Tour of Ben's shop 2012

TL;DR

Take a virtual tour of my 22x40-foot detached garage shop filled with various tools and equipment for electronic projects, car work, and more.

Transcript

hey everyone I got a couple requests for a shop tour so I thought I'd show you around this is my shop it's a 22 by 40-foot structure it's a detached garage in my back yard and thankfully the previous owners of this house who built this shop got permits for it and it even has hundred amp electrical service so the previous owner was a car enthusiast ... Read More

Key Insights

• 🛒 The shop is well-equipped with various tools and equipment for electronic projects, car work, and other tasks.
• 🤩 Organization is key, and the use of colored bins and stackable containers makes it easy to access and transport components.
• 🙏 The owner prefers older models of oscilloscopes and other test equipment due to better front panel response and ease of use.
• 🎰 The shop also has machinery for metalworking, including a milling machine, bandsaw, lathe, jointer, and planer.
• 📽️ There is a focus on reusing and repurposing components and equipment from previous projects.
• 💝 Specialized equipment such as a scanning electron microscope and chocolate tempering machine can be found in the shop.
• 😫 The shop is set up for various processes, including welding, metal fabrication, woodworking, and electronics assembly.

Questions & Answers

Q: What is the size and purpose of the shop?

The shop is a 22 by 40-foot detached garage that was primarily used for car work but also accommodates electronic projects and various other tasks.

Q: What kind of tools and equipment are available in the shop?

The shop contains tools and equipment such as electronic components, wire, colored bins for organization, oscilloscopes, signal generator, power supply, various machinery (milling machine, bandsaw, lathe, jointer, planer), and more.

Q: How is the shop stocked with hardware and supplies?

The shop has a stock of screws and hardware, including plastic hardware (nylon screws) used for previous MRI compatible business. There are also lab supplies, chemicals, cleaning supplies, and even a small oven for curing glue.

Q: What are some unique or interesting machines in the shop?

Some of the unique or interesting machines in the shop include the Bridgeport R-III CNC milling machine, scanning electron microscope, chocolate tempering machine, high vacuum rig, and more.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The shop is a detached garage measuring 22 by 40 feet with a hundred amp electrical service and was used primarily for car work.

• Tools and equipment in the shop include electronic projects, wire, high voltage probe, super capacitors, colored bins, oscilloscopes, signal generator, power supply, and more.

• There is also a stock of screws and hardware, lab supplies, a milling machine, bandsaw, lathe, jointer, planer, and other machinery and equipment for different purposes.