Thoughts on Woodworking...

When does your garage become your woodworking workshop? I've been mulling this over for days now.... Is it after you've completed a certain number of projects? That can't be it... Is it after you have a certain number or a certain type of tool? I can't see that being the answer either... Maybe it's after you've received at least one complaint about the amount of sawdust being blown out of your garage on a daily basis? Or maybe it's after you've sold something that you've made yourself????


I have to admit upfront, I don't know the answer to this question. I've completed many projects (admittedly recently they've mostly been cutting boards). I have all sorts of tools, from a table saw to my newly acquired bench top jointer, never mind the countless hand tools I have at my disposal. Fortunately I haven't received any complaints about the saw dust, although I will say I've been more focused on vacuuming up after I finish a days work in the garage (vice my historical leaf blowing technique). Lastly, I have yet to actually sell one of my products. Though I do think it's just a matter of time (fingers crossed).


I think what makes a garage a wood working workshop depends on the individual. For me my garage became my workshop the day I started on my first refurbishing project many moons ago. I found that I really enjoyed the work that day, and I use the term work loosely. I can't answer that question for you. But I do know that everyone who engages in the innumerable kinds of wood working that exist out there has a workshop they do it in. For me, it just happens to be my garage. And hey, I'm ok with that. I don't need a fancy shed in the backyard to work out of (my wife will tell you otherwise). All I need is a little space and the passion to keep learning and trying new things.


Today I finished up two new cutting boards, like I said earlier, I haven't sold a darn one! But I think they sure did come out pretty! And I did all of it from my workshop!

As always, if you like what you see, please check out my Etsy page at https://www.etsy.com/shop/NicksWoodworkDesigns?ref=hdr_shop_menu.


What are your thoughts? I'd love to hear from you!