Setting up shop in the basement: Laguna Tools and turning the basement into your woodworking space

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Woodworking is an activity that demands space, whether you’re just planning a small woodworking project or pursuing the craft more ambitiously. This Laguna Tools blog entry explains the pros and cons of creating a woodworking space in your basement.

One of the most common areas in the house where woodworkers choose to set up shop is the basement.

If you live in the northern region with cold winters, a basement shop offers the luxury of climate control. The furnace will keep the workshop warm all winter. Most basements also have a high ceiling that can keep you from bumping your head on suspended ductwork or plumbing. But despite its pleasant climate and convenient location, a basement can also have its disadvantages.

Based in Irvine, California, Laguna Tools provides quality woodworking equipment.

If you want to do woodwork in your basement, make sure there’s enough room for cutting lumber or wide sheet materials. A basement with a narrow staircase can make it difficult and dangerous for you to carry building materials and equipment. If the laundry room is also in the basement, fine dust and fumes from wood finishes can mix with freshly laundered clothes. Dampness is also another problem. The high humidity in the basement can lead to corrosion on metal tools, and lumber can mold or warp if it gets wet.

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Laguna Tools has been in the industry for almost three decades and continues to challenge the market by coming up with new advancements.

While the basement has its drawbacks, there are ways to work on these problems. You can install windows with screens to improve air circulation, hook up a dust collector or shop vac to trap dust and debris, or use an ambient air cleaner with replaceable filters to capture finer dust particles. To combat the dampness, keep work areas dry by running a dehumidifier on humid months.

By finding solutions to these basement problems early on, your own space in the basement will let you work on your projects more safely and efficiently.

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