days


posted 866 days ago

Great shop Gary. I love that work bench you made. How many Bd Ft did that take?

I also love that big table for your tablesaw. Lots of nice room all over to work.

-- Bill, Turlock California, http://www.brookswoodworks.com

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Dorje

1768 posts in 875 days


posted 865 days ago

Gary – what a nice space to work in! I’d like to know more about the construction of the bench too. Do you have any pics of the process that you could post as a blog? Thanks for letting us in!

-- Dorje (pronounced "door-jay"), Seattle, WA

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GaryK

9496 posts in 867 days


posted 865 days ago

Dorje – Sorry no construction pics.

I will add a project to give more details.

Thanks for all the comments!

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

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mot

4901 posts in 915 days


posted 864 days ago

Dream space!

-- You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation. (Plato)

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Dorje

1768 posts in 875 days


posted 864 days ago

Look forward to the project! Thanks.

edit: I see that it has posted – I’ll check it out!

-- Dorje (pronounced "door-jay"), Seattle, WA

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woodspar

705 posts in 978 days


posted 864 days ago

Gary, looks like you have a long commute to your workspace. :-) How old is that Delta X ts and would you buy it again? Ditto on the Delta jointer. Thanks.

-- John

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GaryK

9496 posts in 867 days


posted 864 days ago

Hey John,

I got that Delta X from Amazon for a total of $1,343.25 including shipping. They screwed up on their price so I ordered it on the spot. The next day it was back to $2000 plus. But that aside, I am very happy with it. The blade was so good that I haven’t even put my brand new forrest blade on it yet. It’s a big step up from my delta contractor saw. But every project I have posted so far except for the workbench and shuffleboard table were made on that contractor saw.

As for the jointer, it’s so-so. I had to shim the outfeed table, but other than that it works. I really don’t have anything to compare it to but I bet there are a lot better.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

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Thos. Angle

4015 posts in 841 days


posted 819 days ago

Nice shop, Gary.

-- Thos. Angle

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DocK16

697 posts in 965 days


posted 759 days ago

Ah yes I believe the WW bug has given you a bad case. This is a serious playground.

-- DocK, WV

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Dick, & Barb Cain

6991 posts in 1178 days


posted 660 days ago

With all of the nice comments you’ve given me, I’m taking some time to look over some of your work.

You have a terrific looking shop, & I like your workbench, & Router table.

I wish I had all of that space, but in this country I couldn’t afford to heat it.

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

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rikkor

11338 posts in 753 days


posted 660 days ago

Great toybox Gary. I like the router table, too. Workbench – to die for!

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ChicoWoodnut

894 posts in 694 days


posted 656 days ago

Gary,

Questions about your Bench.

  1. Do you like the traditional Tail vise? What prompted you to build it like that instead of a full length vice?
  2. Are you happy that you didn’t make a tool well?

I have two projects to complete and then I intend to start a workbench.

-- Scott - Chico California http://chicowoodnut.home.comcast.net

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GaryK

9496 posts in 867 days


posted 656 days ago

Scott – As far as the vise goes, there is no reason. I just liked it.

As far as the tool well goes, that I didn’t want. It would just collect tools, chips and all kinds of other junk.
With all the drawers I added I wouldn’t come close to needing one. It’s a personal choice.

Good luck with your bench.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

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Splinters

168 posts in 1061 days


posted 654 days ago

Hi Gary…Nice shop…what size is it? In the planning stages of a new shop myself and just found yours. i like the idea of having a switch at each outlet. How is that working out?

-- Splinters - Living and Loving life in the Rockies - http://www.splinterswoodworks.com/ - http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5220040

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nellie

20 posts in 758 days


posted 653 days ago

Great looking shop—especially that workbench. Beautiful work.

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mjlauro

239 posts in 640 days


posted 638 days ago

This is one nice looking shop. I love your bench! Also, really cool clamp rack and router table.

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cabinetmaker2

35 posts in 642 days


posted 637 days ago

Great shop, the router table is very nice, Id have to put that in my livingroom , but the wife might have some say there…. the work bench is to die for…..

-- Mark, Hancock Maine, rmarkham52@hotmail.com

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John's Woodshop

117 posts in 895 days


posted 637 days ago

Gary,

You have an excellent shop. Great tools too. Your bench is fantastic.

John

-- John -- Racine, WI -- Woodworking..."It's not just a Hobby, it's an Adventure"

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skozub

59 posts in 637 days


posted 636 days ago

Very nice shop. I love the way you boxed in the dust collection to help reduce noise. The bench is excellent too. You’ve got a great set up. I bet you couldn’t wait to get that all set up so you could get building. Wonderful stuff.

-Scott

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Blake

2715 posts in 753 days


posted 633 days ago

NICE shop, Gary. Well equipped and organized. That router table is great.

-- Check out my new website! http://www.blakeweberwoodworking.com

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Garyswood

50 posts in 599 days


posted 598 days ago

Oh the dream shop. 1000 sqft? if only I had that kind of space…and the time to spend in it. I cant imagine having that kind of room to move around in and actually having machines in a relatively stationary location.
As with all of your projects…beautiful. Well planned and beautifully executed. Curious….is that bridgeport mill hiding behind the drill press?

-- Gary, Matthews NC

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againstthegrain

72 posts in 631 days


posted 598 days ago

Very nice buddy. I would love to know more about the router table. Do you have plans? Could you shoot me a message? Thanks and many blessings!

-- Anchul - Warrensburg, MO: As a Pastor, I am just trying to get closer to Jesus. He was a woodworker too.

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GaryK

9496 posts in 867 days


posted 598 days ago

Garyswood – No, not a bridgeport, but a small tabletop mill. Behind the planer is a 6” Atlas lathe.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

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Paul D

2125 posts in 627 days


posted 598 days ago

Nice shop Gary. Also like the workbench you built. Good stuff!

-- Paul D, Atlanta GA

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HallTree

2040 posts in 646 days


posted 598 days ago

Nice, I like it. Gives me an idea of what goes on in your shop when I see your projects. Where is the first-aid-kit and fire extinguisher?

-- Ron in Osseo, Minnesota

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Grumpy

14852 posts in 730 days


posted 598 days ago

Great looking shop Gary. It looks like it gets a fair bit of use as well. Thanks for sharing.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

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johnt

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posted 592 days ago

Great shop there Gary, I’m about 3/4 way through building mine in a large double car garage. Now our vehicles stay outside year round and naturally I’m ok with that. JohnT

-- jft

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ShipWreck

40 posts in 631 days


posted 585 days ago

Nice shop Gary. The extension on your table saw is almost 1/2 of my entire shop, Nice idea to run the PVC into the slab.

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Scott Bryan

20080 posts in 700 days


posted 579 days ago

Hi Gary,

I don’t know how your shop post slipped past me but I am glad it came up on my list. You have some nice tools in there to play with. The one thing I didn’t see was lumber storage. Where do you keep it?

In the first picture to the right of the bench there appears to be another room. Do you use this as part of your shop?

Thanks for the shop tour, Gary. I would enjoy working in a set up like this.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

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GaryK

9496 posts in 867 days


posted 579 days ago

Scott – I keep the lumber in the corner just to the left of the large door.

That room is my “Clean Room” and office for doing small projects.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

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bobdurnell

196 posts in 776 days


posted 579 days ago

GaryK, looks like you’ve got one of those dream shops. Ya know didicated building, two doors maybe more, 1000 sq ft, nice tool layout, and one killer workbench. Yes, I like it alot.

-- bobdurnell, Santa Ana California.

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jeanmarc

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posted 557 days ago

Nice shop Gary

-- jeanmarc manosque france

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Justin R. Miller

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posted 516 days ago

Looks great Gary; that bench is so nice it looks pre-fab!

-- Scouts Out Front!

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Beginningwoodworker

3857 posts in 551 days


posted 505 days ago

Thats a nice looking shop, Gary.

-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker

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Woodwrecker

469 posts in 454 days


posted 229 days ago

Looking at your work, you get every last lick out of that shop.
Your craftsmanship is an inspiration.

-- Eric

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Loucarb

901 posts in 324 days


posted 229 days ago

Gary that is a great shop. I like that work bench too. I kind of got mind buttoned up just before winter and it just keeps evolving as I get use to the space (not near as much space as yours). I enjoyed the tour of the shop. Thanks for sharing

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Mike

140 posts in 261 days


posted 28 days ago

Wow. I like it.

-- Mike, VT

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