The "what does your shop look like" thread.

[jabberwocky]

@dbb 76259 wrote:

Questions abound:

How are the tool holders affixed to the metal panel?

What did you use to mill them?

Are those boxes for the cat(s)?

Tool holders are affixed to the metal panel with the power of MAGNETISM! One of my design goals was to have some sort of system that allowed for infinite adjustability in tool storage, but without pegboard (because I irrationally hate pegboard). I bought a few hundred 1/8×1/2″ N42 magnets and recessed a few into the back of each tool holder and then glued a small square of sandpaper over each one. They lock on quite strongly and the sandpaper keeps them from sliding, but I can pull them off and arrange them however I want. I took that pic right after installing the bench, and have been tweaking the tool layout since then. The metal panel is just sheet steel from BMG sheet metals in Manassas.

Holders are all built out of scrap plywood (mostly 1/2″ baltic birch). I’ve been a woodworker my whole life and my dad has a seriously kickass pro-quality shop that I build furniture in. So whenever I was up in PA working in the shop I’d bring a box of tools with me and build holders for them in between other tasks. I also built the bench and all the drawers, as well as the stool thats in the picture.

Boxes are indeed for my cats. Not there permanently, but the bench went where the boxes used to be and my cats hate change, so I’ve been keeping them there until they are used to the bench. Didn’t stop one of them from peeing on the bench a few times after I put it in. Not sure if he didn’t understand the boxes were underneath or he was just expressing his displeasure at my alterations to his litter area.

[sethpo]

Well, this is kind of embarrassing given the standard that’s been set but…it works for my two bikes and gear. I guess it could use some tidying up.

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[culimerc]

We put an addition on a couple of years ago. Kitchen upstairs, Bike room with direct access to outside downstairs.
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[TwoWheelsDC]

Mine is our shed, which also houses all manor of gardening tools, sports equipment, and seasonal decorations.

[Subby]

Very fledgling minor league bike shop out in the back half of our unheated garage. I like puttering around out there though and there is a decent amount of space for n+1.

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[rcannon100]

(translation: “covet”)

[jnva]

@jabberwocky 76210 wrote:

Bike storage:

Nice vacuum cleaner!

[creadinger]

@sethpo 76265 wrote:

Well, this is kind of embarrassing given the standard that’s been set but…it works for my two bikes and gear. I guess it could use some tidying up.

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Nice convertible! Is it yours?

[Greenbelt]

We totally lose the bike room competition

[Steve O]

There is no room in our house for any bikes, so they reside in the shed. Work has to be done outside. Sometimes in cold weather, if my wife is away, I will sneak one into the family room for repairs.
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Greenbelt: Yours is like a castle compared to my situation.

(Probably time to get rid of the scooters, since my son is in college now)

[ShawnoftheDread]

@Greenbelt 76307 wrote:

We totally lose the bike room competition

I’m pretty sure that’s a win in our book.

[bikenurse]

@Greenbelt 76307 wrote:

We totally lose the bike room competition

Since you posted these pics, that means that we have “before” pictures so we can start on the bike room “after” pictures.

[vvill]

There’s also a couple other bikes elsewhere in the house, but that’s usually the way it is. I usually put whatever bike I’m currently riding/planning to ride in a more accessible area.

(Unfinished portion of the basement that has a drain.)
Tools and stuff are spread over various shelves and bins. One day I need to (re)organize it all completely.

[consularrider]

@bikenurse 76330 wrote:

Since you posted these pics, that means that we have “before” pictures so we can start on the bike room “after” pictures.

Well, you’ve got that large bike room over on Baltimore Ave.

[americancyclo]

@vvill 76332 wrote:

(Unfinished portion of the basement that has a drain.)

your avalanche is covered in snow!

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