kgstakes Posted July 22 Share #1 Posted July 22 I'd like to know how many of you (if any) have this product?? Is it junk? Worth getting? Reason I ask is there are times when I want to build in the house without going out to the wood shop. Plus coming in late at night our dog wakes the whole house up. Let me know what you all think of this product. catopower, thibaultron and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landlubber Mike Posted July 22 Share #2 Posted July 22 I have a similar MDF tool holder for my plastic models. It allows me to work upstairs in my kitchen and hang out with my family, rather than work in my workshop. Best yet, it's portable, which allows me to move it in and out of the kitchen as needed. Seems like you are looking for a similar solution, so if you think this meets your needs, I'd consider it. catopower, Canute, kgstakes and 2 others 5 Quote Mike Current Wooden builds: Amati/Victory Pegasus MS Charles W. Morgan Euromodel La Renommèe Plastic builds: Hs129B-2 1/48 SB2U-1 Vindicator 1/48 Five Star Yaeyama 1/700 Pit Road Asashio and Akashi 1/700 diorama Walrus 1/48 and Albatross 1/700 Special Hobby Buffalo 1/32 IJN Notoro 1/700 Akitsu Maru 1/700 Completed builds : Caldercraft Brig Badger Amati Hannah - Ship in Bottle Pit Road Hatsuzakura 1/700 Hasegawa Shimakaze 1:350 F4B-4 and P-6E 1/72 Accurate Miniatures F3F-1/F3F-2 1/48 Tamiya F4F-4 Wildcat built as FM-1 1/48 Special Hobby Buffalo 1/48 Eduard Sikorsky JRS-1 1/72 Citroen 2CV 1/24 - Airfix and Tamiya Entex Morgan 3-wheeler 1/16 Terminated build: HMS Lyme (based on Corel Unicorn) On the shelf: Euromodel Friedrich Wilhelm zu Pferde; Caldercraft Victory; too many plastic ship, plane and car kits Future potential scratch builds: HMS Lyme (from NMM plans); Le Gros Ventre (from Ancre monographs), Dutch ship from Ab Hoving book, HMS Sussex from McCardle book, Philadelphia gunboat (Smithsonian plans) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiriusVoyager Posted July 22 Share #3 Posted July 22 (edited) I have two of these carts from Ikea. I work at my dining room table and these make it easy to move my tools and equipment to the corner when not being used. Edited July 22 by SiriusVoyager KeithAug, Nirvana, kgstakes and 4 others 7 Quote - Eric Drafting: Sultan Arab Dhow Finished: Norwegian Sailing Pram, Lowell Grand Banks Dory, Muscongus bay lobster smack, OcCre Palamos, San Francisco Cross Section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Kelso Posted July 26 Share #4 Posted July 26 Here's my set up using a parts bin from Home Depot and some Modular units from Hobbyzone. The units are made of strong material which I assembled with wood glue. I didn't include everything on my bench, various other Modular units. I included the link. The draw units are excellent and available in different sizes. HobbyZone USA Modular Workshop System Solutions Nirvana, thibaultron, Snug Harbor Johnny and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Kelso Posted July 26 Share #5 Posted July 26 You didn't provide any details on the "product", who makes it? I've never seen it before. thibaultron and Canute 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGibson Posted July 27 Share #6 Posted July 27 On 7/26/2024 at 1:43 PM, Capt. Kelso said: You didn't provide any details on the "product", who makes it? I've never seen it before. If you are referring to the product in the original post, that appears to be the OcCre cabinet which can be found on MicroMark's website. OcCre® Workshop Cabinet – Micro-Mark (micromark.com) While it looks nice and tidy, if you plan on spending any length of time in this hobby, I would think you would outgrow this cabinet pretty quickly with more.... STUFF! I know I have! 👍🤣 Bob Cleek, Nirvana, thibaultron and 2 others 5 Quote Gregg Current Projects: Completed Projects: Waiting for Shipyard Clearance: Santa Maria Caravelle 1:48 - Ships of Pavel Nikitin Norwegian Sailing Pram 1:12 - Model Shipways Yacht America Schooner 1851 1:64 - Model Shipways Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack 1:24 - Model Shipways RMS Titanic 1:300 - OcCre (Couldn't help myself when it was on sale) H.M. Schooner Ballahoo 1:64 - Caldercraft USS Constitution 1:76 - Model Shipways Bluenose 1921 1:64 - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgstakes Posted July 28 Author Share #7 Posted July 28 On 7/27/2024 at 5:34 PM, GGibson said: If you are referring to the product in the original post, that appears to be the OcCre cabinet which can be found on MicroMark's website. OcCre® Workshop Cabinet – Micro-Mark (micromark.com) While it looks nice and tidy, if you plan on spending any length of time in this hobby, I would think you would outgrow this cabinet pretty quickly with more.... STUFF! I know I have! 👍🤣 As far as out growing it. No, I have an office in the shop that is my miniature workshop with the rest of my modeling tools. This would be for taking to the house and have a few tools and materials to do a portion of a model or "build sub assemblies" for a larger model. Would use this just for ..... building things that don't need all my power tools or even for that matter, all my hand tools. Just enough tools and materials to do an evening or two in the house with the family. Instead of being completely out of the house and in my woodshop building a model. I'm looking for something that would not only store some tools but when I'm done for the night or day, I can put every thing in a safe place and keep what I'm modeling all in one place. (hope that sounds right) What I really would like is a Gerstner tool chest, but with a deeper top compartment so I could pack everything up and put the model I'm working on in the top of the chest. But all or most all of them have a 3" deep top compartment and for most of what I would like to build would not fit. I don't just build ships, (like most of us probably) I build HO scale structures, dollhouse furniture, and railroad cars, etc. and most of those things including a ship all be it a subassembly, I don't believe will fit in the top compartment. I know an HO scale structure will not fit (which would be most of my building in the house). Any ideas of what to use? I have thought of just drawing up something that would work for me but thought maybe just maybe there is something already out there that would "fit the bill" and not have to recreate the wheel sorta speak. Thank you to everyone that has responded, greatly appreciated. Keep the ideas coming. Might take all the ideas and take parts from each one and build something that maybe everyone could use in their modeling. mtaylor, GGibson, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgstakes Posted July 28 Author Share #8 Posted July 28 On 7/22/2024 at 5:22 PM, Landlubber Mike said: I have a similar MDF tool holder for my plastic models. It allows me to work upstairs in my kitchen and hang out with my family, rather than work in my workshop. Best yet, it's portable, which allows me to move it in and out of the kitchen as needed. Seems like you are looking for a similar solution, so if you think this meets your needs, I'd consider it. You have a picture of what you use? mtaylor, Canute and thibaultron 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgstakes Posted July 30 Author Share #9 Posted July 30 GGibson, You made the comment that I would out grow the box I posted above. Just wanted to show you all what I've done in the past and my modeling bench that I've had for years. It's a craftsman workbench with all drawers. Works good, but as time has gone by, I have found myself working or wanting I to work at is a desk of some type with just a few tools to do small modeling projects. No need for larger tools, power tools, just something that I could carry back and forth to the shop where my hobby shop is located. Anyway, here are a picture of my workbench and the small box that the rolltop desk is sitting in front of worked but still not really what I was looking for. Then I built (see video) and that works for the most part but no storage for a model in progress to keep safe. Still thinking and wondering what to buy or build. Keep ideas coming if you have something to share. Thanks again for all who commented. First order of retrievability.mov GGibson, mtaylor, paul ron and 5 others 5 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landlubber Mike Posted July 30 Share #10 Posted July 30 On 7/28/2024 at 7:44 PM, kgstakes said: You have a picture of what you use? This is what I have - I don't recall spending this much on it, but it's very sturdy and holds pretty much everything I need for my plastic models (tools, glues, etc.). The handle makes it very easy to move around. https://www.amazon.com/LA-LMG-WO-18-Mobile-Workstation/dp/B086VRBZR5 mtaylor, thibaultron, Canute and 2 others 5 Quote Mike Current Wooden builds: Amati/Victory Pegasus MS Charles W. Morgan Euromodel La Renommèe Plastic builds: Hs129B-2 1/48 SB2U-1 Vindicator 1/48 Five Star Yaeyama 1/700 Pit Road Asashio and Akashi 1/700 diorama Walrus 1/48 and Albatross 1/700 Special Hobby Buffalo 1/32 IJN Notoro 1/700 Akitsu Maru 1/700 Completed builds : Caldercraft Brig Badger Amati Hannah - Ship in Bottle Pit Road Hatsuzakura 1/700 Hasegawa Shimakaze 1:350 F4B-4 and P-6E 1/72 Accurate Miniatures F3F-1/F3F-2 1/48 Tamiya F4F-4 Wildcat built as FM-1 1/48 Special Hobby Buffalo 1/48 Eduard Sikorsky JRS-1 1/72 Citroen 2CV 1/24 - Airfix and Tamiya Entex Morgan 3-wheeler 1/16 Terminated build: HMS Lyme (based on Corel Unicorn) On the shelf: Euromodel Friedrich Wilhelm zu Pferde; Caldercraft Victory; too many plastic ship, plane and car kits Future potential scratch builds: HMS Lyme (from NMM plans); Le Gros Ventre (from Ancre monographs), Dutch ship from Ab Hoving book, HMS Sussex from McCardle book, Philadelphia gunboat (Smithsonian plans) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Poirier Posted July 31 Share #11 Posted July 31 2 hours ago, Landlubber Mike said: This is what I have - I don't recall spending this much on it, but it's very sturdy and holds pretty much everything I need for my plastic models (tools, glues, etc.). The handle makes it very easy to move around. https://www.amazon.com/LA-LMG-WO-18-Mobile-Workstation/dp/B086VRBZR5 Looks nice, but $115.99 does seem a tad expensive. It looks like there are some other configurations at various price points. mtaylor, thibaultron and Canute 3 Quote Current projects: HM Armed Cutter Sherbourne, NRG's 18th-Century Merchantman Half-Hull Planking Kit Completed projects: Lowell Grand Banks Dory, Norwegian Sailing Pram, Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kauz Posted July 31 Share #12 Posted July 31 Hello, I did a search for "laser cut model workstation pattern". If you know somebody who'd do the cutting for you, this might be a way: Eg.: https://www.etsy.com/de/market/workstation_laser_cut kgstakes, mtaylor, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgstakes Posted July 31 Author Share #13 Posted July 31 I’ve seen a lot of them on line for tool storage and they’re great, but no place to store a model in progress. I’ll take ideas from them and build a model “case” that stores tools and an area ( on top ) that could store a larger item. When I get it built I’ll post a picture thanks to everyone for helping with ideas. mtaylor, Canute and thibaultron 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snug Harbor Johnny Posted July 31 Share #14 Posted July 31 I suppose a place to store an Admiralty model in progress would be a roll-top desk. You can find them at thrift or antique stores. thibaultron, Jack12477, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Completed builds: Khufu Solar Barge - 1:72 Woody Joe Current project(s): Gorch Fock restoration 1:100, Billing Wasa (bust) - 1:100 Billings, Great Harry (bust) 1:88 ex. Sergal 1:65 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landlubber Mike Posted July 31 Share #15 Posted July 31 12 hours ago, Dan Poirier said: Looks nice, but $115.99 does seem a tad expensive. It looks like there are some other configurations at various price points. Yeah, I think I spent about 1/3 of that when I got mine a few years ago. No clue why it's so expensive now. Canute, mtaylor and thibaultron 3 Quote Mike Current Wooden builds: Amati/Victory Pegasus MS Charles W. Morgan Euromodel La Renommèe Plastic builds: Hs129B-2 1/48 SB2U-1 Vindicator 1/48 Five Star Yaeyama 1/700 Pit Road Asashio and Akashi 1/700 diorama Walrus 1/48 and Albatross 1/700 Special Hobby Buffalo 1/32 IJN Notoro 1/700 Akitsu Maru 1/700 Completed builds : Caldercraft Brig Badger Amati Hannah - Ship in Bottle Pit Road Hatsuzakura 1/700 Hasegawa Shimakaze 1:350 F4B-4 and P-6E 1/72 Accurate Miniatures F3F-1/F3F-2 1/48 Tamiya F4F-4 Wildcat built as FM-1 1/48 Special Hobby Buffalo 1/48 Eduard Sikorsky JRS-1 1/72 Citroen 2CV 1/24 - Airfix and Tamiya Entex Morgan 3-wheeler 1/16 Terminated build: HMS Lyme (based on Corel Unicorn) On the shelf: Euromodel Friedrich Wilhelm zu Pferde; Caldercraft Victory; too many plastic ship, plane and car kits Future potential scratch builds: HMS Lyme (from NMM plans); Le Gros Ventre (from Ancre monographs), Dutch ship from Ab Hoving book, HMS Sussex from McCardle book, Philadelphia gunboat (Smithsonian plans) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgstakes Posted August 8 Author Share #16 Posted August 8 Been thinking about a “tool box” to carry tools and models back and forth. Guess what? Nah just get it to the shop and start building on the riverboat that I’ve not touched since my hand accident back in January. Between moving (Nevada to Kansas) and starting a new job, setting up the wood shop and just life in general, I might get back to modeling this weekend. As for the tool box, still in the making but not a priority as I thought I needed. Thanks for the input and sometime down the road I may build something but for now I keep looking at the riverboat and yeah just need to get back at it. I’ll start posting on my build log in a few days till then you all keep up the great work that each and everyone one of you do!! Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgstakes Posted September 1 Author Share #17 Posted September 1 (edited) I've been doing some designing on a "portable" "workstation", something that can be taken off the wall (using french cleats to fasten to wall), and be either stored in a closet or taken to my woodshop where my hobby room is. Some place to build a model but still be in the house at night (more or less with family). But have all or most of my tools, paints, brushes, knives, etc. and still be able to close it up (with model inside) and place some where out of the way if need. I'll probably build it out of 1/2" cabinet grade plywood or maybe 3/4" with an oak veneer. Stain and finish so it will look like a wall cabinet but like I said before with a french cleat, you can take it down really easy if needed. Here are some drawings. Sorry the freebie program won't let me share the drawings (can save but not share) so I took pictures of them on my phone. Sorry if they’re bad. Edited September 5 by kgstakes BLACK VIKING, SiriusVoyager, Canute and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGibson Posted September 1 Share #18 Posted September 1 On 8/8/2024 at 6:23 AM, kgstakes said: ...Between moving (Nevada to Kansas) and starting a new job... Your portable toolbox design looks pretty cool! Impressive! To where in Kansas did you move? I'm in a KC 'burb on the Kansas side. mtaylor, Canute and Jack12477 3 Quote Gregg Current Projects: Completed Projects: Waiting for Shipyard Clearance: Santa Maria Caravelle 1:48 - Ships of Pavel Nikitin Norwegian Sailing Pram 1:12 - Model Shipways Yacht America Schooner 1851 1:64 - Model Shipways Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack 1:24 - Model Shipways RMS Titanic 1:300 - OcCre (Couldn't help myself when it was on sale) H.M. Schooner Ballahoo 1:64 - Caldercraft USS Constitution 1:76 - Model Shipways Bluenose 1921 1:64 - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgstakes Posted September 1 Author Share #19 Posted September 1 I’m in Cheney west of Wichita Jack12477, Canute, GGibson and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGibson Posted September 2 Share #20 Posted September 2 Ahhh very good! We have a local shipbuilders' group here in the KC metro. I've only been a part of the group for a few years, but several veteran members have a ton of knowledge they share. We meet the 2nd Sunday afternoon of every other month in KCMO. Next meeting is (I believe) this Sunday, Sept 8. I missed the July meeting, so need to verify. It doesn't conflict with a Chiefs game, so think that's a good date. If it ever works out for you to join us for meetings, we'd love to send you details and have you join us! Keep that in mind! mtaylor, Canute, kgstakes and 1 other 4 Quote Gregg Current Projects: Completed Projects: Waiting for Shipyard Clearance: Santa Maria Caravelle 1:48 - Ships of Pavel Nikitin Norwegian Sailing Pram 1:12 - Model Shipways Yacht America Schooner 1851 1:64 - Model Shipways Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack 1:24 - Model Shipways RMS Titanic 1:300 - OcCre (Couldn't help myself when it was on sale) H.M. Schooner Ballahoo 1:64 - Caldercraft USS Constitution 1:76 - Model Shipways Bluenose 1921 1:64 - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK1 Posted September 12 Share #21 Posted September 12 I have the Occre workstation from the original post. I find it works well for project storage - at present I'm doing kits, either cross-sections or workboats so the size works well. I have it to the side of my main indoor modelling desk (where I do plastic models, figures, etc) so it's a place to keep some often-used tools and WIP. It sits on top of a set of Ikea "Alex" drawers which then hold more tools and supplies. Certainly the Occre one isn't quite enough for everything I'd use regularly, but it's a good extension to the drawers to hold clamps, files, small fittings, etc. When I'm working on a wooden ship then it saves getting everything out or reconfiguring my main desk - although as per pics I still need ot set up Proxxon saw, drill press, etc, if using them. If I had more space (desk can't be longer due to a door), I'd definitely use other organisers. But it works for now. As for quality, the construction and instructions were good, once glued up it's really solid and does what it's supposed to. Darren mtaylor, Landlubber Mike, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Current Projects: 1//72 St Roch by Billings (modified/detailed) 1/48 HMS Sirius cross-section by Modeler's Shipyard (on hold) 1/72 HMS Vanguard cross section based on Victory Models full kit (researching) Projects Awaiting Start: 1/48 HMS Endeavour cross-section (DeAgnosti) 1/72 HMS Victory cross-section (DeAgnosti) 1/24 Armed Longboat & English Pinnace (Model Shipways) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgstakes Posted September 12 Author Share #22 Posted September 12 TK1 yeah that’s basically what I wanted was a place to store a project ( protect it) and have some tools at hand. Thank you for your input greatly appreciated. mtaylor, TK1 and Canute 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBo Posted September 13 Share #23 Posted September 13 I got fed up with deep drawers with piles of tools, so with permission I got these garage drawers. Being shallow they are fantastic. Also in shot is a very slow Speedy. Rigging is a challenge! RossR, mtaylor, Jack12477 and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgstakes Posted Thursday at 05:29 PM Author Share #24 Posted Thursday at 05:29 PM Don't know if anyone would be interested in this video but I thought it was a cool idea. Basically hobby on the go sorta speak. Take a look, it's an interesting concept. Jack12477 and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcmdrvr Posted Thursday at 06:01 PM Share #25 Posted Thursday at 06:01 PM I find these well organized and very neat workspaces absolutely amazing. I fill up 1/2 of my garage with a workbench, a roll-away tool chest, at least two hundred bottles of paint and washes not to mention a few (?) unbuilt kits? mtaylor 1 Quote Current Build: HMS Dreadnought - PLASTIC - Waterline Completed Builds: USS Cairo by BlueJacket; Nave Egizia by Amati; Harriet Lane by Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack12477 Posted Thursday at 06:10 PM Share #26 Posted Thursday at 06:10 PM Nice way to store and carry the Veritas line of miniature tools. mtaylor and kgstakes 2 Quote Jack "No one is as smart as all of us" - Is ón cheann a thagann an cheird The craft comes from the head --------------------------------------------- Current build: US Constellation Non-ship builds: USCG UH-65A Dolphin M16 Multi-gun motor carriage diorama M4A3 Sherman Tanks dioramas 1936-1939 Mercedes Benz 540K 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II JSDF Light Armor Vehicle Figures: The Last Bridge: Raider Reaper Edge of Universe: Ianis The Last Bridge: Vadim with cart Completed build log(s): 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne, Willie L Bennett 1888 50 ft Gaff-rigged Ice Yacht Scratch Build The Sullivans (DD 537) Liberty Ship SS John W Brown USS England (DE 635), Artesania Latina Titanic Lifeboat Gallery: Swift , Armed Virginia Sloop, Santisima Trinidad Captain's Launch , 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne Other: Rhinebeck Aerodrome Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James H Posted Thursday at 06:20 PM Share #27 Posted Thursday at 06:20 PM These are a couple of photos of my setup. All of the bench storage is from HobbyZone in Poland. Nirvana, ccoyle, chris watton and 6 others 3 6 Quote SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! On the bench: HMS Harpy - 1796 (production prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 On Hold: HMS Winchelsea Double Capstan - Syren Ship Models - 1:48 Finished US Baltimore Armed Privateer Schooner Grecian 1812 (prototype) - Vanguard Models - 1:64 'Zulu' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 Fifie' fishing boat, Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Flirt 1782, Vanguard Models - 1:64. Duchess of Kingston c.1780 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Sphinx 1775, Vanguard Models - 1:64 ERYCINA - Plymouth Ketch-Rigged Trawler 1882, Vanguard Models - 1:64. 'Nisha' - The Brixham 'Mumble-Bee' - Vanguard Models 1:64 'Saucy Jack' fishing boat - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Ranger 'Barking Fish Carrier' - 1864 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 HMS Indefatigable - 1794 (production prototype), Vanguard Models - 1:64. Indeterminate: Tender Avos - Master Korabel - 1:72. H.M.S. Victory (production prototype) - Amati - 1:64. HMS Granado 1742 (cross section) - CAFModel - 1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted Thursday at 07:04 PM Share #28 Posted Thursday at 07:04 PM 42 minutes ago, James H said: These are a couple of photos of my setup. My work area is complete chaos in comparison -- one of those "it's a mess, but I know where everything is" kind of set-ups! 😂 Ryland Craze, Jack12477 and mtaylor 3 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Bf 109E-7/trop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJohnson Posted Thursday at 07:58 PM Share #29 Posted Thursday at 07:58 PM (edited) 1 hour ago, ccoyle said: My work area is complete chaos in comparison -- one of those "it's a mess, but I know where everything is" kind of set-ups! 😂 I’m entirely to your way of thinking Chris! 😆 Edited Thursday at 08:26 PM by AJohnson Ryland Craze, bridgman, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Andrew Current builds:- HM Gun-brig Sparkler - Vanguard (1/64) , HMAV Bounty - Caldercraft (1/64) Completed (Kits):- Vanguard Models (1/64) :- HM Cutter Trial , Nisha - Brixham trawler Caldercraft (1/64) :- HMS Orestes(Mars), HM Cutter Sherbourne Paper Shipwright (1/250) :- TSS Earnslaw, Puffer Starlight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgstakes Posted Thursday at 09:44 PM Author Share #30 Posted Thursday at 09:44 PM I have a question (which is happening to me more than not). I have found that every or most hobby tool storage design is for in back of the work area. At least for me, which I'm trying to fix, is that every tool that I use on a regular basis seems to be behind the model that I am working on. Now when I'm building a HO scale structure or a railroad car, the tools are right there ready to use. Yeah, I reach over the model but, they are small and never really got in the way. I'm just wondering, do you all have the same problem with reach over, around, under, etc. your model to get to a tool or is it just me? Yeah, I can put them in my drawers in my model bench (aka craftsman workbench) which I've done for years and dig through to get the right tool (yes, I do have some organization to the drawers but seems I have more pliers, tweezers, screwdrivers, etc. etc. you know how that is), and I'm trying to design, buy or both so that most of my often used tools are right there handy. After seeing the video I posted of the guy building a small (briefcase type) tool storage. I started thinking, why not design something similar but instead of having it open like a briefcase (flat), why not have it open the same way but have it vertical. See my design (not finished yet but you get the concept. Anyway, with all the humbo jumbo said ............... are you having the same problem I am with reaching tools, supplies, etc. behind your project? Ryland Craze, davyboy and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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