1K Workshop

The goal is to design a workshop soup-to-nuts, that can be built for 1K$. While the goal is 1k$, the approach is going to be working fully through an approach to see what the total would be as well as the convenience.

Tools

Unpowered Hand tools

• Hammer
• screwdriver ratchet bitdriver (like I have)
• wrench
• pliers
• box cutter
• measuring tape
• square
• clamps
• sand paper

Powered Hand Tools

• rotary tool
• circular saw
• hand drill
• impact driver
• orbital sander
• plunge router

Table/Bench Tools

• band saw
• table router
• belt sander
• drill press
• miter saw
• table saw
• jointer
• planer
• shopvac

And a work bench to work on and system to store everything

Motor

Almost all plans require a large motor.

The Gast 6AM line of pneumatic motors provide 4HP and generally go for $150-200.

A 3HP electric motor is going to be right around $200.

A 5HP electric motor is about $350.

Stand Alone Compressor

• Air compressor $60 @ Harbor Freight

All hand tools run off the air compressor. All big tools run off an induction motor.

Constructed Compressor

• Tank $40
• Pump $70

Then we need a large electric motor to run the pump.

Deconstructed Compressor

There is a 3.5HP 10gal air compressor for about $150. I could get that and pull the motor out, converting it to a modular system.

However, I'm not sure how much I trust that considering the motor would be worth more than the whole thing (if it's actually a 3.5hp motor).