Whats your Work-Bench/lab look like? Post some pictures of your Lab.

[jassoul]

my work in progress, still trying to figure out how to place on the typical components in a "smart" way in those cubbies and where to store my leads
feel free to give me your suggestions!
thanks

[xrunner]

my work in progress, still trying to figure out how to place on the typical components in a "smart" way in those cubbies and where to store my leads
feel free to give me your suggestions!
thanks

Good start. My bench and shelving changes on a weekly basis as I buy more test equipment. Enjoy the ride. 



PS: Go to the link in my signature, there is a support group on this forum that you might need someday when you find out you can't stop buying test gear.

[bitseeker]

my work in progress, still trying to figure out how to place on the typical components in a "smart" way in those cubbies

That will depend on what you like, how you use them, and what equipment comes along later. Start a project and see what works best. Adjust as needed.

and where to store my leads

Mounting a lead hanger on the right side of the shelves seems a good place.

Nice chair!

[Radio Tech]

It's the 14mp camera off of ebay.   It's ok is about all I can say.  It would be better if there were some software with a driver for it, but for 160 bucks, I can't really complain.  It does 720p to the HDMI at 30FPS, and to the USB at 25 to 30 FPS.   It does capture to the card at 720FPS and can take a max picture of 10MP.  The 14Mp must be a marketing gimmick or there is a software thing I can't access.   The damn thing came without the software disk in the box, leaving me a bit out in the cold.   The seller sent me some files including S-Eye software. but no driver. 

I wanted the camera so my daughter and I could watch each others work and generally play around,  So nothing critical.

Edit:  Here's a better pic of the scope:

Looks like the same scope I have. Really need to get a camera for it.  Soon  I will as soon as I can make my mind up. Looking at the one from Amscope.

http://www.amscope.com/5mp-usb-microscope-camera-measurement-software.html

[rdl]

my work in progress, still trying to figure out how to place on the typical components in a "smart" way in those cubbies and where to store my leads
feel free to give me your suggestions!
thanks

I would move the "cubbies" to the top shelf. In the now empty space I would add another equipment shelf, same as the one on the right. Test leads, unless you have a lot, could hang down the right side of the shelves. Some kind of hanging mechanism would be needed.

[Housedad]

Nice desk, Jassoul.  I see you have a door to the left of the table.  Is there enough room there to put in a standard bookcase?  That could be somewhere to add more shelf space for stuff that is not as deep as some test equipment.  It takes a while to figure out exactly how to arrange a new setup, it seems.  I've been working figuring it out for a couple of months and it is still not there yet.   

[VE7FIM]

Looks like the same scope I have. Really need to get a camera for it.  Soon  I will as soon as I can make my mind up. Looking at the one from Amscope.

http://www.amscope.com/5mp-usb-microscope-camera-measurement-software.html

That's the same microscope camera that I have have. It's not too bad, but certainly not the best quality. Here's an example picture:

[iainwhite]

I just built myself a small electronics workbench to use in the spare bedroom.  Legs are pine and top is oak ply with red oak banding on the edges. Topped off with a nice rubber static mat.

[bitseeker]

Nice bench. The fence around the perimeter should prove to be quite effective at keeping pesky parts from rolling into the floor.

[Cubdriver]

Nice bench. The fence around the perimeter should prove to be quite effective at keeping pesky parts from rolling into the floor.

...or at least limiting their options for an escape route to some extent...   

-Pat

[richnormand]

Good thought, in theory.
In my experience with watch repair and smd components they fly off your tweezers at a high angle....

Overall this is a really nice bench and the three gards will prevent lots a stuff from rolling away, in particular, from the back when you push something from the front.
Nice touch

[iainwhite]

Thanks!
I also thought the edges would keep the rubber mat from "walking" off the edge of the bench.

The bench is only 2' deep so I think i will build a free-standing shelf (maybe a foot deep?) to go behind the bench to stack gear on.
I also have a table to go alongside for my laptop and other bits not being actively worked on.

[Iwanushka]

Nice bench. The fence around the perimeter should prove to be quite effective at keeping pesky parts from rolling into the floor.

...or at least limiting their options for an escape route to some extent...   

-Pat
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pesky parts always jump at least 1-2 meters from my experience.

[basinstreetdesign]

Good thought, in theory.
In my experience with watch repair and smd components they fly off your tweezers at a high angle....

That how Jesus clips got their name...

[BFX]

Few new photos of my messy lab   

Electronic work area   


Mechanical and inspection work area 


Programming and debugging work area 

[Falkra]

Few new photos of my messy lab   

And that's a very nice mess ! 

[TiN]

Microscope and drill next to each other hurt my eyes though.

Cudos for old Keithley electrometer (601/610 right?). GPSDO test in progress?

[PartialDischarge]

This is part of my repair-bench. Right now working on a 20kV Power Designs power supply from the 60s with the help of a scope from the 70s (HP 182C), right for the risky task.

[BFX]

Don't worry it's temporary place for microscope when CNC mill is not used 
And yes finally is time to GPSDO, until precision resistors arrive for KX LTZ1000 reference 

[TiN]

I figured, as cardboard box barely fits stability definition for microscope use
And my voltnut corner is so messed up now, that it doesn't make any sense even for a voltnut

[BFX]

I figured, as cardboard box barely fits stability definition for microscope use
And my voltnut corner is so messed up now, that it doesn't make any sense even for a voltnut

Cardboard box is the best 

Microscope and drill next to each other hurt my eyes though.

Cudos for old Keithley electrometer (601/610 right?). GPSDO test in progress?

Keithley electrometer is 602. I'm order two lug bnc and also traixial cable (I waited two months for this cable) but cable is to big in diameter for the connector 
It's no easy to buy triaxial cable nowadays. (if you don't need 100m)

[mtdoc]

Few new photos of my messy lab   

I love the mix of old and new test gear BFX. 

[BFX]

Few new photos of my messy lab   

I love the mix of old and new test gear BFX. 

I tried to achieve good old/new ratio    (new TEA diagnose?  )

[AF6LJ]

Few new photos of my messy lab   

I love the mix of old and new test gear BFX. 

I tried to achieve good old/new ratio    (new TEA diagnose?  )

GONR that is good.

[TerraHertz]

This is part of my repair-bench. Right now working on a 20kV Power Designs power supply from the 60s with the help of a scope from the 70s (HP 182C), right for the risky task.

Hey, it may be a very old scope, about to be sent to its death against a 20KV foe, but that's no reason to torment it so. Incorrectly compensated probe on the test square wave output, and the ground clip not connected. Hence non-square display. It hurts the eyes, and offends the scope-gods.

Otherwise, nice bench.