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General Maintenance Tips => Tools and Lubricants => Topic started by: coastalobsession on February 09, 2012, 11:00:58 PM

Title: SHOW YOUR WORK BENCH
Post by: coastalobsession on February 09, 2012, 11:00:58 PM
I am redoing my reel cleaning center and I'm trying to find some ideas. So show your work bench!!! Pics are appreciated
Title: Re: SHOW YOUR WORK BENCH
Post by: redsetta on February 10, 2012, 12:16:36 AM
G'day CO,
This one gets my vote: http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=2762.msg16794#msg16794 (http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=2762.msg16794#msg16794)  ;)
Cheers, Justin
Title: Re: SHOW YOUR WORK BENCH
Post by: Jayce on February 10, 2012, 12:37:28 AM
I highly recommend inhotpursuit's work bench Its one of the best, well organized, tidy work bench I have ever seen.
8) 8) 8)

Hey Kenny I will let you do the honors of posting your work bench.
;D
Title: Re: SHOW YOUR WORK BENCH
Post by: inhotpursuit on February 10, 2012, 03:52:48 AM
It does not always look like this Jayce

(http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af297/inhotpursuit55/SAM_0636.jpg)

(http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af297/inhotpursuit55/SAM_0635.jpg)

(http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af297/inhotpursuit55/SAM_0634.jpg)
Title: Re: SHOW YOUR WORK BENCH
Post by: coastalobsession on February 10, 2012, 04:16:45 AM
Whats in the left and right drawers?? NICE set up. Is that a magnet strip for the screw drivers??


Thanks!!!!
Title: Re: SHOW YOUR WORK BENCH
Post by: inhotpursuit on February 10, 2012, 07:35:27 AM
Quote from: coastalobsession on February 10, 2012, 04:16:45 AM
Whats in the left and right drawers?? NICE set up. Is that a magnet strip for the screw drivers??


Thanks!!!!

The lefthand top drawer has felt polishing bits,diamond impregnated rubber burrs and mothers aluminum mag polish second down on the left is full of different sizes of heat shrink tubes bottom left has rotary tool box with accessories, top right has misc washers, screws, nuts,bolts and bearings,second down right side has reel covers and rod socks third down on the right has paperwork,there is magnetic bars under the top shelf and the right hand side these are great for keeping odd tools available at arms length screwdrivers,files,brushes, dental picks etc etc. to the right of the desk is my rod rack and reel drawer and the rest of the mancave/guest room
(http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af297/inhotpursuit55/SAM_0551.jpg)

(http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af297/inhotpursuit55/SAM_0552.jpg)

(http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af297/inhotpursuit55/SAM_0564.jpg)

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Title: Re: SHOW YOUR WORK BENCH
Post by: alantani on February 10, 2012, 07:49:16 AM
you guys would laugh if you saw my garage.......   :-\
Title: Re: SHOW YOUR WORK BENCH
Post by: CapeFish on February 10, 2012, 08:33:31 AM
same here................ ::)
Title: Re: SHOW YOUR WORK BENCH
Post by: Bryan Young on February 10, 2012, 02:57:10 PM
Wow, I work on a little table in the livingroom...in the corner until I can get the Garage set-up.
Title: Re: SHOW YOUR WORK BENCH
Post by: Keta on February 10, 2012, 03:45:18 PM
Quote from: alantani on February 10, 2012, 07:49:16 AM
you guys would laugh if you saw my garage.......   :-\

X2 

I had to move out of the shop I rent last summer (heated 25x25 with office for $50 a month until it is rented by someone willing to pay $375) and when I moved back in 3 weeks later I left a lot of things where they should not be.  The manufacture across the lane from my unit lets me work in a corner of his facility so the move is not far.  Right now my reel bench has several of my reels disassembled and in ziplocks and my topshot building setup is in the way.  You would think I would get tired of it and unpack but if the economy picks up I'll have to move again.
Title: Re: SHOW YOUR WORK BENCH
Post by: Dominick on February 10, 2012, 05:44:09 PM
Quote from: alantani on February 10, 2012, 07:49:16 AM
you guys would laugh if you saw my garage.......   :-\

I venit I vidit I risit.   ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: SHOW YOUR WORK BENCH
Post by: Nessie Hunter on February 10, 2012, 06:33:40 PM
My 'man cave' is set up as Computer room, fishing gear, and Reel shop.
I have an extra folding 6' table I set up when I get to many reels for the bench, or Reels that need to be torn down and laid out for inspection prior to Parts or  ???

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y213/92345NessieHunter/ReelShopWorkstation011.jpg)

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y213/92345NessieHunter/ReelShopWorkstation007.jpg)

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y213/92345NessieHunter/ReelShopWorkstation002.jpg)

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y213/92345NessieHunter/ReelShopWorkstation001.jpg)

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y213/92345NessieHunter/TrynosotherReels.jpg)
I have a few more tools of the trade now also.  Alans Bearing packer system, And the Pin Removal Pliers from Aaron, Several bottles of TSI 321 etc etc...

Some treats of Yellow Fin Tuna & Mahi Mahi (Dorado) Shushi I made this summer... YUMMMY....
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y213/92345NessieHunter/Sushi003.jpg)

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y213/92345NessieHunter/Sushi002.jpg)

Working in the house has disadvantages, I cant/dont use volital or smelly stuff to clean or degrease with...   But the advantages of not having a Warden or Parole officer (Im single) & the Computer handy is a big plus....




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Title: Re: SHOW YOUR WORK BENCH
Post by: Dominick on February 10, 2012, 06:37:51 PM
Hey Frank:  I was available last August ???.  How come I wasn't invited?  >:( Dominick
Title: Re: SHOW YOUR WORK BENCH
Post by: coastalobsession on February 11, 2012, 01:46:08 AM
Thanks for the pics! keep them coming
Title: Re: SHOW YOUR WORK BENCH
Post by: Nessie Hunter on February 11, 2012, 06:16:48 PM
Quote from: Pescachaser on February 10, 2012, 06:37:51 PM
Hey Frank:  I was available last August ???.  How come I wasn't invited?  >:( Dominick

LOL ~ didnt want the competition, had a house full of Women Guests!!!!   ;)
Title: Re: SHOW YOUR WORK BENCH
Post by: Alto Mare on February 11, 2012, 08:55:15 PM
A little more grease on that towel and the name of that hotel will show up as clear as day ;D.
That sushy looked very appetizing, Frank  ;).
Title: Re: SHOW YOUR WORK BENCH
Post by: coastalobsession on March 03, 2012, 11:50:11 PM
Update. Almost finished. I just need the peg board

Title: Re: SHOW YOUR WORK BENCH
Post by: coastalobsession on March 03, 2012, 11:53:19 PM
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Title: Re: SHOW YOUR WORK BENCH
Post by: coastalobsession on January 16, 2013, 12:09:40 PM
Anyone???
Title: Re: SHOW YOUR WORK BENCH
Post by: 0119 on January 16, 2013, 05:29:04 PM
Cant see you picks coastal...... Great thread, gives me lots of ideas.
Title: Re: SHOW YOUR WORK BENCH
Post by: Seachaser on January 18, 2013, 08:37:03 PM
How do I get my work shop to look like a red X? :)
Title: Re: SHOW YOUR WORK BENCH
Post by: Dominick on January 18, 2013, 11:48:47 PM
Now this is what a work bench is supposed to look like:

X    X    X    X

Notice how neat and coordinated it is despite my rod and reel collection hanging on the open doors and the reels in the drawers.   ;D Dominick
Title: Re: SHOW YOUR WORK BENCH
Post by: Bill B on January 18, 2013, 11:50:02 PM
I think you need to post the img code.. ???
Title: Re: SHOW YOUR WORK BENCH
Post by: Alto Mare on January 19, 2013, 02:04:20 AM
Quote from: Pescachaser on January 18, 2013, 11:48:47 PM
Now this is what a work bench is supposed to look like:

X    X    X    X

Dominick

Yes, those are the legs, If you keep it under 5' you could remove two sets of legs ;)
Title: Re: SHOW YOUR WORK BENCH
Post by: Dominick on January 19, 2013, 03:00:00 AM
Quote from: Alto Mare on January 19, 2013, 02:04:20 AM
Yes, those are the legs, If you keep it under 5' you could remove two sets of legs ;)

I know what you mean Sal...Here are a couple of more angles.  The Penn International 80 at the back is brand new.  Pretty cool huh?  Dominick

X     X      X      X
Title: Re: SHOW YOUR WORK BENCH
Post by: coastalobsession on January 27, 2013, 03:06:18 AM
I actually just re did mine. Will post pics later
Title: Re: SHOW YOUR WORK BENCH
Post by: Dominick on January 27, 2013, 04:14:53 AM
All of you Alan Tani members that haven't figured out that I really was not posting pictures in my last two posts ( it looks like Sal caught on).  I was just breaking chops by posting "red Xs."  This is what my bench really looks like some of the time.  Actually I'm just showing off some of the reels I own.  When I get rid of the winter junk I have piled on the bench, I'll post some pictures of what it looks like when I neaten it up.
(http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd459/lmdl4law/PENN%20REEL%20COLLECTION/PENNCOLLECTION005.jpg)
(http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd459/lmdl4law/PENN%20REEL%20COLLECTION/PENNCOLLECTION001.jpg)
Title: Re: SHOW YOUR WORK BENCH
Post by: bluefish69 on January 27, 2013, 04:27:18 AM
I wish I had a work bench. I didn't see one Newell, I'm disappointed.
Title: Re: SHOW YOUR WORK BENCH
Post by: Dominick on January 27, 2013, 04:42:05 AM
Yo Bluefish you're tawking to a New Yawker and you don't have to look hard to know, I'm a Penn guy.  Penn makes the best and they keep on ticking.  Post a picture of a Newell, I don't know what they look like.  I'll bet they copied the design from Penn.  Dominick
Title: Re: SHOW YOUR WORK BENCH
Post by: john2244 on January 27, 2013, 05:02:20 AM
Dominick,
NICE looking work bench.
John
Title: Re: SHOW YOUR WORK BENCH
Post by: bluefish69 on January 27, 2013, 05:07:28 AM
Newell used to work for Penn. I have some of my Dad's Penn reels from the 40's till '69. They all work just fine. I am converting Penn Jig Master Jr to Newell by changing the gears.
Title: Re: SHOW YOUR WORK BENCH
Post by: Cone on January 27, 2013, 02:57:30 PM
Dominick nice reels. Do you have a better pic of the "Mack" reel. I can't really see it.  ;) I'm willing to help with the winter clutter. Send em to me!  ;D   Bob
Title: Re: SHOW YOUR WORK BENCH
Post by: Dominick on January 27, 2013, 06:34:14 PM
Quote from: Cone on January 27, 2013, 02:57:30 PM
Dominick nice reels. Do you have a better pic of the "Mack" reel. I can't really see it.  ;) I'm willing to help with the winter clutter. Send em to me!  ;D   Bob
PM me your address.  Dominick
Title: Re: SHOW YOUR WORK BENCH
Post by: Kayaker on January 28, 2013, 12:29:50 AM
Here is mine...  :P  As you can see, I have been rehabing some of my Sealine reels.

(http://i359.photobucket.com/albums/oo31/chrismfierro/Boat/workbench.jpg)
Title: Re: SHOW YOUR WORK BENCH
Post by: JasonF on March 03, 2013, 02:33:29 AM
Nothing special, but here is mine.  It was in the garage, but the garage lacked AC and surround sound so when wife went on a business trip it migrated to the bedroom!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/JasonF/03F1825C-4E05-4986-BEE6-A1A501F57CF8-4303-0000034EF6D2CB01.jpg)
Title: Re: SHOW YOUR WORK BENCH
Post by: BMITCH on March 03, 2013, 12:49:10 PM
Dominick, is that the 9/0 I sold you?? If so its in much better company there then when it was with my stuff here in NJ. Very nice collection.

Bob
Title: Re: SHOW YOUR WORK BENCH
Post by: Marlinmate on March 03, 2013, 02:20:15 PM
(http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww8/marlinmate/workbench_zps21fe8f99.jpg)

Title: Re: SHOW YOUR WORK BENCH
Post by: Dominick on March 03, 2013, 07:26:23 PM
Very cool Marlinmate...Bmitch that is the one.  I am going to double dog it when I get the nerve to put the Dremel to it.  Dominick
Title: Re: SHOW YOUR WORK BENCH
Post by: George4741 on March 04, 2013, 12:32:07 AM
Quote from: JasonF on March 03, 2013, 02:33:29 AM

Nothing special, but here is mine.  It was in the garage, but the garage lacked AC and surround sound so when wife went on a business trip it migrated to the bedroom!

Very nice and organized, Jason.  Now, when wife gets home lets hope she doesn't move YOU into the garage. ;)
Title: Re: SHOW YOUR WORK BENCH
Post by: triumphrick on March 23, 2013, 12:09:16 AM
These are early pics....

My garage is a free standing 2400 sq ft building with a 16' X 16' tackle room...

I need to get some current pics since most of my work has picked up!

(http://i314.photobucket.com/albums/ll422/triumphrick/garage/P5200002.jpg)

(http://i314.photobucket.com/albums/ll422/triumphrick/garage/P5200003.jpg)

(http://i314.photobucket.com/albums/ll422/triumphrick/garage/P5200009.jpg)

(http://i314.photobucket.com/albums/ll422/triumphrick/garage/P5200011.jpg)

(http://i314.photobucket.com/albums/ll422/triumphrick/garage/P5200010.jpg)

The triumph needs to get finished!!

(http://i314.photobucket.com/albums/ll422/triumphrick/garage/P5200008.jpg)
Title: Re: SHOW YOUR WORK BENCH
Post by: saltydog on March 23, 2013, 12:43:35 AM
Well with my lure making and reel repair stuff my garage wall needs some work.
(http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii608/saltydogreelrepair/2013-03-15161841_zpsb654ca83.jpg)
Title: Re: SHOW YOUR WORK BENCH
Post by: BMITCH on March 26, 2013, 09:49:46 AM
A rare moment when my bench is an organized mess. When I get the fishing room(as my wife calls it) cleaned up I'll post some pictures.
Bob
(http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y502/MITSERVCS/1761330F-FCE5-495E-BB36-30C54AAAC922-2956-000003CC40CAB62F_zps8368aac6.jpg)
(http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y502/MITSERVCS/A9519A6A-4A21-46ED-A7E7-DD9CC71EEE5F-2956-000003CECB6FA632_zps667aaeef.jpg)
(http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y502/MITSERVCS/3B3B7833-B89C-426D-AF66-1E11AFBAC141-2956-000003CE4CC79004_zps187514be.jpg)
Title: Re: SHOW YOUR WORK BENCH
Post by: LTM on April 06, 2013, 01:56:44 AM
Bmitch,

Is that a digital theodolite I notice in the front left corner on your bench? I also noticed your DC power supplies and soldering goodies, what type of electronic's do you do? Have you ever fiddled with those digital control (aka DC) Shimano reels?

Good fishing and tinkering,

Leo
Title: Re: SHOW YOUR WORK BENCH
Post by: BMITCH on April 08, 2013, 05:52:24 PM
Leo, that what they call a Total Station. I run a survey instrument repair service. So when I get a chance to work on things that are only mechanical it's a treat. I have not had the chance to crack open a DC reel as of yet. That concept I really never got. I'll take an educated thumb any day, that only being said because I've never tried one of the digital control reels. Maybe someday.

Bob
Title: Re: SHOW YOUR WORK BENCH
Post by: Hardy Boy on April 03, 2017, 08:47:29 PM
I have my work area in a room in the basement, near the wood stove and TV so I'm warm and can have some football on while servicing reels during the winter. It is also the room where I have to put the things that the wife doesn't want upstairs !
Title: Re: SHOW YOUR WORK BENCH
Post by: Maxed Out on April 03, 2017, 09:57:34 PM

  Ok Lou, you win !!!

No wonder you stay downstairs most of the day. You should charge for guided tours of your dungeon !! :D :D  -Ted
Title: Re: SHOW YOUR WORK BENCH
Post by: Hardy Boy on April 03, 2017, 10:57:58 PM
Come to Vancouver island and I'll give you a tour over a beverage. I have a mix of stuff from a WW 2 training bomb, traps, fighting chair, a few hides, a few skulls, a few sets of antlers, a knife collection and more fishing gear than I will ever use ............................ but you never know !! the kids call it the "dead zone" ........lol.
Title: Re: SHOW YOUR WORK BENCH
Post by: tholmes on April 11, 2017, 03:16:59 PM
Wow! After looking at the pictures of some of you folks' "clean rooms", I'm not about to post any pictures of my work bench.

Tom
Title: Re: SHOW YOUR WORK BENCH
Post by: thorhammer on April 11, 2017, 03:43:55 PM
clean....naw. I actually had the worktop clear last night...
Title: Re: SHOW YOUR WORK BENCH
Post by: foakes on April 11, 2017, 06:34:48 PM
This is the main bench for 90% of the work --

Best,

Fred
Title: Re: SHOW YOUR WORK BENCH
Post by: thorhammer on April 11, 2017, 07:15:30 PM
Now, if you could see my bench more closely, you'll see labeled parts bins above and below, and the bench itself is work-in-progress Fred-style that I messed with this morning before work: 30 Int waiting stand in mail from Alan, 113H built from left overs from Cortez Conversions waiting parts in mail from Mo, 9/0 waiting spool in mail from Sid, 155 built from about four reels and some plates from Harry just waiting dog in mail from Mo, and a pair of S-Jiggy's (with pieces from Ted) just waiting clamp nuts in mail from Mo. All on lint free cloths on trays, per reel. Pad for Mo order next to laptop. All these folks lickety-split sending out stuff, serious PDQ style. Thanks Ohana! Once parts hit, I can clear the bench in less than an hour, and on to recent flea market 209, 9's, 112, 113 cleaned and bagged waiting assembly. Then back to rods....
Title: Re: SHOW YOUR WORK BENCH
Post by: Alto Mare on April 11, 2017, 09:01:05 PM
Very nice gentleman.
Well, I guess I'll show mine:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g431/pescatore1/IMG_9929.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/pescatore1/media/IMG_9929.jpg.html)