| Workshop Tour, Part 4 -- Shop Extras |
From "Wood Works"
episode WWK-413 |
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Final Tips for Setting Up Your Own Shop - Plan for plenty of storage;
- Leave enough room around your table saw to handle large pieces of stock;
- Consider buying older, well-made used equipment.
Besides the obvious need for ample amounts of electrical power and sufficient numbers of outlets, here are some other suggestions for designing your workshop. - Make sure there is good ventilation. This is especially important when working with stains, finishes, solvents, spray-paints, and other substances that may produce toxic fumes.
- Be sure to have ample and sufficient overhead lighting.
- Incorporate an air-compressor system with pipes and hose connectors (figure A) strategically placed around the shop.
- It's a good idea to install a dust-collection system that connects to your stationary tools. In David's shop, this consists of a network of 4-inch rigid plastic pipe that connects to each of the stationary power tools (figure B).
- Gate-valves (figure C) allow for the control of suction in the dust-collection system.
- A 6-inch grounded metal pipe sends wood-chips and sawdust to a metal cyclone located outside the shop (figure D).
Regardless of the size of your shop, David recommends purchasing the best quality tools that you can afford. But keep in mind that it's the skill of the craftsman using the tools that will determine the look and style of the finished woodworking projects. Sponsored Resource
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