Popular Post smitty0312 Posted April 16 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 16 Was tired of the way my shop had been since we built it 11yrs ago, had a swing out table which blocked a lot of space, also making impossible to get to the cupboards behind it….my solution was to get rid of the swing out table, redo the bench behind it, and make a flat/level 4x4 assembly table…..put hardboard on the 4x4 table this morning and on the workbench on other side of 10x24 shop…..I’m very pleased with the way it turned out….see before and after pics. jollyred, MarieC, Dak0ta52 and 16 others 16 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJB Posted April 16 Report Share Posted April 16 Very nice Dan! smitty0312 and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChelCass Posted April 16 Report Share Posted April 16 Much better. I wonder how it would work if you put wheels on your square table. This way to you roll it out of your way when needed. smitty0312, OCtoolguy and MarieC 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjweb Posted April 16 Report Share Posted April 16 Yes a great improvement, RJ danny, smitty0312 and OCtoolguy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk Posted April 16 Report Share Posted April 16 Looks Great! OCtoolguy, smitty0312 and danny 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted April 16 Report Share Posted April 16 A vast improvement for sure. I wish I had that much room. My problem is, when we moved in, the first thing I did was buy a stacked tool box and an 8 foot long maple topped work bench. I've tried thinking of how to change my shop around but as long as I have those two things, I can't do much. I wonder how others organize all their small hand tools. Wrenches, socket sets, pliers, screwdrivers etc. You did yourself a lot of good in how you've cleaned and organized. Hat's off to ya. smitty0312 and danny 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarieC Posted April 17 Report Share Posted April 17 So much nicer....I am sure it will be more enjoyable opening the door to your shop and seeing such a great place to work. Congrats on a wonderful shop! OCtoolguy, smitty0312 and danny 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted April 17 Report Share Posted April 17 Sure looks better. OCtoolguy and smitty0312 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChelCass Posted April 18 Report Share Posted April 18 On 4/16/2024 at 7:50 PM, OCtoolguy said: A vast improvement for sure. I wish I had that much room. My problem is, when we moved in, the first thing I did was buy a stacked tool box and an 8 foot long maple topped work bench. I've tried thinking of how to change my shop around but as long as I have those two things, I can't do much. I wonder how others organize all their small hand tools. Wrenches, socket sets, pliers, screwdrivers etc. You did yourself a lot of good in how you've cleaned and organized. Hat's off to ya. Ray, Here's what I did in my shop for a lot of my hand tools. Do you have enough wall space to do this? Also I have a smallish stand alone stackable toolbox. It's the red one on the right, I use as much wall space as possible. bobscroll, smitty0312, danny and 3 others 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjweb Posted April 18 Report Share Posted April 18 Nice you even have a place to take a nap, RJ smitty0312, danny and ChelCass 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted April 18 Report Share Posted April 18 4 hours ago, ChelCass said: Ray, Here's what I did in my shop for a lot of my hand tools. Do you have enough wall space to do this? Also I have a smallish stand alone stackable toolbox. It's the red one on the right, I use as much wall space as possible. I have no wall space. My stack tool box is full to the max. Remember, I sold tools for 40 years and I was my best customer. Hawk, danny and smitty0312 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChelCass Posted April 18 Report Share Posted April 18 3 hours ago, OCtoolguy said: I have no wall space. My stack tool box is full to the max. Remember, I sold tools for 40 years and I was my best customer. LOL. Then you must have some great tools. Sigh! Wish I could be more help......................sorry. OCtoolguy and smitty0312 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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