angelod307 61 Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Thats one corner of the mad lab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Coash 126 Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Greetings: This is just a random shot. I will take some better ones. The amp in the foreground is my "project" amp. I found an old (early 50s) Simpson PA tube amp, stripped it to the chassis and transformers and I am trying to turn it into a Fender Bassman early version. Behind is a Sovtek MIG-50 amp that I have replaced all the controls on and now will re-build the power supply with larger caps. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyjt 8,354 Posted March 9, 2014 Author Share Posted March 9, 2014 Ok, here's Mark's workbench, 2.0... First, a special thanks to James (Retriever) and Dennis. They sent me a distortion analyzer (top shelf, far right) out of the goodness of their hearts. Then I sent James a link to a tone generator that I was thinking of buying (because I'm tired of using my iPad for that), and he says "I'll just send you a spare one I have here"! (It's the narrower unit, next to the pioneer receiver). Then I asked for advice on a good bench top meter, and Dennis sent me a link to the unit sitting in the middle of the lower white shelf - it was right on my budget, AND recently professionally calibrated. A sincere thank you to both of you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene C 1,742 Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Talk about having good friends! Dennis and James you guys are awesome for hooking Mark up like that. Movin up to the big leagues Mark! Lookin Good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danowood 2,083 Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Dang Dennis, where's the dentistry chair? Somethin that clean requires a dentists chair It would discourage me from doing anything for fear of messing things up LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zumbini 6,092 Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 I have a basic basement workshop set up for model building, general repairs and small projects. I can handle carpentry, electrical*, sheet metal, light plumbing and I'm pretty good with an air brush. (*limited to bending conduit, pulling wire, installing outlets/fixtures, and replacing components) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retriever 1,053 Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 All the essentials including the MXR! Nice Dom! This is one well equipped site between all the members Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zumbini 6,092 Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 All the essentials including the MXR! I traded Kevin (kve777) a recapped M-1.5t for that refurbished MXR-130 a few years ago. I like that the receiver takes up very little space while replacing a stack of components. With a DTL-50 attached it provides tunes (essential to my existence) and signals for bench testing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewJohn 6,281 Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Command Central. Auxiliary. Research Bench. That's the Knight Shadow on the desk, spreadsheet on the left, TheCarverSite on the right. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sKiZo 186 Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Some nice setups ... I envy the room some of you folk have to play around in. Me, I'm in an old cottage style with around 1200 square feet total, so it can get a bit tricky. Anyway ... tada! Here's my basement workshop. Around 8 foot square is all, but it gets the job done. If it looks a bit disorganized, it's only because it is. Here I was in the throes of building a custom tube amp. If you look closely, you may spot little clumps of hair I tore out trying to get the meter circuit to work. ;-} 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sKiZo 186 Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Another view, looking around the corner ... I can access both this and the table shown in the last pic at the same time with a quick spin of the bar stool. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sKiZo 186 Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 And across the way ... That's more an overflow area than anything. Good place to park a project when I hit a snag or am waiting for parts. I always put a unit on a board so they're easy enough to move if necessary. The main bench has a lazy susan type heavy duty turntable - drop the project board on that and gives good access to all sides. PS ... don't mind me ... just building up my post count. <G> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dokblues 101 Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 You guy`s are killing me here. I can`t even begin to get to my work bench for all the woodworking equipment on, around and below it. Man you guy`s have some Amazing spaces Mark,Gene and Dennis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-O 138 Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 This is the workbench in my garage: And in case you are trying to figure out why there are three holes in it: It's too cold to be out there for very long in the winter, so my TFM-35X refurb was done on my "other" workbench (a.k.a. the dining room table): I had a 3/4" thick piece of cardboard down so I didn't scratch the hell out of it. Worked pretty well actually...the garage is used more for automotive projects anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sKiZo 186 Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 My garage doubles as a wood shop as well. Once it's all packed away, there's even room for a car! <G> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtexasdog 2,297 Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 (edited) Old thread, thought I might see if there are any new bench shots? I am working on my new one right now and can use some ideas. Edited November 22, 2019 by oldtexasdog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilDent 1,594 Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 (edited) I built this a while back and ive been happy with it's design and function. It's built out of 2x stock and plywood. It was a fun project to practice cutting bird's mouth, half lap, and bridle joints. Edited November 23, 2019 by PhilDent 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4krow 3,853 Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 That is a good design for working on electronics. Fortunately, you have the space to do such a bench. Will you have some shelving above the bench? I won't even send along a photo of my 'work space' since it is more of a pile up than anything, barely able to do one job at a time. This is due to space limitations as well as disorganization. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilDent 1,594 Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 (edited) 44 minutes ago, 4krow said: Will you have some shelving above the bench? I haven't decided and fallen into analysis paralysis. I mostly use the bench for prepping my audio recording gear, so I should come up with a design that would facilitate that. 44 minutes ago, 4krow said: I won't even send along a photo of my 'work space' since it is more of a pile up than anything If I were home, I'd send you a pic of the current state of my bench. It has also devolved into a pile of miscellaneous parts and cables. 44 minutes ago, 4krow said: Fortunately, you have the space to do such a bench I am fortunate. When I remodeled the house, I made the garage as big as possible. IIRC I think the bench measures roughly 14' x 3'. Edited November 23, 2019 by PhilDent 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadvw 2,612 Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 (edited) Here is my setup. A simple setup for refurbing my own gear. Gear is to the right that needs refurbed, can’t see in the pic. Yes @BarryG that is your TL3200 about to get a recap. It still works great, just refurbing due to age. Test equipment is in the cabinets along with books and soldering equipment, and spare parts......grin Edited November 24, 2019 by Dadvw 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtexasdog 2,297 Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 24 minutes ago, Dadvw said: Here is my setup. A simple setup for refurbing my own gear. Gear is to the right that needs refurbed, can’t see in the pic. Yes @BarryG that is your TL3200 about to get a recap. It still works great, just refurbing due to age. Test equipment is in the cabinets along with books and soldering equipment. I like that! Re-Purposed kitchen cabinets with a laminate top? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4krow 3,853 Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 But really guys, shouldn't we just go all the way and have Italian Marble benchtops? 💰 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtexasdog 2,297 Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 (edited) 58 minutes ago, 4krow said: But really guys, shouldn't we just go all the way and have Italian Marble benchtops? 💰 Hmm-non conductive,hard,won't burn from a hot iron,solder pops right off,non permeable so paint and glues clean right up, and coffee spills dont stain --Hmmmm Edited November 24, 2019 by oldtexasdog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadvw 2,612 Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 3 hours ago, oldtexasdog said: I like that! Re-Purposed kitchen cabinets with a laminate top? Those were already in the garage when I bought the house. The whole setup was. I just repurposed them for my electronics......grin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnrotten 1,034 Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 I like that lamp on top of the cabinets. Does the meter spin? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now