SlotsNZ Posted April 9, 2018 Report Share Posted April 9, 2018 Hey guys, would some like to share the nifty ideas and practical solutions they have incorporated into their work benches. I am in brain-picking mode for my bench in our new house. I have around 3 linear metres to play with, no windows behind the bench - a blank wall. - And I reckon it is time we had a workbench thread again for everyone else to plagurise EDIT - Pictures of setups would be great Quote Recovering Lapsed Slot Addict * Custodian of many used screws (mostly loose ) * Total kidder * Companion of other delusional slot addicts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow_rusty Posted April 9, 2018 Report Share Posted April 9, 2018 I have a row of Scaley magnets stuck to my wall that I hang all my hand tools off of... Damn handy. 2 Quote Stolen from SlotsNZ Team ABC Team Leader (Ambitious, But Crap) Home Track Threads - Shadow's Semi-Permanent Layout & Another Rug Racer & Proud of It & Gymkhana Test Track Car Collection Thread - My Car Collection Charts / Diagrams - MJK Tyre Selector / Slot.it 4wd Gearing / PoliCar Rollout / Rollout Chart Generator / SCX 4wd Rollout / Track Wiring with Brake on Track Call Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mick2 Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 As Shadow said I to use magnets for tool holders but also go I step further. I have a number of them stuck to the floor right under where I sit. They collect the inevitable doped screws before they run under something. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeGas Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 I have a number of them stuck to the floor right under where I sit. They collect the inevitable doped screws before they run under something. Oooooooh good call. Quote Cheers Grant . Home Track..........Corvette C1 Build..........McLaren M1A Build..........Maserati 300S Build..........Allard J2 Build..........50's Diner..........Iso Griffo A3C 3D Printed Adjustable Chassis..........3D Print Projects If life gives you lemons, take them, free s#!t is cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAS41T Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 Hehe I’m not much help...It makes me wonder how I build cars in this pig sty..... This is my workstation where I build em.... This is my speed checker bench with my rpm reader as well, then on the floor is my dremel then up on the track edge is my tyre truer... Now this is where I should be building my cars... The shelving is even a mess...That’s ruff Rossko I will repost one day Mark with all this cleaned.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobble Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 "Cleaned" ... what is that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munter Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 I have around 3 linear metres to play with, That wont be big enough.... You have seen mine. Quote John Warren Slotcars are my preferred reality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangermouse Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 Wow - Gas4it I cleaned my bench up yesterday and it doesn't look as neat as yours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeGas Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 If this is going to start to drift into a messy workbench / hobby table comp, I'm in for the win. Just don't let Munter know. Sorry Mark, had to join in just this once. On the topic side I am wanting to build a new bench too as this table, being glass, is no good for truing, vising, hammering, I mean coercing, machining, lathing, 3D printing .... So would love to see some others ideas as well. I'm thinking of compartmentalizing. I liked your last one Mark, it had plenty of room to fill up with stuff. Quote Cheers Grant . Home Track..........Corvette C1 Build..........McLaren M1A Build..........Maserati 300S Build..........Allard J2 Build..........50's Diner..........Iso Griffo A3C 3D Printed Adjustable Chassis..........3D Print Projects If life gives you lemons, take them, free s#!t is cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 A strip of 12 volt LED lights brighten up those dark areas 1 Quote Quickly read this post before it is deleted or i turn grey again Gary http://www.facebook.com/Rallyproxy2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benno Posted April 11, 2018 Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 (edited) And i thought i may as well join the fray & post a pic up of my mess !! Usually its cleaner than this but i havent kept on top of it lately I have a designated power supply area for tyre truing & soldering ( middle bench above drawers ) the left bench has a recessed light board for trimming decals etc & general model building junk, the right angled bench to the right is used for all my CAD drawing of parts or anything i want to cut and/or 3D print Edited April 11, 2018 by Benno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlotsNZ Posted April 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 I see a pattern emerging here - The messy beggars are exhibitionists, and the jokers with the OCD organised benches full of clever ideas I am trying to steal are all secret squirrels - Do like Big Mick's and Gary's idea of the tools on magnets - but I need more lads I need more Quote Recovering Lapsed Slot Addict * Custodian of many used screws (mostly loose ) * Total kidder * Companion of other delusional slot addicts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquakiwi1952 Posted April 11, 2018 Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 This thread needs to stop, i'm getting jealous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Carter Posted April 11, 2018 Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 my bench is always in a mess I do clean it now again but it turns into a mess again by the end of the day when I realize I have room to work on again Quote Holdens rule the rest just drool slot cars are my drug, ATCC/Bathurst proxy host NZ Grp5 proxy host. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeGas Posted April 11, 2018 Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 Naked as charged. But if it wasn't for us exhibitionists the forum would be rather dull. Quote Cheers Grant . Home Track..........Corvette C1 Build..........McLaren M1A Build..........Maserati 300S Build..........Allard J2 Build..........50's Diner..........Iso Griffo A3C 3D Printed Adjustable Chassis..........3D Print Projects If life gives you lemons, take them, free s#!t is cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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