Ultimate Small Shop Review (2026): Workshop Guide, Price and UK Notes

What is Ultimate Small Shop?

Ultimate Small Shop is a guide to setting up a working woodworking space without a large budget or a dedicated building. The author, who introduces himself on the sales page as Ralph Chapman, says it covers the whole process in order: choosing where the shop goes, deciding which tools to buy first, planning the layout, then dealing with power, light, noise, temperature, dust and safety.

The product is sold through ClickBank, which is the retailer and handles payment and refunds. This review is based on the official sales page and the ClickBank order page (checked on 30 October 2026) and UK guidance from GOV.UK and the Health and Safety Executive. We have not bought or read the guide ourselves, so we describe what the seller says it contains and point out what you should check.

What the seller says is included

• Choosing a space: the pros and cons of garages, basements, spare rooms, sheds and apartment corners.
• Tool buying: suggested tool lists for budgets of around $500 (hand tools) and $1,000, plus advice on buying second-hand and discounted tools.
• Shop layouts: floor plans and layout drawings for spaces of 10 x 10 feet or smaller, and ideas for making heavy machines mobile.
• Electricity, lighting and sound: lighting and circuit planning, sound-proofing and lower-noise tools.
• Heating, ventilation and dust: heater types, humidity and wood storage, and dust collection.
• Safety: fire prevention, cable management and general workshop safety.
• Bonuses: “The Workshop Cheat List” and a “Deal Alert Service”, according to the order section.

Pros and cons

What UK readers should know

Electrics: in England, electrical work in homes is covered by Building Regulations Part P (Approved Document P). Adding new circuits, particularly in a garage or outbuilding, is usually notifiable work that should be carried out by a registered electrician or notified to building control. Use the guide for planning where you need sockets and lights, then get a qualified electrician to do the work.

Dust and noise: the HSE’s woodworking guidance covers wood dust, machinery and noise. Fine wood dust is a health hazard, so plan extraction and wear suitable protection whatever size your shop is.

Outbuildings: if your workshop will be a new shed or garden building, check the Planning Portal’s permitted development limits first.

Prices: tool prices and the US retailers mentioned on the sales page will not match the UK. Treat the budget lists as a starting point and price tools locally.

Who it suits (and who it does not)

It looks most useful for beginners and hobbyists who have a small space and want a plan before spending money on tools. It is less useful for experienced woodworkers who already have a working shop, or for anyone who wants UK-specific electrical guidance.

Alternatives worth comparing

• TedsWoodworking: a large library of project plans rather than a workshop set-up guide. See our TedsWoodworking review.
• Library books on setting up a home workshop, including UK titles with metric measurements.
• Free HSE guidance on woodworking safety, dust and machinery.

Our verdict

Ultimate Small Shop is a reasonable buy if you want a structured plan for a first small workshop and you are happy to adapt US prices and advice. Ignore the bargain-hunting hype, use it for layout and planning, and follow UK rules for electrics, dust and outbuildings.

Frequently asked questions

Is Ultimate Small Shop a physical book?

The ClickBank order page lists it as a digital product. The seller says you can also request printed copies from the members area.

How much does it cost?

On 30 October 2026 the UK checkout showed £24.08. Prices can change, so check the order page before you pay.

Can I get a refund?

The official page states a 60-day money-back guarantee. ClickBank is the retailer, so you can also contact ClickBank within that window.

Can I wire my own workshop using the guide?

In England, new circuits are usually notifiable under Part P of the Building Regulations. Use a registered electrician.

Conclusion

For a first small workshop, planning the space, layout and dust control before buying tools saves money and frustration. Ultimate Small Shop offers that plan for a one-time price. Adapt the budgets to UK prices and leave the electrics to a professional.