Shed for a shop?

[Michael Cole]

My wood shop is pretty small, 9 x 29, and getting pretty full. I recently bought a Grizzly 0766 lathe. While it fits, it would be nice to have that space back. I have been considering purchasing a pre-made wood shed to use as the woodturning shop. I have been looking and it seems a 10 x 12 shed would work well size wise. We have some around here made by Old Hickory Sheds which apparently sell in 15 or so states. Has anyone used a shed as a workshop? How has it worked? I am a little concerning about no foundation so would like to know if you went without a foundation, put it on a foundation or slab or whatever. Money is an issue which is why I am thinking of going this way. Any input you have would be appreciated.

[Don Jarvie]

Personally I would keep the tools in the shop and store wood and other supplies in the shed. It's nice to have the bandsaw, etc handy instead of going back and forth.

[John Lanciani]

Depends on where "around here" is. What temperature and humidity ranges do you have to cope with "around there"?

[Al Launier]

A 10'x12' shed generally doesn't have a "foundation" other than sitting on concrete blocks spaced appropriately to provide structural support & to provide air circulation to minimize mold/wood rot.
I think Don's idea has a lot of merit for wood storage & keeping tools together that are frequently used is more efficient. If the weather is not conducive for storing wood in the shed, then most likely it would promote rust for machinery.

[Robert Engel]

Started out in an 8x12 metal storage shed. My first table saw was a BD circ saw screwed to a piece of plywood.....
It was horrible, both in terms of space and the heat (FL).

Then I built a 12x16 wood shed that was more of a shop at least I could actually build something.

30 years later my shop is about 1200 SF and I think I need more!!

[Ray Vivian]

I use two 12 X 16 wood storage sheds for my shop. Insulated top to bottom, wired, air, exhaust fans, dust collection. Works for me.

[Bryan Hartle]

I have a 12x16 shed and it works fine. It is insulated for heat and a/c. I have a band saw, scroll saw and lathe in it as I do mostly hand work on small things but the shed works for me.

[Mike Heidrick]

Use what you have to use. You only have to make yourself happy.