It
turns out that even with a small space (as small as 8’X8’ square
feet); you can still set-up up a complete, fully functional workshop.
And
you don’t have to worry about not having a lot of money; at
Ultimate Small Shop.com,
expert woodworker Ralph Chapman gives you a complete guide to setting
up a small, but complete workshop for under $1,000.
No
Space, No Funds No Tools?
Workshop
space and tool selection are among the most common problems beginner
wood-workers face. Many beginner woodworkers do not know how much
funds they need to set up a shop, how much space is enough, how to
shop for quality goods even with limited funds, among other things.
In a complete guide to building small workshops, Ultimate Small Shop
addresses these issues and more.
What’s
This All About and Who Is It For?
As
a woodworker, you need a shop and a place to keep your lumber and
other tools. Setting up a workshop may sound expensive, and many
woodworkers think they need a larger space. The truth is, this isn’t
always true. With just $1,000 and a space as small as 8’X8’
square feet, you can build a functional workshop.
When
I first started, my shop is a small walk in closet in an city
apartment - so I completely understand where Ralph is coming from.
You just need to know how to maximize your space and select the right
tools for the job. Ralph takes you step by step through the entire
process of setting this up.
Ralph's
website, UltimateSmallShop is dedicated to showing woodworkers how to
build small complete workshops on a budget. The website offers you
comprehensive guides covering all the factors that you need to
consider in order to set up a proper workshop, from the most basic to
the most critical.
The site also provides critical insights for tool selection including
where to buy them at the lowest cost
So
if you are a woodworker wondering: How much money will I need to set
up my workshop? Is this space too small for a fully functional
workshop? How do I get quality tools, and what’s the bare minimum
woodworking tools will I need? What are the most important factors to
consider when setting up a woodworking workshop? Then Ultimate Small
Shop was created for you.
It
is also important to note that while the website was basically meant
to help beginners who are setting up shop for the first time, its
insights are also very helpful even to more experienced woodworkers
who already have a shop.
It
contains many tips on workspace optimization, improving efficiency
with tool selection and machine placements.
Why
You Should Really Check Out Ultimate Small Shop
Setting
up a woodworking workshop shouldn’t very difficult, but without
knowing how to, what you need to do and what you shouldn’t do, it
may end up being more expensive than you thought. For instance, when
it comes buying tools, many beginner woodworkers just don’t know
what to get. They end up buying poor quality tools or tools they
actually don’t need.
And
talking about tools, it turns out those online shops (like Amazon,
Lowes, Home Depot) that promise “best prices” aren’t the best
places to shop for quality woodworking tools at reasonable prices.
Ultimate Small Shop gives you a list of the best and most important
tools to get and where to buy them from at discounted prices.
What’s
more, if you are wondering whether or not that small space will be
enough for your workshop, Ralph's guide has complete floor-plans for
creating workshop layouts in small spaces.
What
You Can Expect To Find In The Guide:
The
guide will give you insights on 6 modules:
- Tool Selection
-
How to determine exactly which tools you need for your woodworking
hobby before you start buying… so you’ll never blow your
hard-earned cash on a tool that just ends up sitting in a box unused.
-
Hand-tool only shopping list if your budget is under $500 (or if you
just want to use hand-tools only)… and direct links to buy them
for the best price. (pg 41)
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Power tool and hand-tool shopping list if your budget is under
$1,000… and direct links to buy them for the best price. (pg 42)
- Space Selection
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All of the possible types of home workshop spaces… and the pros and
cons of each
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Get ideas and layouts for all sizes of workshops, from the large to
tiny including setting up a woodworking shop in your garage,
basement, attics, home spaces, apartment corners
-
The one place that is perfect for a small workshop... but from what
I’ve seen… very few ever consider it
- Shop Layouts
-
How to plan and design your workshop to fit nicely in whatever space
you have available… without sacrificing tools and machines you
really need.
-
Perfect shop layouts for spaces that are 10’ x 10’ and under
-
What I call the “doorway trick” … using this technique along
with a smart layout can make a small space work like a larger one!
(pg 29)
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You’ll get detailed floor plans and space-saving layout
recommendations for your workshop. It includes machine placement and
dividing your work space effectively for different woodworking tasks
Electricity,
Lighting and Sound Proofing
-
You’ll learn the ins and outs of lighting and electricity for your
workshop, including cost and layout
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The cheap circuit type that can power almost anything... without ever
risking a blown breaker. (pg 89)
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How to lower all sound that escapes from your workshop by as much as
70% for under $500..
- Heating, Cooling, Ventilation & Dust
-
The $3 trick that ensures you have clean air even without
inside-to-outside ventilation (which can make your workspace either
hot or cold). This trick might even be healthier than having fans in
your windows. (pg 111)
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The EXACT model of shop vac that is the best performer for its
price... a great value!
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Why “cheap” heaters are not the way to go if you want to save
money. And what to do instead.
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The best types of heaters for shops that are well insulated and those
that are not well insulted.
- Workshop Safety & More
The
one type of shop fire that gives you a 50/50 chance of losing your
home. Learn about it on pg 121
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Two tricks to avoid tripping over cables.
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90% of workshop fires can be prevented by doing this one post-work
habit which you'll discover on page 91
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The 10 item checklist for shop safety.
If
you are looking to build a workshop on a budget but don’t know
where to begin, visit ultimatesmallshop.com and find out how you will
set up your ultimate small workshop today.
