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one-wall

Workshop

Turn a wall into the ultimate workcenter with these easy-to-build cabinet add-ons.

The problem with most garage or basement shops is that they end up looking like the one you see in the inset photo on the opposite page. The challenges are finding enough storage, organization, and work-surfaces to work on projects.

One-Wall Workspace. That's where the "one-wall workshop" you see in the main photo really fills the bill. It starts with standard garage shop cabinets you can purchase online or pick up from a local dealer. This way, you can concentrate on organizing your shop and working on projects instead of spending time building basic storage cabinets and doors.

If you look closely, you'll see that I've "souped up" the cabinets with custom storage compartments, shelves, pegboard, and lighting.

Workbench. What I like best about this setup is the workbench. You can see in the photo this bench has everything you need for building projects, including vises and a row of bench dog holes. And when you're all done for the day, the front of the bench drops down out of the way like the leaf of a dining table.

So, by using manufactured cabinets and adding some custom features, you can turn a single wall into a great shop area.

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Planned Organization. With a little planning, you can turn any wall into an organized workspace. Manufactured garage cabinets form the foundation. Then customized storage, lighting, and workbench options are added.

ShopNotes No. 95