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Putting my house in order

david-tuckerDavid Tucker 11/26/2022 at 05:480 Comments

So I spent some time measuring out things and coming up with a more solid plan.  I have a grey shelf full of junk that I can't really get rid of.  Half the shelf contains tools and screws, but half the shelf needs to be stored somewhere.  To that end I want to extend my existing shelves so they go all the way around the garage, with about 20" of height and 24" of depth. That is big enough to fit any size box I have.  I also want to add in another cabinet by the washing machine for more storage of cleaning supplies. The original cabinets are from IKEA.  I could try to match them, or just build a simple box.

Then for my workshop itself I have this plan. On the left is my drill press.  I will probably put that on wheels and build some sort of storage onto the base.  I really don't need to use the full depth of the press.  Next comes my miter saw on its own rolling cart, then my band saw on a cart, then my cnc on a cart and finally a 2'x5' workbench with drawers and cabinets for storage.

I'm thinking of building a box for my air compressor into the miter box stand, with storage for the hoses and tools.  Maybe a place for the shop vac under the bandsaw with only minimal storage so I can keep the fence and any spare blades close to the saw (maybe a circle cutting jig).  And under my cnc I want to store my dust deputy, an air filter for the laser, as well as the large pile of accessories.  I also want to make some sort of a hood for the machine, both to contain the dust as well as for when I'm using the laser.

Anyway I need to spend some time with a tape measure and make sure all of this will work.  I also need to sort through the tools I have and see if any can be gotten rid of.

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