Outdoor tool usage/storage ideas?

[remagenman]

Hey folks, this is another " I have too many tools!" question:

On the back yard I have my shed for woodworking, it faces the back of the garage. In the outside of the garage wall I have a table with a grinder, welder, planer, orbital sander, belt sander, stuff that wont fit into the shed.

I currently have a brown tarp covering all this when not in use and pull the tarp up when I need to use a tool. It's effective but ugly. It has surprisingly kept the tools dry for a few seasons now.

Question: I want to build a non-permanent storage enclosure to make this more presentable. I was thinking a slight overhang roofed box of some sort that does not attach to the garage wall? Something that resembles a woodshed maybe? How can I cover the front without using a tarp?

Thanks.

 

[Bessy]

Without a photo of what you're currently working with, nor a budget, it's tough to recommend something. How big an area are you looking to enclose? I know lumber is dear right now, price wise, but if you're into wood working would you not be better to frame up a quick lean-to style shed? You could either build a single aisle in with a door on one end, or double doors along line side so you step right into the box with your bench along the back wall?

 

[rayra]

Shallow tall cabinet / shed with folding doors, doors also storage, so you open the doors to have a complete tool wall of your outside stuff. Maybe add a fold-down bench.

 

[Hephaestus29]

I have a LARGE Vise mounted on a pedestal just outside the garage at the corner of the garage. I keep it covered with
a plastic 55 gallon barrel that I cut one end off of. It’s something I thought about doing a long time ago but only did it a couple years ago. I wish I had done it sooner because it’s great for larger pieces I need to work on and if I’m grinding the dust is outside. The barrel keeps it covered, but I would spray some rust inhibitor on it.

 

[nadogail]

Maybe a carport with drop down canvas curtains?