Shop Re-Do (Kinda)

[smitty0312]

Was tired of the way my shop had been since we built it 11yrs ago, had a swing out table which blocked a lot of space, also making impossible to get to the cupboards behind it….my solution was to get rid of the swing out table, redo the bench behind it, and make a flat/level 4x4 assembly table…..put hardboard on the 4x4 table this morning and on the workbench on other side of 10x24 shop…..I’m very pleased with the way it turned out….see before and after pics.

[JJB]

Very nice Dan!

[ChelCass]

Much better.  I wonder how it would work if you put wheels on your square table.  This way to you roll it out of your way when needed.

 

[rjweb]

Yes a great improvement, RJ

[Hawk]

Looks Great!

[OCtoolguy]

A vast improvement for sure. I wish I had that much room. My problem is, when we moved in, the first thing I did was buy a stacked tool box and an 8 foot long maple topped work bench. I've tried thinking of how to change my shop around but as long as I have those two things, I can't do much. I wonder how others organize all their small hand tools. Wrenches, socket sets, pliers, screwdrivers etc. You did yourself a lot of good in how you've cleaned and organized. Hat's off to ya.

 

[MarieC]

So much nicer....I am sure it will be more enjoyable opening the door to your shop and seeing such a great place to work.  Congrats on a wonderful shop!

[Dave Monk]

Sure looks better.

[ChelCass]

On 4/16/2024 at 7:50 PM, OCtoolguy said:

A vast improvement for sure. I wish I had that much room. My problem is, when we moved in, the first thing I did was buy a stacked tool box and an 8 foot long maple topped work bench. I've tried thinking of how to change my shop around but as long as I have those two things, I can't do much. I wonder how others organize all their small hand tools. Wrenches, socket sets, pliers, screwdrivers etc. You did yourself a lot of good in how you've cleaned and organized. Hat's off to ya.

 

Ray, Here's what I did in my shop for a lot of my hand tools.  Do you have enough wall space to do this?  Also I have a smallish stand alone stackable toolbox. It's the red one on the right,  I use as much wall space as possible.

[rjweb]

Nice you even have a place to take a nap, RJ

[OCtoolguy]

4 hours ago, ChelCass said:

Ray, Here's what I did in my shop for a lot of my hand tools.  Do you have enough wall space to do this?  Also I have a smallish stand alone stackable toolbox. It's the red one on the right,  I use as much wall space as possible.

I have no wall space. My stack tool box is full to the max. Remember, I sold tools for 40 years and I was my best customer. 

[ChelCass]

3 hours ago, OCtoolguy said:

I have no wall space. My stack tool box is full to the max. Remember, I sold tools for 40 years and I was my best customer. 

LOL.  Then you must have some great tools.  Sigh! Wish I could be more help......................sorry.