SamimSeattle Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 Hi there, I'm writing from the Seattle area where I’ve been looking for a wood shop to settle into. The best I’ve found so far is a small mezzanine above a little community shop. However at this point I’ve sized out of the mezzanine and need more space. The only other gig in town seems to be an art collective which is cramped and difficult to get space in. Im considering renting a space and furnishing it with my own tools but dont have the slightest idea how to go about this. Does any one have experience renting space in a warehouse or some such? Is zoning an issue with bigger tools? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 Hey Sam, although I don’t have answer for you, I would like to welcome you to the forum and hope you return once you get set up. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 Every market is different. Talk to a real estate agent. In Calgary it's extremely difficult to find anything in light industrial that's less than about 1500 sq ft. Another option would be to look for a residential garage for rent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 Assuming this is your income, not a hobby, I would make the most of your existing setup for as ling as possible. Setting up a shop from scratch will be a significant investment. Also, consider what you will produce, as cabinet shops (the most common commercial woodwork in my area) use a very different tool set than furniture makes, like most of us here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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