Mzdadoc Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 If this works I'm adding pics for floor plan and real photos to get some of your expert guidance. Any Sketchup gurus feel free to chime in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estesbubba Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Have any larger pics of the current space for people like me who's eyes aren't getting any younger? I like to use 1024x768 on here as it works well on all devices but 800x600 will also work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mzdadoc Posted October 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 I will work on that now bubba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mzdadoc Posted October 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 1. Is my garage layout on graph paper. 2. Is from my back service door. 3. Is from my 3rd stall door. 4. Is from in front of my tablesaw to back of garage. 5. & 6. Are the corner nook where my compressor is and my 220 plug. 7. Is from my main door to the back. 8. Is from the 2 car stall side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mzdadoc Posted October 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Yes! It's a mess which is my winter project. Build a solid workbench and find a real place for everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mzdadoc Posted November 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? Bueller? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trip Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 I've never used the Grizzly shop layout app, but understand it's pretty good.: http://www.grizzly.com/workshopplanner If you google woodshop layout and go to the images tab, there are hundreds (if not thousands) of PDFs, SketchUp plans, etc. plans for basement, garage, etc shops. Good plase to find a baseline, then customize for your situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mzdadoc Posted November 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 Thanks hhh I'll have to fire up my wife's laptop. I'm on my iPad which means no flash player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mzdadoc Posted November 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 Is there a way to bring my Grizzly Shop layout here to view? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 Screenshot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 If memory serves me correctly, there's a print feature.. Print to a jpeg or pdf and go from there.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 Unfortunately, shop layout is a trial and error undertaking, and those trials and errors go on for years - if not indefinitely - as you add tools and become more familiar with your workflow. Even if someone were to take the time to make suggestions, chances are they wouldn't match your own preferences...which are all that matter in the first place. Play with the Grizzly app, find a layout that makes sense, move your tools to those spots, and get ready to start all over again. It's taken me something like seven years to settle on a layout I'm happy with, and that's after dozens and dozens of changes, large and small. I've moved every tool in the shop at once on a number of occasions. It's inevitable, but I always enjoyed the evolution, and frankly I kind of miss it. Now I'm to the point where I'm refining every nook and cranny and filling in all the few remaining leftover spaces. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 Unfortunately, shop layout is a trial and error undertaking, and those trials and errors go on for years - if not indefinitely - as you add tools and become more familiar with your workflow. Even if someone were to take the time to make suggestions, chances are they wouldn't match your own preferences...which are all that matter in the first place. Play with the Grizzly app, find a layout that makes sense, move your tools to those spots, and get ready to start all over again. It's taken me something like seven years to settle on a layout I'm happy with, and that's after dozens and dozens of changes, large and small. I've moved every tool in the shop at once on a number of occasions. It's inevitable, but I always enjoyed the evolution, and frankly I kind of miss it. Now I'm to the point where I'm refining every nook and cranny and filling in all the few remaining leftover spaces. Eric is absolutely correct! I haven't been moving stuff quite as long as Eric but, I too feel like I'm fine tuning. Just this last weekend, I made a major revamp to one entire end of my shop.. Taking out an entire work bench and cabinets, adding lights and tools, installing plugs, etc.. It is a never ending cycle so, enjoy the journey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mzdadoc Posted November 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 Here's what I created on Grizzly's site. I agree Eric with what your saying but being new I lack the experience to get a good flow going with the most room for my space. I need a starting point so I can adjust from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 Great starting point.. I would suggest adding an out feed table to your table saw which will mess with your jointer. Also, it's important to consider dust collection. Try to keep your runs as short as possible to improve the dust collection. Is the item in the upper left your bench? Where do you plan to assemble projects? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 Jointers usually make more sense to me against a wall, unless you create a cluster and have another tool back to back with it. It takes up a lot of real estate out there in the middle. A tip to consider from the start is trying to make all your surfaces the same height. That helps prevent the inevitable bumping into this or that when working with longer boards and having to move tools around. One requirement I've always had for my shop is being able to work on 8' boards at every machine without having to move anything around to do that. I've accomplished that goal with the exception of my planer...I have to open the garage door to plane anything over about 5'. Router table is the other exception...I have to wheel it out to use it for anything. But having the rest of the tools set up the way they are makes workflow very efficient, and I rarely work with 8' boards anyway. Nothing slows you down like moving machines around. It took a long time to put the puzzle together...it's like a huge, heavy game of Tetris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vyrolan Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 Eric, do you mind sharing a diagram of your layout? I realize its extremely custom to your space/tools/workflow, but it could still be interesting to see the result of such a long tweaking process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trip Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 I'm not really a mac guy, but I use an iPad in the shop -- I know Chrome is available and I'm pretty sure there's a flash plugin available. Could be wrong. Maybe a mac/ios guy can chime in... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 Eric, do you mind sharing a diagram of your layout? I realize its extremely custom to your space/tools/workflow, but it could still be interesting to see the result of such a long tweaking process. Full shop tour will be published upon completion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 Full shop tour will be published upon completion. And as a shop is never really complete.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estesbubba Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 I agree with Eric that you want to be able to work with 8' boards at every machine. I originally did my layout in Sketchup which was close but I made a few minor adjustments once the machines were in there. Here is what my layout currently looks like and I think the machine groupings make sense for DC pipe layout. I can hanle 9' long boards without moving any machines. Original layout in Sketchup Current layout after adding tools Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vyrolan Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 Full shop tour will be published upon completion. Next time I visit my bro in StL, I'll just drive around Weldon Spring asking people where to find Lakisha's Woodshop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 Just ask the first hot chick that you find in St. Charles County. They know where to find me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vyrolan Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 Just ask the first hot chick that you find in St. Charles County. They know where to find me. Talk about a needle in a haystack... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 Try the south side of 94...there's money over there. Or just hang out at White Castle on a Friday night around 2AM...you'll find some real winners heading over after the Babylon Club closes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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