How Do You Turn A One-Car Garage Into A Hand Tool Woodworking Shop?
Many woodworkers are limited on space, but a garage can be an ideal wood shop. For woodworkers who plan to work primarily with traditional hand tools, the garage doesn’t even need to have outlets. However, it’s good to have electricity available, as proper lighting is absolutely necessary to work safely and accurately with your hand tools. Prepare your garage woodworking shop by removing everything from the garage. Check that the garage door opens and closes properly. Lubricate the rollers and hinges and make any necessary adjustments to the tracks. If you don’t have an automatic garage door opener, check the condition of door lock and replace if necessary. Insulate and install sheet rock on the walls and ceiling if the garage has bare stud walls. Tape and float the seams of the sheet rock, and sand the joint compound smooth. Apply a light, flat paint to the walls to help disperse light around the room. Install track lighting in the ceiling. Track lighting is ideal for a wood shop beca
