post pics of your work area
02-13-2009, 11:40 AM
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post pics of your work area
just like the title says. post up the area where you work on your rc's. i am about to build a small shop in my basement for this purpose. i just wanted to see what your set-ups were so i could get ideas for building my own.
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02-13-2009, 03:11 PM
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RE: post pics of your work area
One of the few pics I have. One of the things I like about this setup is I have 2 benches, 1 for RC projects (cars/planes/heli, whatever) and a separate bench for electronics projects. I find good lighting is key. I have good overhead lighting, and also additional lighting under the shelf that is over each work bench. This way you are never working under your own shadow. Living in AZ having good air conditioning is also key so I can work out here year round.
The benches are just some solid doors from home depot cut to size with a circular saw (~$40). I use some ready made fence posts for legs, though I have also made my own. On top of each bench I have a 1/8" sheet of pressed particle board with a glossy surface, just like dry erase board. These cost about $7.50 and form a great disposable surface that can get all cut up etc. while protecting the actual table underneath from any real damage. Every couple years I get a new piece to cut and put on top. Not shown in this pic, but I also have a series of those little plastic parts bins mounted to the wall beside the rc bench. These are great for keeping all the bits and pieces organized and readily available. Sure beats the random shoe box system I used to use
I need to get a couple decent stools, and then I should be fairly set.
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The benches are just some solid doors from home depot cut to size with a circular saw (~$40). I use some ready made fence posts for legs, though I have also made my own. On top of each bench I have a 1/8" sheet of pressed particle board with a glossy surface, just like dry erase board. These cost about $7.50 and form a great disposable surface that can get all cut up etc. while protecting the actual table underneath from any real damage. Every couple years I get a new piece to cut and put on top. Not shown in this pic, but I also have a series of those little plastic parts bins mounted to the wall beside the rc bench. These are great for keeping all the bits and pieces organized and readily available. Sure beats the random shoe box system I used to use
I need to get a couple decent stools, and then I should be fairly set.For what it is worth,
Spiro
02-14-2009, 10:56 AM
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RE: post pics of your work area
right now im on a desk in my basement, thats why i started the thread so i could get a few looks at what you guys use. thanks for the responses and keep them coming.
02-14-2009, 08:21 PM
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I share mine with the kids,Aurrghh!!What a mess!Fixin' to "remodel with a shovel" and move some stuff out.May repost some daylight pic's tomorrow.
02-14-2009, 09:38 PM
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RE: post pics of your work area
Here's a few pictures of my RC area.
I didn't think I would ever run out of space, but here it is just a few years later, and I'm just about out of space, lol.
I didn't think I would ever run out of space, but here it is just a few years later, and I'm just about out of space, lol.
02-15-2009, 12:17 PM
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Haha, the sad part is I think I have more HPI parts than ALL of my local hobby shops combined, lol. That's why tower hobbies is my best friend 
Finally got me a banner for my basement too!
Finally got me a banner for my basement too!
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Ah, MadmanAndrew, that's more like it. I was begining to feel like a slob compared to the rest of these guys. Mine is more like yours.
02-16-2009, 10:47 AM
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Here's a few pictures of my RC area.
I didn't think I would ever run out of space, but here it is just a few years later, and I'm just about out of space, lol.
Here's a few pictures of my RC area.
I didn't think I would ever run out of space, but here it is just a few years later, and I'm just about out of space, lol.
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RE: post pics of your work area
no, i didn't get buries, it's actually pretty empty in there now, but I can olny upload pics off the camera onto my other computer, and it's got a virus and won't even let me log on, and I don't fell like fixing that rigth now...
02-18-2009, 03:01 AM
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I'd love to have that kind of space. I have a decent work area but space is limited, since I own lots of vehicles (many of them 1/5, as well as large gas boats) I could use the space.
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Wasnt there a thread a couple of weeks or was it months ago about this? I would post pics but my computer with all my pictures blew up[>:].
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RE: post pics of your work area
I love looking at all your shops...This is mine. It will have to do till I get around to building a shed in the back yard. It's my half of the garage, my truck sits in the driveway.
I had to put in some new electrical in the garage to make sure I had enough juice for the bench. Hardwired the light in, and have 2 powerstrips (one on each side). It still a work in progress, I have a rolling toolchest right behind the chair that all my hand tools are so I can turn around and grab what I need.
I had to put in some new electrical in the garage to make sure I had enough juice for the bench. Hardwired the light in, and have 2 powerstrips (one on each side). It still a work in progress, I have a rolling toolchest right behind the chair that all my hand tools are so I can turn around and grab what I need.