Awhile back there were some posts in this area of some of the group members shops and work areas. I've wanted to include mine, but was too busy until the holiday week to clean and organize it again. Anyway, here goes.....
This is my clock bench. The screwdrivers in the acrylic holder are all Wiha's. I got them at my local electronics store. I really like them and they are good quality for what I do. The small removable vise is a Chinese copy of the Bergeon vise, and it has worked quite well for me.
This bench contains clocks waiting reassembly. I use lots of Cool Whip containers to hold the plates, wheels and springs. It also contains my watchmaker's lathe and its accessories.
This is my watch bench. On top I have my Bergeon staking set, MTG 3000 watch timer, stereo microscope, and screwdrivers and loupe. The screwdriver set on the extreme right was a cheap set from the now-defunct S. LaRose Co. I actually like using it 80% of the time over the Bergeon. The Bergeon blades are too 'slick' and slip easily sometimes. Just my preference. The bench plate is tempered glass with a sheet of white meat-wrapping paper underneath. No, I don't use the staking set on top of it.
This is my bigger workbench behind the clock and watch benches. Machines from left to right are an arbor press, Sherline Mill, Bergeon bushing machine and assortment of bushings behind it, and then my Sherline lathe. The red toolbox contains all the goodies for the lathe and mill. The bench is 7 foot long, behind it is my test stand for the grandfather clocks. It's also 7 foot long.
Another view of the test stand. It's made from 1X4's and 2X4's.
Ultrasonics and wash area. My wife hates this area, especially when I mix up a new batch of cleaner. Directly opposite this sink is our laundry area.
Last, but not least, my test wall for the wall clocks. Not shown are two shelving units holding other clocks and grandfather movements.
I am very thankful the Good Lord allowed me to have this shop and its tools. It has been a blessing to have it to repair the clocks that I do for a living. One thing I think we all know as guys, there are never enough tools!
The inspiration for this layout was due in part to visiting Michael Gainey's website, and I have tried to make mine as effecient as possible to minimize movement in the shop to get things done. Before I would have to crisscross and step around and over things and move from one bench to another, and even on the opposite side just to do some of my operations.
Hope this inspires you and maybe give you some ideas of what to do in your limited spaces. BTW, this used to be a front bedroom, but I took it over when the last kid moved out.
Please, those of you who haven't, post some of your pictures for us to enjoy and maybe glean ideas from your setup also. Regards.......doc
This is my clock bench. The screwdrivers in the acrylic holder are all Wiha's. I got them at my local electronics store. I really like them and they are good quality for what I do. The small removable vise is a Chinese copy of the Bergeon vise, and it has worked quite well for me.
This bench contains clocks waiting reassembly. I use lots of Cool Whip containers to hold the plates, wheels and springs. It also contains my watchmaker's lathe and its accessories.
This is my watch bench. On top I have my Bergeon staking set, MTG 3000 watch timer, stereo microscope, and screwdrivers and loupe. The screwdriver set on the extreme right was a cheap set from the now-defunct S. LaRose Co. I actually like using it 80% of the time over the Bergeon. The Bergeon blades are too 'slick' and slip easily sometimes. Just my preference. The bench plate is tempered glass with a sheet of white meat-wrapping paper underneath. No, I don't use the staking set on top of it.
This is my bigger workbench behind the clock and watch benches. Machines from left to right are an arbor press, Sherline Mill, Bergeon bushing machine and assortment of bushings behind it, and then my Sherline lathe. The red toolbox contains all the goodies for the lathe and mill. The bench is 7 foot long, behind it is my test stand for the grandfather clocks. It's also 7 foot long.
Another view of the test stand. It's made from 1X4's and 2X4's.
Ultrasonics and wash area. My wife hates this area, especially when I mix up a new batch of cleaner. Directly opposite this sink is our laundry area.
Last, but not least, my test wall for the wall clocks. Not shown are two shelving units holding other clocks and grandfather movements.
I am very thankful the Good Lord allowed me to have this shop and its tools. It has been a blessing to have it to repair the clocks that I do for a living. One thing I think we all know as guys, there are never enough tools!
The inspiration for this layout was due in part to visiting Michael Gainey's website, and I have tried to make mine as effecient as possible to minimize movement in the shop to get things done. Before I would have to crisscross and step around and over things and move from one bench to another, and even on the opposite side just to do some of my operations.
Hope this inspires you and maybe give you some ideas of what to do in your limited spaces. BTW, this used to be a front bedroom, but I took it over when the last kid moved out.
Please, those of you who haven't, post some of your pictures for us to enjoy and maybe glean ideas from your setup also. Regards.......doc
