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Shop Shelving and Storage
March 18, 2024 · 7 min · 56 views
What this video covers
Kent Blair organizes a 12-by-20-foot boatwork shed by installing three-foot-wide, 16-inch-deep wire shelving units from Lowe's in each corner.0:22 These adjustable shelves allow for vertical storage of boat-rigging hardware, straps, road-repair gear, and cordless shop vacuums.2:22 To maximize floor space for boat projects, nearly all equipment—including a chop saw table, drill press, planer, and DeWalt table saw—sits on rolling dollies or stands.1:32 The shop layout follows a linear workflow from planning and patterning to cutting and assembly.1:05 A French door installed at one end opens onto a deck built flush with the shed floor, enabling the crew to move large projects or tools outside to manage sawdust and fumes.2:02 The workspace also features fold-up tables, a dedicated paint and varnish corner, and a loft for storing full-size patterns and batteries.6:19 A 14-foot-long workbench or strongback can be assembled on a mobile cradle to accommodate small boat builds.2:54
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