pj1775The place where the magic starts
I have no pride. Here it is.
Bob
Don't Ever Give Up
My work bench is a former computer desk.
Add a few shelves nearby and there you have it!
The Cedar Branch & Western--The Hillbilly Line!
R. T. POTEET PRR_in_AZ I'd love to show you my workbench. If I could find it. Chris It was right here a minute ago, or; somebody came in while my back was turned, or; workbench? We don't need no stinkin' workbench!
PRR_in_AZ I'd love to show you my workbench. If I could find it. Chris
I'd love to show you my workbench. If I could find it.
Chris
somebody came in while my back was turned, or;
workbench? We don't need no stinkin' workbench!
I don't have trouble finding my workbench. I have to keep it clean because it is also my desk (for doing school work), and my computer desk (laptop). I actually had to put my portable test track on it for the photo:
This desk has been around as long as I can remember (I didn't put all those stickers on it yesterday) and it's had some additions made to so it can be more multipurpose. The biggest change I made was the addition of the blue drawers on the end. All the drawers are removable so their great for small part trays during projects. As for my tools, their kept either in my portable toolbox, or in the Craftsman tool chest under the layout. Here's one more to show where it is in relation to the layout.
This is a great thread,
Jamie
Cape Vincent Southern Railroad
HO scale Horseshoe Curve in 5’x10’
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From the far, far reaches of the wild, wild west I am: rtpoteet
I believe we did this thread once before, about a year ago. At the time I was looking for the top of my workspace. Still haven't found it, will submit a pic if I ever do...
I have figured out what is wrong with my brain! On the left side nothing works right, and on the right side there is nothing left!
This is what my "workshop" looks like, the problem with modeling two era's is that I dont have enough room for everything.......I am out of space in my cabinet since it stores all my locomotives and down stairs I have 8 2x4 foam padded wood pull out shelves full of built freight cars.
It looks like a mess but its actually pretty organized well except my tool cabinet which is full of parts and misc left over parts....
One side of my basement has been partioned to house my 4x10 train oval and my Workshop
As you can see my space is very limited but I make do ( with many marks on my thighs from bumping into tables etc )
You can see it here
http://bandb3536.com/wshop.htm
However one of my other hobbies is cabinet making and you can see the results here
http://bandb3536.com/furnitre/furnitre.htm
51% share holder in the ME&O ( Wife owns the other 49% )
ME&O
Here is a picture of my bench in it's normal state. The only time I ever seem to get it cleaned off is when I have operating sessions..... By the time anything moves to the layout, 3 or 4 new projects seem to take it's place. I guess it just seems like I never get anything done.
Mike
pj1775Here is attempt #1 of my workbench. http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx266/pj1775/Shop1.jpg
Here is attempt #1 of my workbench.
http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx266/pj1775/Shop1.jpg
Looks great! Nice, clean and well organized. A lot more than I can say for some other posters here
That trestle is beautiful! Nice work!
My workbench is in the closet of my train room.
Photobucket Albums:NPBL - 2008 The BeginningNPBL - 2009 Phase INPBL - 2010 Downtown
And here is #2
http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx266/pj1775/ShopII.jpg
Pathentic I know,
1. Take pics with digital camera
2. Put pics on your computer in a place easy to find
3. Open account with a picture server. I use Photobucket. Free but it takes some doing but works well when done
4. Upload pics from computer to Photobucket. Their directions are fairly clear
5. Open a thread in the forum or respond to an existing thread
6. Copy pic from photobucket to text of thread with copy/paste commands. Be sure to use the bottom (fourth) button under the pic.
That's it. It takes some practice but not too bad once you convince yourself you can do it. There is a preview button so you can see what you did
Ok guys, how do I upload pics? I am going to put my shop pics up but cant see where I attach pics.
Pathentic I know :)
DrilineARTHILLHere is the small formal work area with the trestle being constructed: Art..... you must have been employed by NASA....that 2" PVC pipe underneath the table there is a brilliant idea! You can stand up to "pee" and never have to leave the workbench.
ARTHILLHere is the small formal work area with the trestle being constructed:
Here is the small formal work area with the trestle being constructed:
Art..... you must have been employed by NASA....that 2" PVC pipe underneath the table there is a brilliant idea! You can stand up to "pee" and never have to leave the workbench.
My wife saw this over my shoulder and I suggested I put one in (with all that coffee I drink and all). She said good idea but you will need a bigger pipe. I said "why thank you baby" (now sitting up straight with my chest out). She said "Ya with your lousy aim you would never hit that thing". I think I'll go run a train now.
Brent
"All of the world's problems are the result of the difference between how we think and how the world works."
ARTHILL
And the award for the most perfect setting for Thanksgiving/Christmas dinners goes to....................ART HILL!!!!!!! YEAAAAAAA.
Come on guys. The PVC pipe holds the Dremel tool, but your idea is "better?"
I stitched a few shots together for a "panoramic" view. It started out as a 6x 6 area 20 years ago, it is now 12x18. From the left: entry to train room, office and computer area, main workbench, decalling area, drying oven (w/PA) & paint booth .
Jay
C-415 Build: https://imageshack.com/a/tShC/1
Other builds: https://imageshack.com/my/albums
Because the train room is in the dining room, I also have teh dining table as a work area. Here it is holding half of the sections for Kimm's Kanyon.
Here the table is building a forest
Thursday we will rebuild the best model of all on the main work area;
Here's what mine looks like.
Tom
Life is simple - eat, drink, play with trains!
Go Big Red!
PA&ERR "If you think you are doing something stupid, you're probably right!"
Nothing wrong with that Chris. I've gotten my best ideas by stairing into an unorganized pile on my workbench...... call it inspirational.
Well here's mine. Not much magic has happened yet but "IT WILL".
This is another part of my work area located just out the door of the first one. It is used when frustration takes over at the previous work area.
And this is where the big stuff was born.
Hey Everyone:
Was wondering if there is a thread on here with people's pics of their workshops/workbenches. I am a huge fan of WPF and I equally love to see pics of other people's work areas. The place where the magic starts.
I'll also be sure to post mine too.
Thanks,
PJ