Comments on: James’ Man Cave – Shop Tour

By: Jim Gillette

Jim Gillette — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 22:59:50 +0000

Hi Ben
I’m updating some photos on my forum page of my all my changes since this was posted. I also took some measurements. My Woodtek it up against the wall and is 78 inches long, that leave me a space of 58 inches to the opposing wall. If you need anything else just let me know.

By: Ben

Ben — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 02:02:56 +0000

James, awesome shop! I posted a topic in the forum about a potential new 12×20′ shop and someone pointed me your way as a fine example of what one can do with a small space.

Do you mind me asking what is the dimension from the right side wall to the left edge of your tablesaw? Reason I am asking is that I have a PM2000, and I am considering a layout similar to yours with the TS against the right wall, then a small narrow walkway, then the jointer placed along the left wall. My worry is that the walkway will be too small. I have a Delta DJ20 jointer and the Powermatic saw both of which I am worried might be a few inches larger than your tools.

Thanks in advance for your helpful reply.

By: Jim Gillette

Jim Gillette — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:54:53 +0000

Thanks for the complements. Actually the saw blades are mounted on dowels that are angled up so they can’t get off very easy. Hopes it give you some good ideas and I’m always opened to suggestions.

Jim

By: John H

John H — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 17:09:07 +0000

Looks great!
It’s amazing what we small shop wood workers can do out of necessity.

My only concern is the saw blades mounted above the door.
I wouldn’t want someone to close the door too hard and end up with a blade embedded in their head.

But it looks like a very functional floor plan.
I might have to steal some ideas.

John

By: Jim Gillette

Jim Gillette — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 15:42:42 +0000

Thanks steve, with that little be more size I think you will have a nice little shop. I could always use just a little more more but don’t we always.
Jim

By: Steven Leonti

Steven Leonti — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 14:41:57 +0000

Hi Jim: Just came across this & it’s what I was looking for as far as a small shop set up! I am planning to purchase a 12′ x 24′ shed & will now be able to incorporate much of your layout design in my little shop! Thanks for posting & keep up the good work at “The Man Cave” wood shop!!!

Steve

By: Jim Gillette

Jim Gillette — Thu, 06 May 2010 06:36:55 +0000

I like the Woodtek saw, I haven’t had a ton of experience with other cabinet saws but this one does everything I have asked of it.

By: Jack Gemmer

Jack Gemmer — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 03:26:47 +0000

Very nice a lot of thinking went in to it.I have no experience woodtek. What do you think?

By: Alejandro

Alejandro — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:42:34 +0000

Muchas felicidades, me encanto tu taller, por odenado y limpio, ademas de que me diste algunas ideas de como organizar el mio. Ya que el tamaÃƒÂ±o del taller que yo tengo es muy similar al tuyo.
Saludos desde MÃƒÂ¨xico.

By: Jim

Jim — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:27:16 +0000

The bread board end were no fun for me either. I’m about 2/3 done now, starting the drawers.