Show your Shop

[bikermutt07]

6 hours ago, Big Sioux Saddlery said:

  I'm in the process of putting up some slatwall in my new shop, and am really looking forward to being able to hang something wherever I want.  Handy stuff.

Sioux, I have been playing with the French cleat system at work recently. It is a really versatile way to go. And a lot less expensive than slatwall. If you haven't already purchased the slatwall check out some YouTube videos.

[Rossr]

3 hours ago, KingsCountyLeather said:

Rossr,

is that shop just for you?  Wow! Now that’s a workshop!

Because you have every machine you should ever need... Do you make your living from leather work? Or do you have another income?

Kings,  I make custom knives and do leatherwork currently.   I have been involved with other things though too.   Even worked at a summer camp the last four years running the leather and wood shop.  Not every tool is there...I mean the clicker press isnt pictured cause its in another place.   I need a vacuum system for holsters etc.   There must be some other stuff I am missing too..

1 hour ago, bikermutt07 said:

Sioux, I have been playing with the French cleat system at work recently. It is a really versatile way to go. And a lot less expensive than slatwall. If you haven't already purchased the slatwall check out some YouTube videos.

I do not know what a french cleat system is but I will second the expensiveness of slat wall.   I have it up cause I had access to a bunch of it for basically free.   Otherwise...you would see something else there...or perhaps just the studs!

Edited December 22, 2017 by Rossr

[Big Sioux Saddlery]

2 hours ago, bikermutt07 said:

Sioux, I have been playing with the French cleat system at work recently. It is a really versatile way to go. And a lot less expensive than slatwall. If you haven't already purchased the slatwall check out some YouTube videos.

I did get the slatwall second hand from a lady who closed a retail store in town.  I also got a bunch of pegboard with the framing system and shelves, which I really like.  There is nearly enough between the slatwall and pegboard to cover all the available wall space in the building.  Of course half of one wall is taken up by shelving for leather.  I should take some pictures and share them also, but it's just such a dang mess right now! 

[YinTx]

@Rossr, are those hot foil presses I spy?  That is a nice set up, well arranged for production it seems.

YinTx

[BaroqueLeatherGal]

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.  

[garypl]

7 minutes 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.  

My work bench is 4 x 8' and is @38" tall.

[TxLeather]

16 hours ago, alpha2 said:

So, come up to the lab
And see what's on the slab,

I see you shiver with antici...pation!

;-)

[bikermutt07]

8 hours ago, Rossr said:

Kings,  I make custom knives and do leatherwork currently.   I have been involved with other things though too.   Even worked at a summer camp the last four years running the leather and wood shop.  Not every tool is there...I mean the clicker press isnt pictured cause its in another place.   I need a vacuum system for holsters etc.   There must be some other stuff I am missing too..

I do not know what a french cleat system is but I will second the expensiveness of slat wall.   I have it up cause I had access to a bunch of it for basically free.   Otherwise...you would see something else there...or perhaps just the studs!

You basically rip a board down the center on a 45 degree bevel. Take one side and screw it to the studs. Take the other piece and build a shelf, rack, whatever. Then just set it on to the piece you have on the wall. It is simpler than it sounds explaining it.

 

[Mjolnir]

5 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.  

Mine is 2x6@38 tall, 2' thick. I love that I can stand or use a drafting chair. I want to add extra space and start modifying. I was thinking a 1' thick 4x8 oak plywood. Any one have a better thought?

Baroque, it's just a thought but if you need to add extra height check out the supreme benches that OldNSlow posted here, he added castors. still my favorite benches posted so far.

[Rossr]

5 hours ago, YinTx said:

@Rossr, are those hot foil presses I spy?  That is a nice set up, well arranged for production it seems.

YinTx

@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.