Workbench thread

[Southern Custom]

Kevin,
This shop is right out of my dreams AND nightmares. I love mechanical watches and as a jeweler and mechanic, used to keep my own running. Amazing and devilish little things. Got quite fascinated with it all. Began to eat up all my waking hours and the wife got tired of the endless flow of tiny packages of parts scrounged off Ebay showing up in the mail. Finally made me pick a hobby or two to drop. Shooting pool and watches were put on hold.
This scene brings back memories. Beautifully chaotic! (by the way, do you happen to know of a good source for Valjoux 7751 parts? Got one I need to fix when my wife is not looking.)
Layne

 

[dlilazteca]

The guy with the most tools when he dies wins!



Carlos De La O III

 

[mgdesigns]

My converted desk/bench

This photo was taken right after I took classes from Sam 8 years ago. I had a small office space near Green Hills in Nashville. Now this bench is in the garage and is still very functionable. Lots of drawer space for spare tools and supplies.

 

[krisf]

starting to shape up

got the playroom cleaned out enough to get my bench set. just waiting for GRS delivery next week.

 

[thughes]

Hey Kevin, you win man. That is some serious stuff.

Todd

 

[joeca]

my bench looks a little bare and too clean after looking through this :/ also getting strange feelings of tool envy.

 

[Dimas]

Impressive, everyone wonderful.
There goes the mine
Although I am in changes

 

[Darren]

 

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Here are some photos of me at work at my bench. The other area is where I do restocking and all the other dirty work.
I like to keep my work area simple and organized. It has servered my well over the years.

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[JOSIAH HANLEY]

Repair shop bench and engraving bench

 

[monk]

josiah: a very impressive setup. i'm quite fond of your little bench anvil. i love seeing something like the anvil surrounded by all the hi-tech toys.

 

[JOSIAH HANLEY]

thanks its one of the first tools i made with my uncle about 35 yrs ago its from a section of train rail from a old coal mine

 

[Beladran]

My little area

 

[Marrinan]

Beladran, Having used a Miester for many years a couple of suggestions-unsolicited suggestions. The noise can be a real distraction and damage your hearing if used for prolonged period. If you place the machine under your bench it will help a little. I ended up raising mine up on bricks and placed a large milk create with a cutout for the control box over it with sound board around it. the bricks allowed for air flow. you could also use a small air circulation fan used in computers if you wanted. Just my solution- Other folks may have other ideas. The fan you have should do the job quite nicely. Fred

 

[Beladran]

Huh? I cant hear you! Your right about the noise. It didnt take me long to figure out that noise was gonna be a problem. I have a pair of Bose quiet comfort ear muffs an got them plugged into my iPod.. I had an idea of building a plywood box to cover it. lined with carpet to dampen the noise with a couple fans to push air. Basicly your idea

 

[dlilazteca]

My little area

Hmmm, that's an interesting tool,
B.....U...D L..I..G...H...T

What's that used for?

Carlos De La O III

 

[Lee]

Who needs a leather couch? I can sit or sleep in my car.

 

[atexascowboy2011]

Carlos you dummy. :beatup:

A Bud light is used to light the way out of the dark mental block tunnel!

 

[sonofagraver]

the mess that is my shop

 

[Dale Hatfield]

Sonofagraver
What do you use the Scroll saw for?