Shop with a View
Originally, Dave Owen’s shop was going to be a three-stall garage and two-story apartment overlooking a lake.
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To add a splash of color to the shop while adding some cushion to the hard concrete floor, Dave positioned multicolored interlocking rubber gym tiles around his bench and tablesaw.n
Originally, Dave Owen's shop was going to be a three-stall garage and two-story apartment overlooking a lake. He kept the views but gave up on the apartment—instead building an enviable woodworking shop.
Dave ensured excellent workflow through the spacious six-sided shop by meticulously planning out the locations for all his major tools. Mounting many of them on casters or mobile bases further improved efficiency. Dave says, "I can cut 4×8' sheets of plywood, joint 8' lengths of lumber, and crosscut pieces to whatever size I need—all with ample space to move around."
An extension of his double carport, Dave's shop features sliding door panels perfect for letting in plenty of Florida's sunshine and fresh air.