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My wife and I moved recently and the place had almost zero garage storage (small garage on top of things). I have spent the last 2 months trying to get it where I want it so that I can finally start making things again.

The cabinets are all 3/4 MDF sealed and painted. Originally, the drawer boxes were too. I learned this was a mistake after 2 of them came apart under load. Switch to plywood boxes to keep cost down. The top is a layer of OSB, and layer of 3/4 MDF, and a layer of tempered hardboard; and milled 2×4 on the other side for a cheap bench (I will be adding a vise later). Lumber rack is lag screwed into the studs.


Face Frame




Drilling Station

Miter Saw Area/Lumber Storage



Workbench


Lathe/Sharpening Station


With rolling tools in place

Still in the works: A small wall cabinet for hand tools and the like above the lathe. PVC ductwork for dust collection (just got the blastgates and hood). Raised support for miter station to the right of blade (piano hinged to get it out of the way) and collapsing support to the left.

Thoughts and suggestion would be welcome.

Oh, and I can still park my car in there.

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That looks extra nice
 

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Great looking build. Love the blue and white.
I'm nearby in Melbourne.
Go Gators.
 

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Thanks all. Still a lot of work to do. It's amazing how much work I have to do to be able to do more work.

Gary, eventually, all the doors will have Gator decals on them. I thought the addition of orange would be overkill.
 

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Advice? Get rid of the car. It takes up valuable shop space!

Just kidding! (Well maybe not. Mine haven't seen the inside of my garage - I mean shop - in years!)

Very nicely done. Looks like you have a very efficient, well laid out shop. Enjoy the fruits of your labor!

Cheers!
 

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nice looking cabinets and use of space. i think my car used to fit in the garage but i'm probaly wrong.
like marty said " ROLL TIDE!!!!!"
 

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Looks great bright and lots of room
 

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Thats a great looking shop. Wish mine was that far along.
 

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Your workshop will look better than someone's kitchen!
 
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