Between 485 & 705 SQ/FT Honza's Garage

[honza.vosalik]

Recently I moved to a new place and thought it would be appropriate to start a new thread...

The new place came with a nice 3 car garage that's getting filled up rather fast and effort is being put in getting it organized.

 

[honza.vosalik]

It all starts with building a workbench. Still work in progress.

I'm guessing as most of GJ members I have the same problem - I have several vises to choose from and can't really decide which one will finally go there

 

[honza.vosalik]

The stain actually turned out pretty nice. Next step is to put polyurethane on the butcher block

 

[Jayman17]

That dark stain on your bench framework looks really good imo. Nice choice!

 

[Miss the Pontiacs]

Good contrast in colours. Now let me get this right. That nice bench Is for the garage and you are going to beat it witch wrenches, hammers etc.

 

[honza.vosalik]

I put up the bike helmet holders and garden tool storage rack. It's turning out nice

 

[Shiftless]

Nice that you are getting settled in, Honza.

Deciding what vise to mount is a critical factor in the overall appeal of your garage.

(I still have the Reed 1C you gave me in a trade we did years ago)

 

[honza.vosalik]

The ryobi drill cabinet will definitely help with organization too...

 

[honza.vosalik]

Nice that you are getting settled in, Honza.

Deciding what vise to mount is a critical factor in the overall appeal of your garage.

(I still have the Reed 1C you gave me in a trade we did years ago)

Here's some options...

 

[Shiftless]

For pure style on top of its well made functionality, my vote would be the Craftsman 5197 is it?
For pure massive overkill I would go with the Reed 206

 

[honza.vosalik]

The craftsman is 05196.
I'm honestly hoping someday I'll find a Craftsman heritage badge Reed. For now I'm thinking the 204 1/2R aftercleaningit up, but I really haven't made up my mind yet

 

[honza.vosalik]

It's starting to come together
Craftsman wrench, plomb and Reed signs and Thorsen wrench board...

 

[honza.vosalik]

The poly on the workbench is turning out pretty good. I think I still need to do at least one layer

 

[honza.vosalik]

I've been looking for a reasonably priced heritage Craftsman badged wooden chest for several years now. No luck yet. However a GJ member purchased this at a (local to him) auction and offered to ship me this Union chest. It's seen some use, but is overall in decent shape. No key.

 

[honza.vosalik]

Some more pics of the toolchest

 

[Jayman17]

Here's some options...

I would not put any of those beat up old Reed vises on your nice bench. As a public service I will take those off your hands for you. No need to thank me.

Jay