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We haven’t got as much room in the new space and we want to keep as many toys as possible. That means we have to use every part of the buffalo.
A 2x4’ pegboard with 1/4" holes, attached to the back of the bench with 1/4"x5" zap straps. Some of the hooks I made with old coat hanger and some pliers. Others I got from a kit. The kit comes with these black plastic snaps that hold the hooks really nicely.
In the last space I setup the original big wall o tools. Worked great, everyone could see where stuff went. Only mistake was drawing the outline of each tool directly on the wall. The next version I’d put a piece of paper with an outline or cutout of the tool, held with scotch tape. Then they could be reorganized if needed, without leaving a mess.
- A single 4x8’ sheet could be cut in four, costing $5/bench.
- A pegboard organizer kit is $15 from home depot.
- IIRC we have 16 benches.
What about the small tools that were in the wooden drawers?
a) Keep them in a bag like the files in the picture (top right).
b) 3d print a custom holder (learn solidworks!) and glue in a magnet.
What about the lighting?
Depends on how dark the new space is. I like the idea of only turning on a light where you need it to save power.
- 5m white LED strips ~$5
- power supplies ~$10
- power cables ~$5
Plug into the bench front. Turn on the bench to turn on the lights.
These prices are for 1pc each. ordering ~20 at once would bring the cost down, even if it’s just saving on the shipping.
What about the monitors?
What about them? I only know of two that saw regular use - the solidworks and the 3D printer. If you need another monitor, add extra zap straps to the pegboard (so it can hold the weight) before you mount the LCD screen.
What will it cost?
For 16 benches, total cost of both mods would be $750, including zip ties.
For just the pegboard, total cost is $400.
I would be happy to do the setup when we move in. Once the benches are in place it’s not easy to zap strap the pegboards in place.
Who’s with me?