How to Set Up a First-Time Workshop | Ask This Old House

In this video, Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a young woodworker set up her first workshop. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. It all starts with a workbench Kids that are into building and fixing need a place to work and store their tools. A workbench with a shelf underneath should meet the majority of their needs. Workbenches that stand roughly 34 inches to the work surface are best for kids, and a depth of roughly 30 inches keeps everything within reach. Pegboard adds organization Pegboard makes an excellent solution for organizing tools. Simply attach a sheet to some 1x2-inch furring strips to the back of the pegboard using CA glue and an activator spray. Once attached, screw through the face of the pegboard, through the 1x2 frame, and into the wall studs. Fill the shop with tools A kids’ workshop doesn’t need to be fully stocked overnight. They can collect tools as they need them (and as their allowance adds up). However, some tools and materials that they might consider adding to their workshop include: * Dust masks [https://amzn.to/3oKtBQQ], ear protection [https://amzn.to/3pJUCmC], and safety glasses [https://amzn.to/3IBvFCp] * Hammer [https://amzn.to/3lTmMdT] * Cordless drill [https://amzn.to/31QpuK2] and impact driver [https://amzn.to/3sab9Dl] * Screws [https://thd.co/30fS0UJ] * Variety of drill bits [https://thd.co/3lVBBwl] * Palm sander [https://amzn.to/3lVSmYq] * Sandpaper [https://amzn.to/339BV40] * Handsaw [https://amzn.to/3IGwI48] * Pocket screw jigs [https://amzn.to/3ydbPsu] * Squeeze [https://amzn.to/3pIOqLv] and C-clamps [https://amzn.to/3ERfSxe] * Work apron [https://amzn.to/3DKL5Rh] * Bench dogs [https://amzn.to/31Qooh2] and bench clamps [https://amzn.to/3oJ5fqA] * Tool hooks [https://amzn.to/3oItNjh] and baskets for pegboard [https://amzn.to/3EJoeqo] Add some inspiration No kids’ workshop is complete without some inspiration. There are tons of books available for kids with project plans. Be sure to add one to the pegboard, and keep enough lumber on hand for when inspiration hits. Looking for more step by step guidance on how to complete projects around the house? Join This Old House Insider to stream over 1,000 episodes commercial-free: https://bit.ly/2GPiYbH Plus, download our FREE app for full-episode streaming to your connected TV, phone or tablet: https://ift.tt/3jclZ3N About Ask This Old House TV: From the makers of This Old House, America’s first and most trusted home improvement show, Ask This Old House answers the steady stream of home improvement questions asked by viewers across the United States. Covering topics from landscaping to electrical to HVAC and plumbing to painting and more. Ask This Old House features the experts from This Old House, including general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, landscape contractor Jenn Nawada, master carpenter Norm Abram, and host Kevin O’Connor. Ask This Old House helps you protect and preserve your greatest investment—your home. Follow This Old House and Ask This Old House: Facebook: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseFB Twitter: http://bit.ly/AskTOHTwitter Pinterest: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHousePinterest Instagram: http://bit.ly/AskTOHIG How to Set Up a First-Time Workshop | Ask This Old House https://www.youtube.com/user/thisoldhouse/