About to move from the garage to a shed

[Fedido]

The War Dept (my wife) brought up a good point about two months ago and suggested we get another shed for storage and I take the 12x16 shed and make it into a workshop. I know I will still have some storage area, but trying to get an idea of what would be best in there, hence I turn here. My wife had to bring home a small fridge from work and cant use it anymore, so I have a fridge. I put some vents in to help with the South Carolina heat. Pretty sure a co-worker talked me into mounting a window AC in a back wall. Only thing I can think of might be a dust collection system. Am I missing anything else or any suggestions? 

[MrsN]

Do you do other woodworking along with scrolling? What other machines and tools will be in the shop?

I would totally put the A/C in, but I am a wimp and have a narrow happy temperature window. I love the fridge idea, I would totally want that if I was away from the house.

I would also look at the floor. I used peel and stick laminate tiles to upgrade the floor of my basement shop and it really made me happy. It was easier to clean than the concrete, and looked so much more finished. Another option would be the foam anti-fatigue type tiles, especially if you stand while you scroll.

[trackman]

I hung LED lights in my new shop. Can’t have to much light 

[NC Scroller]

You need an exhaust fan or some kind of air filter system or the saw dust in the air will clog your AC unit.

Edited July 29, 2020 by NC Scroller

[Fedido]

Thank you all for your inputs. The floor is plywood, but just replaced outdoor rubber mats/fake brick with real brick and I tend to use them to soften the floor. I already have LED light bulbs in sockets. Maybe upgrade at a later time. 
 

besides scrolling stuff, I have an ancient delta cabinet style table saw with a cast iron top. I just replaced the motor so it should last another thirty years. Other than that, just a miter saw stand and I am looking forward to not lugging around a Dewalt miter saw that weights more than a baby elephant. 
 

I think the next thing will be a dust collection system. The AC will be drawing air from outside, but blowing it around in theory on the inside. If I keep it off, I can stay on my weight management of sweating 10 pounds a day out. Thanks again for all the comments. 

[OCtoolguy]

47 minutes ago, Fedido said:

Thank you all for your inputs. The floor is plywood, but just replaced outdoor rubber mats/fake brick with real brick and I tend to use them to soften the floor. I already have LED light bulbs in sockets. Maybe upgrade at a later time. 
 

besides scrolling stuff, I have an ancient delta cabinet style table saw with a cast iron top. I just replaced the motor so it should last another thirty years. Other than that, just a miter saw stand and I am looking forward to not lugging around a Dewalt miter saw that weights more than a baby elephant. 
 

I think the next thing will be a dust collection system. The AC will be drawing air from outside, but blowing it around in theory on the inside. If I keep it off, I can stay on my weight management of sweating 10 pounds a day out. Thanks again for all the comments. 

Harbor Freight has some 4 ft LED lights on sale most of the time for $19.95. I bought 4 of them and let me tell you, they are bright. I only use 2 of them most of the time. Well worth the cost. So much better than the florescent lights  that I had.

 

[Fedido]

That is a good idea. Once I clean it out, I have to install yet another power plug on the back wall. Can’t have too many plugs! 

[amazingkevin]

I got this mini sunshine from the big box store for $39.95 very Brite with 3 light pods that flex.

[Woodmaster1]

All great ideas. You might want to include an electric heater to take care of the occasional cold days.

[Fedido]

Thank you all. Update...new shed delivered Monday, cleaned out old one and yesterday, ran another electric plug and rolled in the scroll saw. 
 

today, lay rubber mats down to ease the feet and hopefully, move workbench in. Can only do a little at a time after work and of course, the hottest part of the day. Thanks again for all.

[oldhudson]

Depending on your equipment this is the time to plan electrical wiring. When I moved into my current shop, in addition to the wall outlets, I dropped a dedicated 20amp line from the ceiling in the center of the room.  It's been very handy.

[FrankEV]

On 7/29/2020 at 10:46 AM, Fedido said:

... I take the 12x16 shed and make it into a workshop....

12X16...that is huge!!!!

I'm in Florida on a very small piece of property and a house with no garage.  I recently laid a slab and assembled a 8X12 Resin shed that I have turned into my MINI workshop.  No large projects but it works for Scrolling.  Beside the scrollsaw I have a small workbench, a fold down contractors table saw, a sanding station a small 3 gal air compressor for operating a pin nailer and a router station that doubles for a bench to stand my miter saw on.  Lots of shelves for all my hand held power tools, and other goodies.  The Shed also doubles for storage of my excess motorcycle parts up on the back shelves and I can even back my MC in for safe keeping when the next huricane shows up (just got to move the scrollsaw out of the way). 

I do my scrolling with the doors open and a small fan to circulate fresh air.  I'll probably need a small heater in the winter when the temps drop into the 40's. 

A small shop vac, broom and dust pan works as my sawdust collection system.  

 

[OCtoolguy]

On 7/29/2020 at 7:38 PM, Fedido said:

That is a good idea. Once I clean it out, I have to install yet another power plug on the back wall. Can’t have too many plugs! 

When I moved into our mobile home, it came with a 9 x 13 foot storage shed that I immediately claimed as mine. Of course there was some argument over that but after I put up shelves at the 7 foot level for all of HER stuff, the rest was mine. It has studs every 20 inches so I installed outlets on each stud at 42 inches off the floor. I have lots of outlets. They are all on a 20 amp circuit. I also put in outlets for all my overhead lighting on a separate 15 am circuit. You are absolutely correct in that you can't have too many outlets. I even put some out on the driveway for those days when I want to work out there. Have fun with your new workplace.

 

[Fedido]

On 8/6/2020 at 4:56 PM, FrankEV said:

12X16...that is huge!!!!

I'm in Florida on a very small piece of property and a house with no garage.  I recently laid a slab and assembled a 8X12 Resin shed that I have turned into my MINI workshop.  No large projects but it works for Scrolling.  Beside the scrollsaw I have a small workbench, a fold down contractors table saw, a sanding station a small 3 gal air compressor for operating a pin nailer and a router station that doubles for a bench to stand my miter saw on.  Lots of shelves for all my hand held power tools, and other goodies.  The Shed also doubles for storage of my excess motorcycle parts up on the back shelves and I can even back my MC in for safe keeping when the next huricane shows up (just got to move the scrollsaw out of the way). 

I do my scrolling with the doors open and a small fan to circulate fresh air.  I'll probably need a small heater in the winter when the temps drop into the 40's. 

A small shop vac, broom and dust pan works as my sawdust collection system.  

 

I have what you do except no router table yet and my table saw is a contractor cabinet type. I have to wheel it out to use. More importantly, I have a miter saw stand and miter saw together. I just have to move it to use it. Better than trying to lug a 56 pound saw from a closet and into the garage. Thanks for the comments. 

[Fedido]

I was not intending to share photos, which is why they are like they are, but here they are. Thanks again all.