Workshop Planning Tools

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

Workshop Space Planner

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

Step 1: Shop Dimensions






Step 2: Select Your Tools

Click to select the tools you have or plan to have. We’ll calculate space and electrical needs.

Your Workshop Analysis

Tool Space Breakdown

Layout Recommendations

    Electrical Considerations

      Workshop Planning Tips

      Minimum Shop Sizes

      Shop Type Min. Size Notes
      Hand Tool Only 80 sq ft Workbench + storage
      Basic Power Tools 150 sq ft Table saw, drill press, bench
      Serious Hobbyist 250 sq ft Full stationary tool setup
      Full Workshop 400+ sq ft Milling, assembly, finishing areas

      The Work Triangle

      Professional shops arrange the three most-used stations in a triangle to minimize walking:

      1. Primary machining (table saw)
      2. Assembly/hand work (workbench)
      3. Secondary machining (miter saw or bandsaw)

      Electrical Planning

      • Minimum: Two 20A circuits for a basic shop
      • Recommended: Dedicated 30-50A subpanel
      • Large tools: Cabinet saws, large dust collectors, and 8″+ jointers typically need 220V
      • Lighting: LED shop lights (5000K) provide excellent task lighting at low power draw

      More Workshop Tools Coming Soon

      We’re building more planning tools:

      • Dust Collection CFM Calculator
      • Electrical Load Calculator
      • Shop Heating/Cooling Estimator

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