Where ever do you build 'em???

RichardWitt · July 8th, 2007, 08:04 AM

In the next week or so, I will be starting to put together a work space in the shed, a proper work space!

Right now I have nothing. I want to create an environment to be able to work on partscasters and anything else that needs doing? (Mainly partscasters!

)

I was wondering if anyone would like to throw in their two bits worth and give me some advice on how I should set this area up? Seeing that there are quite a few of you that are already working on guitars in sheds, etc. There must be some do's and don't's (?) that I should know about?

Anyone have a pic of their workspace? That would be a great help!

I have plans for shelving under and above the work bench. I'm not sure at this stage how much room I have yet? That all depends on how much crap I can throw out of the shed before we get to work?

This morning I got up early and a friend and I went to his workplace where they can't get rid of pine shipping pallets and crates fast enough! They have to burn them otherwise! So I got two F100's worth, plenty for now!

Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.

pbenn · July 8th, 2007, 10:51 AM

For painting, identify the (upstairs) window in your house with the strongest "out" draft, and the least public exposure. Build a cardboard "box" screen system from the window opening back into your room, open at the window and open at your end. Mask other important areas with newspapers. Make it big enough to hold a body or a neck, held somehow inside the "box." Don't smoke, turn all heat sources off, make sure there's a good draft but don't use an electric fan motor in the room. Wait for the wife to go somewhere for, ideally, 12 to 16 hours.

Or else paint outside in the backyard....

Blazer · July 8th, 2007, 11:28 AM

maestrovert · July 8th, 2007, 12:26 PM

Aside from proper tools, the most important thing to me is having a solid, stable work bench, with a clean, non marring surface to work upon.....

Y.m.m.v.

doster · July 8th, 2007, 01:09 PM

Exactly what Blazer is showing in the photo then, right?

Lobstapickin · July 8th, 2007, 01:17 PM

6942 · July 8th, 2007, 01:26 PM

On my kitchen table.....surrounded by curious cats.

Steve

Stuco · July 8th, 2007, 01:31 PM

It doesn't really matter, just if you're going to paint make sure you have proper ventilation.

Buckocaster51 · July 8th, 2007, 01:38 PM

Electricity.

Don't forget about the electricity.

Figure out what you need.

Then add some more.

Wait...maybe more than that...just a bit more...you're getting close...nudge, nudge...

There! You got it.

boneyguy · July 8th, 2007, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blazer

To the untrained eye this work set up may appear chaotic and unwise however consider this; the rasp that the guitar is sitting on prevents it from sliding off the workbench accidentally. And that would be bad.

Larry F · July 8th, 2007, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buckocaster51

Electricity.

Don't forget about the electricity.

Figure out what you need.

Then add some more.

Wait...maybe more than that...just a bit more...you're getting close...nudge, nudge...

There! You got it.

And maybe another outlet or two.

bob barcus · July 8th, 2007, 04:21 PM

Get a roll of that thin plasic so that you can put up in a corner of the room I made a little hanger so I can spray If you use the Garage just make sure the cars are OUT,That a good solid table and a lazy susan is all you need as a simple shop

Jelly · July 8th, 2007, 05:04 PM

I saw a pic somewhere here on the TDPRI of a very clever spray booth fashioned out of an old shower curtain and one of those circular rods. I thought it was Terry Downs (tdowns), but a quick search didn't yield anything.

RichardWitt · July 8th, 2007, 06:42 PM

Great guys! Keep 'em comin'!

Pete Galati · July 8th, 2007, 07:17 PM

I like Blazer's setup. Mine's just a flat surface near my computer, which was originally where I worked on amps.

RichardWitt · July 10th, 2007, 12:54 AM

So I have a question?

It's actually more like asking permission I guess?

I'm documenting the process of building the work bench/ workshop photographically. I thought it might be a cool idea to post it like a partscaster build post, seeing that it's really the reason I am making the work bench in the first place, to build partscasters!

Is it appropriate to do a post like this? Would anyone be interested anyway?

Pete Galati · July 10th, 2007, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichardWitt

So I have a question?

It's actually more like asking permission I guess?

I'm documenting the process of building the work bench/ workshop photographically. I thought it might be a cool idea to post it like a partscaster build post, seeing that it's really the reason I am making the work bench in the first place, to build partscasters!

Is it appropriate to do a post like this? Would anyone be interested anyway?

I don't know man... it might get moved to the Bad Dog Cafe!

This won't have any political overtones to it, will it?

RichardWitt · July 10th, 2007, 01:58 AM

Well the way I'm thinking is it should end up on a craftsman forum, or something the like?

But I ain't no craftsman? LOL!

I thought it could be interesting in the fact that people could have input on it, or make suggestions on how it could come together? Just a thought?

Jelly · July 10th, 2007, 04:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichardWitt

So I have a question?

It's actually more like asking permission I guess?

I'm documenting the process of building the work bench/ workshop photographically. I thought it might be a cool idea to post it like a partscaster build post, seeing that it's really the reason I am making the work bench in the first place, to build partscasters!

Is it appropriate to do a post like this? Would anyone be interested anyway?

Sounds like a great idea to me. Do it.

JohnnyCrash · July 10th, 2007, 06:57 AM

I'm sure I can use all the help I can get... a backyard and a few hand tools is about all I've been going on.

If you post it, they will come...

RichardWitt · July 10th, 2007, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jelly

Sounds like a great idea to me. Do it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyCrash

I'm sure I can use all the help I can get... a backyard and a few hand tools is about all I've been going on.

If you post it, they will come...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pete Galati

I don't know man... it might get moved to the Bad Dog Cafe!

This won't have any political overtones to it, will it?

Thanks guys! I have made a start, I will post something once I have it well under way.

jimd · July 10th, 2007, 09:46 AM

I've got two work benches in the basement that look alot like blazer's. Since I'm working on my first build they are cluttered miscellaneous crap instead of guitar stuff. I do most of my messy stuff down there. As far as painting goes... I tried the basement with a make shift spray booth. It didn't work for me. I also tried outside with a make shift booth. That too was not so hot (too many bugs, wind, dust). The best for me is just backing the cars out of the garage and spraying in there.

boris bubbanov · July 10th, 2007, 11:50 AM

This is when having a trashed building in Katrina-town works great. Any room will do, the room is seldom much worse off after I am done painting, drilling through chrome plate or routing than it was before. Lots of ventilation totally free of change.

Bubbanov

Pete Galati · July 10th, 2007, 12:15 PM

In all seriousness, I'd love to see how you put together your bench. It's something I've never actually done myself. I just work on top of a bunch of stuff that's stacked up.

I wouldn't see it if you put it in the Tele-Tech forum. That section doesn't interest me all that much.

Pete

jwells393 · July 10th, 2007, 12:23 PM

Here's mine ............. shown in a typical state of chaos.

......

Here's a better look.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...93/Chaos-1.jpg

July 8th, 2007, 08:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
RichardWitt Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Australia Age: 34 Posts: 1,150 1 Photos	Where ever do you build 'em??? In the next week or so, I will be starting to put together a work space in the shed, a proper work space! Right now I have nothing. I want to create an environment to be able to work on partscasters and anything else that needs doing? (Mainly partscasters! ) I was wondering if anyone would like to throw in their two bits worth and give me some advice on how I should set this area up? Seeing that there are quite a few of you that are already working on guitars in sheds, etc. There must be some do's and don't's (?) that I should know about? Anyone have a pic of their workspace? That would be a great help! I have plans for shelving under and above the work bench. I'm not sure at this stage how much room I have yet? That all depends on how much crap I can throw out of the shed before we get to work? This morning I got up early and a friend and I went to his workplace where they can't get rid of pine shipping pallets and crates fast enough! They have to burn them otherwise! So I got two F100's worth, plenty for now! Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. __________________ "What a perfect solution to a problem that should have never existed in the first place!"

July 8th, 2007, 11:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
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maestrovert Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: West Branch Mi. Posts: 6,746	Aside from proper tools, the most important thing to me is having a solid, stable work bench, with a clean, non marring surface to work upon..... Y.m.m.v. __________________ Sing the Song Bro' Play on Drummer www.godonthe.net

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doster Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 380	Exactly what Blazer is showing in the photo then, right? __________________ “You don't find a style, ... a style finds you.” Keith Richards

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July 8th, 2007, 10:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
pbenn Tele-Holic Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto Age: 52 Posts: 619	For painting, identify the (upstairs) window in your house with the strongest "out" draft, and the least public exposure. Build a cardboard "box" screen system from the window opening back into your room, open at the window and open at your end. Mask other important areas with newspapers. Make it big enough to hold a body or a neck, held somehow inside the "box." Don't smoke, turn all heat sources off, make sure there's a good draft but don't use an electric fan motor in the room. Wait for the wife to go somewhere for, ideally, 12 to 16 hours. Or else paint outside in the backyard....

July 8th, 2007, 01:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
6942 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Western Maryland Posts: 1,634	On my kitchen table.....surrounded by curious cats. Steve

July 8th, 2007, 01:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
Stuco Friend of Leo's Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: GA Posts: 3,247	It doesn't really matter, just if you're going to paint make sure you have proper ventilation.

July 8th, 2007, 01:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
Buckocaster51 Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Iowa USA Age: 57 Posts: 5,755 1 Photos	Electricity. Don't forget about the electricity. Figure out what you need. Then add some more. Wait...maybe more than that...just a bit more...you're getting close...nudge, nudge... There! You got it. __________________ "If you can't say something nice... don't say nothing at all." - Thumper the Rabbit "An awfully lot of time can be wasted waiting for the right time." - Gunsmoke's Doc Adams

July 8th, 2007, 04:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
bob barcus TDPRI Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 40	My Home Shop Get a roll of that thin plasic so that you can put up in a corner of the room I made a little hanger so I can spray If you use the Garage just make sure the cars are OUT,That a good solid table and a lazy susan is all you need as a simple shop

July 8th, 2007, 05:04 PM	#13 (permalink)
Jelly Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 1,423 10 Photos	I saw a pic somewhere here on the TDPRI of a very clever spray booth fashioned out of an old shower curtain and one of those circular rods. I thought it was Terry Downs (tdowns), but a quick search didn't yield anything. __________________ "I got on a bus and I went to Fresno because I thought Merle Haggard lived there."

July 8th, 2007, 06:42 PM	#14 (permalink)
RichardWitt Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Australia Age: 34 Posts: 1,150 1 Photos	Great guys! Keep 'em comin'! __________________ "What a perfect solution to a problem that should have never existed in the first place!"

July 10th, 2007, 12:54 AM	#16 (permalink)
RichardWitt Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Australia Age: 34 Posts: 1,150 1 Photos	So I have a question? It's actually more like asking permission I guess? I'm documenting the process of building the work bench/ workshop photographically. I thought it might be a cool idea to post it like a partscaster build post, seeing that it's really the reason I am making the work bench in the first place, to build partscasters! Is it appropriate to do a post like this? Would anyone be interested anyway? __________________ "What a perfect solution to a problem that should have never existed in the first place!"

July 10th, 2007, 01:58 AM	#18 (permalink)
RichardWitt Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Australia Age: 34 Posts: 1,150 1 Photos	Well the way I'm thinking is it should end up on a craftsman forum, or something the like? But I ain't no craftsman? LOL! I thought it could be interesting in the fact that people could have input on it, or make suggestions on how it could come together? Just a thought? __________________ "What a perfect solution to a problem that should have never existed in the first place!"

July 10th, 2007, 06:57 AM	#20 (permalink)
JohnnyCrash Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lost Angeles and Orange County Posts: 7,128	I'm sure I can use all the help I can get... a backyard and a few hand tools is about all I've been going on. If you post it, they will come...

July 10th, 2007, 09:46 AM	#22 (permalink)
jimd Tele-Holic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Age: 42 Posts: 611	I've got two work benches in the basement that look alot like blazer's. Since I'm working on my first build they are cluttered miscellaneous crap instead of guitar stuff. I do most of my messy stuff down there. As far as painting goes... I tried the basement with a make shift spray booth. It didn't work for me. I also tried outside with a make shift booth. That too was not so hot (too many bugs, wind, dust). The best for me is just backing the cars out of the garage and spraying in there.

July 10th, 2007, 11:50 AM	#23 (permalink)
boris bubbanov Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Orleans, LA + in the past Posts: 9,165	This is when having a trashed building in Katrina-town works great. Any room will do, the room is seldom much worse off after I am done painting, drilling through chrome plate or routing than it was before. Lots of ventilation totally free of change. Bubbanov

July 10th, 2007, 12:15 PM	#24 (permalink)
Pete Galati R.I.P. Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,104 2 Photos	In all seriousness, I'd love to see how you put together your bench. It's something I've never actually done myself. I just work on top of a bunch of stuff that's stacked up. I wouldn't see it if you put it in the Tele-Tech forum. That section doesn't interest me all that much. Pete

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jwells393 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Albuquerque, USA Age: 64 Posts: 12,517 101 Photos	Here's mine ............. shown in a typical state of chaos. ...... Here's a better look. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...93/Chaos-1.jpg __________________ Jack's Disclaimer: When I say something.... always ask yourself ..... "What the hell does he know?" _ Guys - learn to disable the flash on your digital cameras.

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