when i move home from school in 3 weeks, i’ll be doing my shaping in the back yard. i got a 12x20 canopy (fully enclosed) on eBay for under $100 (including shipping), and then i’m just going to lay a tarp underneath. that should keep my mess pretty well contained, and i’ll just suck it all up with a shop vac when i’m done.
worked out of a 12x20 canopy carport for years, then the neighbors complained about noise sent the city out. Put up sound board and all was well with the world.
a friend of ours, who is a great shaper/surfer, has been shaping and glassing his boards in his backyard for years-with no cover,etc.other than the occassional knat in the glass job, his boards turn out awesome!