Apartment Living

[TheCyberwolfe]

I think i came up with a solution to my current lack of a dedicated workspace - I've modified my computer desk to double as a workbench. This involved getting the monitor and such up off the desk so they wouldn't accrue damage when I bang away at rivets and such, and I've had to pick up a new poundo board and a new slab (the 70-pound surface plate / tombstone is too much to be moving around) but I should be able to keep on working now.

There's a full write-up over at my main leatherworking blog, and here's a shot of the finished bench:

[johnv474]

I like the compact and adaptable workspace. Mounting the monitor off the work surface will save lots of fuss. I would be amused to see someone use the rear half of a stitching horse as a computer chair.

You might like to see this linkage hinge toolbox. I imagine one being made for leatherworking tools, but have not seen one in person yet. Here's a video:

Most of my work is done on a drafting table and a 3' log standing nearby, with a 2-drawer file cabinet between them. It doesn't take much space if you don't need dedicated stations for each step of the process.

[billybopp]

I'm rather fond of this tool chest that's recently been on Sheridan's website, and given a bit of thought to building something similar. http://www.sheridanleather.com/Set_of_10_C_S_Osborne_Single_Hole_Punches_p/dt-000.htm

Bill