FINALLY got my workshop built *pics*

[rudeguy]

The company I work for decided I needed to have a workshop of my own for electronics repair/refurbishing. Initially the owner wanted to go all out: sealed room with negative pressure, anti static flooring, custom built in benches...all kinds of fun stuff. However due to the economy, all of the contractors were backed up 6+ months and we wanted this done sooner. So we did things quick and dirty. The only thing I wanted that was a bit fancy was my workbenches. We ended up going with Formaspace who custom built 3 benches to my exact specs. I'm very, very happy.

Anyways, this is my hole now.

 

[surfsatwerk]

Now get to work!

 

[Markbnj]

Nice! That looks like a dream bench.

 

[rudeguy]

Nice! That looks like a dream bench.

18' of bench space

My favorite part is the shelf up above. Now I don't have to have my soldering iron, solder sucker gun, fume extractor and other bulky shit taking up bench space.

 

[blackdogdeek]

You left the pr0n torrents on your monitor.

Just kidding.

 

[NetWareHead]

I have what looks to be those same shelves. Purchased at home depot. Make sure you dont let the humidity get too high in that room. Particle board shelves begin to sag and mold. Had to replace all of mine with painted plywood.

 

[dfuze]

Looks like a great place to set up a LAN party

 

[rudeguy]

I have what looks to be those same shelves. Purchased at home depot. Make sure you dont let the humidity get too high in that room. Particle board shelves begin to sag and mold. Had to replace all of mine with painted plywood.

naaah...these are from Uline

There are actually 3 supports under each shelf, plus the 2 ends. Freaking thing is pretty solid.

We use those ones (though these were our first 96" ones) all over. We are pretty hard on things and have never had a problem.

 

[rudeguy]

Looks like a great place to set up a LAN party

hmm....

 

[NetWareHead]

naaah...these are from Uline

There are actually 3 supports under each shelf, plus the 2 ends. Freaking thing is pretty solid.

We use those ones (though these were our first 96" ones) all over. We are pretty hard on things and have never had a problem.

Im glad you like them but supports under the shelves are good from a loading perspective. Mold will still grow on the boards (if they are particle board). Just keep an eye on the humidity/temp in the room

I promised myself to never ever buy particle board shelves as long as I can help it.

 

[William Gaatjes]

Nice workplace. And all for yourself too. :thumbsup:

 

[momeNt]

I refuse to believe that the ridiculous workshop images posted by rudeguy are actually his and will continue to refuse to believe until I see a new image of him standing in the workshop holding a sign that says "Yes, ATOT, this is my workshop."

 

[surfsatwerk]

I refuse to believe that the ridiculous workshop images posted by rudeguy are actually his and will continue to refuse to believe until I see a new image of him standing in the workshop holding a sign that says "Yes, ATOT, this is my workshop."

Sounds like a personal problem. :\

 

[rudeguy]

I refuse to believe that the ridiculous workshop images posted by rudeguy are actually his and will continue to refuse to believe until I see a new image of him standing in the workshop holding a sign that says "Yes, ATOT, this is my workshop."

with or without a banana for scale?

 

[dave_the_nerd]

I refuse to believe that the ridiculous workshop images posted by rudeguy are actually his and will continue to refuse to believe until I see a new image of him standing in the workshop holding a sign that says "Yes, ATOT, this is my workshop."

I miss that thread.

 

[disappoint]

I'm noticing an extreme lack of test equipment.

No oscilloscope? Function generator? Microscope? Variable power supplies?

 

[momeNt]

I have what looks to be those same shelves. Purchased at home depot. Make sure you dont let the humidity get too high in that room. Particle board shelves begin to sag and mold. Had to replace all of mine with painted plywood.

They have to be painted and the edges need to be sealed either with veneer or some sort of stucco type product before you can paint the edges. Because the edges will just keep absorbing paint.

Outdoor signs are made of MDO which is a type of particle board, if painted and sealed properly they would last indefinitely in indoor conditions.

 

[NetWareHead]

They have to be painted and the edges need to be sealed either with veneer or some sort of stucco type product before you can paint the edges. Because the edges will just keep absorbing paint.

Outdoor signs are made of MDO which is a type of particle board, if painted and sealed properly they would last indefinitely in indoor conditions.

Yeah...but my particle board shelves were already sagging from moisture and molding so I got rid of them and cut new plywood to replace. I did seal the plywood with UGL Drylok which was recommended for this. http://www.homedepot.com/p/DRYLOK-1-gal-White-Masonry-Waterproofer-27513/100118662 Even though its for masonry, it works to seal wood completely to water.

You think particle board could be sealed with this stuff or what would you use? I have a few other shelves that have not molded yet so if the particle board can be treated now before mold/sagging...I;d like to do that rather than purchase/cut/paint new plywood.

 

[rudeguy]

I'm noticing an extreme lack of test equipment.

No oscilloscope? Function generator? Microscope? Variable power supplies?

Don't need an osci or function generator. I have 3 mics. One digital, one analog and a really nice BGA inspection scope.

Don't need variable PSs either. Mainly what I do is mobile device and credit card machine repair.

Now that I've been in here a couple hours, this is what it looks like:

 

[ThinClient]

Looks pretty swiggity sweet.

 

[Dannar26]

hmm....

He's thought of everything!

Time to scatter random obsolete components about. Who's got some RDRAM and some AGP mobos? Bonus points for excessive tobacco use and poor lighting solutions.

 

[Markbnj]

with or without a banana for scale?

Hey, I put in a banana when requested. You put in a banana when requested. That's the way it works.

 

[Chapbass]

While I don't need anything remotely close to that, that space looks absolutely legit. Have fun!

 

[ghost recon88]

Looks like the geek squad area at worst buy

 

[momeNt]

Yeah...but my particle board shelves were already sagging from moisture and molding so I got rid of them and cut new plywood to replace. I did seal the plywood with UGL Drylok which was recommended for this. http://www.homedepot.com/p/DRYLOK-1-gal-White-Masonry-Waterproofer-27513/100118662 Even though its for masonry, it works to seal wood completely to water.

You think particle board could be sealed with this stuff or what would you use? I have a few other shelves that have not molded yet so if the particle board can be treated now before mold/sagging...I;d like to do that rather than purchase/cut/paint new plywood.

I'm not too sure how MDO/MDF edges are treated to be sealed. I know the top and bottom just need paint and whatever sort of acrylic or urethane top coat you want to use. Or acrylic/latex based paint.

From a quick googling.

http://www.signs101.com/forums/showthread.php?101323-Sealing-MDO-edges

paintable caulk rubbed along the edges and then wiped smooth before allowing to dry

or

wood glue applied in approximately the same fashion

As long as it isn't too runny the drylok might not get sucked into the edges and leave you a surface that you can then paint, or leave as is if you like the color.