Between 705 & 1200 SQ/FT Breaking out of my self-imposed prison

[OccupantRJ]

That is a nice looking shop, look at all of the flat surfaces that you can use and all of that floor... not to mention tools!

If it provides inspiration, here is another corner.

 

[OccupantRJ]

One reason I can keep it that way is that I built this 18x20 for power equipment, storage and materials. Nothing lives in the shop unless it is a useable tool, device, or is work in progress.

 

[a57belair2]

One reason I can keep it that way is that I built this 18x20 for power equipment, storage and materials. Nothing lives in the shop unless it is a useable tool, device, or is work in progress.

Living the dream, storing large items and material takes up so much space. The plan is to put a semi enclosed lean to on the garage to move the trailer in and some larger items and patio furniture.

I love the hydraulic workbench you have. The older I get the more I want to do things like that.

 

[OccupantRJ]

Living the dream, storing large items and material takes up so much space. The plan is to put a semi enclosed lean to on the garage to move the trailer in and some larger items and patio furniture.

I love the hydraulic workbench you have. The older I get the more I want to do things like that.

In my previous shop it was sunk in a pit flush with the floor to be out of the way when lowered. It is run by the yellow pendant control on the blue cord reel overhead. The hoist rail overhead allows placing heavy items on top of it and the dual height adjustability between the hoist and table comes in handy in some cases.

 

[kitdoctor]

Please join me on my journey and enjoy all of the "treasures" I've bought, lost, and now get to find again. It's like shopping, only this time I've already paid.

@a57belair2 we're just in the process of relocating and I anticipate much of same. I've collected car parts since 2009, before that it was...

 

[OccupantRJ]

Remember that cleaning and organization of a clustered group of items is like a tiny mouse eating an elephant. Take one bite at a time and chew on it. Having a trash can and not being afraid to use it is first step in a cleanup process. This following thread was my reboot in 1999. It took everything in me to even want to restore and have the workshop. This is how my hobby of refurbishing machines began.

You think YOU"VE had moisture problems?

In September of 1999, I lost my book where I kept up with oil changes and such, so I decided to start fresh and change the oil in every thing I owned at once, then start a maintenance database to keep things straight. Needless to say, I had used oil in every available bucket and pan I could lay...

www.garagejournal.com

 

[a57belair2]

Remember that cleaning and organization of a clustered group of items is like a tiny mouse eating an elephant. Take one bite at a time and chew on it. Having a trash can and not being afraid to use it is first step in a cleanup process. This following thread was my reboot in 1999. It took everything in me to even want to restore and have the workshop. This is how my hobby of refurbishing machines began.

You think YOU"VE had moisture problems?

In September of 1999, I lost my book where I kept up with oil changes and such, so I decided to start fresh and change the oil in every thing I owned at once, then start a maintenance database to keep things straight. Needless to say, I had used oil in every available bucket and pan I could lay...

www.garagejournal.com

Wow, two flooded properties in a week is wild. I can't even imagine. I'll stick with my snow!

 

[zanyad]

I'm trying to instill that in my boys, but it's tough for me, too!

 

[a57belair2]

Making some progress on another bay. I can see the floor and walk in, what a time to be alive. The boxes on the trailer will be going back once we get our replacement parts to the couch. Looking forward to that. Slow progress as we get ready for our annual 4th of July part. Back at it again after the 4th.

I know these last few updates might not feel like a ton of progress but it has been huge being able to move around better. A bit overwhelmed at a times but still pushing and getting rid of things. It's still my goal to get this done this summer.

 

[Uncle murph]

Making some progress on another bay. I can see the floor and walk in, what a time to be alive. The boxes on the trailer will be going back once we get our replacement parts to the couch. Looking forward to that. Slow progress as we get ready for our annual 4th of July part. Back at it again after the 4th.

I know these last few updates might not feel like a ton of progress but it has been huge being able to move around better. A bit overwhelmed at a times but still pushing and getting rid of things. It's still my goal to get this done this summer.

This is heartbreaking.

 

[M.Brane]

Progress is progress. Just keep chipping away, and you'll get there.

 

[RoninB4]

Making some progress on another bay. I can see the floor and walk in, what a time to be alive.

-It would appear that you use the same organizational system that I do. Great minds think alike?

 

[rharman]

@a57belair2 - Every little bit of progress that makes you feel better is a good thing. Keep at it!