A couple random thoughts. 1. Some of your racks are set up for what you have today and may not allow for what you will have tomorrow. 2. If you can’t see it you don’t have it. Will you remember what you have in each of the tubes? I wonder if a couple rain gutters would work. You can look in the top and have a good idea of what you have.
What I have today is pretty representative of what I'll have in the future. I've been in this shop for around 7-8 years, so this is what I've accumulated. As for the tubes up top, it's hard to see in the video, but I can EASILY see what's in them from the ground. The wide angle makes it look much higher up, but I can ALMOST reach into them from the ground.
Thank you for sharing your solution. I understand that it's not perfect but you can see what you got and it is done! I'd like to share my strategy for storing scraps. I store by size, broken down to: full sticks/sheets, less than four foot, less than two foot, and a bucket of bits less than one foot. This allows me to easily see every piece I have. To prevent me from keeping every scrap, I keep the locations small and don't let them overflow. This has actually resulted in me running out of scrap because I now know what I have.
13:04 Yes, the impeller is heavy, etc. and you may not want to raise the unit, but the filter outlet can be rotated in relation to the cyclone in 45 degree increments. Think about where else the filter can hang.
next to the bins on the outside of the storage unit, maybe build a folding ladder that sits flat against the wall but swivel/folds out to cover the opening giving access to the top.
I did consider that. Just little fold down steps could work. I do have 2 small step-stools around though, a lot of stuff needs one to reach, so it's not a BIG deal right now.
I think the 4” pivoting pipes are a cool idea and definitely a good use of space, but having enclosed storage like that, with only an end of the stock visible, might get annoying to use. Just my hypothesis lol… The little brackets that go on the top of the boards are an excellent design, and I love the shelving rack with 3D printed brackets for the bins!
I got a good laugh at the end when you said "I wish I had better access to those pipes up top" while standing next to basically a wooden ladder with the rungs covered in pipe offcuts.
for leaners build a low height frame on the floor this contains the bottom ends from sliding out, could also be a thin grid, but not usually needed. If you have stairs, you can open the toe plate area.... then ass horizontal platforms in each... it automagically organizes by length and uses wasted space.
Hi, if you rotate your dust collector 90° clockwise, you can lift it up and maximize the available space. However, this would require reworking the tubing, which will incur some additional costs.
I’m only halfway through the video so maybe you’ve done it already, but you should put a ruler or something on the wall behind the storage for your scrap. That way you can get a rough estimate of how long the scrap pieces are by just pushing them flat against the wall.
"This is certainly one of them" - Heard..... For what it's worth, I'm currently reorganizing my workshop too, so while I know you might think this kinda video is pedestrian, but to be honest it's nice to have someone suffer with me through a shop reorg. as for the pivot storage on the 2x4s: I like it! If there were about 6 more inches of room I would've slug them on the inside of those 2x4s, but it looks like there just isn't enough room, so the hanging pivot is a good solution. Still, I wonder if those mini-racks on the top could be mounted on the **inside** and kinda cantilevered, that way they don't mess with the swinging pipe, and in so doing you could probably fit another rung of that 2x4 ladder to hang another pipe from. It looks like that wouldn't eat up too much room inside the booth. (forgive me, it's really hard to explain through text. I wish I could post an image)
It’s a good idea until it’s not… that’s when you get the next good idea. Just a thought. How about a floor to ceiling Lazy Susan with a motor and remote control? ❤😮 I do think it looks much better and seems functional.
For your swinging PVC tube storage; why don't you cut the tube in half and make a semicircle tray out of it. That way you don't have to bend down and peer in the end to see what you have stored in it.
IMO I'd just go for more mini-racks instead of the tubes but your visibility / accessibility might be better than the camera view. If you space the mini-racks at the same width as the inside of the bins, then you know that when it stops fitting in the mini-rack, it will fit in the bin.
the horizontal racks(?) i feel is a gonna be annoying in the future, you made a storage fork(?) at just the right size for the size and amount of offcut you have which will obviously change in the future. I feel like the design is too spesific for offcut, if you have a slightly shorter pvc pipe, it'll fall off, if it's slightly longer it'll intrude its neighbor, if you happen to make one too many, it'll fall off
It looks like you have a lot of tools and there are tools for a lot of money. Is your workshop just for hobby or do you also use it in a professional context?
After watching the rest, I'm guessing your garage is pretty dry? I'd be slightly concerned about wood absorbing some moisture from the concrete over time.
A couple random thoughts. 1. Some of your racks are set up for what you have today and may not allow for what you will have tomorrow. 2. If you can’t see it you don’t have it. Will you remember what you have in each of the tubes? I wonder if a couple rain gutters would work. You can look in the top and have a good idea of what you have.
What I have today is pretty representative of what I'll have in the future. I've been in this shop for around 7-8 years, so this is what I've accumulated. As for the tubes up top, it's hard to see in the video, but I can EASILY see what's in them from the ground. The wide angle makes it look much higher up, but I can ALMOST reach into them from the ground.
I love seeing other people's organization ideas. This was great! I like the flip out tubes!
People DO seem to like those. I am still not convinced.
I like your horizontal storage solution, it’s elegant and functional. 👌
Totally here for shop organization!
I ALWAYS watch shop organization videos.
Thank you for sharing your solution. I understand that it's not perfect but you can see what you got and it is done!
I'd like to share my strategy for storing scraps. I store by size, broken down to: full sticks/sheets, less than four foot, less than two foot, and a bucket of bits less than one foot. This allows me to easily see every piece I have. To prevent me from keeping every scrap, I keep the locations small and don't let them overflow. This has actually resulted in me running out of scrap because I now know what I have.
13:04 Yes, the impeller is heavy, etc. and you may not want to raise the unit, but the filter outlet can be rotated in relation to the cyclone in 45 degree increments. Think about where else the filter can hang.
next to the bins on the outside of the storage unit, maybe build a folding ladder that sits flat against the wall but swivel/folds out to cover the opening giving access to the top.
I did consider that. Just little fold down steps could work. I do have 2 small step-stools around though, a lot of stuff needs one to reach, so it's not a BIG deal right now.
Dang! You absolutely mastered that small space. Well done!
Thanks!
I think the 4” pivoting pipes are a cool idea and definitely a good use of space, but having enclosed storage like that, with only an end of the stock visible, might get annoying to use. Just my hypothesis lol… The little brackets that go on the top of the boards are an excellent design, and I love the shelving rack with 3D printed brackets for the bins!
I like them, but with the width of the space, they can only hold so much. We'll see how it all works out for me.
I got a good laugh at the end when you said "I wish I had better access to those pipes up top" while standing next to basically a wooden ladder with the rungs covered in pipe offcuts.
HAHA! Great point.
If you keep having ideas pop up in the shower, just put a solidworks station next to the shampoo shelf. That's a video I'd like to see. Haha.
for leaners build a low height frame on the floor this contains the bottom ends from sliding out, could also be a thin grid, but not usually needed. If you have stairs, you can open the toe plate area.... then ass horizontal platforms in each... it automagically organizes by length and uses wasted space.
a lot of times PVC pipe is free, for better density square pvc fence posts or pvc gutter/downspout is very inexpensive.
Perfect ideas, that's usable and that's the only matter. Grat job!
Right after I clicked on this video, the first thing out of my mouth was I love watching shop organization, videos.
HA! Nice.
Hi, if you rotate your dust collector 90° clockwise, you can lift it up and maximize the available space. However, this would require reworking the tubing, which will incur some additional costs.
I’m only halfway through the video so maybe you’ve done it already, but you should put a ruler or something on the wall behind the storage for your scrap. That way you can get a rough estimate of how long the scrap pieces are by just pushing them flat against the wall.
"This is certainly one of them" - Heard.....
For what it's worth, I'm currently reorganizing my workshop too, so while I know you might think this kinda video is pedestrian, but to be honest it's nice to have someone suffer with me through a shop reorg.
as for the pivot storage on the 2x4s: I like it! If there were about 6 more inches of room I would've slug them on the inside of those 2x4s, but it looks like there just isn't enough room, so the hanging pivot is a good solution. Still, I wonder if those mini-racks on the top could be mounted on the **inside** and kinda cantilevered, that way they don't mess with the swinging pipe, and in so doing you could probably fit another rung of that 2x4 ladder to hang another pipe from. It looks like that wouldn't eat up too much room inside the booth.
(forgive me, it's really hard to explain through text. I wish I could post an image)
Haha the beginning already looked pretty organised to me
It’s a good idea until it’s not… that’s when you get the next good idea. Just a thought. How about a floor to ceiling Lazy Susan with a motor and remote control? ❤😮 I do think it looks much better and seems functional.
Hi - I think the horizontal pipe design is great. Looks like the top of plumber and electrician vans 😄 Hope you have a great Thanksgiving holiday.
Yeah, true!
"there is nothing more permanent than a temporary solution" is a quote I heard somewhere
For your swinging PVC tube storage; why don't you cut the tube in half and make a semicircle tray out of it. That way you don't have to bend down and peer in the end to see what you have stored in it.
Great video. But having wood on floor may damage the wood. I would put at least plastic under that.
Love this
Thanks!
Love your videos!
Thanks!
IMO I'd just go for more mini-racks instead of the tubes but your visibility / accessibility might be better than the camera view. If you space the mini-racks at the same width as the inside of the bins, then you know that when it stops fitting in the mini-rack, it will fit in the bin.
Yeah, you're probably right. We'll see how I like it, it's easy enough to switch out.
I get grief in the comments every time I show that I have metal stock in a toolbox. :)
I kinda love it. It really limits the amount of 'offcuts' I keep on hand and it's FAR easy to find stuff.
the horizontal racks(?) i feel is a gonna be annoying in the future, you made a storage fork(?) at just the right size for the size and amount of offcut you have which will obviously change in the future. I feel like the design is too spesific for offcut, if you have a slightly shorter pvc pipe, it'll fall off, if it's slightly longer it'll intrude its neighbor, if you happen to make one too many, it'll fall off
Hi Robert, very well known with the "future me" problem 😆I can tell you 1 thing, you are ALWAYS out of room!
It looks like you have a lot of tools and there are tools for a lot of money. Is your workshop just for hobby or do you also use it in a professional context?
This is just a hobby. I thankfully have a career that allows me to play around with neat toys. But I'm just a 'serious hobbyist'.
Do you have an Etsy store? I’d love to purchase the bin rack/ 10* risers.
I don't. I just make stuff for fun. But you can check out my printables link in the description.
After watching the rest, I'm guessing your garage is pretty dry? I'd be slightly concerned about wood absorbing some moisture from the concrete over time.
I'm in Colorado, it's REALLY dry.
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