On 7/18/2005 5:54 PM David Lang mumbled something about the following:
Richard wrote in message


I just moved my workshop into a separate building from my house, but
space is very limited. (About 8' X 14') I have decided to forego a
build-in workbench and use a foldable workmate.


My workshop is 16' x 8' and I have space problems too!

I have a 15' x 2' worksurface along one wall with my RAS about 4' from one
end. Under the 4' section is my router table which fits to a folding stand
(aluminium sort of step stool for decorating).

Opposite wall has 1' deep shelving all along, floor to ceiling except for
the last 4' and that's where my table saw (on castors) lives when not in
use. Can't use router table & table saw at the same time - bit awkward
sometimes.

All my power tools live in their cases on the shelving or in plastic crates
along with all the wrench's & stuff.

I have a workmate that's around 25 years old and I clamp various 'bench
tops' to that (simply screw a 2 x 4 underneath). One 'bench top' is a 4' x
2' kitchen work top used for assembly & glue up. Others are for routing,
cutting large panels etc.

Works pretty well - but you have to be very tidy!

Dave


Damn, and I'm complaining about a 16x18 work area. Guess I need to do a
better job of organizing.

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