$750.00 Garage workshop

The problem- I had  so many tools stuck in boxes and bags for so many years that I ended up  buying duplicates because I  forgot what I had. I needed a shop that would allow me to  keep my tools organized and readily available.  I have a limited income, so going out and buying finished cabinets and storage units was out of the question. I am a McGyver by inheritance.  My mother and father were both raised in the war years where  things were in limited supply. They taught me how to create with my mind and then create  by using what I could find.

I  have just basic wood shop skills that I got in high school.  But I wanted to have a nice workshop when  I was able to set one up.Since high school my interests have run a wide spectrum. I have built guitars, amplifiers, stereo cabinets, Several kit cars, and I even built my own house. So I figured I could build my own  shop. I first  organized  the shop plans for what I would be using it for.
1. Auto repair and customizing
2. Wood working
3. Electronics fabrication and repair.
4. Welding
5. storage of yard tools

Now that I have my garage all set up I figured I would share how to make the garage of your dreams on the cheap.

What tools you will need ( but not limited to)
1. Skill saw
2. Jig saw
3. tape measure
4.  Shop yardstick
brill and various bits
5. 2 foot level
6. Speed square
7. 2 foot square
8 Table saw

Safety glasses, ear protectors and a clean workspace to lay out the  items to work

Here are some finished photos of my garage before it was finished

Step 1 Layout

Figure out what you will use the shop for and designate areas of storage and counter space to allow you to do that task.
Figure out how much space you can take away for the storage of family vehicles and still be able to walk around the vehicle(s).

Comments

[burnerjack01]

Ahh, A GT40. Man after me own 'eart! Good luck. Best car I've seen except MAYBE the Factory Five GTM. A classic either way.

[DIYfan]

Not all particleboard is the same. Buying better quality board will lead to shelves that can support more weight without sagging. Some kitchen cabinets made of Home Hell type cheapy OSB looks antique in less than a year. That money is just WASTED. But better quality board will stand up to use if the temperature and moisture aren't too extreme.

[gurobuzz]

I am currently building a 1966 ford gt replica with a 3.8 liter gm engine mounted mid ships

[notingkool]

do you buy the "body" of the gt40? because i always want to build a replica, maybe a gt40 or a mustang.

[PS118]

Looks fantastic!

Also, I'm curious. What is that vehicle you're building? That looks pretty awesome as well!

[Lectric Wizard]

Nice setup. What would we do without coffee drinkers, couldn't store anything .... Cheers!

[DIY Dave]

Very nice organized workshop

[pfred2]

Cars? Vehicles? They can stay outside!