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Workspace setup ideas

Workspace Ideas 

Setting up a workspace 

 To set up a workspace 

What’s needed to set up a workspace : 

Work table or bench

Wood storage

Dust control 

Tool storage 

And more 

Some ideas and tips

  • Choosing a workbench
  • Wood storage options and ideas
  • Tool storage ideas
  • Ideas for dust control
  • Working in smal spaces
Wood storage and dust control idea
Work table
Sawhorses

Wood Info and ideas

Wood info

Common Wood Types

Common Wood types sold at home stores 

Pine – light color, knotted, softer wood

Oak – harder wood, medium color, 

Walnut – dark harder wood, 

Redwood – darker color, medium density  

Plywood – layered boards, straighter wood 

Common wood types used in furniture

Wood storage in a plastic bin

2 – Wood storage

As wood dries it can warp and bend 

Things you can do to prevent warping: 

buy dry boards 

Check for bent boards before buying

Keep wood in final place 

More to come at the website Wood pge 

PDF Download 

Wood PDF Guide – Free 

Wood guide poster – $15