Building woodshop workstations

Most woodworkers fight a constant battle to keep their workshops clutter-free and to maximize their often limited space. Proulx, a custom kitchen remodeler from Ontario, has designed 11 workstations that will help do-it-yourselfers get the most from their equipment and shops. Most woodworking equipment is potentially dangerous and often includes a number of easily lost parts that create a storage nightmare. Proulx's exceptional designs offer a number of useful features that enhance many of the tools. For example, his mobile tablesaw workstation increases the capacity of the benchtop saws frequently owned by hobbyists and includes both storage and dust collection. Other designs feature a cabinet for benchtop power tools, a workbench, a shop-made 12" disc sander, and a sharpening station with a removable top that keeps dust out of one's water or oil baths-trust me, this is a great feature. Proulx's instructions are clear, include both imperial and metric dimensions, and have numerous color photos and illustrations. Most woodworking magazines regularly run ads for a fairly pricey line of commercial workstations that don't seem to equal Proulx's excellent designs. This title will appeal to all woodworkers and should be purchased for all woodworking collections. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.