What's on your work bench (literally)?

[eckloss]

I made some more progress on the work room today. Just finished up for the day at 8:30pm. I am short 4 brackets which will mean a delay of until Friday to finish getting them up. So instead I turned to installing some of the lighting.

Then there's the garage. Looks like an H-bomb hit it. That's going to be more of an undertaking than completing the 'building room'.

[chips]

My basement has a wall dividing it roughly in half. Behind the wall is the water heater, furnace and overflow storage. A few shots behind the wall.

[eckloss]

So, finally some progress to show you. I have the bare bones skeleton of my "anything that uses a propeller" work room. A few things I have to clarify: 1) the pipes are crooked, the shelves are not. In fact I let my OCD soar and made sure that each shelf was level to within 1/10 of one degree. That was a challenge getting around corners. 2) only 2 of 4 of the lights are installed. 3) why are the shelves not spaced very tall? I will be using 6" tall by 6" deep by "whatever" width boxes from U-line to put stuff in, organize, and label. Finally stuff won't be scattered across half a dozen rooms (literally). It is my hopes that doing all this will make me a better and more efficient modeler. Still so much to put up... the small parts bins.. the magnetic tool strips, etc. In this room will be my primary work table, a dedicated computer for internet/photo access and to run my 3D printer which will also be housed here, battery charging station, mini chop saw... those kind of things. The big stuff like chop saw, lathe, drill press, etc are next door in the garage.

[eckloss]

I forgot to mention... the 3/4x3/4 inch strips you may see on the rear of the shelves.... they provide something for the parts boxes to rest against, thereby keeping them all perfectly lined up. Nice and neat. OCD. Try it. You may like it

[QuarterMaster]

So, finally some progress to show you. I have the bare bones skeleton of my "anything that uses a propeller" work room. A few things I have to clarify: 1) the pipes are crooked, the shelves are not. In fact I let my OCD soar and made sure that each shelf was level to within 1/10 of one degree. That was a challenge getting around corners. 2) only 2 of 4 of the lights are installed. 3) why are the shelves not spaced very tall? I will be using 6" tall by 6" deep by "whatever" width boxes from U-line to put stuff in, organize, and label. Finally stuff won't be scattered across half a dozen rooms (literally). It is my hopes that doing all this will make me a better and more efficient modeler. Still so much to put up... the small parts bins.. the magnetic tool strips, etc. In this room will be my primary work table, a dedicated computer for internet/photo access and to run my 3D printer which will also be housed here, battery charging station, mini chop saw... those kind of things. The big stuff like chop saw, lathe, drill press, etc are next door in the garage.

Looking good dude!

FWIW, I have a Google Mini received as an XMAS gift I placed in the shop. Besides streaming smooth Jazz as I work, it's nice to set timers for epoxy working times etc, as well as math questions when my hands are tied up. It also reminds me when it's time for dinner lol

[eckloss]

I understand..... My iPhone and SIRI do the same for me

[mickm]

Happy New Year all,
I have just about completed my Arkmodel Type VII. All that is left is adding foam, balancing and trimming. Many Thanks to Bob Martin for all his help in getting me to this point.

On my work bench next is a OTW Type VII with Stainless decking.

Cheers!
Mickm

[mickm]

I have a photobucket account. Anyone have an idea why the photo is watermarked and stamped, and what I need to do to correct it?
Thanks,
Mickm

[subdude]

Mick, Photobucket went from free to paid photo hosting a year or two ago. Want to have your pictures shown? Pay them their ransom money.

Most of us gave them the salute and moved elsewhere.

Jim

[mickm]

Thanks Subdude,
I have a paid account with them thru my business. After it expires this year, I will not renew it.
Cheers!
Mickm