BobsShed

I recently built a 14x20 workshop and would like some information on laying out a floor plan. Thanks

BHOFM

Need more info,, It all depends on what you are
going to do.???

Building bird houses, you have too much room,
building boats, not near enough.

LarrySch

Try here: http://www.grizzly.com/workshopplanner.aspx and go to the left side and click on dream shop. You can do a layout of your shop to the size that you built -with all the tools that you have.

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Larry

" have you hugged your pet today"

steve mackay

BFOHM hit it on the head. Identify what you'll use most first. Then apply the basic design rule we all learned in High School drafting for kitchens. The triangle between sink/counter, fridge and stove. Mine is bench, TS, sander. Forget the door. You should'nt need it.

Kenbo

No matter what advice anyone gives you, you'll end up changing it 500,000 times before you find a layout that works for you. Next thing you know, you purchase a new tool and have to start all over again. Don't forget to allow plenty of room for the dog. The Grizzly model takes up an exceptional amount of room apparently.
Ken

42Hickorysouth

I'm setting up my shop as well, let me know if you find any good tips. :-)

red

Try this. I have not used it yet but it looks pretty cool! Red

http://www.grizzly.com/workshopplanner.aspx

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firehawkmph

Save yourself a little trouble and put wheels on all your larger power equipment. Makes it easier to change your mind. Some tools work much better in the middle of the shop, then you can slide them back against the wall when you are done.
Mike Hawkins

bradnailer

If you look at the photos in my gallery, you will see what worked for me. I built small cabinets on rollers for my main tools. Each cabinet has drawers on the inside that provide a ton of storage. If I need to use my planer for example, I can roll it out into the middle of the shop where I have plenty of space. When it is not in use, it rolls against the wall and out of the way. I use my dust collector for my table saw and mitre saw and my shop vac for everything else.

smitty1967

Bob: definately do the Grizzly planner....even if you never plan of buying a Grizzly tool. It is a super-simple drag and drop planner that will have you trying, moving, retrying and problem-solving without all the sweat and hard work. I strongly recommend it. It helped me see my ideas work or not work, aided in my construction and building design (electrical, dust collector, etc) and was indespensible as would print a plan from the page every time I needed on to sketch something on.

regards,
smitty