The hobby of wood working is still very popular. Some regard it as therapeutic, others as practical. Even a simple piece of furniture handcrafted by the householder has a certain style of its own. There is also the feeling of satisfaction in the knowledge that you made that footstool or table. Furthermore the woodworker can tailor make shelving units, for example, to the exact dimensions available in his or her home.

The garage or the garden shed are the most popular places for an amateur woodworker to set up a workshop. A garage, typically, will have the advantage of a solid, concrete floor, plenty of light and a power supply. Should the garden shed be the only viable option, check the floor will be able to stand the weight of the work bench or work table. If necessary you may wish to reinforce the floor with more timber.  You might also want to run a power supply from the house. However, this kind of work, even the installation of an electric light can be potentially dangerous and should be left to a professional electrician.

Fitting out your workshop to suit your needs is the next important thing to do. There are a good many portable workbenches on the market which are ideal unless you are going to be making larger items, when a more solid workbench is required.  Shelf storage room or shelf racks to store tools will also need to be considered, taking into account the amount of space in the workshop.