New bow shop help please.

[Scottski]

Ok guys I need some help on building a new bow workshop. Cheaper is better lol. I would like to keep it under 3,000.00 $. How did you build yours or any plans are welcome. I don't have a good idea yet as to how I want to build one. I can't buy one and put it in the back yard cause I have a big fence up. So that is not an option. Would like to hear some ideas. Thanks.

[Chief RID]

This should be a great thread. I would think lots of folks have dealt with this issue. I will be watching.

[osage outlaw]

My shop is part of my pole barn style garage.  I had them extend it 8' off the garage when it was built.  Its to small.  My dream is to one day build a shop about 24'x24'.  I have some ideas for it;  a wood stove for free heat, a vise securely mounted on a post in the floor for debarking staves, lots of outlets, and targets set in one corner to allow indoor shooting.

When you start building your shop take lots of pictures and keep us updated.

[Eric Krewson]

I understand the need for a shop, I worked in a 5X7 corner of the garage and out in the yard for years. When I moved to my current home in the country, one requirement was the land had to have room for a proper shop. I built a 28X30 with half for lawn and garden equipment, the other side is my bow shop. the whole shop cost me 19K 10 years ago.

[PEARL DRUMS]

I walled off a corner of the basement for mine, its probably 12 x 14 or so. I love it except for one thing, the mess and the dust. I have a ceiling mounted filter that helps a lot. I don't like carrying garbage cans full of knife curls out through the house either, just another mess to clean up. I guess Im suggesting you find a place outside or in a garage. Eventually we will sell our place and buy another with more land so I can do the same as Eric. Build a proper building to work in and store lawn equipment.

[JEB]

Make sure you count for electricity for sure and the luxury of water.  Build it your self.  it will probably be much cheaper and better made.  Go to places like Habitat for Humanity for doors, windows etc. 

[sleek]

I use the third bedroom in my house for bow work only.

[RBLusthaus]

As JEb said - -  I would love to have water in the shop -  a bathroom is a luxury - - but a slop sink would be glorious. 

[Scottski]

Water! Didn't think of that. Think that would be nice to have.

[bow101]

 "I can't buy one and put it in the back yard cause I have a big fence up. "   but you can build a small (shed) shop there...?   
Can't build anything to big but I would go with a simple roof like a slant design.  And I would definitely go with a high ceiling 10' if you can that helps with dust control and shelves up top for storage and stave drying as its warmer.   Right now I'm in the garage and hate it the lighting is bad and a 8' ceiling, no heat.  Electricity rates have gone up here by 15-20% over the next 3 years.  Look for sales on lumber or salvaged material like doors and windows.

[JoJoDapyro]

I am in the attic above my garage. 20 X 20. My only complaint is the 4 foot ceiling height on the front and back walls. It is also a pain to get wood up, as I have 14 foot ceiling in the garage. I have a air conditioner for the summer and a small heater for the winter. I want a wood stove up there. Water would be great, as well as a pisser.

[DC]

A friend had a shop with no pisser. He got a length of hose and stuck a funnel in one end. He pushed the hose through a knothole in the wall. Nailed the funnel to the wall. Presto instant urinal. Did I say he was from Newfoundland

[JoJoDapyro]

The funnel and hose idea would be great if you had enough rain to get rid of the pee smell.

[bow101]

A friend had a shop with no pisser. He got a length of hose and stuck a funnel in one end. He pushed the hose through a knothole in the wall. Nailed the funnel to the wall. Presto instant urinal. Did I say he was from Newfoundland

Let me guess he drank to much beer or coffee.

[Aaron H]

Don't forget good quality lighting.  I prefer the long fluorescent bulbs myself