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I ended up using half of my garage as my wife threatened me with divorce when I attempted to create a work space in our bedroom (it has a north-facing bay window), but I digress.  I picked up a drafting desk that was headed for the landfill and removed the top and replaced it with cabinet-grade Birch plywood and a rail.  I also had to remove a footrest as it was originally intended to be used with a stool.  As it turns out, the height, width and depth is the same as commercially available units. A quick coat of paint on the base and I was set.  I also purchased the black storage unit from Ikea to store my tools and books.  The desk to the left was a Craigslist freebie that I use for my ultrasonic tank/cleaning.

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On another related note, I use espresso cups as movement covers.  They originally had a metal handle that I slipped off.  They work beautifully.

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PS: yes, it is usually this tidy (OCD induced :D ).  I can't work with chaos around me.

Happy watchmaking/breaking!

Roger

 

 

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Hi Roger,

 

I like your "workshop"! To me, that's luxury mate! On a lighter note I tried to use the cups in the house and my wife was guarding them with a shotgun so I immediately went to plan B...purchase the real thing! As long as I don't touch her collection of China and whatnots she is happy! :)

 

Cheers,

 

Bob

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I really had to do something to my workshop.

There just wasn't enough space to store all my tools/parts.

This became so frustrating (things were laying on the floor in the end) that I finally pushed myself to tackle the issue.

After a visit to Ikea and some time to put everything together, it's ready.

You can see the result below :-) Sorry, no 'before' picture available.

I'm really happy with the result!

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