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#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
While cleaning, sweeping, and carting off boatloads of sawdust and drop offs from the farthest, most unexplored areas of my workshop, I suddenly stumbled upon this vast open region.


Here is the question. How should I use this previously unknown space? You can't see it all in the photo, but those are 8' 2×4s shot into the wall. I plan to remove those. Any and all LJs are encouraged to post their suggestions. All entries (within reason) will be considered. The winning entry will be posted once I get it built or installed. As always, bbqKing.
 
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Your shop is so big already, how about a small monument dedicated to the struggles of your less fortunate brothers?

Seriously, you need some cabinet space in your shop. Build a set of uppers and lowers into that corner to give yourself a place to store small items, and create some more work surface.
 
#4 ·
I would suggest a finishing room but except for two things, first, could you vent to the outside, second could you afford to eat up that much space.

How about a sharpening area? put a couple of base cabinets in and all your sharpening tools and supplies would go there.

I'm in the same boat as Charlie, not enough space. I couldn't even imagine the luxury of finding empty space. :)

Merry Christmas!
 
#6 ·
not the best place for a finishing area. you need ventilation if you are going to be spraying and if you are not spraying a finishing area just isn't worth it. i would suggest maybe a lathe. if you don't already have one. or a hand tool corner. put down some hardwood flooring a workbench and a tool cabinet and you're good to go. then again i 'm not sure what you already have.
 
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How about a hot tub or maybe a pool table? Big screen tv and an xbox or a Wii. I'm waiting for the New Yankee Workshop or Wood Whisperer video game to come out then you can play it in the shop!
 
#14 ·
OK, I've had 12 responses. TAWW, I like the idea of a hardwood flooring area. Derek, the beer fridge is at the other end of the shop by the big screen. Karson, my wife barely lets me smoke my cigs here let alone Boston butts and pork shoulders. trifern, I have never tried the lathe thing. Maybe I should give one a shot. I'll see if anyone else responds. So far, it's hardwood floor area with kicka#$% lathe. Don't be surprised if I PM you guys for lathe info. As always,bbqKing.
 
#16 ·
Are you saying you're not going to be making any more sawdust or cutoffs any more? Just make a big bin with wheels on it, so that when it's full of all that kind of stuff, you can just roll the whole thing out to the truck and dump it in one load. You may have to build yourself a ramp out side to get it up to the truck bed. If you start turning, you'll be surprised at how quick you can make large amounts of sawdust.
 
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