[Janel]

I found this concept about a Bench Exchange on Ganoskin-Jewelry's web site, where jewelry artists were invited to take a digital snap of their workbenches at the moment, not tidied for the camera. It is quite interesting to see the many solutions for creating workspaces. Go to: Bench Exchange pages for a look.

Now, grab your camera and share your benches with the rest of us!

Janel

[Janel]

Okay, okay, I'll go first! I had my camera handy today.

[tsterling]

Why does your bench look like mine after I've spent a whole day cleaning up? Neatnik!

And my bench only looks like that for about a day, then promptly reverts back to filthy...

[magnus homestead]

Hi Janel,
I love your workspace! - I see lots of things I'll have to ask questions about when I can study it and make notes.
Thanks for sharing.
Magnus

[Janel]

Hee-hee ! I have been working on simple pieces, and very small ones at that. Not much mess produced. The tool array has not changed much either, and I started from CLEAN. Notice, I did not show the rest of the space, which has surfaces, ahh... in use, though the work bench is relatively clear so I can use the vise for sawing wood to size. The carving bench is filled with wood selections, awaiting inspiration or inclusion in the Collection 3 grouping. I enjoy making all of the little things, trying out materials not of the usual selection.

Ask away Magnus!

The post-it notes on the window is to show the birds that there is something there. No more banging into the clean glass with tree reflections.

Who is next? Lets see where you park yourselves when you are working!

[Phil White]

I am envious of those who have windows.

I like to keep certain types of work separate, so I have three benches in my home shop, one for metal (left), one for wood (middle) and one for sculpture (right). The only one with anything on it now is my woodworking bench.





constant assistant (1 of 2)



Phil

[Janel]

One good thing about not having windows, you can use all of the vertical space! But, I cannot imagine working without windows to stare out of now and then. Sweet shop companion!

[Dick Bonham]

Hi,
Here is my workspace during a project. I made a mold of a generic clay bust in 1/6 scale. Since I have a number of studies to sculpt this gives me a same scale starting point. The final figures will be that scale so I can stick any head I like onto a figure. I find 1/6 scale ideal for macquettes since it is large enough for good detail and small enough to cast easily. Plus I am used to it from the years I made prototypes for GI Joe.
Dick

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[Andrew]

Dick,
Speaking for everyone who has greatly enjoyed GI Joe's, what a great bullet to have on your resume.
I was already impressed with your work, but GI Joe's as well? It's almost too much.
Andrew

[Ryan A. Ricks]

I too wish I had a big window, but alas, I am in the basement.



My soldering station and my homemade axial fan venting to the window.


I couldn't resist this candid photo of my son this last weekend.

[Janel]

Nice kids! Could not resist that pun! Thanks Rick, for the work space images. Could you tell us about your simple fan set up, in a new topic in the Tools and Technical forum area? I like to learn about clever solutions.

[Austin]

my workbench

[Mike Ruslander]

My bench unfortunately stays a mess.

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[Ed Twilbeck]

This is my little bench. It is in a 4ft wide metal shelf unit. The work space is in a 4ft by 6ft closet. I have a small band saw and shop vac, on the side,and a dust collector on the bench. Some of my tools are out for use, others are close by. Small space but it works. I wish I had a window.
Ed.

[Dick Bonham]

Hi,
Here is a shot of a different kind of work. This is the restoration of a late 18c. American sword.
Dick

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[Janel]

It is so great to look at your work spaces! Thanks!

Dick, can you tell us about that moveable peg on your bench? Is that something you made?

[Dick Bonham]

Hi Janel,
The peg is a jewelers bench pin used for sawing metal with a jewelers saw. It also is a useful for backing metal (or anything) that has to be filed or carved. The part that clamps to the bench is a flat anvil. A very useful tool.
Dick

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[wunderlich]

Hi Dick,

it is always nice to see the bench of a fellow.
The engravers ball on the right upper edge of the pic with the sword seem to be something special.
Do you have a closeup of this nice tool?

regards
Berlin Karl

[Janel]

The flat anvil is what I am curious about. Is it a commercial unit, or did you make it out of parts? I could use something like that to adapt my carving bench/desk, to hold a jeweler's peg, without modifying the structure of the desk (I think).