Show Off Your Bench, Organization, Workshop, And Such...

[BondoBobCustomSaddles]

That will work. Be sure to mount the mandrel out away from your bench about 10" or so, that will give you good access to the burnisher or sander with what ever you are working on. Probably don't need that much clearance for holsters, but; you never know, a saddle may be on your horizon, and it is nice to have room to manuver. As for mine, I bought it quite a while ago. Can't remember when, but; I think I paid about $250 for it, something like 05 or 04.

Bob

[billymac814]

They are twice that now, I'd buy one for 250-300. 500 is a bit much though. This will do. Thanks again.

[SomeAntics13]

my compact space.

Edited February 25, 2013 by SomeAntics13

[needles]

nice setup, easy reach of the medicine bottles too....like it

[billymac814]

my compact space.

My first ever motorcycle seat had that skull and flowers design on it that's hanging from your bench.

[aguilerag]

This is the spot I have just started setting up to do some work. I was upstairs in a small spare bedroom but decided to move downstairs so I have more room. I have an overhead lighting directly over one table. I have a lot I want to do to it but will do it slowly.

On the other side of my basement I have my screenprinting and airbrushing area set up.

[Cyberthrasher]

I have a lot I want to do to it but will do it slowly.

Get yourself a rolling chair and you'll be set for quick maneuvering all around

make sure you protect your leather well from any residual humidity in that basement. It looks like it's seen some moisture, so you may end up developing mold at some point.

[aguilerag]

Would it be ok to store the leather in a plastic bin with a lid? I have some huge ones that I could use.

I was going to get the walls sealed again and put up some sort of paneling. My house was built in 1900 so I am working on upgrading from the top down. Unfortunately that means Gabriels basement workshop comes last.

[Cyberthrasher]

Would it be ok to store the leather in a plastic bin with a lid? I have some huge ones that I could use.

I was going to get the walls sealed again and put up some sort of paneling. My house was built in 1900 so I am working on upgrading from the top down. Unfortunately that means Gabriels basement workshop comes last.

I know how you feel there. Mine was 1917 and my basement work area was a dirt cellar for the better part of its life. Totes would work well. Try to keep them off the floor, even if that means on top of a couple pieces of wood. Sides of leather may pose a little more problem, unless they'll fit in your containers. I've been wanting to get some more costco shelves for my area to store stuff further off the ground, but we do what we can.

[aguilerag]

I have huge plastic bins that full sides of leather rolled up will fit in easily. I will put a couple 2x4's down to get the bins off the floor until I can get some shelfs up. Can I ask why to raise them off the floor?