I am seeing some issues with my shop layout / fixture design and implementation that I need to fix, just don't have the time or budget to do so now...
#1. My wall hanging tool cabinet is starting to sag. I notice it because it is mounted immediately above a wall socket, and it is now flexing the face plate on that socket. Need to tear it down and fix whatever the issue is...
#2. My rolling clamp cart is great! Okay except for the pipe clamps. They are just too stinking long. I need to figure out something else to do with them.
#3. My sheet goods storage is abysmal. I am just leaning sheet goods against the wall. No good.
#4. The only part of my workbench I like is the laminated 2 layer 3/4" plywood top. Good sturdy, and stable. The base I made from Cedar because, well I had it. Big mistake. I really want to build a new bench, nice cabinet base with a butcher block laminated 2x top.
#5. Tool selection. I like my drill press, and I despise my drill press. I REALLY want a Ryobi DPL121 I believe was the model #, The 5 speed 12" with the good long quill travel, but they stopped making those and I missed the clearance like an idiot. The closest thing that I can come to that is technically benchtop with that good of a quill travel is that silly Harbor Freight so called benchtop DP that is more like 3/4 size floor model.. Or a benchtop for Andre the Giant...
#6. Back to tool selection. Assuming I could grab a suitable benchtop DP, or have my floor model abbreviated to the right height and stay working.... I feel I would benefit a LOT from taking my tool stacker down, and building flip top tool stands...
-a. One tool stand for the non existent benchtop DP, and one for the HF mortiser.
-b. One tool stand for the bench top jointer, and planer.
-c. One tool stand for the Ridgid Sander, and scroll saw.
#7. Keeping the base for the sharpening station, build legs under it to hold it up full time, and house my turning and sharpening accessories.
#8. Table saw / workstation. LOTS of wasted space there, Would love to reclaim it with a proper storage cabinet / worksation integrating the BT3100. However, this goes back to tool selection. While I hate certain legal actions the inventor has done, I really like the tech and quality of the SawStop table saw.. After having the wide rail kit on my BT3100, and kind of fleshing out what I like, and don't like. I am leaning toward the Contractor Saw with 36" Pro T-Glide Fence System. Not ultra fancy, but ultra serviceable... Of course if budget wasn't quite the issue reality says it is, I would go with a similar sized 3HP Professional Cabinet Saw... Maybe I'll get lucky and find one used...
#9. Dust collection. I like my HF 2HP DC, but it doesn't really support 6" ductwork. I know of an impeller that fits the HF well, and hugely improves the airflow, and doesn't clobber it electrically. I'd like to up size my impeller and fit my system for all 6" ducting, split closer to the machines for whatever actual port size I really need at the machine...
So what shop setup / equipping mistakes have you found / made that you would like to redo..
#1. My wall hanging tool cabinet is starting to sag. I notice it because it is mounted immediately above a wall socket, and it is now flexing the face plate on that socket. Need to tear it down and fix whatever the issue is...
#2. My rolling clamp cart is great! Okay except for the pipe clamps. They are just too stinking long. I need to figure out something else to do with them.
#3. My sheet goods storage is abysmal. I am just leaning sheet goods against the wall. No good.
#4. The only part of my workbench I like is the laminated 2 layer 3/4" plywood top. Good sturdy, and stable. The base I made from Cedar because, well I had it. Big mistake. I really want to build a new bench, nice cabinet base with a butcher block laminated 2x top.
#5. Tool selection. I like my drill press, and I despise my drill press. I REALLY want a Ryobi DPL121 I believe was the model #, The 5 speed 12" with the good long quill travel, but they stopped making those and I missed the clearance like an idiot. The closest thing that I can come to that is technically benchtop with that good of a quill travel is that silly Harbor Freight so called benchtop DP that is more like 3/4 size floor model.. Or a benchtop for Andre the Giant...
#6. Back to tool selection. Assuming I could grab a suitable benchtop DP, or have my floor model abbreviated to the right height and stay working.... I feel I would benefit a LOT from taking my tool stacker down, and building flip top tool stands...
-a. One tool stand for the non existent benchtop DP, and one for the HF mortiser.
-b. One tool stand for the bench top jointer, and planer.
-c. One tool stand for the Ridgid Sander, and scroll saw.
#7. Keeping the base for the sharpening station, build legs under it to hold it up full time, and house my turning and sharpening accessories.
#8. Table saw / workstation. LOTS of wasted space there, Would love to reclaim it with a proper storage cabinet / worksation integrating the BT3100. However, this goes back to tool selection. While I hate certain legal actions the inventor has done, I really like the tech and quality of the SawStop table saw.. After having the wide rail kit on my BT3100, and kind of fleshing out what I like, and don't like. I am leaning toward the Contractor Saw with 36" Pro T-Glide Fence System. Not ultra fancy, but ultra serviceable... Of course if budget wasn't quite the issue reality says it is, I would go with a similar sized 3HP Professional Cabinet Saw... Maybe I'll get lucky and find one used...
#9. Dust collection. I like my HF 2HP DC, but it doesn't really support 6" ductwork. I know of an impeller that fits the HF well, and hugely improves the airflow, and doesn't clobber it electrically. I'd like to up size my impeller and fit my system for all 6" ducting, split closer to the machines for whatever actual port size I really need at the machine...
So what shop setup / equipping mistakes have you found / made that you would like to redo..
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