Is that HDF?

I want to start building a machine shop in the basement.

The blades are actually milled out of knot free white pine, alternately laminated to reduce warp.

Machine shops in basements are nice once they are stocked but getting your gear in there is a real pain, best to stay on the ground floor if you can, preferably in a place that is not directly connected to your house, the vibration can be quite a nuisance to other occupants.

It also helps if you bolt your stuff to the floor (concrete).