Reply To: Shop setup: Workbench against the wall or away?

I generally plan my tool storage around my bench location, but prefer to keep things simple by using wall racks, shelves and cupboards within two steps of my normal working position.  Use of a front apron allows one to install drawers beyond the reach of holdfasts, but the laying out and everyday user tools within very easy reach of the user.  I typically keep my sharpening stones/plates and laying out equipment in these drawers.

I work on my bench (Materials prep, etc.) and generally assemble larger pieces on an assembly bench/table away from my work surface.

I’m presently workshop free following a recent house move, but will be building a new workshop in the new year. 🙂