Workshop Design

[Crusher]

I'm considering tearing out the cabinets (in my way) and rebuilding my workshop in a better configuration. I don't really know what I want yet. I have a room with really nice storage shelves at one end and I want to rebuild my workbench at the other end or rebuild it along the side like it is now.
Any suggestions on where I might look for some design inspiration? Any of you want to post a picture of your work area? I need a little help figuring out a better design than I have now. My space is about a 7' x 10' space to work with if you don't count the shelf area.

Crusher

 

[Crusher]

Here is another way to look at it. If you had 10' of wall space and you wanted to be able to hang your guns and some tools, and you wanted a little storage space there, what would that look like? Still thinking.

Crusher

 

[intenseaty22]

Saw this a couple days ago at Home Depot. I have always been a Fan of Milwaukee. This unit was really well made. I’m thinking about getting it and building a wall space around it. If needed, it can be pulled out and then back in place. 

Always depending on budget, etc.

 

[guod123]

A nice trick you might want to consider is a collapsible shelf. Put a ledger strip o your wall the same thickness of your shelf, then surface mount cheap door hinges. The shelf will swing up or down. Collapsable legs, a ledger aganist a side wall, garbage cans are all ideas for support. Small bench top machines can be stored and used when needed.

 

[whitefox545]

My basement work area I have a work area with bench top and drawers along the wall and another one in the middle (island) bench with storage under it , makes for easy work on something from both sides with out moving it like in a gun vice. Just a thought! J.L.

 

[eeler1]

Well, kinda depends on what you do in your shop and what tools you use regularly. Plus gotta consider storage of parts or other supplies. But, I find that good lighting and lots of convenient electrical outlets are really important.

You’ll never have enough flat spaces so have to be diligent in putting stuff away. I haven’t been able to get my shop area perfect, but continue to make little improvements over time. I even got wired for cable so I can chack the news or games. Gotta like your space or you won’t really be happy there.

 

[fpgt72]

"intenseaty22"Saw this a couple days ago at Home Depot. I have always been a Fan of Milwaukee. This unit was really well made. I’m thinking about getting it and building a wall space around it. If needed, it can be pulled out and then back in place. 

Always depending on budget, etc.

I have that unit.

If you have not seen it I can tell you it is a bit higher then a "normal" work bench.

I do like it and it has all my powder, bullets, most of the tools, some manuals, some hand guns, all my mags in it. It is really very nice, but it is big. If you are interested I will snap a few pics when I get home.

My area is not finished, it was not when this pic was taken.....I have several items from Sams Club and am VERY happy with them....everything screws into captive nuts, and it is built very well.

 

[intenseaty22]

Yeah, I saw it in person at the Home Depot. I will gauge it’s height better next time I go in. Just looked rock solid. 

 

[fpgt72]

"intenseaty22"Yeah, I saw it in person at the Home Depot. I will gauge it’s height better next time I go in. Just looked rock solid.

It really is...even on wheels it is a tank. I have my press on it and wondered how well it would stay put....it stays put. I most reload rifle so you are putting a little oomph in there from time to time.

If the house got eaten by a tornado or something I would buy another.

 

[Crusher]

Thanks for the input guys. I'm considering replacing the workbench itself and this looks like a likely candidate. I'll post some pictures when I finish.

Crusher

 

[sololucky]

 

[sololucky]

The space here is bigger than what you are werking with but the concept is the same. Ledger board across the back of the bench for support and legs across the front. Simple and cheap yet effective. Best use of materials I could come up with.

 

[JohnL57]

Nice shop, Sololucky!
You have room for an indoor range......
 

 

[fpgt72]

You might also look at this stuff....I got some stuff of theirs as well....much cheaper (cost wise) over the stuff at HD or lowes, They are VERY well built, heavy good steel, I am really amazed at the quality of them....good stuff.

I got some tall cabinets that stuffs go in, as well as two benches, the long one that one of their rolling tool carts goes under and the one that has the peg board and is lighted.

I could not be more happy with them.

I will send up some more pics....the bottom drawers are very deep, great for tall stuff, and that long drawer that goes all the way across is also nice. The ones right under the table are tall enough to store some pretty tall things.....I am still not sure this is how I will leave it....still toying with it.

Second to the bottom is that other bench with the light....the gun that is on it is a trapdoor, so pretty long to give you an idea on the size of the table....this table is where I do all my cleaning, and repairs, the red bench is really just reloading, but I have done some other work on it.....

The other nice thing is that red bench being taller is you really don't need to lean over much...it is a very nice height....I was not sure when I bought it, but it is working out very well.

 

[fpgt72]

Krud forgot the link

https://www.sevilleclassics.com/lighted_workcenter?pid=371

 

[Crusher]

I have a set of seville classics in the garage. Very well made and I love the way they look. The cabinets are nice too. The drawers slide well and I'd love to have another one of these. however I think it won't fit in the workshop without making the space just as crowded as it is now.
Still looking. It has been COLD and makes working in the garage workshop a lot less comfortable. 

Crusher
I have pictures somewhere but can't locate them. Here is the set I have. I have the workbench, 3 upper cabinets and 2 of the 2 door floor cabinets. Tons of room. Just won't fit in the workshop.
https://www.sevilleclassics.com/12_drawer_rolling_workbench_ultra_hd?pid=356