Guitar workbenches...pics ???

Who's got pics of their guitar workbenches or work spaces, parts bins, tools, gadgets, gizmos, etc?

I'm working on my space for tinkering/modding/repairing (not building from scratch) guitars and was wondering what ideas some folks may have in their work spaces...

You asked for it...


An old door is the perfect size for a workbench. Just cover it with some 1/8" masonite/hardboard.

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m408/apolloguitars/misc/quints101.jpg
http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m408/apolloguitars/misc%20part2/anders065.jpg
http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m408/apolloguitars/Misc%20Part%203/workarea002.jpg
http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m408/apolloguitars/Misc%20Part%203/workarea005.jpg
http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m408/apolloguitars/Misc%20Part%203/workarea003.jpg

Mine is just a regular wood working bench (in a constant state of messiness). And I use a Stewmac bench rest when a instrument is on it.

Look at all these fancy work benches that are actually benches.
http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm308/coltwknight/Custom%20Guitar%20Building%20101/100_1619.jpg
The table saw is such a versatile tool
http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm308/coltwknight/Custom%20Guitar%20Building%20101/100_1607.jpg

And a thickness planer makes a great spray gun hook.
http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm308/coltwknight/Custom%20Guitar%20Building%20101/IMG00262-20100403-1312.jpg

Here's some of mine for various uses...the one for the Doghouse Bass is temporary I can assure you....:wink:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v234/mellecaster/Business%201/Shop-1001.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v234/mellecaster/Business%201/710-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v234/mellecaster/Business%201/710-4.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v234/mellecaster/Business%201/DSCF0036.jpg

Nice benches everyone. When I get home I will have to take a picture of mine. Not as good as the ones I see here, but mine just the same.

I have one of those multi-use work benches. today I'm using it as a snow-depth guage. says 5 inches right now.

here are some shots from this past summer.

band saw station
http://s979.photobucket.com/albums/ae273/brzys/guitars/esquire_103.jpg

pickup winding station
http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae273/brzys/guitars/esquire_150.jpg

neck finishing station
http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae273/brzys/guitars/esquire_200.jpg

Here's some of mine for various uses...the one for the Doghouse Bass is temporary I can assure you....:wink:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v234/mellecaster/Business%201/Shop-1001.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v234/mellecaster/Business%201/710-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v234/mellecaster/Business%201/710-4.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v234/mellecaster/Business%201/DSCF0036.jpg


best. workshop. ever

[QUOTE=jkingma;2954554]You asked for it...


http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m408/apolloguitars/Misc%20Part%203/workarea005.jpg

I would love to see a build thread on the violin.

I was hoping mellecaster would post pictures of his workspace. That has got to be the best kept and organized workshop around.

I was hoping mellecaster would post pictures of his workspace. That has got to be the best kept and organized workshop around.

+1 !

Thanks for all the pics, folks... motor city, I'd love to hear/see how that sewing machine pickup winder works...I've heard a couple of others on here talk about doing that. I think fezz parka said he uses one he modified for that purpose.. interesting !

I would love to see a build thread on the violin.

Sorry, but that was built from a partial kit several years ago for my son. No pics available. It's was hanging there because I recently had to do some repair work to it.

Sorry, but that was built from a partial kit several years ago for my son. No pics available. It's was hanging there because I recently had to do some repair work to it.

Too bad...always love your build threads.

I was hoping mellecaster would post pictures of his workspace. That has got to be the best kept and organized workshop around.

I've got to agree with you jack, my jaw dropped when I seen how organized it was.:shock:

CACTUSROB: motor city goes into detail on his sewing machine winder in this thread (http://www.tdpri.com/forum/tele-home-depot/212255-started-another-telecaster-build-today-x12.html). An awesome read.

CACTUSROB: motor city goes into detail on his sewing machine winder in this thread (http://www.tdpri.com/forum/tele-home-depot/212255-started-another-telecaster-build-today-x12.html). An awesome read.

THANKS !! I'll be sure to check that out over the four-day weekend coming up ...

THANKS !! I'll be sure to check that out over the four-day weekend coming up ...

The coolest part about it IMO is that he didnt destroy the sewing machine. He did it in a way that he could put it back together and still sew with it. That's worth a ton of cool points in my book.:lol:

I don't have a photo of mine, but I think I have seen about a Zillion of the Black & Decker Workmate Bench / Vise's in people photos.

http://toolmonger.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/xframe.jpg

Many a Telecaster has been repaired, constructed, re-finised, re-wired, hot-rodded, and loved on one of these benches. I just wish I didn't have to re-design mine with better screws to keep it from falling apart.

Cheers and Merry Christmas!

Mike R

+1 !

Thanks for all the pics, folks... motor city, I'd love to hear/see how that sewing machine pickup winder works...I've heard a couple of others on here talk about doing that. I think fezz parka said he uses one he modified for that purpose.. interesting !


I used to, now I've got cool computerized winder that I can set the amount of turns. I still guide by hand and control the speed with my foot.:lol:

A well timed discussion; My dust collector just arrived yesterday, an early Christmas present, and the tools will be migrating to the basement from the garage over the next few days. Really looking forward to being able to use them in the cold Wisconsin winter.