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Old 08-29-2008, 03:33 PM
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Default Who's got the best work area?

Mine bites, old table in the garage. But that's about to change! My Dad was up visiting and has agreed to make my workbench. Who has the best work area? (I'm thinkin' hellya's and foxy's, just from their exp.) Post pics please! I need ideas. I'm up to 4 5th scales (hopefully 5 soon, need a baja (edit- got it!), so I figure I'll need a large work area (1-2 cars being worked on)

Also:
Your list of invaluble tools (besides the basics)
and any other suggestions would be great

Thanks All

Old 08-29-2008, 03:38 PM
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Well, apart from the standard stuff, invaluable items would be my compressor, my power drill, my dremel and my clamps... here's a pic... Nothing special, half the basement and the requisite level of shelving. The opposite wall is covered in bodies.

Old 08-29-2008, 04:36 PM
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Hehe, not sure if it counts but all my work is done...at work. Having a machine shop with a new CNC is just awesome. Other than that, when I do anything at home, I usually cram myself in the corner of my desk.......not sure why.
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got to take pics
Old 08-29-2008, 04:54 PM
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I simply cannot believe anyone would want a pic of my coffee table.........
Old 08-29-2008, 06:06 PM
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Mine isn't bad, just barely big enough for one or 2 large scales though. The R&D shop at one of my jobs has tons of great tools and CNC equipment I can use so I just keep a drill press and dremmel at home, keeps the girlfriend happy too
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Old 08-29-2008, 09:31 PM
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Default RE: Who's got the best work area?

Hmmm,

- 3 car garage
- 4x8 wook bench
- 8x6 machining area
- 80 gallon air compressor, buffer, grinder, vice, mig welder, plasma cutter
- 5.1 surround sound
- flat panel LCD tv on swivle w. direct TV
- futon couch with carpet, coffee table and mini fridge

So far does what I need it to for now. Plans are in the future to expand.

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Old 08-29-2008, 09:36 PM
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OMG! My mouth is still hanging open.....

That is.... wow. Amazing collection . Plasma cutter!
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Dam hope you lock the garage at night.[8D]
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Can I be your neighbor? LOL
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Everytime I see those 1/4 MTs I feel like crying... because I don't have one [&:]
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Here is mine





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Man Cave LOCATED TRACK SIDE YES AT THE TRACK Start Finish Line! CAN'T GET CLOSER to the action then that!;
20' Shipping container
recessed Lighting with dimers
Extra Spotlight on working space, on dimmer too just in case
50" flat screen HD
Blueray player, Surround sound
HD Satellite hookup with DVR
Hardwood floors
Custom cabinets
Custom windows overlooking track, full steel barn door shutters that secure cave when not in use.
Wired to track computer so you can see lap times on either 50" flat screen or Flat PC screen.
Alarm
Frige (BMW) no less try finding that one!
Lamborghini door sill's on the window ledges for "bar" use
Custom Leather Couch
Marble bar counter top, doubles as pit space #2 if not being used as a bar or PC work Space
Marble Pit table with laser alignment marks scribed in.
Leather Parts Organizers
Security Cam for door color screen to see who is coming with remote
Track Cam to watch the racing if the barn door covers are closed, with remote
Fax, Wireless Printer
Wireless network with external feed covering 2000" so anyone can log on to the network
Back up secure network for my use
PC
TWO (2) 12,000 BTU air conditioners with remotes
Custom R/C artwork mixed with real 1:1 racing artwork.
5 Bar stools for working / entertaining
Insulated, sound Proof so you can enjoy the Surround Sound or escape the whine of motors at the track.
Security lights on the outside
PA Speakers on outside
Extra Power outlets on the outside sharing is caring hehehehehehe
Steel Security door with electro magnet lock and deadbolt. Your not getting in unless you have a blow torch but by then the alarm would be sounding and the armed alarm company would be there.


Now to Pit space:

Regulated voltage to the entire unit, with quick generator hookup in case of power loss.
Can store Seven (7) 1:5 scale cars and parts (one on pit table)
4 regulated USB power supplies feeding 4 Sirius smart chargers so every car every radio is ready to go at any time. Yes redundant on the power supply's and battery back up but I like my electronics.
Storage for gas and solvents
Tire Storage / Organizer
Vice
Grinder
Built in tool storage Organizer in cabinets
Soldering station
Screwdriver selector on wall
all the other tools needed to keep you going

Some old photos before it was all done,





MOVABLE! This "Man Cave" is now removed from SV Speedway (closed) but will be relocated to the new track in a few weeks.
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One word: EPIC!
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Default RE: Who's got the best work area?

Foxy: Did you clean your work area for the pics or does it always look like that? I thought you sold your NT1?

Quarterscalelegends: I have one word to describe how I feel about your work are. Envy!. Oh yeah you need to tell me where you live so I can be your neighbor
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Man cave and garage for me..







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Some good looking work areas.
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I think Quarter scale wins!!!!!!!!!
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here is mine. its not much, my wife and i spend ALOT of time in here as she has her pottery and ceramics and what nots on the other side,. we have a slop sink and a compressor in the closet. there is a nother small bench on the other side that wifey uses for pottery. and we have a tool cabinet too. the center devider comes out so i can work on more then one car at a time. its the third bedroom of our house. how many wife's do you know would be excited about building a complete work shop in the spare room!!



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ORIGINAL: quarterscalelegends

Hmmm,

- 3 car garage
- 4x8 wook bench
- 8x6 machining area
- 80 gallon air compressor, buffer, grinder, vice, mig welder, plasma cutter
- 5.1 surround sound
- flat panel LCD tv on swivle w. direct TV
- futon couch with carpet, coffee table and mini fridge

So far does what I need it to for now. Plans are in the future to expand.

lol thats not a work shop its your own personal hobbyshop you lucky guy you lol nice car too what is that a bently did you win the lotto you must be a millionare , and what kind of RC motor bike is that tell me more about it and can i see more pics of it asap , i have a nitro 1/5th they call it lol to me its more like a 1/10, desmo ducati that i need to fix up and hopfully get back on the road and HOPEFULLY learn how to controll it lol
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bently? Nahh, its a chrysler 300C SRT-8
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some one say my name
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ORIGINAL: quarterscalelegends

bently? Nahh, its a chrysler 300C SRT-8
lol thats right its a chrysler , i was going to buy one myself but ended up getting the american version of the VE pontiac , but mine is a VE SS 6lt v8 holden , i like the chrysler it has a mean looking front but and ugly rearend lol and the black versions with 20'' plus inch chrome rims looks beautifull .

can ya tell me about the rc bike in your pic , or do you have to put it in the rc motorcylcles section and can ya tell me where ya got it
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some one say my name
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Heres mine.
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