Mooseroo2

I've got my shop in a room just like yours in my basement... air ducts and all.

It does call for some sacrifices, but it also limits my expenses! I can't buy that big jointer I want (and probably can't really afford yet) because it just won't fit.

The best part is coming up with slick ways to store tools that uses minimal space.

Regarding your portable planer, I've seen a plan for a workbench where you mount the planer on a pivoting or hinged surface so that it hangs upside down under the work surface when not in use. If I can find it, I'll post another comment.

Cheers!