Work benches

I have a set up that I like. Unfortunately I don't have a digital camera or a place to post pictures. It's pretty straight forward though....

1. I built a work table which is about 60" x 30" x 30". It has storage under the table top but it's far enough back that I can belly up to the table without banging my knees. I use this table for all my construction. All my tools and paint booth are included on the table. I have a large bulletin board on the wall directly behind the the table and I post plans, photos, whatever on it.
2. I have spot lights over the work area to make sure I have plenty of light to work with.
3. Right now I have a large board sitting on a box that I use for my build up area. This spring I'm going to build a nice table to replace this. I think it's important to have a place where you can put your sub assemblies while you're working on other things.
4. I have magnetic strips on the side of my paint booth where I hang many of my tools. I have an organizer where I put small parts.

The important thing is to think about how you go about your construction and put together something that compliments your process.

Good luck!
Dave

I have some photos of a few people's worl spaces on my site...

Have a look here -- http://www.naplak.com/modeling/Modelers/workspaces.htm

There are also some links to other workspace photos, and some notes from another forum.

http://www.naplak.com/modeling

Rex,

I just downloaded and built the workbench at the link below. It is great, the plans are $5.95 and come in a pdf file.

The instructions are clear and concise. The bench looks great and is perfect for modeling or heavier work. I finished it with 3 coats of poly. I have about $70.00 in material and a weekend to build it but it is worth every cent.

The bench is designed to be sturdy, but you can take it apart if you need to move. I don't see me needing any other bench.

Here is the link.

http://www.woodsmithstore.com/weekendwkbench.html

Hey rexkilla,

what i found out works best is a small computer desk they run from 30-60 dollars and u can get them at wal-mart , kmart or any store that has a mart to it. I got mine at Ames for 40 dollars
its big and has shelves to put all sorts of stuff on. Hope this will help your modeling and practice makes perfect.