Since downsizing last year I have been reduced to storage boxes and the dining room table. Which I may add must be cleaned up after playing. When I had a space that I could dedicate to working on my reels it was less organized than now given I had to reduce quantities and get everything into two plastic storage boxes. Chemicals in one, parts and tools in the other. So lets see your workspace!
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We knew how Fred has his parts & things organized. If we don't see the pictures then we won't get jealous of him. Now I won't be able to sleep after seeing his shop. I'm in the same boat as you with the Dining Rm. Table since day one.
Mike
I have nothing to show, even though I have a dedicated room, and workbench for my reel business.
Any one ever mention you may have OCD, and be a hoarder Fred ;)
Impressive workspace foakes!
you guys are way too organized!
I have a hobby room in my house. Problem is, its full of other hobbies and you can barely get in the door.
Fred's workshop is what all others Dream to be.
I usually just haul 6 or 7 parts boxes and a big tool box out to the Big Kitchen Table.
Make a few more trips back and forth. Then go to the garage and do some fitting, then back to the table and assemble. Then put it all back.
I have reels in every room of the house. I broke new ground yesterday, and put one on top of the refrigerator. ;D
That is some serious organization. At this point I'm doing as it comes. Holy crap.
Fred; That's a beautiful setup you got. I am ashamed to show my work area after seeing yours, mine is a well organized mess :D
Joe
Quote from: Reel 224 on November 24, 2015, 12:40:39 PM
Fred; That's a beautiful setup you got. I am ashamed to show my work area after seeing yours, mine is a well organized mess :D
Joe
i'm with you, Joe. My man cave has a workbench (for firearms), a table (for Mrs Kenmore-my 60 year old sewing machine - another hobby), a small rod building table and my primary catch all table. This past week I removed a dozen files and pliers off the table top and it still looks like a 7.5 tremblor on the Richter scale epicentered right there. :o
So no pictures...use your imagination. Just take one wall of Fred's shop and ram it from the back with a semi tractor. That's my room. ;D
Here is an attachment of my workbench
Wow great workspace! Plenty of space, good light and the storage is unreal. The more space I have the more stuff ends up in it! :-\ Any others? Come on repeat after me, My name is ____ I am a reelaholic, my passion defines me and showing my workspace is a healthy outlet. Don't worry there are many others... ;D
Finally got the workshop cleaned up the other day. Still needs help but better!
Fred, your place is amazing. Super well organized and the 2 wood drawer cabinets are awesome. Where did you end up finding them?
Looked at some really nice dental cabinets a while back but the guy wanted $1400.00 for them. NOT!!!!!!
Anyways, the problem here is too much stuff, too little room, and not enough time.
......................Lou
Very Nice Lou. I see where your Awesome plugs are created now. Nice Setup. ;)
Fred and Lou have a great place to work. Perfect!
In my case... I will quote Shark Hunter: "I have reels in every room of the house."
and Saltiga is on the table beside the my bed, such as aspirin :D
Not quite the industrial giant of Fred's shop, but with the tunes cranked, a beer, coffee or tea: I'm a happy camper!
Really nice, Larry -- well equipped --
Like the DAM Quicks on the wall and bench -- along with that old Daiwa Spinner?
Best,
Fred
Nice Looking space Larry. Reminds me of when I had the room! :'(
What's wrong with having reels in every room of the house? I'm not seeing a problem here!!!!
.......................Lou
Clutter.
I'm not seeing clutter. Looks pretty darn good to me!
...............Lou
Quote from: foakes on November 29, 2015, 04:14:30 PM
Really nice, Larry -- well equipped --
Like the DAM Quicks on the wall and bench -- along with that old Daiwa Spinner?
Best,
Fred
Yes Fred. It is an old Daiwa spinner 8600A. Recently found it in an old fishing box I had and cleaned it all up. Will never use it but it looks good on the wall. Had it since early '70s. Is that time right for that reel?
Yep, Larry --
IMO, that was the Golden Age for spinners.
The evolution from the 60's had already moved forward, the reels were made of aluminum and metal -- not plastic -- there were some bearings in key areas, and the reels were efficient as well as simple.
They just worked well -- and they still do today.
Daiwa has always been a quality reel -- and the company has stood the test of time -- and is still dedicated to anglers.
Some of them have pot metal gears in later years -- and those are durable, but not as much as bronze, brass or steel gears.
Best,
Fred
You asked for it ;D ;D Tunes, A/C, Internet and comfortable chair. This is how I roll (literally). Life is too short to be organized. I cleaned it up a bit for the pictures ;) Don't be afraid to post derogatory comments... I've heard them all from my wife already :-\
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Having looked at this picture, I think I made need counseling. I don't know what's worse: I made a path through the rod projects to the beer fridge or I made a path through the rod projects to the beer fridge...
Thor, please take another photo with the refrigerator door open. :D Dominick
Dominick, I was painfully cranking 600 yds of PP and 150 yd topshot onto the Cortez 9/0 in ignorant bliss when i saw this request...now I have difficult questions.....I have a beer fridge and wife has her own in garage. So I'm on the fence about going for therapy or going for more Blue Moon because I discovered I'm out.
Disclaimer: The Miller Lite was left by neighbor. I'll appreciate it next time I need to boil skrimp.
Now John, that's what I call organized!!!!!
Quote from: STRIPER LOU on December 01, 2015, 01:26:44 AM
Now John, that's what I call organized!!!!!
I bet myself a quarter that it would look like the beer case at the supermarket. :D :D Dominick
You know you are serious about drinking some beer when you have a Natty Daddy on the Top Shelf! ;D
I took a week Vacation just to get away from work and try to get ready for Christmas and work on a few reels for friends here.
I didn't realize how many boxes I have sitting around with reels in them. All in crown royal bags, labeled with the time of the service and the upgrades.
I went and bought 5 large totes to put them in. 26"x15x7. I wanted a shallow box to spread them out and still see what I have.
They are all full and I still have a couple boxes left.
I'm getting there. ;)
fsrmn ; I'm guessing that if a spring or clip goes flying you pretty much don't bother looking for it ;D
Quote from: Shark Hunter on December 01, 2015, 07:46:39 AM
You know you are serious about drinking some beer when you have a Natty Daddy on the Top Shelf! ;D
I took a week Vacation just to get away from work and try to get ready for Christmas and work on a few reels for friends here.
I didn't realize how many boxes I have sitting around with reels in them. All in crown royal bags, labeled with the time of the service and the upgrades.
I went and bought 5 large totes to put them in. 26"x15x7. I wanted a shallow box to spread them out and still see what I have.
They are all full and I still have a couple boxes left.
I'm getting there. ;)
Hhahahah you spied it....Natty Daddy IS NOT your daddy's Natty...we found out the hard way you can't flush 'em like regular Natty. that one has been in there since summer.
Larry, I use a large clear plastic salad bowl to work on springs and stuff under tension. You can see through the bottom and nothing goes far. But yes, if it leaves the bench, it's pretty much gone :-\
Here is some pictures of my mess.
A few more.
More
Liking the tools, esp the arbor press. Looking a belt sander this weekend.
PS, you better not let Daron spy that heavy metal sitting there.....looks like a 12/0?
Very nice, Keith --
Good organization -- and good close to hand.
Best,
Fred
Daron has been here and he was "wandering" around looking when I was talking with his wife and family.
There is a 14/0 on the table and a mint 14/0 on the wire shelf. Never used.
Great Pictures Keith.
Yes, Thor
I've spent a few hours in Keith's work shop. My Wife was Jealous of it because it wasn't in the main house. ;D
Keith has a very nice place.
Quote from: steelhead_killer on November 24, 2015, 03:20:17 AMSince downsizing last year I have been reduced to storage boxes and the dining room table. Which I may add must be cleaned up after playing.
Brother, I feel your pain...
Here I am working on a Penn Live-Liner while my wife tries to enjoy dinner. ::)
Very tough reel to reassemble btw!
Shipping and Cleaning
https://photos.app.goo.gl/wZtpnVm6dMunebs3A
Parts and Tools
https://photos.app.goo.gl/Pp812a3T7WkrqPVx6
Operations and Logistics
https://photos.app.goo.gl/SXiMCJNAtGfQdq2RA
Completed, waiting for parts, drying
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It works for me!
Truely a "man cave". A dark corner of the garage at my wife's house with the work bench my Dad built when I's 2 yrs. old(I really love this work bench). It's got onea those old wooden antique tool boxes from Grandpa and somea his tools. I can't hide there, but it takes people a-while to find me and "out of site, out of mind" works sometimes. Also, the desk where I do detailed stuff.
Quote from: steelhead_killer on July 14, 2018, 02:21:04 PMIt works for me!
So I guess you've moved up in the world since your original post. Very nice and compact space.