Well, I read this from beginning to end. All I can say is I must be a member of the absolute best club in the country! I have NEVER seen anyone argue over a bench, or for that matter get upset if someone wanted to share something. Generally if someone in the pits needs something, be it a clevis or a bench to start the plane on everyone there is all about helping (Of course the pilots who have birds up are all about their aircraft, but that is as it should be.)

I will admit, outside of club events its a rare day when more than 6 of our 8 or 10 benches are in use at the same time. But even so, we just enjoy the hobby, and the camaraderie rather than fight over a silly piece of wood. For me, perhaps because of my clubs amount of blessings, I set up on my bench, and its mine till I leave. However, If we were to get overcrowded I would happily share both the bench and my gear if another wanted it. If i was flying, and someone set there plane on "my" bench I would simply put mine on the ground while I rested and waited for my next turn at the flight line.