Picture of Your Workbench

Not Train specific, but it'll get the job done 

Here's my work area.  Obviously, I do a lot of electronic work, so the test equipment gets used a lot.  I also have a test track that I flop on the bench and use the DCS or TMCC system testing/repair.  My parts are all in drawers and down below in 20+ parts boxes that I pull out as needed.  Conveniently, my computer desk is right next to the bench, so I can link the computer to the DCS for loading sound files, and a serial connection for working with the Legacy system.

I have several other 5 foot tables for staging stuff that's waiting to be repaired, etc.

All my stuff like saws, drill presses, etc. are in the next room, I guess you could call it the workshop extension.

I repair for two shops.  Just came upstairs a few minutes ago to check the boards.

these are old lots moved further along in the line.  Gonna finish those NP domes before Scott makes em if it kills me

Here's mine; very sophisticated; all the latest accoutrements to feed your repair; what is not shown is the voluminous support from members of the forum.

Interesting question.

Here's my work area (no foolin' .) The table on which I do the crafting of scenes is on the left, there; the acrylic boxes are for containing the in-progress and finished buildings and vignettes until I am ready for their use. The whole facility is in the trainroom itself, at the foot of the stairs (off to the right) leading up to the first floor; the entire Moon Township layout is directly behind the camera, in this photo. Obviously, I am not very organized; rather, I like to be immersed in the whole effort. Some tools and ingredients are out-of-frame, and some are in that black box under the table, and in plastic bins scattered around the area, as are ingredients which are arrayed throughout the workroom. The bookcases contain some of my collection, keeping me further inebriated with the whole train-thing, for maximum stimulation of my imagination.

That entire area is on the other side of this screen, with a corner of the layout on the right in this photo...

FrankM

My grandfather’s desk when I first built the layout, presently, and sometimes loaned out for important magnifying and electrical projects. 

My workbench doubles for my Woodworking projects also.

This is a unique and very funny reply.

This is my workbench:

I'm serious. I used to have a workbench with a big vice and a band saw in the laundery/furnace room where I now have my baseball field and part of my train layout.

Space was scarce, and so I opted to dismantle my workbench and expand my layout there. LOL, Arnold

Arnold D. Cribari posted:

This is a unique and very funny reply.

This is my workbench:

I'm serious. I used to have a workbench with a big vice and a band saw in the laundery/furnace room where I now have my baseball field and part of my train layout.

Space was scarce, and so I opted to dismantle my workbench and expand my layout there. LOL, Arnold

I bought a rolling toolbox from Home Depot that has a ton of drawers and a wood "butchers block" top on it. Just fits under my layout.  So I can roll it under when not in use.   Drawback is you cant leave anything on it.  Or maybe that is a blessing?

Jim

Arnold, i do see blue benches and stadium lights! Works for me, lol.

Work bench, see tools in cat mug to the right! Lol.

The shine on my tools is long gone, the workbench moves.  Tail gate and saw horses.  Best wishes all.   

My shop area...plenty to do today...Pat

If only it could remain this way. I'd know where everything is!

(I'm moving to a new "wing"; I did extend it 6" - never a bad thing to have.) 

I'm a slob and offer no excuses. I'm in this to have fun  Cleaning is not fun.   

I just located & purchased the Williams E7s I had been after.  That was right after repairing the model dragster I built for my nephew (8 years ago) which took a spill off the shelf at his house,,,,,OUCH

aterry11 posted:

 

these are old lots moved further along in the line. Gonna finish those NP domes before Scott makes em if it kills me

Good luck!!!!!

gunrunnerjohn posted:

Here's my work area.  Obviously, I do a lot of electronic work, so the test equipment gets used a lot.  I also have a test track that I flop on the bench and use the DCS or TMCC system testing/repair.  My parts are all in drawers and down below in 20+ parts boxes that I pull out as needed.  Conveniently, my computer desk is right next to the bench, so I can link the computer to the DCS for loading sound files, and a serial connection for working with the Legacy system.

I have several other 5 foot tables for staging stuff that's waiting to be repaired, etc.

All my stuff like saws, drill presses, etc. are in the next room, I guess you could call it the workshop extension.

So this is where all of your little miracles get done. All I can say is WOW !!! No wonder you do GREAT work. Thanks for letting us into your little part of the world.

Bar was to sturdy to remove. So I converted the backside to a cozy workbench with a simple addition of a 30" shelf and lighting.

Johnsgg1 posted:

I repair for two shops.  Just came upstairs a few minutes ago to check the boards.

Well this explains your mega PRR model collection!

This is my story: Several Work Benches.

1. Computer area.

2. Bench in toolroom.

3. Junk area in the toolroom.

4. Tools in the toolroom.

5. Work area in the 1936 shed.

Gary

Built mine from some case work we were removing from a chemistry lab at the University where I work. They are solid maple and have lots of storage. This was taken right after a clean up. Not usually this neat. I always maintain a clear spot in the middle for projects though. Big stuff happens in the garage on saw horses and an old luaan door.

I like the old outboards Gary.

Just picked this up at WallyWorld...actually very high quality steel construction and heavy...has a double wide pullout divided and padded drawer...pegboard back...2 trays, one at the rear of the bench top and the other at the top of the rear pegboard structure...lower storage shelf and a full width LED light under the upper tray. Just getting things organized with a transformer and test track. This was originally priced at $129.95...but was offered at a “blowout” price a week ago for $49.95...they may still have a few of these left over and scattered around their network of stores? About 44” wide and 24” deep.

That's a nice find Paul. Especially for the blow out price!

I'll post a picture of my workbench as soon as I find it, it's buried under a bunch of other stuff right now...but I know it's there somewhere! 

This is where my "workbench" is.    Wish my trains were there too!    And a picture of my toolbox/workbench under the benchwork. 

Jim 

Phil McCaig posted:

I'm a slob and offer no excuses. I'm in this to have fun  Cleaning is not fun.   

I just located & purchased the Williams E7s I had been after.  That was right after repairing the model dragster I built for my nephew (8 years ago) which took a spill off the shelf at his house,,,,,OUCH

Looks like a model of Tommy Ivo's dragster ????

I deal in the rather esoteric corners of the model train hobby - O gauge windup trains and 12" gauge live steam.  My little shop is set up to work on trains from both areas of interest to me, as well as containing tools for basic maintenance on my vehicles.  Edit: I forgot to mention that if I was to do it over, I would like for it to be bigger.  The shop is in a 10' x 12' outbuilding that is insulated, heated, and air conditioned. 

Here’s mine, it’s quite sad and a big mess compared to most posted here.  It’s an old desk that I picked up from my brother-in-law several years ago.  My intent at one time was to have a sheet metal shop fabricate me a top, as you can see it hasn’t happened if you can see the top!

 Larry 

No way! 

I know where everything is (I think) , but it's a disaster...or at the very least, not a pretty sight or available for public viewing.  

Mark in Oregon

Nothing special here except old railroad lanterns and packs of guitar strings. Since this is the same space as my wife's laundry area everything had to be Martha Stewart green. No heavy sawdust activity here...garage only.  lol

Fendermain

Not the fanciest or best equipped  but I use two here,the one with lights and test tracks,parts some smaller tools to the right.

The other with more tools,parts and small air compressor. 

I do some of the work out in the garage that requires a bigger more ventelated  area.

A little bit neater than usual.  I just finished servicing a very pesky E-Unit on the Virginian Trainmaster.

Ha! And off in the distance there is a lone red can of CRC and to the left - its wingman - priceless!

That is some impressive work area with what looks like windows? and Lionel clock!

Hey All............I'll try and get around to posting a pic or two.  Have to say, WHAT A GREAT THREAD!!!!

I waited to see some pictures of other peoples' work areas before responding... I use this area for building structures and train repairs. It's usually somewhat neater but I haven't cleaned it up since recently completing several structures for the layout.

MELGAR

                                        For TRAINS, I just need two areas...………….

So that's where the magic happens. Very nice SIRT. The boys are cute too.