Sketchup of my shop setup. - Woodworking Talk

dbhost · 10-15-2009, 12:49 PM

I have been using Sketchup to help me design my workshop layout. Thought you might be interested to see what I came up with.

johnep · 10-15-2009, 02:38 PM

Absolutely brilliant. I really must download SU.
johnep

Streamwinner · 10-15-2009, 04:17 PM

I wish that were my shop. Looks nice.

dbhost · 10-15-2009, 05:11 PM

It's coming along to that end, but I am not there yet. And please excuse the mess but this is a work in progress... And yes the Sketchup plans are just that, plans. My shop is slowly but surely migrating to that format. Anyway, this should help show folks just what Sketchup is good for...

The tool stacker is done, but on the wrong wall for now.

The drilling station is more or less done. I still need to finish up with the mobile base and dust collection though.

It is hard to tell by this pic, but the table saw, work bench, shop vac, and 20 gallon Thien cyclone are in their proper positions. The extension wing table for the saw is on, but not finished (Need to add router insert, and miter slot for router).

One of the 2 24" deep x 36" wide plastic shelving units is in place.

It's not a completely current photo, but I have the HF DC fitted with a Wynn filter, plumbed to a Thien cyclone separator in the back corner. The shop vac and 20 gallon Thien cyclone separator have been moved since this pic was taken, and this weekend should see the DC stand finished, and installed.

wfahey · 10-27-2009, 08:05 PM

I've noticed some people run the dust collection system over the ceiling, others midway up a wall and still others, like yourself, along the floor. Is there a design reason for any of this or is a personal preference and simplicity comes into play? I understand you introduce a tripping hazard on the floor but that would be my preference for the table saw and router table as I have those positioned near the garage door opening and overhead won't work there. I have a single large door and not 2 doors like you do.

Love the layout of your shop though.