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

[dnparadice]

Bench with the latest patient undergoing brain surgery. 

[Edison]

Beautiful piece 🤔 so the main thing is to fix it and the patient doesn't have to undergo a lobotomy

[dnparadice]

Beautiful piece 🤔 so the main thing is to fix it and the patient doesn't have to undergo a lobotomy

Thanks, it was a parts only scope but it lives again. Is it bad to use a scope to repair itself? I say if it does not have an interlock on the lid it is fair game 

[Zucca]

Thanks, it was a parts only scope but it lives again. Is it bad to use a scope to repair itself? I say if it does not have an interlock on the lid it is fair game 

Yes but do not try do measure the handheld DMM battery with the DMM itself, don't ask details please.

Scopes are like vacuum cleaners, you need at least two so they can clean each other.
I have a cheap scope to use first (Siglent SDS804x HD) and only if there is no smoke and I see what voltage is present, I go with my >$6K price tag Keysight one, maybe in 50Ohm termination.

[Housedad]

I have all the new soldering equipment set up and ready.  The stations are on a 1990's era CRT monitor stand that clamps to the edge of the table.  It was a Goodwill find for $6, new in the box.  I cut a 1/4" piece of HDF 12" x 12" to make a platform on it. I can rotate the platform and it allows me to swing the entire thing out of the way.  Weller 1010Black, Yihua 948DB+-II 75W T12 and a Yihua 982D SE 200W C210 &C245.

In the back is a WEP 958d hot air and a WEP 948D-I desoldering station.

 I included a pic of my bench and the way it is now.  It has changed a little since 2017.  https://www.eevblog.com/forum/chat/whats-your-work-benchlab-look-like-post-some-pictures-of-your-lab/msg1179703/#msg1179703

Sorry for the blurry photo's.  Old phone, old hands.

[Edison]

[/quote]I have a cheap scope to use first (Siglent SDS804x HD) and only if there is no smoke and I see what voltage is present, I go with my >$6K price tag Keysight one, maybe in 50Ohm termination.
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I use the Hantek 1102 scopemeter for unknown measurements and only when it is safe do I use my R&S

[Kessler]

I have been working on adding to my bench. I started dabbling a few years ago but had to take a break so I could finish my custom guitar project. I need to get a fume extractor next but I really want to get a new soldering station.

[adauphin]

I found a Pace MBT 250 and didn't want it to take up space on my benchtop. Trying to keep some of my equipment within arms reach, as well as maximizing real estate, I figured there was enough space for it to mount under the shelf.

I used a forstner bit to sink the nuts, and utilized the slots to hold the bolts which is what I presume they are for. Came out as I hoped for. The faceplate rests against the shelf with enough room for the mains cord to clear the wall.

[neverendingstudent]

I found a Pace MBT 250 and didn't want it to take up space on my benchtop. Trying to keep some of my equipment within arms reach, as well as maximizing real estate, I figured there was enough space for it to mount under the shelf.

I used a forstner bit to sink the nuts, and utilized the slots to hold the bolts which is what I presume they are for. Came out as I hoped for. The faceplate rests against the shelf with enough room for the mains cord to clear the wall.

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Hey, we have the same power supply!  Just so you know, there is a custom firmware project for it here: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/projects/firmware-mod-for-gwinstek-gpp-series-lab-bench-power-supply

[adauphin]

Hey, we have the same power supply!  Just so you know, there is a custom firmware project for it here: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/projects/firmware-mod-for-gwinstek-gpp-series-lab-bench-power-supply

Thanks, good to know, sorry for late reply.

[EEVblog]

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[PlainName]

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That would be old flux. Wipe with IPA should fix it.

[N2IXK]

Here's a picture of my basement lab.  Main type of work done is repair and restoration of vintage TV/video gear, as well as test equipment and boatanchor era ham radio stuff.

[Phil_Tech]

latest version of my ever evolving workbench

[SlCKB0Y]

I’ve recently upgraded all aspects of my workspace. I have extremely limited space (maybe a square metre) and so I’ve only included the stuff that permanently stays out. It’s pretty humble/basic compared to a lot of people’s setups but I’m very happy with it.

Under the desk is the air compressor for the Desoldering gun (it’s a beast) and the floor-standing fume extractor.

It’s mostly for retrocomputing related projects, such as repairs or building parts/gadgets from PCBs.

Just today I added the mint condition, late-model Agilent 34401A to the base of my “Tower of Power” 

[McBryce]

I’ve recently upgraded all aspects of my workspace. I have extremely limited space (maybe a square metre) and so I’ve only included the stuff that permanently stays out. It’s pretty humble/basic compared to a lot of people’s setups but I’m very happy with it.

Under the desk is the air compressor for the Desoldering gun (it’s a beast) and the floor-standing fume extractor.

It’s mostly for retrocomputing related projects, such as repairs or building parts/gadgets from PCBs.

Just today I added the mint condition, late-model Agilent 34401A to the base of my “Tower of Power” 

You need to add a shelf at the back for your test gear, just high enough to clear the monitor. That will give you much more desk space, puts the screens at eye-level and allows you to get all your soldering gear to the back of the desk.

McBryce.

[SlCKB0Y]

I’ve recently upgraded all aspects of my workspace. I have extremely limited space (maybe a square metre) and so I’ve only included the stuff that permanently stays out. It’s pretty humble/basic compared to a lot of people’s setups but I’m very happy with it.

Under the desk is the air compressor for the Desoldering gun (it’s a beast) and the floor-standing fume extractor.

It’s mostly for retrocomputing related projects, such as repairs or building parts/gadgets from PCBs.

Just today I added the mint condition, late-model Agilent 34401A to the base of my “Tower of Power” 

You need to add a shelf at the back for your test gear, just high enough to clear the monitor. That will give you much more desk space, puts the screens at eye-level and allows you to get all your soldering gear to the back of the desk.

McBryce.

You’re absolutely right - I definitely haven’t optimised for the small space that I have and I have actually been looking for a shelf already. I also need to clear all the stuff from the left side of my desk.

I had also told myself that that I’ve got enough stuff but somehow I found myself just purchasing a vintage Tek scope - I’m finding it hard to stop! 

[throbscottle]

Thanks, it was a parts only scope but it lives again. Is it bad to use a scope to repair itself? I say if it does not have an interlock on the lid it is fair game 

Yes but do not try do measure the handheld DMM battery with the DMM itself, don't ask details please.

Don't need to ask, already found out...

[Edison]

If you are having trouble positioning your Tek oscilloscope, here is a little inspiration - my slide-out, rotating solution

[SparkyFX]

All binders in the picture are component storage. I use blister, photo negative and coin storage solutions. All are catalogued in a quick and dirty hacked together parts catalog and accessible via barcode on a local hosted website.

Soldering station and desoldering is on an old monitor arm and can be swiveled closer to the work area.
The channel in the background is a breakout for an ATX power supply under the bench, delivering 3.3V, 5V, 12V and -12V to the left and right  side of the bench. There is some room for additional equipment in there.

[Addicted2AnalogTek]

A disaster.

[Edison]

WoW 😲 Tektronix everywhere you look and the space 😲 I'm secretly envious 😁 I'm watching it from my micro workplace with four Teks 😉

[Edison]

Soldering station and desoldering is on an old monitor arm and can be swiveled closer to the work area.

I see that I wrote a reply, but I didn't send it 🤪
I used to have a soldering station on a stand for a CRT monitor too, when I reorganized my workplace, the old soldering station and stand were moved to the garage. That power panel behind the desk is impressive 👍 I have something similar in a smaller version.

Nice day 🙂 Tom

[McBryce]

WoW 😲 Tektronix everywhere you look and the space 😲 I'm secretly envious 😁 I'm watching it from my micro workplace with four Teks 😉

A workspace big enough for 4 vintage Teks, is definitely not what I would consider "micro"! 

McBryce.

[Edison]

WoW 😲 Tektronix everywhere you look and the space 😲 I'm secretly envious 😁 I'm watching it from my micro workplace with four Teks 😉

A workspace big enough for 4 vintage Teks, is definitely not what I would consider "micro"! 

McBryce.

It depends on how you look at it, on the table in front is a Tek 212 as a display for a small curve tracer, on the right is a retractable rotating 2465A, on the side container freestanding against the wall is a Panasonic audio analyzer and on it a 2465 as a monitor and the second 2465 is lying on my wife's bedside table.
Photos of the workplace are here and it is really micro considering the space I have.