Show your Shop

[bikermutt07]

1 hour ago, Rossr said:

@YinTx There is one in the picture. I have never used it........suppose I should.    Yes I try to set things up logical but I always seem to think there is a better way lol

 

@bikermutt07  Amazing those cleats hold that kinda weight with all those paint cans in the video.  Looks like a nice system.  I could see a use for that.

Yes, it's a really simple but strong system. You can make some really long shelves with it too. The longer you make it the more studs to distribute the weight.

[AdamPCain]

Thats how I hung my tvs to my wall using a french cleat

[Sledzep01]

Picture a cutting board, some knives, and thread on a kitchen table, now you see my work area. when i move up stars i will post pics

[KingsCountyLeather]

You know... This topic has more than 4000 views! That’s great, But... There must be a few of you holding back on showing your work spaces?

We are not here to criticize at all. I for one love to see everyone’s work station no matter how small or untidy. I also am always looking for better, nicer tools and ideas to incorporate in my own space. 

From the selection of photos already poster you all can see that there is a wide range on work areas, So... post your photos! Be proud of your work areas, be proud of your work!  

[Big Sioux Saddlery]

20 hours ago, BaroqueLeatherGal said:

This is a great thread! I'm in the process of setting up my shop. Love seeing everyone's machines. As far as work benches, what are the dimensions of most people's? As others stated, lower back issues keep me from bending over too much and I'm pretty tall. Would love to hear others opinions.  

Most of my tables are 4 x 8 and about belt buckle height, whatever that comes out to be.  Back when I was starting, a guy told me that was the rule of thumb for height. 

 

12 hours ago, bikermutt07 said:

Yes, it's a really simple but strong system. You can make some really long shelves with it too. The longer you make it the more studs to distribute the weight.

I can see where that would be nice for some items that you want to hang.  I have a 20' x 24' area that will be retail and finished goods for display, so I think the slatwall will work better there.  The back wall of the work area is nearly all pegboard, where I intend to hang my hardware inventory and other things, depending on how much room is available.  I hung slatwall behind and to either side of my clicker to hang my dies.  The first couple days after I got them all hung up, I had to just stop and look at them every once in awhile.  I've had a clicker for going on 15 years, and never had enough room to hang all my dies in one place.  Some would permanently end up on my tables, some in boxes under a table, some in boxes in my basement. 

 

[leathersmyth]

My main bench is 12 feet long 36 inch wide and 38 inch high, so i can lay out a whole side to work on. I have a Smaller cutting table, that me gram gave to my grandad for there 25th anniversary in the 30's. It is 36 inch table but it is about 8 inch thick. It is a solid end cut maple top. So it is solid for pounding on.  

[Mjolnir]

5 minutes ago, leathersmyth said:

My main bench is 12 feet long 36 inch wide and 38 inch high, so i can lay out a whole side to work on. I have a Smaller cutting table, that me gram gave to my grandad for there 25th anniversary in the 30's. It is 36 inch table but it is about 8 inch thick. It is a solid end cut maple top. So it is solid for pounding on.  

'Show' and tell. Pics please. I'd love to see that table. I couldn't make it out in your early photo. A lot going on in your shop:)

Edited December 23, 2017 by Mjolnir
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[Jordan]

Been a very long time since I last posted anything but here is a workbench I recently completed. I made it with 3/4" x 3" clear pine on edge with 3 all thread, washers and nuts through to each side to cinch it tight. Then surrounded by 3/4" x 4" red oak sides. I added a lowes vise to the front with doubled up oak and put a tool catch box on the back. I used the legs off an old computer desk and have since added pine frame on three sides as the legs allowed to much bounce. I am in the process of mounting various tools to T shaped pine that can be mounted in the vise such as stitching pony, granite stamping stone. fringe cutter, belt embosser etc. and someday a Tippman.

[leathersmyth]

3 hours ago, Mjolnir said:

'Show' and tell. Pics please. I'd love to see that table. I couldn't make it out in your early photo. A lot going on in your shop:)

This is the one, on top of is a 24" square maple pounding block as well.   I have half doz of those 24 inch maple blocks, they are 8 " thick, maple stock....

Edited December 23, 2017 by leathersmyth

[Mjolnir]

1 hour ago, Jordan said:

Been a very long time since I last posted anything but here is a workbench I recently completed. I made it with 3/4" x 3" clear pine on edge with 3 all thread, washers and nuts through to each side to cinch it tight. Then surrounded by 3/4" x 4" red oak sides. I added a lowes vise to the front with doubled up oak and put a tool catch box on the back. I used the legs off an old computer desk and have since added pine frame on three sides as the legs allowed to much bounce. I am in the process of mounting various tools to T shaped pine that can be mounted in the vise such as stitching pony, granite stamping stone. fringe cutter, belt embosser etc. and someday a Tippman.

This folks, is sweet! Thank you for sharing Jordan. I am going to try this one.