texasfireleather Report post Posted October 25, 2014 Here are some pictures of my workshop after I re-arranged it. I needed to re-arrange it and utilize the whole shop due to the increase in business. Let's see some picture of your shops and workbenches. I've seen some forums on there that have workshop and workbench pictures but none of them appear to be recent so I would like to see some of your shops and workbenches to help me utilize my space more efficiently. Thank You! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BondoBobCustomSaddles Report post Posted October 25, 2014 Now that's cheating! You aren't supposed to have your shop soooooo, neat and clean! If my wife see's this, she'll be after me to clean up my cave! Not sure if I even know where to put all my stuff! Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
texasfireleather Report post Posted October 25, 2014 Haha, the floor is a mess. Holes punches and shavings, scraps, ect are covering the floor, especially under my workbench. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krystian Report post Posted October 26, 2014 WOW! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
texasfireleather Report post Posted October 26, 2014 I hope WOW means good! Lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAZZMAN Report post Posted October 27, 2014 That looks fantastic, i have always had a bit of a thing for workshops, they can seem to take on a personality when they are right. Is it just me that is a bit wierd. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
texasfireleather Report post Posted October 27, 2014 Thank you! I'm the same way as you, I really enjoy checking out other peoples workshops. When I originally had this shop delivered, I didn't think my side gig company would outgrow the shop.....and it did. I really need more space, table space especially. I have some new toys on the way that I just ordered and I have NO IDEA where I'm going to put them! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Invasion Report post Posted December 20, 2014 Now I'm jealous, it looks great how big is it ? I also like looking at workshops, and getting ides from seeing other peoples. mine is 10ftX12ft will see if I can get some pics just as soon as it is tidy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snubbyfan Report post Posted December 21, 2014 My work bench is right in my living room. I don't do leather work for a living, rather it's more of a self sustaining hobby, plus a little extra. I make mostly holsters, knife sheaths and belts. It's just right for that. My tools are in 3 separate tool boxes, I just pull out whatever box matches the procedure I'm working at the time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tramps Leatherworking Report post Posted December 21, 2014 This is my Leather shop as it was being built --- I had a garage door installed, so I could have motorcycles in the shop when I am designing and fitting saddlebags/seats etc... I am in the process of redoing the inside, as my disabilities have changed, and limited my mobility... I will post some recent pictures when it is finished. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
texasfireleather Report post Posted December 21, 2014 My shop is a 12x20, but it's too small for me. I need a bigger shop. Yes, it is clean in the picture but it looks like it was robbed and ransacked after all of the Christmas orders. During the Christmas break, I am re-designing/remodeling to add more table space. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
humperdingle Report post Posted December 21, 2014 Not much of a workshop, but this is my 6ft long workbench I constructed in the garage.... needs a good bit of re-organising! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Troy Burch Report post Posted December 24, 2014 Here's mine, I usually keep it in order but lately I've been swamped. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eglideride Report post Posted December 24, 2014 This is my workshop. The steel drawer units are out of a lab at the university of Iowa 20 years ago, along with the 10' long by 1 1/2" thick laminated top. I have an unfinished basement. This is one area/corner (if it were finished it would be a great bedroom). I use my shop for leather work, woodcarving, and cleaning /building guns. No excuses, i am a slob. stuff everywhere. My hot wife doesn't like my clutter....but its mine! I am blessed! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeatherCollector Report post Posted January 6, 2015 You've got a great looking shop I'm just working out of my basement and living room . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cowboy bowhunter Report post Posted January 8, 2015 (edited) Not the best picture but i have a 6 ft wide by 15 ft long shed i do all my work in. Not to much room but betting then my 3ft by 3ft spot i had in my house. Edited January 8, 2015 by cowboy bowhunter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
texasfireleather Report post Posted January 9, 2015 Well, once again, my shop has been rearranged. After the crazy Christmas rush, I had to do something to add more moving space and table space. I had to make the shop more function-able. I still need to build one more table, but the shop is a lot more spacious than it was. I have my main workbench with a table to the left that has my anvil, stamping/tooling area, and my press. I have a cutting/prepping table, a dying table, and a center press table for my hand presses. I will be adding one more additional table for finished orders/shipping table/ect. There is a big difference in the shop from my first post about the shop to this post. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leatherwytch Report post Posted January 9, 2015 That's not a shop, it is all neat and tidy. It is not a fire hazard, this is an imaginary shop. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
texasfireleather Report post Posted January 9, 2015 Haha, it's nice and tidy because it was just finished being remodeled. It's been a week and it already looks.....well, anyone with a leather shop knows. Haha, it's nice and tidy because it was just finished being remodeled. It's been a week and it already looks.....well, anyone with a leather shop knows. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leatherwytch Report post Posted January 9, 2015 I was concerned you may not be a real leatherworker...LOL. I had people walk into my workroom and say "How do you find anything?" The thing is no matter what hurricane or tornado comes through, as long as it is us we know where our stuff is. I haven't got mine set up in this new place yet, but soon. I plan to use a lot of those Command TM strip to hang my shears etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bdpeters Report post Posted January 9, 2015 you all have very nice looking shops, right now mine is a book shelf with a fold out table on one side of a walk in closet. I usually have to drag out all my stuff to the kitchen table. now if I could get all of my wifes projects out of the garage I could have some space. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robertmeco Report post Posted January 9, 2015 (edited) This is a old video of my shop I am not much at taking videos http://s886.photobucket.com/user/robertmeco/media/DSCN0992.mp4.html Edited January 9, 2015 by robertmeco Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
needles Report post Posted January 9, 2015 great workshops guys, foam walls robertmeco, bet thats warm in winter. works really well doesn't it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robertmeco Report post Posted January 9, 2015 Yes it does both winter and summer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LLWork Report post Posted January 29, 2015 (edited) I probably have the worst workspace in the history of leather work. The owner of the last house I was renting decided to sell it at the drop of a hat, so I ended up packing my entire life into this tiny room in the basement of a friends house while my next spot gets figured out. I can't even open the door to my room all the way, as it hits my desk. My bed is four feet in the air, so I could store my belongings underneath. It's been difficult to deal with. I've got two more months of this to put up with. Edited January 29, 2015 by LLWork Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
