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Description of  Workbenches & Simple Shop Storage Solutions: Easy-to-Build Projects to Get the Most from Your Shop

You can build a project in just about any space indoors or out. What defines the space as a workshop is the furniture that occupies it. Sure the power tools can be a giveaway. But Im talking about the worksurfaces, tool storage, and task-specific solutions that make the shop a pleasure to work in. The focus of this book is to highlight several projects in each category that you can build yourself to outfit (or upgrade) your woodworking shop. The starting point is making a home base the workbench. Its the place youll probably spend the most time at in your shop. It should be large, flat, and able to grip a workpiece for safe, accurate work. A general-purpose bench works well, but the benches in this section are tailored to different kinds of work and workspaces. Tool storage is up next. And variety is the name of the game. This section features wall-hung cabinets, clever carts, and even a classic toolbox to take your gear outside the shop. The final section deals with creating distinct work areas in your shop as well as space-saving storage ideas. Lumber, clamps, and sharpening gear can easily turn into a cluttered mess. The projects shown here will tame the piles and create a space that youre excited to be in. The best part of this book is how it allows you to mix and match solutions to create a custom workshop where you can build projects and enjoy the time spent there. Happy building.