Update on Shop Organization

[Jon Lanier]

Well, here is my final organization for the "north wall" of my shop. Well, at least for now. Who knows what will lurk later. Now if I can keep it organized and cleaned up ... at least every once and awhile.

http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/5606/shopaix6.jpg

http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/2023/shopbbm4.jpg

[Dan Forman]

Looking good Jon. I'm going to have to make a tool rack soon. Right now, it's either the drillpress or the jointer.

Dan

[Paul Heely]

Shop looks nice Jon. I too need to build some better tool storage. The heap on the table method is not working out very well.

[robert hainstock]

Never trust a shop where you an find stuff. ;););)
Bob

[Raymond Overman]

Good luck with keeping it that organized. If you're like me that bad case of horizontal surface syndrome (HSS - help find the cure) will catch up with you in just a couple of days.

Looks good today though.

[Bernie Weishapl]

I am going to add to what Robert said, "Never trust a shop you can find stuff and one that is that clean.":D:cool:;)

[Chris Fierro]

Raymond,

There is a cure for HSS. I am not sure how well it would adapt to the workshop, but I know a professional photographer with the same problem. He had clutters on every flat surface. Eventually, he remodeled the front end of his studio so there were no flat surfaces. One coffee table for clients to review stuff. Everything else was at least at a 15 or 20 degree angle. Like I said, it worked in an art-deco photo studio. Not sure that I could apply this in my workshop.

I am going to build up my stand for my Rikon which has been living on a workmate. So thanks for the ideas, Jon. I am thinking that the cabinet gets a set of drawers with open grid bottoms and then maybe a vertically opening door for tools.

[glenn bradley]

Looks great. Some folks just don't like pegboard but I find it very useful for lighter tools and 'objects'. Even though I have dedicated spots for some things you can see I still use pegboard panels as part of my ongoing approach to shop organization: http://www.sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=76666&d=1197145807

[Dennis Peacock]

Never trust a shop where you an find stuff. ;););)
Bob

Hey!!!!! I work like that in my shop....can't find anything. :rolleyes: :D

[Dennis Peacock]

Hey Jon,

Looks realy good all cleaned up and organized. I sure hope you keep it that way. I cleaned up and organized mine at least 4 times over the last few years all to have it end up like it always stays....a mess. :)

[Ron McKinley]

A neatly organized and clean shop is a sign of a sick mind! :) Actually, wish I could get mine that way..........Ron

[Bill Wyko]

I'd get organized like that but every time I do, I can't find anything.:confused::D;) Nice job.