Author Topic: What did you do to your SHOP today? (Read 5750 times)

NobleHops · « **on:** April 14, 2015, 08:03:07 PM »

On the suggestion of the esteemed Steve-o, I am spawning this thread for those of you that are building and tinkering with your workspace.

I'm putting a shop together now, am a few weeks hard into it, although a lot has led up to it. So I'll start with a little catch up and update as I go.

Raw space.

Perfectly good, a little rough around the edges.

So I pressure washed the floor and the roll-up door and cleaned out the loft, then etched it for paint.

Painted it.

Ahhhh

Scrounged some additional 8' lights from a neighbor here, pressure washed THOSE, got the building electrician to work with me and install them:

Started moving stuff in, roughing it into position:

Late last week and this, some heavy stuff started to arrive...

Ran up to Phoenix last week with my friend James (aka Harisuluv), and visited the mythical Trailer of Carbs. Here's the man, literally standing on a foot of cylinders and cylinder heads at this instant:

...and then picked up a big commercial kitchen sink, just visible at the right:

And tomorrow we are going to be piping some air and related, and today I did order a dry blast cabinet. And so that's where we're at.

Stev-o · « **Reply #1 on:** April 14, 2015, 09:25:01 PM »

Subscribed, very jealous! That's a rare photo of the Trailer of Carbs.

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #2 on:** April 14, 2015, 09:27:40 PM »

That is one very nice shop...

Scott S · « **Reply #3 on:** April 15, 2015, 03:15:48 AM »

My shop is my garage. I did this last weekend. Since the garage out back opened up (I have a second, single car garage. My GF and I split up and now it's empty, other than parts), I moved my '63 Bug out there and rearranged the bikes in the attached garage.
This pic only shows about a third of the space. I have room for my tools, work bench, lawn mower, car...and space for about 3 or 4 more bikes.

I wrenched on the XS650 (not pictured), drank beer and watched MotoGP and listened to Pandora. This is quickly becoming my favorite spot.

70CB750 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 15, 2015, 04:16:00 AM »

Following, very nice, NobleHops

Scott S · « **Reply #5 on:** April 15, 2015, 04:23:41 AM »

Quote from: calj737 on April 15, 2015, 03:58:52 AM

What the Ef? Where's the fridge for Christs sake! Screw the blast cabinet and the sink, a man's got to have a fridge...

Small dorm room fridge...right under the TV.

FunJimmy · « **Reply #6 on:** April 15, 2015, 04:56:40 AM »

A shop to be envious of indeed.

NobleHops · « **Reply #7 on:** April 15, 2015, 07:04:22 AM »

Quote from: Scott S on April 15, 2015, 03:15:48 AM

My shop is my garage. I did this last weekend. Since the garage out back opened up (I have a second, single car garage. My GF and I split up and now it's empty, other than parts), I moved my '63 Bug out there and rearranged the bikes in the attached garage.
This pic only shows about a third of the space. I have room for my tools, work bench, lawn mower, car...and space for about 3 or 4 more bikes.

I wrenched on the XS650 (not pictured), drank beer and watched MotoGP and listened to Pandora. This is quickly becoming my favorite spot.

That looks excellent. What I long for is a friggin window and maybe something green - this is in an industrial area, which is awesome because anything you need is 10 minutes away, and nobody cares if you're whanging on something with a hammer for an hour, but my last 3 shops were at my home and that is a lot better in many ways.

NobleHops · « **Reply #8 on:** April 15, 2015, 07:06:01 AM »

Quote from: calj737 on April 15, 2015, 03:58:52 AM

What the Ef? Where's the fridge for Christs sake! Screw the blast cabinet and the sink, a man's got to have a fridge...

Harisuluv's shop is next door, and HE has a fridge :-).

NobleHops · « **Reply #9 on:** April 15, 2015, 02:27:06 PM »

Quote from: calj737 on April 15, 2015, 01:48:04 PM

That's THE best kind there is

NobleHops · « **Reply #10 on:** April 15, 2015, 02:29:42 PM »

Quote from: calj737 on April 15, 2015, 03:58:52 AM

What the Ef? Where's the fridge for Christs sake! Screw the blast cabinet and the sink, a man's got to have a fridge...

Chem stripped and epoxy painted a salvaged band saw. Then it gets moved back into the shop to be reassembled and renovated. After which, I'll airbrush its moniker: "Divorce Court" on the hook. Ought to keep the wife away from the shop telling me about how dinner's getting cold

That old bandsaw kicks ass. Can't wait to see it finished.

Stev-o · « **Reply #11 on:** April 15, 2015, 03:29:17 PM »

Quote from: calj737 on April 15, 2015, 01:48:04 PM

That's THE best kind there is

Wait a minute, Cal. It depends on what just may be that neighbor's fridge.
Not exactly sure what Nils may like to drink, but with a name like Noblehops, I personally wouldn't be buying him a Lone Star Beer if he happened to be in a local bar 'round here!

NobleHops · « **Reply #12 on:** April 15, 2015, 03:44:10 PM »

Quote from: Stev-o on April 15, 2015, 03:29:17 PM

Quote from: calj737 on April 15, 2015, 01:48:04 PM
That's THE best kind there is

Wait a minute, Cal. It depends on what just may be that neighbor's fridge.
Not exactly sure what Nils may like to drink, but with a name like Noblehops, I personally wouldn't be buying him a Lone Star Beer if he happened to be in a local bar 'round here!

This is my everyday:

Mmmm, beeeeeeer.

Stev-o · « **Reply #13 on:** April 15, 2015, 03:55:22 PM »

Quote from: calj737 on April 15, 2015, 03:44:48 PM

Sidebar- Stev-o I know you went to the races this weekend, but did you attend the Handbuilt show?

Negative on both, sore subject, bummed out about it.

honda_dog · « **Reply #14 on:** April 15, 2015, 05:20:23 PM »

Very nice shop, NobleHops!

Can't wait to see more....

rb550four · « **Reply #15 on:** April 15, 2015, 06:43:32 PM »

Excellent space!
It's filling up fast!
Nice.

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #16 on:** April 15, 2015, 07:43:00 PM »

What did I do to my shop today?...messed it up, of course. Messes are fun to me, clean shops are for production and money making. My shop does not do that so well. I will get you guys some pics some day when it is somewhat cleaner.

NobleHops · « **Reply #17 on:** April 15, 2015, 08:30:05 PM »

Quote from: seanbarney41 on April 15, 2015, 07:43:00 PM

What did I do to my shop today?...messed it up, of course. Messes are fun to me, clean shops are for production and money making. My shop does not do that so well. I will get you guys some pics some day when it is somewhat cleaner.

My theory, soon to be tested, is that it's all a matter of space. If you have space to spread out a project and store it without always having to break it down because you need to repurpose the space, then it will be easier (possible?) to keep it tidy.

All of my prior shops were no more than 20% this size, and in a semi-constant state of chaos. We will see how this one fares :-).

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #18 on:** April 16, 2015, 03:27:45 AM »

Quote from: NobleHops on April 15, 2015, 08:30:05 PM

Quote from: seanbarney41 on April 15, 2015, 07:43:00 PM
What did I do to my shop today?...messed it up, of course. Messes are fun to me, clean shops are for production and money making. My shop does not do that so well. I will get you guys some pics some day when it is somewhat cleaner.

My theory, soon to be tested, is that it's all a matter of space. If you have space to spread out a project and store it without always having to break it down because you need to repurpose the space, then it will be easier (possible?) to keep it tidy.

All of my prior shops were no more than 20% this size, and in a semi-constant state of chaos. We will see how this one fares :-).

It should work, but be careful. Don't be like me. Be sure 5 times the space equals 5 times the work areas, NOT room for 5 times more bikes.

evanphi · « **Reply #19 on:** April 16, 2015, 05:56:03 AM »

Holy that is one big workspace... :|

ekpent · « **Reply #20 on:** April 16, 2015, 05:57:31 AM »

Quote from: seanbarney41 on April 16, 2015, 03:27:45 AM

Quote from: NobleHops on April 15, 2015, 08:30:05 PM
Quote from: seanbarney41 on April 15, 2015, 07:43:00 PM
What did I do to my shop today?...messed it up, of course. Messes are fun to me, clean shops are for production and money making. My shop does not do that so well. I will get you guys some pics some day when it is somewhat cleaner.

My theory, soon to be tested, is that it's all a matter of space. If you have space to spread out a project and store it without always having to break it down because you need to repurpose the space, then it will be easier (possible?) to keep it tidy.

All of my prior shops were no more than 20% this size, and in a semi-constant state of chaos. We will see how this one fares :-).

It should work, but be careful. Don't be like me. Be sure 5 times the space equals 5 times the work areas, NOT room for 5 times more bikes.

I just visited Sean at his shop Wednesday, that boy has to quit buying bikes !! Running out of room quickly----------

NobleHops · « **Reply #21 on:** April 16, 2015, 06:14:22 AM »

Quote from: seanbarney41 on April 16, 2015, 03:27:45 AM

It should work, but be careful. Don't be like me. Be sure 5 times the space equals 5 times the work areas, NOT room for 5 times more bikes.

Sean, it's possible that you are my new hero :-). How 'bout a photo of the herd?

Stev-o · « **Reply #22 on:** April 16, 2015, 07:16:27 AM »

Quote from: NobleHops on April 16, 2015, 06:14:22 AM

Quote from: seanbarney41 on April 16, 2015, 03:27:45 AM
It should work, but be careful. Don't be like me. Be sure 5 times the space equals 5 times the work areas, NOT room for 5 times more bikes.

Sean, it's possible that you are my new hero

Yeah, but he has a day job.

I'm beginning to think you are a "kept man"! That would make you my hero!

I can just only imagine: The wife leaves prompty at 7am to her high level seven figure executive position at Dell, I'm left home to tend to my bikes and plan a tasty BBQ dinner!

[In reality, my dream shattered when Dell layed her off 6 years ago!]

ekpent · « **Reply #23 on:** April 16, 2015, 07:50:54 AM »

Put an application in for her over at Texas Instruments Steve !! Know of a couple ex Michigan folks over there. They came down during the "Great Rust Belt Migration" quite a few years ago when it was dangerous to leave your Michigan plate on your car.

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #24 on:** April 16, 2015, 01:06:11 PM »

Quote from: NobleHops on April 16, 2015, 06:14:22 AM

Quote from: seanbarney41 on April 16, 2015, 03:27:45 AM
It should work, but be careful. Don't be like me. Be sure 5 times the space equals 5 times the work areas, NOT room for 5 times more bikes.

Sean, it's possible that you are my new hero :-). How 'bout a photo of the herd?

If you were to go back to the old "Let's see pictures of your shop" thread, there are some in there. Unfortunately, I am a lot better at fixing bikes than these damn 'puters...so I have no way to upload current photos for now.

Stev-o · « **Reply #25 on:** April 16, 2015, 04:18:37 PM »

Quote from: ekpent on April 16, 2015, 07:50:54 AM

Put an application in for her over at Texas Instruments Steve !!

Oh, I put her back to work after a short time off. Was getting too expensive with her being bored and going shopping!

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #26 on:** April 16, 2015, 04:21:46 PM »

Quote from: seanbarney41 on April 16, 2015, 01:06:11 PM

Quote from: NobleHops on April 16, 2015, 06:14:22 AM
Quote from: seanbarney41 on April 16, 2015, 03:27:45 AM
It should work, but be careful. Don't be like me. Be sure 5 times the space equals 5 times the work areas, NOT room for 5 times more bikes.

Sean, it's possible that you are my new hero :-). How 'bout a photo of the herd?
If you were to go back to the old "Let's see pictures of your shop" thread, there are some in there. Unfortunately, I am a lot better at fixing bikes than these damn 'puters...so I have no way to upload current photos for now.

Hi Sean, try this, go to the other thread, go to the post with your pics, press reply, in the window that opens up you won't see the pics but you will see the web address for them, copy and paste that URL {web address for the pics} into your post here,

Stev-o · « **Reply #27 on:** April 16, 2015, 04:26:48 PM »

Quote from: Retro Rocket on April 16, 2015, 04:21:46 PM

Quote from: seanbarney41 on April 16, 2015, 01:06:11 PM
Quote from: NobleHops on April 16, 2015, 06:14:22 AM
Quote from: seanbarney41 on April 16, 2015, 03:27:45 AM
It should work, but be careful. Don't be like me. Be sure 5 times the space equals 5 times the work areas, NOT room for 5 times more bikes.

Sean, it's possible that you are my new hero :-). How 'bout a photo of the herd?
If you were to go back to the old "Let's see pictures of your shop" thread, there are some in there. Unfortunately, I am a lot better at fixing bikes than these damn 'puters...so I have no way to upload current photos for now.

Hi Sean, try this, go to the other thread, go to the post with your pics, press reply, in the window that opens up you won't see the pics but you will see the web address for them, copy and paste that URL {web address for the pics} into your post here,

Hey Sean, try this: go to your old post, hit modify and then copy it, come back and paste it here. That is your mission if you choose to accept...

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #28 on:** April 16, 2015, 05:07:40 PM »

Thanks guys, not only am I bad with 'puters, I am 10 time champion of the Lazy Olympics...the only reason I even replied here is 'cuz I am fighting the urge to get off the couch and go do something useful like clean my shop.

NobleHops · « **Reply #29 on:** April 16, 2015, 07:22:54 PM »

Quote from: seanbarney41 on April 16, 2015, 05:07:40 PM

Thanks guys, not only am I bad with 'puters, I am 10 time champion of the Lazy Olympics...the only reason I even replied here is 'cuz I am fighting the urge to get off the couch and go do something useful like clean my shop.

Feeling a little sheepish at this point for having spawned this thread, but I forgot about that one!

Here's your post Sean. Looks like Garage of Xanadu to me! Taking it out of quotes so it doesn't get compressed, hope you don't mind.

seanbarney41 wrote:

Well...just a couple miles away from Ekpent's, is my chaotic palace of two wheeled motorheadedness...I can't remember if I ever posted in here or not, but this is what it looks like nowadays...
view from the parts storage loft...

view from my bud's loft apartment door...

machine area...eventually hope to use that mill thing for something other than a spring compressor

here is all my junk(except for what is scattered about my residence) The guys I share space with are constantly on my case about having too many bikes...bottom line is mine come and go much more rapidly than theirs...

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #30 on:** April 17, 2015, 03:27:46 PM »

Thanks Hops, I will get some current pics soon. Those are from a couple years ago.

Elan · « **Reply #31 on:** April 17, 2015, 06:23:04 PM »

I'm might have to post a pic of my "tent" so you guys can be horrified. This winter a tree fell on it, crushing my bench into the ground, most tools were salvaged and the bikes were miraculously unharmed!

NobleHops · « **Reply #32 on:** April 17, 2015, 08:23:30 PM »

Quote from: Elan on April 17, 2015, 06:23:04 PM

I'm might have to post a pic of my "tent" so you guys can be horrified. This winter a tree fell on it, crushing my bench into the ground, most tools were salvaged and the bikes were miraculously unharmed!

Do it! I had a friend that had a tent in his back yard, in Massachusetts. A BIG tent, holding maybe 16 bikes? More or less optimized to make them corrode, and turn to crap. No way yours could be worse.

grcamna2 · « **Reply #33 on:** April 17, 2015, 09:49:38 PM »

I love the pics here guys Nice Shops

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Author Topic: What did you do to your SHOP today? (Read 5750 times)