No matter what your level of involvement in woodworking, you will want to have a well organized workshop to complete your projects to the best of your abilities, without having to worry about anything else but the task at hand.

4. Router Bit Shelf

5. Running water or eyewash station: While power tools should not be used around water, having running water or an eye washing station available in areas where chemicals are used is a good idea.

Choosing the appropriate system is similar to choosing the right dust collector. You’ll need to consider the dimensions of your shop and pick a unit that’s up to the task. To be effective, an air filtration device should be rated to cycle through the entire volume of air in your shop 6 to 8 times per hour.

Toys for the kids or grand kids are fun to make too. There are tons of plans on the internet that you can check out with the proper steps to make them. The instructions will offer options for both painting or leaving them as raw wood. Either way, the child who plays with them will be happy as a lark to have the new toy.

By far, the largest volume of debris created in most wood shops falls under the large-particle dust, chips and shavings category. Most of the mountain of “dust” that collects under your table saw and behind your router table is actually composed of chips, shavings and dust particles that are too large and heavy to stay airborne for long. A dust collector is simply the only too capable of handling this large volume of debris.

I hope I have given you some helpful ideas to incorporate into your woodshop so future woodworking projects go easier and end on a good note.

If you’re sharing a workshop with others, you’ll want to make sure that everyone tries their best to keep things neat and organized, for themselves and for everyone else using the workshop.

Dealing with Fine Wood Dust

Every workshop, no matter how safe and well designed, must be properly equipped with safety equipment, just in case an emergency should happen. A main power switch, clearly marked and within easy reach is an important feature, should you need to cut the power to your machinery.