Chuck in AZ - Shop of the Week

July 16, 2008 | Filed Under Blog, Shop of the Week 

This week’s shop comes from Chuck in Chandler, AZ. He writes:

Here are a few pics of my garage shop as it is every day. We have a three car garage and the third space is all mine and, as you can see, I use every inch. The tall rack by the jointer holds my chop saw, oscillating spindle sander, planer and scrollsaw. All are mounted on plywood bases that I just slide in and out as needed. The rack is an old bakery cooling rack from a grocery store that I repaired after finding it by a dumpster and is probably the most useful thing I have in my shop.


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13 Responses to “Chuck in AZ - Shop of the Week”

  1. ChrisH on July 16th, 2008 10:52 am

    Wow. I think I saw Jimmy Hoffa’s body in there somewhere. That’s a lot of stuff in a small space.

  2. Claude Stewart on July 16th, 2008 10:57 am

    Wow I would say It’s time to ditch the cars. Claude

  3. Craig on July 16th, 2008 12:51 pm

    Great idea with the bread racks!

    I’ve seen those behind grocery stores before and have imagined that they would be useful in a shop. I’m surprised that Rockler doesn’t sell a similar rack.

    Thanks for sharing your pics!

  4. Paul-Marcel St-Onge on July 16th, 2008 2:54 pm

    I especially liked the Jack Daniels tin. Contents work as a space heater in winter (if we ever have them here in Chandler…)

    ChrisH, Jimmy Hoffa’s body is inside the air compressor…

  5. Simon Girouard on July 16th, 2008 6:41 pm

    I like the way you put the sharpening station upside down with a hinge and flip it over when you need it.

  6. Mike on July 16th, 2008 8:40 pm

    Hey Chuck, if you’re reading this… how do you like the Rigid jointer?

  7. Chuck on July 17th, 2008 12:19 pm

    Mike,

    The Rigid jointer is the best purchase I have made so far and I use it on nearly every project. It is extremely reliable and solid with very easy adjustments and good 4″ dust collection. My woodworking went to another level when I started using it. I tested a few and came to the conclusion that you shouldn’t skimp on a jointer as I have found it invaluable in the shop.

  8. Les on July 17th, 2008 2:59 pm

    You prove the old adage: Where’s there’s a will, there’s a way.

    Nice job.

  9. Mike on July 17th, 2008 6:23 pm

    Chuck - Nice shop! My shop is very similar - right down to the magnetic trays stuck to the side of the tool box! The only thing in mine that you don’t have is a washer & dryer. I cover them with a temporary wood top to give me added table space.

    Mike

  10. Craig on July 17th, 2008 8:27 pm

    I’ve got the Rigid Jointer as well. It works well enough, but if I could do over I would have got at least a Grizzley for a couple hundred more.

    I’ve learned the hard that I should buy my second tool first! I will no doubt upgrade to an 8″ soon. $350 plus $600 equals $950, OUCH! could have had a Powermatic!!

  11. Vic on July 17th, 2008 9:01 pm

    Great way to work the space, Chuck. Craig, before you settle on an
    8″ jointer, consider the smallest planer you can get is a 12″. When I upgrade from a 6″ jointer, I’m thinking seriously about getting the new
    Grizzly 12″ http://www.grizzly.com/product.....ead/G0609X

  12. Frank on July 18th, 2008 7:04 am

    When it comes to having cars in the garage, I can only relate. My 2007 truck stays outside, but her car can’t go out there - it might be dirty. :o)

  13. Frank on July 21st, 2008 10:25 am

    How are you keeping the shop cool?

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