Please Read This Added/Revised Update
How about if we change this thread slightly?
(it is not supposed to be about me! That was never the intent, although the compliments were appreciated).
Lets post pics of our individual work areas -- with an emphasis on just 1, 2 or 3 items that we have found works great for us.
Something we are proud of.
This can be anything from an item invented, purchased, adapted, system implemented, system we want to implement at some point, etc, etc..
The idea is to keep it short and simple -- this will encourage many ideas from the Worldwide Alan Tani family to be brought forward for all to share.
This is fun -- and the ideas and clever inventions for your work areas need to be shared.
It doesn't matter if your bench or work area is a kitchen table, a garage bench, a tailgate, or looks like Mission Control -- it is all needed and appreciated by all.
We all need 1 or 2 fresh, clever ideas -- and we get to help each other this way.
We all want to see your good works.
That is what this site is all about.
Best, Fred
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There has been a hesitation on my part about posting this.
This is kind of long -- so get a beverage, and sit back -- sorry for the amount of pics.
Been doing a little pre-Spring cleaning and better organization, purging of unnecessary items in shop, trying to make do with scraps and pieces -- and getting ready for the next Season.
While I am no Pilgrim when it comes to working on reels -- there are many folks on this site who have much more knowledge and experience than I do -- but there are also many more that have a little less experience -- and some new folks just starting out -- and these folks may pick up one or two ideas that may be useful to their shop layout and organization.
Not much of a collector -- really just a reel mechanic.
First off -- like Alan's often quoted "Gibb's Rules"...there are (10) rules here that have been developed over a few decades of working on thousands of fishing reels.
You will need to honestly recognize and apply rules that work for you -- not anyone else.
-- Make the system work for you -- don't work for the system.
-- Use vertical space where possible.
-- All tools need their own accessible place
-- Drawers are where tools go to die -- only keep little used, but necessary tools in drawers -- all else out and at arm length reachable without changing positions.
-- Drawers are for consumables -- parts you will use up and replenish as needed.
-- Make use of trashcans -- no litter or clutter -- keep shop clean -- just like an operating room.
-- Put away all tools after job is done.
-- Only work on (1) reel at a time -- if parts are needed, order, bag the reel, get it off the bench -- and into the parts waiting bin. Move on to the next reel.
-- Your shop may be 90% functional -- but there is always 10% room for ongoing improvement.
-- Enjoy your skills -- relax -- have some music playing, and a comfortable place to take a break.
My working shop is upstairs in our house built in 1930. There is hot and cold running water 30 feet down the hallway for rinsing. The room is small, measuring 12' X 12'.
I installed cupboards along one wall that are unfinished as of yet -- 12' X 6' X 18" deep.
An 8' X 3' bench made out of two surplus college drafting tables are on the opposite wall.
So the shop is even smaller, now.
Installed flooring, lighting, a ceiling fan, glass door, and two new windows to the outside.
Bought very few tools new -- nearly everything was from second hand stores, closed reel repair shops, yard sales, family accumulations, retired friends, etc. -- basically used what was on hand.
My hope is that someone will get an idea or two about how to build their own shop on a budget.
Here is the nickel tour --
Best,
Fred
Entrance
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Cleaning, greases, etc., top bench linewind spooler
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Moving clockwise -- Penn Key# conventional parts up to about 6/0
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Shipping Supplies & HD Line Winder
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Bench
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Main Reference Shop Manuals & Tool/Grease/Oil Carousel
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Carousel
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Reel parts, less used tools on top, lighted magnifier
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Parts
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More parts
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D.A.M. Quick parts
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Mitchell parts
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Upper row of less used tools -- containers for used old parts to be cleaned
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Pliers, needle-nose, vise grips, screwdrivers, wrenches, hammers, snap ringers, etc. -- used often
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Parts
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Handles and drag knobs
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Quick parts
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The only tools in drawers -- less used, but necessary -- 1/4" sockets, tap & die sets, grinders, files, drill bits, brushes
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Tools
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Under bench -- large trash can, metal lid bucket for dirty shop rags, paper towels
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Dirty shop rags
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Cat and Bird proof Mono line discard burn box
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Personal relaxing area
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Personal relaxing/reading area -- Grandpa James old Rocker re-upholstered
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Reels to complete for clients this week
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Upper Mirchell spools & Dealer Service Kits
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Lower Mitchell spools
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Mitchell parts
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D.A.M. Quick spools
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Penn spools
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Auxiliary table for staging reels and using cleaning station
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Restored Penn reels, Penn rings, misc screws and fasteners for shop changes
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Ultrasonic cleaner, cleaning tools, reel trays
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Ultrasonic cleaner
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Parts
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20,000 vintage/antique hooks, lures, TLD parts, and old vintage dealer repair kits
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Bulk cleaning supplies
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Cabinets
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Cabinets with bins, melamine shelves
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Tunes unit -- remote controlled for multi CD, IPod, radio, iPad, USB stick -- 2 speakers
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Most used reference books and manuals
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Parts
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80,000 D.A.M. Quick parts by number -- going back to 1950
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Line spooling station, rolling box with Penn & misc., color magnifying viewer 18x, various modes
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Line
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Magnifying viewer
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Rollaway Box
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Penn plates
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Penn handles & stands
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Penn conventional & spinning parts by number
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Misc parts -- this has helped me out of jams so many times!
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Penn parts
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Lighting & fan
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Top shelf
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SS scrap held up with chain to make table for cleaning and misc staging
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Clock
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Another shot
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Power tools, drills, Dremel
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One of three flashlights
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Second of three flashlightd
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Third of three flashlights -- these are great for looking through parts bins, finding parts that fly away, etc..
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Carousel
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Carousel
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Carousel
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Decorations -- Grandpa & Grandma
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View to outside
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Grandpa James & Grandma were rockhounds -- they found this out in the desert near Death Valley -- 100,000,000 year old bait
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Penn parts
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Penn spinner parts
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Penn spinner parts
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D.A.M. Quick parts
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ABU parts
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Hi Fred. I have just one word for your workshop..........................AMAZING !
Jealous Terry.
Beautiful Fred, that would be my dream shop.
Thanks for taking us for a tour, but I still need to see all of that goodness live one day. ;D
I really like everything you've showed us, the one that caught my eye was the burn box...very nice buddy, I hope all do the same.
I burn mine outside in a mortar pan.
That panel on hinges with a chain is also a great idea, very simple and functional.
Thanks again for sharing Fred, I really enjoyed it.
Sal
I knew before I walked through the door, it was going to be good.
If that is the Nickel tour. Its the best Nickel I ever spent. ;D
I'm glad to see that red handled 12/0 has found a nice spot. ;)
You are indeed the Master of organization and a true asset to this site.
Fred ........ SPECTACULAR!!!! I believe your passion and organizational skills are unsurpassed.
............................Lou
Stunning :o I'd love to see it in the flesh ;D
thank fred i follow alot of your ideas, tools in arm lenght reach, put tools away after using, one reel at a time, bag a reel and move on to another if i can't finish the reel i'm working on, all good stuff fred , we all are always trying to learn new ideas, thanks fred. harryk
Fred; I can see that you have been at it a long time and you have learned how to organize your work. I can say what everyone has said before me, but I won't. I can just say you are a man that obviously cares about detail and very contentious.
I'm building a work station this weekend and if time allows I will improve on it a little at a time. Thanks for posting those pictures, I will get some ideas from them for sure.
Joe
Wow!
Thank you for allowing us a peek into your workshop. I'm in total envy ;)
And you say "on a budget"
I like the clock, and the lazy Susan turntable,
Al
Very Nice and Organization is exceptional. You have a lot money in parts.
Absolutely stunning!!
Mike.
I think if you looked up the meaning of "PERFECT" in Webster's Dictionary it would have a picture of your work shop Fred !! :D :D It is totally AMAZEING !
Fred: I see your Auxiliary table for working on reels heading, if you click on it it shows a gray kitten hanging on for dear life to a blanket. That's cute ;) :)
Joe
Wow...just WOW!!!
If you ever retire-retire Fred, I may just need to buy your set-up. It'll be way cheaper than for me to try to get that organized and source all of the parts for the build.
My wife is asking me to move out of the house so I'm looking to build a shed...a 12' x 12' shed and this may be what I need to consider...windows, sky light, and complete organization.
"On a Budget", yeah, a Dept of Defense budget!
Bryan --
You will not need to pay anything for my equipment, parts, and reels.
When I move on -- it will all be donated to the AT site -- for a couple of key members to divide up between many other regular contributing members.
But do not hold your breath waiting -- my immediate plans do not include that transition -- as reels can be worked on as long as one has steady hands, decent light, and good magnifiers.
Plus, how many of you know that Aiala's Dad, who is a Pulitzer Award winning author -- just turned 100, and just released another book -- and has multiple books in the planning stage?
He is a good example.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/at-100-herman-wouk-re-emerges-with-a-memoir-sailor-and-fiddler/2016/01/06/e74a1d3a-afcb-11e5-b711-1998289ffcea_story.html
Best,
Fred
Quote from: foakes on January 29, 2016, 06:11:25 PM
Bryan --
You will not need to pay anything for my equipment, parts, and reels.
When I move on -- it will all be donated to the AT site -- for a couple of key members to divide up between many other regular contributing members.
But do not hold your breath waiting -- my immediate plans do not include that transition -- as reels can be worked on as long as one has steady hands, decent light, and good magnifiers.
Plus, how many of you know that Aiala's Dad, who is a Pulitzer Award winning author -- just turned 100, and just released another book -- and has multiple books in the planning stage?
He is a good example.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/at-100-herman-wouk-re-emerges-with-a-memoir-sailor-and-fiddler/2016/01/06/e74a1d3a-afcb-11e5-b711-1998289ffcea_story.html
Best,
Fred
Fred, as I was drooling at your pictures again, do you happen to have main gears for some Garcia Mitchells for sale? I have a few reels that I'm repairing and the gears are very well worn. Yes, I cleaned off the caked on grease that was acting like a cushion and now have gear to gear contact (with grease in-between of course). If not, I'll just do my best to make it work and let the person know that it is what it is. I'll get you the reel numbers when I get home.
Thanks.
Bryan
Great setup Fred and it looks like a very fun place to work and relax. Hard to beat that set up.
There's a few things that Alan would add...a frig for beer and a freezer for Scotch. ;D
Should have some, Bryan.
Just get me the reel model number and a pic or two for confirmation.
Just completed a 402 with a stripped main for a friend.
Many of the Mitchell gears strip pretty easily if used to their max -- because they have softer alloy gears -- not pot metal -- but also not bronze or brass like Penns and Quicks.
Even on new gears, after a thorough cleaning -- liberal grease as well as shimming the pinion, rotor, pivot points, etc. -- is required.
Not just a plug and play -- needs some finesse -- that is French for more money.
Best,
Fred
amazing!
Quote from: Bryan Young on January 29, 2016, 06:32:50 PM
There's a few things that Alan would add...a frig for beer and a freezer for Scotch. ;D
Scotch? No, Vodka goes in the freezer!
Quote from: Bryan Young on January 29, 2016, 06:32:50 PM
There's a few things that Alan would add...a frig for beer and a freezer for Scotch. ;D
I'm with you Bryan, got to have a beer frig. Not a Scotch boy but some good Blackberry will work ! ;D
Fred
My Wife and I just returned from a 5 week trip to Colombia, all was well till I showed her the pictures of your work shop.
I am now in the dog house also I have to send her sons in Colombia pictures of your shop, they have a huge Horse ranch and there shop looks worse then mine, so all 3 of us are in the dog house and I promised to fix and arrange mine to look like a proper shop. Lots of luck.
Joel8080
Fred,
Very nice!..Like many pros of their craft, you make an amazing use of available space.
My favorites are the hinged/chained work stations and tool carousels.
Thanks for sharing.
Chad
Awe-inspiring!!! Thanks for the pictorial tour of your man cave! :o
I'm speechless. :o Dominick
Quote from: Dominick on January 30, 2016, 12:20:34 AM
I'm speechless. :o Dominick
Me too..!!
I will say though I wish I had the time to get my parts in order. One day. I couldn't work in Fred's shop. I might get something dirty!
Bryan I have plenty of 302 and 402 main and pinion gears. They are all used but look good.
Keith
MY GOD...MAKE IT STOP!!! :o Fred, What a great set up..I will never let you in my garage to see what I consider workable.
Beautiful home!! Really like the reupholstered chair! My house was built in 1928 and looks to have some of the same characteristics as yours.
Thanks so much for sharing this with us. It will definitely give me some things to think about.
josa1
Quote from: Dominick on January 30, 2016, 12:20:34 AM
I'm speechless. :o Dominick
Me too !!~! :o ;D Except I can say WOW!! AMAZING!!
TomT
I took some pictures of my spot in the garage for repair, not organized or neat, should I post here or start another thread? It should make some feel not as bad after Fred's anal area pictures.
How about if we change this thread slightly?
(it is not supposed to be about me! That was never the intent, although the compliments were appreciated).
Lets post pics of our individual work areas -- with an emphasis on just 1, 2 or 3 items that we have found works great for us.
Something we are proud of.
This can be anything from an item invented, purchased, adapted, system implemented, system we want to implement at some point, etc, etc..
The idea is to keep it short and simple -- this will encourage many ideas from the Worldwide Alan Tani family to be brought forward for all to share.
This is fun -- and the ideas and clever inventions for your work areas need to be shared.
It doesn't matter if your bench or work area is a kitchen table, a garage bench, a tailgate, or looks like Mission Control -- it is all needed and appreciated by all.
We all need 1 or 2 fresh, clever ideas -- and we get to help each other this way.
We all want to see your good works.
That is what this site is all about.
Best,
Fred
Fred!
Un... Believable workshop you have put together!!!!
Dominick, Alan, Bryan, Jon and all other Bay Area AT.com fans,
It's time for a roadtrip, NEAH, a pilgrimage, to Fred's place to check out his workshop.
And Fred, you best meet me before you begin to call me a CLIENT!
Do I spy my surfmaster and Socal black frame SLOSH 20 sitting there???
Really, we all need to get up to Fred's place (sounds like a drinking bar from college!) and see first hand how he put it all together.
Wayne
My work area today resembles nothing like my work area of 20 years ago, and it resembled nothing like my work area 20 yrs before that. It is an evolutionary process which for me began on my kitchen table in our first home in 1973, graduated to a spare room, moved to a 2000 square foot facility, then to a garage where I have resided for the past 31 years, This garage has undergone no less than three major transformations, I used it for more than 10yrs as a commercial custom casework shop, then a combination of wood shop, auto shop then my own private motorcycle repair shop. Now it serves as storage and work space for my guns, bows, knives, leather work, boat maintenance and occasional wood shop. Thanks to AT and you all Reel repair was added a little over one year ago and now takes up a lot of space. It essentially serves everything my wife will not tolerate inside the house anymore. I constantly work on improving the space, in fact just last week I was able to steal a storage idea for all my rods from another AT member that I spotted in his work space when visiting him, (thanks Jon). it ended my practice of piling rods against the wall or workbench after they come off the boat protecting them from fall damage and clearing floor space. Its not there yet but its comfortable and constantly evolving. I think its alive!
All are welcome, Wayne --
You already know that.
Will be gone for 4 weeks sometime in the Spring for a 8,000 mile road trip back East with Sue.
Might be meeting a few members for a brief time along the way -- depending on schedules.
My shop is really not a big deal -- it is just taking a 12X12 room, using what was on hand, eliminating ANYTHING not dedicated to the job at hand, using plenty of vertical, keeping all tools out where they are useful, organizing just the parts I choose for the types of reels worked on 90% of the time.
Without an encouraging and supportive spouse -- this would not work. I am grateful & blessed.
The easiest way to explain it, is:
After doing this for decades, I feel that I finally (at least 90%) have a handle on what is really needed for my operation -- clear space, organized parts, organized tools, cleaning station, trash elimination, etc.
I know this may sound corny -- but my hope is that some of the newcomers (and veterans) to the site will be able to build their own shops out in a few months -- instead of decades -- just paying attention to the many ideas presented by all contributors to this thread.
And we will also learn from them...
Remember, any blade can only be sharpened to 90% -- there is always another 10% for fine tuning and making a finer edge.
Best,
Fred
Looking good Joe, I can tell it will be just right. ;)
Excellent start, Joe --
Nothing more relaxing to me than having an efficient place to tinker.
Best,
Fred
Fred ,
You stated the your workspace is nothing special.
My friend I don't agree with that .
I have been privileged to see your space a couple of times , unbelievable is more appropriate.
I have a couple of working area's and none look like your little room.
Stay warm , snow is coming!
Best,
Jonathan
Nice Fred, Still working off the kitchen table myself (as we speak) banished to the picinic table on the porch in spring/summer.
shed full of parts closets under bed etc.
I would take a picture of my work space but I can't find the camera...
it's under some trays of reels and parts somewhere...
steve
Sure you guys have already seen a picture of my newly updated workspace.
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Doesn't come close to Fred's, but it works for me.
I particularly like my parts storage.
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The bench holds 9 Plano 3700 cases full of small parts and will hold 6 Dewalt Deep organizers with removable parts bins, and I have 10 rubbermade bins for larger stuff. I keep one bin with zip lock bags full of bulk used parts. I should also have enough room for rod wrapping supplies as well.
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I also like mounting bench mounted tools (such as my vice, grinder, line spooling machine, Arbor press) on heavy plywood bases that can be stored away when not in use...
Still a work in progress, ando my workspace would certainly look different if I had a larger space to work with.
Quote from: MarkT on January 29, 2016, 05:44:27 PM
"On a Budget", yeah, a Dept of Defense budget!
:D
I think you might have a point lol.
Looks like many years have gone into this setup.
~
Have to agree Brett, but even you are pretty well set-up at your place for the work you do (which is top notch).
For everyone out there, Brett (exp2000) is one fascinating bloke, that should be writing books about his life's adventures. I realise it's probably not your style Brett, but credit where it's well due!
Fred, I could only dream of being able to have a workshop such that you have, in my home. My wife wouldn't allow it in 1000 years!
Following on from Fred's lead - I have just finished making a 'tidy' for my smaller screwdriver bits: No more searching for that elusive bit.
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3 fixed torque screwdrivers and 1 variable. These cover the range .4 Nm to 8 Nm (or 3.5 to 70 pound inches). These will accommodate up to PH2/Hex 5mm/Slot 6mm/T25 without stripping. The block of oak was salvaged from my wood store - too good to burn ;D
Beautiful work, Chris --
And Joe, don't worry about looking at all kinds of options -- that is part of the fun.
It took me a day or two to build the tool carousel -- because I knew what I wanted.
The simple folding table held up by a chain -- took over a year of different ideas -- wife was actually the catalyst on this one. I was trying to be too complex. Sue nailed the thought with a Murphy Bed type contraption.
Best,
Fred
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Oh that's nice. I need to come up with something soon. I've become inefficient.
Cheers guys :) I think I had a dream last night of being in Fred's workshop ;D
I really must get my work space (sorry dear 'Utility Room') properly organised - but working around 2 fridges, washing machine and a wine cooler :(
I'm getting there - but sloooowly :D
My Garage space, unbearably hot in summer and cold in winter.
Always lots of stuff torn apart.
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If I ever clean it up and organize it
I will take another picture.
Nice setup AA --
Actually wouldn't take too much to organize that nicely.
(It looks good now).
Good tools, good fishing equipment -- obviously good, and varied skills.
This is what worked for me to store a few hundred rods -- just pvc, scrap wood, little sheeting on the back wall.
Might have cost $100 - $150.
You have some nice gear that could use protecting as you do other projects -- plus you wouldn't need one this large probably.
Best,
Fred
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WOW :o And I thought I had a few rods ;D
Is that the loft space above your workshop?
Great idea with the pvc pipe :)
Yes,
I built out 5 separate rooms separated with adjoining doors on the ground floor.
This was in an old red barn -- now it is paneled, insulated, etc..
Additional tackle room, tool room, additional tool and assembly work room, room for stationary power tools, gardening room -- 40' X 20' outside footprint -- 3 rollups.
Then added the loft which is another 800 square feet, staircase, lighting throughout shops, and 128 electrical duplex plugs -- all in Quad Raco boxes, and EMT. Each quad box has 2 duplex plugs -- each on a separate 20 amp circuit. All are 48" above the floor. Plus also added some 240V, if ever needed. Sub-Paneled, and all runs off the generator in case the power goes out.
Wife does stained glass on one side of the loft -- I do excess fishing gear on the rod side.
Best,
Fred
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I am in total awe :o
My wife and I got a big kick out of Chris's description of his new screwdriver and bit holder -- as a "Tidy".
That's a great name for it -- as well as a very good job of woodworking.
When I clean up at night, after working on reel jobs -- everything has a place -- and it is visually quick to put everything back for another go at it tomorrow.
Best,
Fred
Quote from: Bryan Young on February 01, 2016, 04:17:16 PM
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Oh that's nice. I need to come up with something soon. I've become inefficient.
this is my favorite thing you have shown! Got to do one of these.
mark
Just about ready to stop for the evening -- view from the shop just now.
Best,
Fred
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Your Home is as nice as your office Fred. ;D ;D
Mark
Quote from: foakes on February 10, 2016, 01:50:23 AM
Just about ready to stop for the evening -- view from the shop just now.
Best,
Fred
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Beautiful end to your workday..
Chad
Beautiful shot Fred.
Sal
Fred,
If you could remove the snow and your trees and insert Cactus and sand, that red sunset would make a good Baja sunrise. Actually the best Baja colors come 15-20 minutes before the sun actually come up!!
Beautiful, Fred
TomT
Many of us are cleaning up, organizing, throwing out old stuff, and seeing how we can put our workspaces in proper order for working on reels.
For me, and maybe some of you -- efficiency is fun, professional, and safer.
The most important followup, for me -- on all of this organization -- is to seriously practice putting everything away each evening, and after each reel job. Ordering and cleaning the area. When you are rolled into an operating room at the hospital -- you don't want a bunch of clutter laying around from the last patient's operation.
As tackle professionals -- each of us should demand no less of ourselves.
This sounds corny -- but if done religiously for 30 to 45 days -- you will find it is now part of your professional routine.
And it costs nothing -- just a conditioning of thought and good habits.
Also, as you are organizing things -- and getting down to the bottom of the piles, and the back of the boxes -- post a pic or two of one item you have found that you forgot you had. Maybe a special tool, horde of little parts, a reel worth restoring -- or that missing item you thought was lost forever! All fun...
Best,
Fred
Fred: I was told by my Dad a long time ago "Every thing has a place and a place to put it in" He was a mechanic and had lots of tools. As a young lad I would get into his tool box every once in awhile....when he wasn't looking, and he would know right away that I was in there because the tools were placed in the same place that he set them. And I heard that saying a dozen times before it sunk in. ;D ;D
Joe
I clean up the shop every year, whether it needs it or not. :) I can usually find what I'm looking for but the wife and kids have a hard time so the clean-up is really for them.
I never scolded the kids for using tools, or even leaving stuff out in the rain or breaking them. That was a hard pill to swallow but they are both fairly adept now.
-steve
When I was a boy learning my trade as a carpenter, my father, also a carpenter, said to me, an untidy workshop is a dangerous workshop.
Something I have never forgotten.
Mike.
Wow Fred. You sure are organized. Organization is the key to success. You really got it going on. That is a serious set up.
Joe, that's coming along nicely...good job! I like the idea of that folding top, very effective being by the closet ;).
Thanks for sharing.
Sal
Coming along nicely, Joe --
You are right -- stations are important -- and efficient.
For me, I use 5 stations in the shop --
Disassembly, cleaning, reassembly, line winding, shipping
I use those plastic trays that everyone makes fun of (they are really cheap at the restaurant supply places), last forever, clean up nicely, and can move from station to station without losing any parts. The dark brown ones were a mistake -- can't see all of the little parts as easily -- the orange and teal work well for me, although there are many colors.
The line always needs to be kept moving -- any reels waiting for parts go in a large plastic bag, tray and all -- and are stored off-bench. (I may never get back to that reel if parts are not available -- why clog up the system?).
Assembly line system -- the best way I have found to operate efficiently, so far.
Good work!
Best,
Fred
Here is an example of one bench this morning:
Yesterday, found a box with a bunch of parts all mixed up -- in looking further, realized that I might be able to put these reels together (a 910, 350, 209, 9) -- or at least all except the 910, since I do not think I have the extra parts missing for that one.
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Joe that looks great!! I do same as Fred does with trays; I get cookie sheets 3 for five bucks at wallyworld and put a shop towel on it so things don't bounce when dropped. As Fred says then you can set aside when waiting parts.
Quote from: foakes on February 28, 2016, 05:03:19 PM
... I use those plastic trays that everyone makes fun of
Fred,
"... that eveyone makes fun of!!!"
Seriously, it looks like a Taco Bell blew up in your workshop :o!!!
Working with Dominick to schedule time for a vist this late spring or early summer, we'll keep in touch!
Wayne
Nice going Joe! Looking good :)
Looking good Joe. I wonder if a rod drying box would fit on top of those shelves in back? Also, instead of those plastic lunch trays, you can use flat/rimmed cardboard soda boxes (free from your local grocery store).
Thought of one more thing that may help some of you as you build out your shops --
Before I started using my old drafting tables from the college surplus, this is what I used:
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This is an old steel desk from the 50's & 60's -- used in government offices and such. Mine had some paperwork inside indicating it came from a Navy recruiting office. Cost me $25 at a Veterans Thrift Store 50% off Tuesday sale.
Virtually indestrucible -- with more steel than most new cars -- weighs about 300 pounds -- plus you can easily install casters on it if desired.
If this might work -- just got to do some shopping around.
Makes a great work station.
Now I use it out in one of the workshops as an extra bench.
Plus, sometimes you can get a surplus wood desk from a trade in at an office equipment place -- or a pretty neat desk on sale at Office Depot, Office Max, or Staples -- for around $100 - $150.
Best,
Fred
foake your work station is something to admire, l have a lot but not that organizes. l'm new to this site , just been reading posts. But have fixed and done a lot of modes to spinning reels on both Penn and Dam Quicks in my 65 yrs of fishing, i'm now 74 and still chasing the stripbass, now that l see that you have such an inventory on Dam Quick parts l would like to see if you would have two parts for my quick 441N that l like so much and use a lot for plugin for stripebass, will wait until you you are back from vacation l think it's 6/1/16. Them will give you the part numbers for the Quick 441N.
Lionel
When I was re-organizing this little workshop earlier in the year -- I realized that I was running out of room.
The parts I needed to work on my most often repair and service jobs -- along with tools and other things -- were maxing out the room.
Not much room for reels...
So I discovered an area that could be made into a small hidden room -- through a wall, into the attic, accessed from the upstairs shop.
So I cut out some sheathing from 1930, exposed an area, insulated, put a few additional floor joists in, wired some lights, installed a wall switch, covered the inside with 5/8" rough sheeting, put in a 3/4" ply floor, then covered that with some new leftover carpet.
So I figured that I could put DAM Quicks, Mitchells, Penns, ABUs, Cardinals, and a few other reels in organized boxes.
So over the 4th weekend -- I started pulling all these brands of reels out of the outside shop and oversea storage container.
Ended up with 54 large boxes -- with around 20 to 25 reels in each box -- depending on sizes and classifications. And was able to separate and label everything into some sort of order.
Now if I need a reel -- just go to the box -- and have many to choose from.
Plus, I knew there were quite a few NIB Quicks & Mitchells -- but mixed in with all of the Mitchells, I discovered around 25 rare ones -- half bails, pillar spools, many left hand reels, and a fair number that appear unused.
Many are just average, or well used -- but many are very nice.
About 400 Mitchells, 300 Quicks, lots of Penns, plus an assortment of everything good from the 60's -- 90's.
Lot of fun -- and now I am better organized -- until I decide to change things again.
Best,
Fred
you are up for the lifetime achievement award!
Today is Sorting and Organizing small Mitchell Parts day...
Have all of the DAM Quick and Penn NOS parts organized into numbers and bins for quick access.
And have all of the NOS Mitchell reels, bodies, rotors, cranks, sideplates, and spools organized.
But have never really addressed the small parts until now.
Can go master key number, actual 5 digit part number, or reel model.
Since a good many parts interchange between reel models -- decided to do a combination of the actual part number -- along with a model number as secondary.
Some of these parts are really small -- seems like the old tried and true repair shop envelope system will work the best for these tiny parts -- dead simple, quick, and accurate.
This will make life easier.
Best,
Fred
If AT had a HOF, Fred would be a unanimous first ballot inductee.
Finished about 20% of the Mitchell & ABU parts tonight.
These are all new old stock -- and many of these are very tough, or close to impossible to find anywhere -- at any price.
Sending some spinner parts to Keith -- and if anyone else who is a AT Board member needs any Mitchell parts -- just let me know.
Will help, if possible.
The envelopes each have 12 to 40 parts inside.
Kind of dizzy from squinting at the service, schematic, and Mitchell Interchangability old dealer shop manuals.
Time to hit the hay.
Best,
Fred
Quote from: Flounder Boy 3 on July 07, 2016, 07:22:06 PM
If AT had a HOF, Fred would be a unanimous first ballot inductee.
Actually, I believe every member (whether long time or brand new) contributes to the success of this forum.
It is not about any one person -- we all have our gifts and talents to share on the AT Board.
Whether you post once, or a thousand times -- every bit of information, questions, and answers from around the planet -- make this what many believe to be the best fishing repair and service site of its kind in the world.
Camaraderie, knowledge, unselfish sharing of information and parts, and free of advertising -- are all too rare of a combination in today's world.
We have folks from everywhere, all walks of life, and from many disciplines -- coming together to share what is important to all of us -- a passion for fishing tackle, and how to maintain, service, repair, and upgrade our angling tools.
Thanks to all who participate...
Best,
Fred
Fred
I'll let you know about Mitchell Parts. I just received a 300 & a 302 in a group buy. They seem to be working good till you crack them.
Mike
Mike --
I have never met a 302 yet -- that doesn't need a part or three.
The nature of these French Salt Water beasts -- means they generally get fished hard -- and seldom serviced every season -- like should happen with any reel fished in salt.
Whatever you do -- do not lose the pinion key upon disassembly. They are tiny, usually hidden in grease -- and essential.
300s are generally just a good clean-out & service -- maybe a bail spring, straighten a bent bail wire, adjust the A/R, polish the spool shaft, replace or service drag -- pretty white bread stuff on either of these reels.
Easy and quick jobs...usually...
Glad to help, if possible...
Best,
Fred
I'm never in a hurry. Every reel takes me 2 Hrs. +. I might have a spare or 2 of that Pinion Key.
Mike
Fred,
Your shop is incredible. My hat's off to you.
Patrick
This is the first thread i saw when i recently discovered this forum. To say i was overwelmed was an understatement. Fred, you are a legend. So many amazing ideas i will be studying images for weeks finding little gems of ideas. To find this as i am setting up my workshop was pure perfection.
To the other posters again the same above applies, so many amazing ideas and you guys part collections make me dizzy with envy.
Thank you all so much
AMAZING
this used to be my "workshop";
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What a nice and cozy place you have Fred!
I love your work bench and the way your tools and parts are organized.
It is easy to tell that you put lots of time and love to build and organize everything, The pictures show!
There is just one thing that I couldn't find and it would be a "must have" for me, a small coffe maker😄
Thanks for sharing the pictures of your place and Well Done Fred!
Love the set up.
Thats what you call organized organization not disorganized organization.
Everything well in reach and eye site
Love it
So, time for the "obvious" question . . . What was the "budget" for your shop ?
By my "guesstimate", you ar EASILY in the "5-figure range", by the time all of the tools, parts, etc. are figured in . . . Maybe more.
Tight Lines !
Fred, quite simply (or not!) you are one in a row. You are to be admired brother - Chris.
Quote from: foakes on July 07, 2016, 06:56:11 PMCan go master key number, actual 5 digit part number, or reel model.
Fred
Fred,
I'm hoping you can help me out with a couple of hard to find parts ( 1 of each ) # 2-525 (1180645) & # 28-525 (1182397) . . . These are the Silver rings, NOT the Black ones from the 525-Mag.
Thanks, in advance . . .
Tight Lines !
Sorry, Dave --
None for the graphite series 525 in either silver or black.
Scott's does show blacks in stock -- and limited availability for the tailplate silver one -- but headplate chrome is tough.
Might try Southwestern also -- and someone else on site may have a couple.
Best,
Fred
Quote from: foakes on November 09, 2017, 04:12:16 AM
Sorry, Dave --
None for the graphite series 525 in either silver or black.
Scott's does show blacks in stock -- and limited availability for the tailplate silver one -- but headplate chrome is tough.
Might try Southwestern also -- and someone else on site may have a couple.
Best,
Fred
Thanks, Fred . . .
Southwestern doesn't have any and Scott's are the Black ones for the 525 Mag. Ereplacements is also a "no-go", as was Dave's Parts & Service.
Any thoughts on other sources ?
Thanks !
Tight Lines !
I would post it on our site in the "wanted" section..
Someone on our site will have what you need.
I would also post a pic of what you want, along with the reel -- because that is easier for more folks to understand and respond to.
IMO, dialogue without photos eliminates a majority of the possible sources -- just because most folks won't take the time to research the part numbers, don't have the ability, or the time -- understandable...
A couple of clean photos of what you need, as well as what you are currently doing -- will probably get the parts you need -- or even a donor reel with good chrome rings that you can use that has been sitting in the corner of the garage for awhile.
Good hunting, Dave.
If I run across these, I will let you know.
Best,
Fred
Quote from: foakes on November 09, 2017, 04:07:23 PM
I would post it on our site in the "wanted" section..
Someone on our site will have what you need.
I would also post a pic of what you want, along with the reel -- because that is easier for more folks to understand and respond to.
IMO, dialogue without photos eliminates a majority of the possible sources -- just because most folks won't take the time to research the part numbers, don't have the ability, or the time -- understandable...
A couple of clean photos of what you need, as well as what you are currently doing -- will probably get the parts you need -- or even a donor reel with good chrome rings that you can use that has been sitting in the corner of the garage for awhile.
Good hunting, Dave.
If I run across these, I will let you know.
Best,
Fred
Thanks, Fred !
I'll "fire-up" a "wanted" thread, ASAP . . .
Tight Lines !
My first post after just joining this site. What in the world did I just witness? *Mind blown*
Quote from: Leviathan311 on July 10, 2018, 02:07:22 AM
My first post after just joining this site. What in the world did I just witness? *Mind blown*
Keep reading and posting . . . It gets better & better and there is more to come !
Tight Lines !
I could not see the images in the first posting, so It is hard for me to say what would work. I can say what I like and it is simple enough. I have found that using a combination of Plano boxes I have modified, Home Depot House Brand Tool and Parts storage devices and the new Dewalt Tstak system have worked well for me. I have a long term goal of switching over to all TSTAK's as funds and space become available.
Plano containers: simple mod keeps stuff in the correct spot. I use a lot of 3700 Series containers, seems there is a container for everything in the 3700 series. For small things like swivels, and split rings witch can end up all over the storage bins, try taking some of that left over soft foam wrapping material used for glassware and cut it to the inside dimensions of the Plano case. It doesn't have to perfect, but try and have the edges meet as best as possible.
Close the lid, shake it, did the small stuff end up in the wrong place? If the answer is yes, make another layer and glue the two together. Now glue them to the inside of the cover. Let it sit overnight and leave it open. it allows the glue to off gas and not stink up the container. Viola, you know have a Plano container that doesn't allow small things to go everywhere and was a cheap fix.
Home depot has a double sided small plastic black and orange storage container. These work great as well, but if the item is heavy, I add a zip to wrap around the handle to keep the door closed and prevent emergency openings.
Lastly is the TSTAK system by Dewalt, I like the containers, but there is no lid for the bins that come inside of them. Not thrilled with that, as you can make this do a lot of things for you. I relly like that the containers can be linked to each other, and that Dewalt has a storage rack system that is optional that can be mounted in a vehicle or wall.
Link to Dewalt TSTAK: https://www.dewalt.com/en-us/products/gear-and-equipment/tool-storage/tstak
Tstak owener video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nWN_yg3k-Y