Workshop Planning Tools

Free tools to help you plan, organize, and optimize your woodworking workshop.

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Workshop Space Planner

Enter your shop dimensions and select your tools. We’ll calculate if everything fits, estimate electrical requirements, and suggest layout considerations.

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function spToggleTool(toolId, el) { if (spSelectedTools.has(toolId)) { spSelectedTools.delete(toolId); el.classList.remove('selected'); } else { spSelectedTools.add(toolId); el.classList.add('selected'); } }

function spCalculate() { const length = parseFloat(document.getElementById('sp-length').value) || 20; const width = parseFloat(document.getElementById('sp-width').value) || 12; const height = parseFloat(document.getElementById('sp-height').value) || 9; const electrical = parseInt(document.getElementById('sp-electrical').value) || 20; const has220 = document.getElementById('sp-220v').value === 'yes';

const totalSqFt = length * width; const selectedTools = spTools.filter(t => spSelectedTools.has(t.id));

// Calculate totals let toolFootprint = 0; let maxClearance = 0; let totalAmps = 0; let needs220 = false;

selectedTools.forEach(tool => { toolFootprint += tool.footprint; if (tool.clearance > maxClearance) maxClearance = tool.clearance; totalAmps += tool.amps; if (tool.needs220) needs220 = true; });

// Working space needs (aisles, movement) const workingSpace = toolFootprint * 0.5; // 50% additional for working around tools const totalNeeded = toolFootprint + workingSpace; const spaceUtilization = Math.round((totalNeeded / totalSqFt) * 100);

// Determine status let spaceStatus = 'success'; if (spaceUtilization > 85) spaceStatus = 'danger'; else if (spaceUtilization > 70) spaceStatus = 'warning';

let electricalStatus = 'success'; if (totalAmps > electrical * 0.8) electricalStatus = 'danger'; else if (totalAmps > electrical * 0.6) electricalStatus = 'warning';

// Render summary document.getElementById('sp-summary').innerHTML = `

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// Render alerts let alerts = ''; if (spaceUtilization > 85) { alerts += '

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if (needs220 && !has220) { alerts += '

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if (totalAmps > electrical) { alerts += '

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if (maxClearance > length * 12 && maxClearance > width * 12) { alerts += '

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if (height < 9) { alerts += '

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document.getElementById('sp-alerts').innerHTML = alerts;

// Render breakdown let breakdown = '

Tool Footprint Clearance Amps

'; selectedTools.forEach(tool => { breakdown += `

${tool.name} ${tool.footprint} sq ft ${tool.clearance}" (${Math.round(tool.clearance/12)} ft) ${tool.amps}A${tool.needs220 ? ' (220V)' : ''}

`; }); breakdown += `

Total ${toolFootprint} sq ft - ${totalAmps}A

`; document.getElementById('sp-breakdown').innerHTML = breakdown;

// Render recommendations let recs = ''; const hasTableSaw = spSelectedTools.has('table_saw') || spSelectedTools.has('table_saw_cabinet'); const hasMiterSaw = spSelectedTools.has('miter_saw'); const hasWorkbench = spSelectedTools.has('workbench'); const hasDustCollector = spSelectedTools.has('dust_collector') || spSelectedTools.has('dust_collector_large'); const hasPlaner = spSelectedTools.has('planer'); const hasJointer = spSelectedTools.has('jointer') || spSelectedTools.has('jointer_8');

if (hasTableSaw) { recs += '

Table Saw: Position as centerpiece with clear infeed/outfeed. Consider placing near garage door for long rips.

'; } if (hasMiterSaw) { recs += '

Miter Saw: Mount on a station against a wall with extension wings. Needs 12ft clearance side-to-side.

'; } if (hasWorkbench) { recs += '

Workbench: Position with access from at least 3 sides. Near window for natural light is ideal.

'; } if (hasDustCollector) { recs += '

Dust Collection: Place centrally or run 4" duct lines to each tool. Keep main unit accessible for emptying.

'; } if (hasPlaner && hasJointer) { recs += '

Planer + Jointer: Position these near each other for efficient milling workflow. Both need long infeed/outfeed.

'; } if (spaceUtilization > 60) { recs += '

Mobile Bases: With limited space, put mobile bases under stationary tools so you can reconfigure as needed.

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Triangle Workflow: Arrange primary tools (table saw, workbench, assembly) in a triangle for efficient movement.

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Wall Storage: Use walls for hand tools, clamps, and lumber to maximize floor space.

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document.getElementById('sp-recommendations').innerHTML = recs;

// Electrical notes let elecNotes = ''; elecNotes += `

Current service: ${electrical}A @ ${has220 ? '110V/220V' : '110V only'}

`; elecNotes += `

Peak tool draw: ${totalAmps}A (${Math.round(totalAmps/electrical*100)}% of capacity)

`; if (totalAmps > 20) { elecNotes += '

Recommendation: Install a dedicated subpanel (60A or 100A) for the shop.

'; } if (needs220) { elecNotes += '

220V circuits needed: ' + selectedTools.filter(t => t.needs220).map(t => t.name).join(', ') + '

'; } if (hasDustCollector) { elecNotes += '

Tip: Wire dust collector to a remote switch or use an iVAC automatic switch.

'; } elecNotes += '

Install GFCI outlets near any water sources.

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Consider adding outlets at 42" height for benchtop tools.

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document.getElementById('sp-electrical-notes').innerHTML = elecNotes;

// Show results document.getElementById('sp-results').classList.add('show'); document.getElementById('sp-results').scrollIntoView({ behavior: 'smooth' }); }

function spRestart() { spSelectedTools.clear(); document.querySelectorAll('.sp-tool-item').forEach(el => el.classList.remove('selected')); document.getElementById('sp-results').classList.remove('show'); window.scrollTo({ top: 0, behavior: 'smooth' }); }

spInit();