CWG Library Item No. 161
 
HOW TO DESIGN AND BUILD YOUR IDEAL WOODSHOP
TURN YOUR VISION OF THE PERFECT WOODSHOP INTO REALITY - THIS COMPLETE GUIDE WILL SHOW YOU HOW.
Picture your ideal woodshop... tools neatly stored and within arm's reach... plenty of space for lumber and materials... ample ventilation, lighting and electrical outlets... you'd have everything you need, exactly the way you want it. Whether your woodshop is in a garage, basement, attic or even your closet, you can make the most of your space and bring your ideal woodshop to life with the essential advice, layouts and planning tips in this comprehensive guide. From heating and tool setup to electricity and dust collection, How to Design and Build Your Ideal Woodshop covers every detail. It takes a logical approach to woodshop organization, showing you dozens of ways to achieve optimum efficiency for less time and money. You'll learn:
• How to prioritize your needs and create a realistic budget for your desired setup
• Techniques for creating open space with ideas for building mobile storage units, workstations and machinery
• Advice for overcoming unique layout issues, such as low ceilings, odd corners and accessibility
• Important guidelines for adequate dust collection, lighting, amperage, heating and insulation
• Tips for buying or building a practical work bench, with considerations for height, materials, shape and accessories
• Safety checklists for avoiding potential mistakes and injuries
• Seven examples of actual "ideal" workshops, with insights and ideas from the woodworkers who designed them
With this guide you can do it all yourself, and begin transforming the space you've got into the shop of your dreams quickly, practically and effectively.

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